This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X700S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X700S in place of this model. The SAU replacement uses the same profile body, bore, stroke, force and SC-series mounting. It moves to the current CMSG / DMSG / EMSG sensor switches (the SU used CS1-B / DS1-B) and adds the SAUF valve-integrated option.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X700S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X700S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 700mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X700S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke700 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X700S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X700S
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X700S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD50X700S. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal at 825 N @0.5 MPa. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This discontinued model uses a 1/4" port and M16x1.5 rod thread, with a 700 mm stroke.
This unit is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X700S, which matches the bore, stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches (the SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors). For sizing, the safe working load is ~495 N (60% of the 825 N @0.5 force), allowing a vertical lift of ~42 kg with a 2:1 margin. At 700 mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X700S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X700S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X700S |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 700 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M16×1.5 |
| Fluid | Air (filtered by 40µm element) |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 1.0 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 21 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD50X700S carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø50mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 1374 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 200 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD50X700S produces the same force from the same bore — a true drop-in on output. Actual usable force is lower than theoretical; size with a margin.
Model Code: Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X700S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×700 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Legacy SU-family variants: SUD (double rod), SUJ (adjustable stroke) — each maps to its SAU equivalent (SUD→SAUD, SUJ→SAUJ). The current SAU line adds the SAUF valve-integrated option.
Where the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X700S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking mechanisms in battery cell assembly, utilizing the equal both-ways force to maintain consistent pressure on delicate cell layers.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules along conveyor lines, where the double-rod design prevents rotation and ensures stable positioning during indexing.
Tab Welding Press
Actuates welding heads for battery tabbing, using the back rod to mount a sensor cam while the front rod applies equal clamping force.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X700S with the B06-SAUD50X700S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X700S, use the drop-in SAUD50X700S, which preserves the 50mm bore, 700mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting compatibility. When sizing both ways, verify the equal push/pull force of 825 N @0.5 MPa meets your requirement, or step to neighboring bores (63mm or 40mm) to adjust force. A double-rod cylinder is the right choice when you need anti-rotation stability or want to drive two tools simultaneously. If your model has the -S magnet, note that the SAUD upgrade requires changing from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. Because the 700mm stroke is long, ensure external guides support the load to prevent rod bending and side-load damage.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X700S
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/G/NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S): sensor family CS1-B → CMSG
- ✓ Mounting reused (FA/FB/CA/CB/LB)
- ✓ Need a built-in valve? → SAUF
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X700S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X700S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X700S. The B06- prefix simply marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X700S, and the SAUD matches its bore, stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
Force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The safe working load is ~495 N. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end. For held loads, use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve.
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