This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU50X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU50X250 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-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X250
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X250 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 250mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU50X250, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU50X250
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X250
The AirTAC B06-SU50X250 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU50X250, mechanically identical to the base model. Delivering 982 N push force at 0.5 MPa through a 50 mm bore and 250 mm stroke, it is replaced drop-in by the SAU50X250. The SAU maintains the exact 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, output force, and SC-series mounting.
This extruded aluminum barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. A safe working load is roughly 589 N (about 60% of the 0.5 MPa push), yielding a 50 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. This non-magnet SKU cannot take a sensor; the SAU upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches and adds a SAUF built-in-valve option the SU lacked.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU50X250 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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-SAU50X250 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-SAU50X250 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-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X250
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X250 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies the 982 N push force at 0.5 MPa to align and press prismatic battery cells precisely during module stacking operations.
Pack Handling Transfer
Uses the 250 mm stroke to push battery packs between conveyor belts, fitting within compact machinery frames.
Tab Welding Clamp
Delivers steady clamping force for battery tab welding, with adjustable air cushions decelerating the 50 mm piston smoothly.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X250 with the B06-SAU50X250
To replace this B06-SU50X250, order the SAU50X250 with the same 50 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and SC-series mounting. Confirm your thread (PT/G/NPT) and mounting accessories (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB). Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept a sensor; if you need position detection on the SAU, order an -S version and note the switch family changes from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. For sizing both ways: a 40 mm bore gives 628 N push at 0.5 MPa, while a 63 mm bore yields 1559 N. At 250 mm stroke, guide the load to prevent rod bending and side-load wear. The air cushion only decelerates; for load holding on air loss, use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve. The SAUF variant integrates a 4M solenoid valve if you need self-switching.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU50X250
- ✓ 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-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X250 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU50X250 (the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SU50X250) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU50X250. It shares the identical 50 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, output force, and SC-series mounting.
The 50 mm bore provides 982 N push and 825 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 1374 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a theoretical max of 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The cylinder does not hold load without live air; the cushion only decelerates. Use an external rod lock for holding. This non-magnet SKU takes no sensor.
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