This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X800S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X800S 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-SUD50X800S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800S 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-SAUD50X800S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke800 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X800S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800S
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X800S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the battery-manufacturing dedicated B06- prefix denotes an industry-specific variant that is mechanically identical to the base SUD50X800S. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area to deliver force that is equal both ways: 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and 1484 N at 0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore, and the bore dictates a 1/4 inch air port with an M16x1.5 rod-end thread. This SUD model is discontinued and is replaced by the drop-in SAUD50X800S.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam while the front rod drives a tool, the double-rod design prevents rotation and enables two-tool driving without swapping mounts. The built-in magnet (-S) works with legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, whereas the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For sizing, the 825 N force at 0.5 MPa yields a safe working load of roughly 495 N, translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. With an 800 mm stroke, external guides are recommended to manage side-load and rod-bending. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X800S |
| 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-SAUD50X800S 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-SAUD50X800S 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-SUD50X800S
| 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-SUD50X800S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both ways push and pull force precisely indexes battery cells during stacking, while the second rod prevents rotation to maintain alignment.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives dual tooling on a battery module assembly line, using the compact profile barrel to save space while maintaining a 1/4 inch port.
Pack Tabbing Press
Applies a safe working load of roughly 495 N for tabbing operations, with adjustable 21 mm cushions decelerating the motion at both ends.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X800S with the B06-SAUD50X800S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD50X800S, select the drop-in SAUD50X800S, which preserves the 50 mm bore, 800 mm stroke, equal both ways force, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting compatibility. When sizing both ways, verify that the 825 N at 0.5 MPa (or 1154 N at 0.7 MPa) meets your load, or step to the 63 mm bore if more force is needed. A double rod is the right choice when you need anti-rotation stability or want to drive two tools from one cylinder. If your build uses the -S magnet, remember the SAUD switches from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Because the 800 mm stroke exceeds 300 mm, ensure external guides are used to prevent rod-bending and excessive side-load.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X800S
- ✓ 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-SUD50X800S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD50X800S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X800S. The B06- prefix simply marks this as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X800S; mechanically, the SAUD replacement keeps the same 50 mm bore, 800 mm stroke, equal both ways force, and FA/LB mounting.
The double-rod design provides force that is equal both ways: 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and 1484 N at 0.9 MPa. The 50 mm bore uses a 1/4 inch air port. The -S magnet works with legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, while the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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