This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD50X900 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD50X900 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-SUD50X900
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X900 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 900mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD50X900, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD50X900
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X900
The AirTAC B06-SUD50X900 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder discontinued and replaced by the drop-in SAUD50X900. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the base SUD50X900. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (825 N at 0.5 MPa). The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 50 mm bore. It features a 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and 21 mm adjustable cushions. This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a sensor.
Because the second rod drives a tool or sensor cam from the back, it provides anti-rotation and equal force both ways. For buyers, the safe working load is roughly 495 N (60% of the 825 N at 0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 42 kg with a 2:1 margin. The SAUD50X900 successor retains the exact bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting, but upgrades sensing to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B).
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X900 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X900 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD50X900 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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-SAUD50X900 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-SAUD50X900 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-SUD50X900
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×900 | 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-SUD50X900 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies equal both ways force for lithium cell stacking and electrode pressing, using the back rod to sync a sensor cam.
Module Transfer
Transfers battery modules on assembly lines with anti-rotation stability, driving dual stops from both rod ends.
Pack Handling
Indexes battery packs during pack assembly, leveraging the compact profile barrel to save space in dense cells.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD50X900 with the B06-SAUD50X900
To replace the B06-SUD50X900, order the drop-in SAUD50X900, which matches the 50 mm bore, 900 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both ways by checking neighbor bores (40 mm or 63 mm) while ensuring the equal-both-ways force (825 N at 0.5 MPa) meets your needs. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or to drive two tools simultaneously. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take sensors; the SAUD upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. At 900 mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending and side-load damage. For load holding, add an external rod lock, as air cushions only decelerate.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD50X900
- ✓ 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-SUD50X900 FAQ
Yes, it is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD50X900. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD50X900, so the SAUD matches its 50 mm bore, 900 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
Force is equal both ways: 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 1154 N at 0.7 MPa, and 1484 N at 0.9 MPa. Speed is 30-800 mm/s. It operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa with 21 mm adjustable cushions. It cannot hold a load on air loss without an external rod lock.
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