This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X50 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-SUD80X50
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X50 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 50mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD80X50, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X50
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X50
The AirTAC B06-SUD80X50 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 SUD80X50. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning push and pull force are equal at 2268 N @0.5 MPa, 3175 N @0.7 MPa, and 4082 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This model is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X50, retaining the 80mm bore, 50mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool simultaneously, double-rod designs excel in anti-rotation and compact syncing tasks. With a 0.5 MPa supply, the safe working load is roughly 1361 N (60% of rated force), allowing a vertical lift of about 116 kg with a 2:1 safety margin. Note this non-magnetic SKU (no -S) cannot accept switches, whereas the SAUD successor uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. Air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X50 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 50 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 3/8" |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| 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, 28 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD80X50 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø80mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 2513 N | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3519 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 513 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD80X50 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-SUD80X50
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | 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-SUD80X50 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force and anti-rotation stability for precise layering of prismatic battery cells in module assembly.
Pack Handling Transfer
Dual rods drive a synchronised pusher on a conveyor line, moving battery packs without rotational drift.
Tab Welding Clamp
Provides consistent clamping pressure on battery tabs for laser welding, with the rear rod available for a cam.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X50 with the B06-SAUD80X50
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD80X50, specify the SAUD80X50 drop-in: it matches the 80mm bore, 50mm stroke, 3175 N equal-both-ways force @0.7 MPa, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. If sizing both ways, compare neighbouring bores (63mm or 100mm) to ensure the equal push/pull force fits your battery assembly mechanism. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a rear cam, or dual-tool driving. For sensing, upgrading to SAUD requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors as this SUD lacks a magnet. For strokes >=300mm, verify side-load guide tolerances. Remember, cushions only decelerate; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X50
- ✓ 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-SUD80X50 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD80X50 (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD80X50) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X50, which shares the same 80mm bore, 50mm stroke, equal force, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Force is equal both ways at 2268 N @0.5 MPa, 3175 N @0.7 MPa, and 4082 N @0.9 MPa. The air port is 3/8". The safe working load is ~1361 N, allowing a vertical lift of ~116 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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