This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU50X300S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU50X300S 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-SU50X300S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X300S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 300mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU50X300S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU50X300S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X300S
The AirTAC B06-SU50X300S is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-line variant of the SU50X300S, mechanically identical to the base model with a 50mm bore, 300mm stroke, and 982N push force at 0.5MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU50X300S, a true drop-in replacement retaining the same 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread, and SC-series mounting.
The SAU upgrade introduces CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, replacing the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches used on this -S magnet model, and adds the new SAUF built-in-valve option. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 589N (60% of the 0.5MPa push force), translating to a 50kg vertical lift with a 2:1 safety margin. Note that standard cylinders drift without live air; use an external rod lock for holding.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X300S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X300S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU50X300S |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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-SAU50X300S 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-SAU50X300S 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-SU50X300S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×300 | 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-SU50X300S Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies the 982N push force at 0.5MPa to align and press battery cell layers during automated stacking operations.
Module Transfer
Moves battery modules along the assembly line with a 300mm stroke, requiring external guides to manage side loads.
Tab Welding Clamp
Positions and holds battery tabs for welding, relying on a pilot-operated check valve to prevent drift during air loss.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X300S with the B06-SAU50X300S
To replace the B06-SU50X300S, order the SAU50X300S. Confirm the 1/4" port, M16x1.5 thread, and SC-series mounting accessories, which remain identical. Because this SKU includes a magnet (-S), you must upgrade your sensors: the SAU uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the old CS1-B/DS1-B reed sensors. At 0.5MPa this 50mm bore yields 982N push and 825N pull; if you need less force, step down to a 40mm bore (628N push), or step up to a 63mm bore (1559N push) for heavier loads. For the 300mm stroke, use an external guide to prevent rod bending and side-load wear. The air cushion only decelerates the piston; it does not hold the load, so add a pilot-operated check valve if the battery-handling axis requires mid-stroke positioning upon air loss. If you want to simplify plumbing, consider the SAUF variant with its built-in 4M solenoid valve.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU50X300S
- ✓ 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-SU50X300S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU50X300S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU50X300S. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing variant of the SU50X300S, meaning the SAU replacement offers identical 50mm bore, 300mm stroke, 982N force, 1/4" port, and SC-series mounting.
The 50mm bore provides 982N push and 825N pull at 0.5MPa, 1374N push at 0.7MPa, and a 200kgf max at 1.0MPa. Because this model has a magnet (-S), it originally used CS1-B/DS1-B switches. The SAU50X300S replacement requires upgrading to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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