This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD63X50S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD63X50S 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-SUD63X50S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X50S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø63mm bore and 50mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD63X50S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD63X50S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X50S
The AirTAC B06-SUD63X50S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD63X50S, mechanically identical in every spec. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (1402 N at 0.5 MPa, 1962 N at 0.7 MPa, 2523 N at 0.9 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 63 mm bore. It features a 20 mm rod, M16x1.5 rod thread, 3/8" port, and 21 mm adjustable cushions at each end.
As this SUD model is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X50S, which retains the same bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (this unit used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches via its -S magnet) and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant. For sizing, the equal-both-ways force yields a safe working load of roughly 841 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force) and a vertical lift capacity of about 71 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD63X50S |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 50 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 3/8" |
| 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 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD63X50S carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø63mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 1559 N | 1402 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 2182 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 318 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD63X50S 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-SUD63X50S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 63 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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-SUD63X50S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking presses in lithium cell assembly, using the equal both-ways force to maintain consistent electrode pressure on extension and retraction.
Module Handling Transfer
Mounts on battery module lines to push and pull carrier trays simultaneously via the twin rods, ensuring balanced transfer without rotational twist.
Tab Welding Clamp
Actuates clamping fixtures for battery tab welding, where the back rod carries a sensor cam to trigger the weld cycle precisely at the clamped position.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD63X50S with the B06-SAUD63X50S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD63X50S, select the drop-in SAUD63X50S, which matches the 63 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly. When sizing both ways, verify the equal push/pull force covers your load across neighbouring bores (50 mm or 80 mm), and note the -S sensor change from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation guidance or need to drive two tools from one piston. For strokes >=300 mm, confirm the side-load rating to prevent guide wear. Remember, cushions only decelerate; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD63X50S
- ✓ 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-SUD63X50S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD63X50S (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD63X50S) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD63X50S, which matches the 63 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 1402 N at 0.5 MPa, 1962 N at 0.7 MPa, and 2523 N at 0.9 MPa. The operating speed ranges from 30-800 mm/s. The safe working load is approximately 841 N at 0.5 MPa, allowing a vertical lift of about 71 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
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