This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU50X700 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU50X700 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-SU50X700
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø50mm bore and 700mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU50X700, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke700 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU50X700
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700
The AirTAC B06-SU50X700 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing. The B06- prefix designates this battery-industry variant, though mechanically it is identical to the standard SU50X700, delivering a push force of 982 N at 0.5 MPa through a 50 mm bore and 700 mm stroke. AirTAC replaced this end-of-line unit with the SAU50X700, a true drop-in upgrade retaining the exact body profile, 1/4" port, M16x1.5 rod thread and SC-series mounting.
Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept position sensors. The SAU upgrade not only modernizes the sensor groove for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches but also introduces the SAUF variant with a built-in 4M solenoid valve, which the SU line never offered. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 589 N (about 60% of the 982 N push force), allowing a vertical lift of approximately 50 kg with a 2:1 safety margin.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU50X700 |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 700 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-SAU50X700 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-SAU50X700 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-SU50X700
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×700 | 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-SU50X700 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the vertical stacking of lithium-ion prismatic cells at 50 kg load capacity with a 2:1 safety margin, utilizing the 700 mm stroke to span multi-tier assembly stations.
Module Transfer Handling
Pushes battery modules along conveyor lines, relying on the 982 N push force at 0.5 MPa to shift heavy packs smoothly while external guides absorb side-loading.
Pack Assembly Positioning
Indexing battery packs into welding fixtures for tabbing, where the compact profile body saves space compared to ISO 15552 units of the same bore.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700 with the B06-SAU50X700
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the SAU50X700, ensuring you keep the 50 mm bore, 700 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and SC-series mounting accessories. If downsizing from a 63 mm bore (1559 N push at 0.5 MPa) is acceptable, verify your load fits the 50 mm class; conversely, if upgrading to a 63 mm bore is needed for higher force, switch the mounting accordingly. Since this is a non-magnetic SKU, it cannot take a sensor, but if you need position detection on the SAU replacement, you must order the -S option and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. At 700 mm stroke, prevent rod bending by guiding the load externally to avoid side loads. Note that neither this SU nor the SAU holds load without live air; use an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for fail-safe holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU50X700
- ✓ 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-SU50X700 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU50X700 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU50X700. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, so the SAU50X700 matches the 50 mm bore, 700 mm stroke, 982 N force, 1/4" port, and SC-series mounting exactly.
This 50 mm bore cylinder provides a push force of 982 N and pull of 825 N at 0.5 MPa, 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 sensors; the SAU replacement supports CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches if you order the -S version.
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