This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X500 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X500 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-SUD80X500
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X500 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 500mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD80X500, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X500
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X500
The AirTAC B06-SUD80X500 is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD80X500, mechanically identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and 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, and it features a 25 mm rod, M20x1.5 rod-end thread, 28 mm adjustable air cushions, and a 3/8" port. As a drop-in replacement, the SAUD80X500 matches the bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
Because the second rod drives a sensor cam or a second tool while resisting rotation, this design is highly effective for battery cell stacking and module handling. Based on the 2268 N @0.5 MPa force, the safe working load is roughly 1361 N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a magnetic switch; the legacy SUD used CS1-B/DS1-B sensors, while the current SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss—the piston drifts and the cushion only decelerates near stroke end—so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X500 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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-SAUD80X500 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-SAUD80X500 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-SUD80X500
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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-SUD80X500 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal push and pull force on both faces ensures precise, anti-rotation pressure when stacking battery cells into modules during pack assembly.
Dual-Tool Tabbing Transfer
The second exiting rod drives an opposing tool for battery tabbing or handling, maintaining balanced momentum without requiring a larger bore.
Module Conveyor Indexing
Drives a pusher on one end and a cam on the back rod to trigger sensors, indexing battery modules along a line with compact profile dimensions.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X500 with the B06-SAUD80X500
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD80X500, select the drop-in SAUD80X500, which preserves the 80 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, 3175 N equal-both-ways force @0.7 MPa, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify the 2268 N @0.5 MPa pull matches your load, or step to neighbouring bores if higher force is needed. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a back rod to carry a sensor cam, or to drive two tools. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot take a sensor; if sensing is required, choose an SAUD-S and upgrade to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (the SUD used CS1-B/DS1-B). For the 500 mm stroke, add external guides to prevent rod bending and side-load wear.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X500
- ✓ 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-SUD80X500 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD80X500 is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD80X500. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X500, which shares the same 80 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 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 approximately 1361 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a vertical lift of about 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Speed is 30-800 mm/s.
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