This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X800 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X800 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-SUD50X800
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 800mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X800, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke800 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X800
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X800 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X800, mechanically identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminum barrel, meaning push and pull forces are equal both ways at 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. It features a 50 mm bore, 800 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and M16x1.5 rod thread. This SUD series is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X800, sharing the same body, bore, stroke, force, and FA/LB mounting.
Because the rear rod can drive a second tool or carry a sensor cam, double-rod designs offer excellent anti-rotation stability. Based on the 825 N @0.5 MPa force, the safe working load is roughly 495 N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that this non-magnetic SKU (no -S) cannot accept legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors, and the SAUD upgrade transitions to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the 21 mm adjustable cushions only decelerate near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X800 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 800 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-SAUD50X800 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-SAUD50X800 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-SUD50X800
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×800 | 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-SUD50X800 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking mechanisms in prismatic cell assembly, using the equal both ways force to maintain consistent pressure on delicate separator films and electrodes.
Module Transfer Handling
Actuates dual-tool grippers on conveyor lines for battery module handling, leveraging the anti-rotation properties of the double-rod design to prevent part misalignment during transit.
Pack Tab Welding
Positions battery packs for tab welding operations, utilizing the rear rod extension to mount a secondary cam or tooling fixture while maintaining stable, equal force both ways.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800 with the B06-SAUD50X800
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X800, select the SAUD50X800, which is a true drop-in upgrade retaining the 50 mm bore, 800 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting compatibility with the SC series. When sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the equal both ways ratings: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. If you need slightly less force, the neighboring 40 mm bore provides 528/739/950 N; for more force, the 63 mm bore offers 1402/1962/2523 N. A double-rod cylinder is the right choice when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools simultaneously. Because this 800 mm stroke is long, ensure external guides support side loads to prevent rod bending. If position sensing is required, note that this no-S model lacks a magnet, and the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X800
- ✓ 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-SUD50X800 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X800 (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD50X800) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X800. It shares the same 50 mm bore, 800 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and equal both ways force. The SAUD upgrade also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant and uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull force are equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The safe working load is roughly 495 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a vertical lift of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. The air port is 1/4" PT thread. Remember that air cushions only decelerate the piston; an external rod lock is required for load holding.
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