This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU50X600 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU50X600 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-SU50X600
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X600 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 600mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU50X600, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU50X600
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X600
The AirTAC B06-SU50X600 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU50X600, mechanically identical to the base model for cell and pack assembly lines. Delivering 982 N push at 0.5 MPa through a 50 mm bore and 600 mm stroke, this extruded aluminum cylinder is shorter than an ISO 15552 unit of the same size.
AirTAC replaced it with the SAU50X600 drop-in: same body, 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod, and SC-series mounting. This yields a safe working load of roughly 589 N (about 60 kg) and a vertical lift of 50 kg with a 2:1 margin. The SAU upgrade switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors and adds the SAUF valve-integrated option the SU lacked. Note this no-magnet SKU cannot take a switch.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X600 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X600 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU50X600 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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-SAU50X600 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-SAU50X600 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-SU50X600
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×600 | 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-SU50X600 Is Used
Cell Stacking Handling
Moves electrode sheets or separator films in battery cell stacking machinery, utilizing the 600 mm stroke to span multi-layer stacking stations.
Module Transfer
Pushes battery modules along assembly conveyors, where the 982 N push force at 0.5 MPa easily handles the weight of module housings.
Pack Palletizing
Sorts and diverts battery packs at packaging lines, requiring external guides to manage the 600 mm stroke length safely under load.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X600 with the B06-SAU50X600
To replace this cylinder, order the SAU50X600. Confirm the 1/4" port, M16x1.5 thread, and SC-series mounting. Because this is a no-magnet SKU, it cannot accept a sensor; if sensing is needed, specify an SAU-S and migrate to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. For 600 mm strokes, prevent rod bending by using an external guide to absorb side loads. Sizing both ways: a 63 mm bore offers 1559 N push at 0.5 MPa, while a 40 mm bore provides 628 N. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss; use a pilot-operated check valve for load holding. The SAUF variant integrates a 4M valve if you need self-switching.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU50X600
- ✓ 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-SU50X600 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU50X600 battery-manufacturing dedicated cylinder is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAU50X600. It shares the same 50 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and SC-series mounting, so it fits directly into your existing battery line.
At 0.5 MPa it pushes 982 N and pulls 825 N. It reaches 1374 N at 0.7 MPa and a theoretical max of 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept a sensor; the SAU replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you order the -S version.
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