This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAID50X400S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAID50X400S in place of this model. The SAI replacement keeps the same ISO 15552 mounting interface, bore, stroke, output force and accessories, so it drops straight into existing fixtures. It is the current-production version of this cylinder with an upgraded piston seal.
Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID50X400S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID50X400S is a double-acting ISO 15552 (orig. ISO 6431) profile-barrel cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 400mm stroke, G1/4 air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAID50X400S, which matches its ISO interface, bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port sizeG1/4
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAID50X400S
About the Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID50X400S
The AirTAC B06-SID50X400S is a double-acting, double-rod ISO 15552 cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SID50X400S, mechanically identical in every spec. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal (825 N @0.5 MPa). It features a 50mm bore, G1/4 port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and a 400mm stroke. This SID model is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAID50X400S, which adds an upgraded two-piece Y-shaped piston seal for lower start-up pressure and longer life.
The SAID family also introduces SAIL (air-released lock) and BSAI (clamp-lock) variants absent in the legacy SI line. For sizing, the equal-both-ways force yields a safe working load of ~495 N (60% of the 825 N @0.5 MPa rating) and a vertical lift capacity of ~42 kg with a 2:1 margin. The -S suffix denotes a built-in piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches (current AirTAC switches are used on the SAI). Note that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; a plain cylinder drifts on air loss, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID50X400S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID50X400S |
|---|---|
| Series | SI ISO 15552 profile cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAID50X400S |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 400 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | G1/4 |
| 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, 30 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SI datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAID50X400S carries the same ISO 15552 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-SAID50X400S 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-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID50X400S
| SI | ISO 15552 profile-barrel cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for sensor position sensing. |
Legacy SI-family variants: SID (double rod), SIJ (adjustable stroke) — each maps to its SAI equivalent (SID→SAID, SIJ→SAIJ). Rod material: carbon steel (blank) / SUS420J2 (A) / SUS304 (B).
Where the Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID50X400S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both-ways force for precise alignment and pressing during prismatic cell stacking operations in module assembly.
Tab Handling & Transfer
Uses the dual-rod anti-rotation feature to securely grip and transfer delicate battery tabs without positional drift across the 400mm stroke.
Pack Indexing
Drives dual-tool indexing heads to push and pull battery packs between testing stations with matched push/pull dynamics.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID50X400S with the B06-SAID50X400S
To replace the discontinued B06-SID50X400S, specify the SAID50X400S, which preserves the ISO 15552 mounting interface, 50mm bore, 400mm stroke, G1/4 port, and equal-both-ways force. When sizing both ways, verify if neighbouring bores (like 40mm or 63mm) better fit your force requirements, but the 50mm provides 825 N @0.5 MPa symmetrically. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability, a back rod to carry a sensor cam, or the ability to drive two tools simultaneously. Mounting options include Basic, FA, LB, and TC. The -S magnet supports position sensing. Because the stroke is 400mm (>=300), ensure external guides are used to prevent rod bending and manage side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same ISO 15552 interface → B06-SAID50X400S
- ✓ Same bore / stroke / force
- ✓ Port/thread type (PT/G/NPT)
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for sensors?
- ✓ Mounting reused (FA/FB/CA/CB/CR/LB/TC)
Airtac B06-SID Battery Dedicated ISO Standard Cylinder B06-SID50X400S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SID50X400S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAID50X400S. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SID50X400S, so the SAID50X400S matches its 50mm bore, 400mm stroke, G1/4 port, and ISO 15552 mounting exactly, while upgrading the piston seal.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 825 N @0.5 MPa, 1154 N @0.7 MPa, and 1484 N @0.9 MPa. The air port is G1/4. The cylinder operates at 30-800 mm/s, and the air cushions only decelerate the load near stroke end—they do not hold the load on air loss.
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