This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU50X700S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU50X700S 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-SU50X700S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700S 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-SAU50X700S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ50 mm
- Stroke700 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM16×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU50X700S
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700S
The AirTAC B06-SU50X700S is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder optimized for battery manufacturing. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-dedicated variant of the base SU50X700S, mechanically identical with a 50mm bore, 700mm stroke, 1/4" port, and 982 N push at 0.5 MPa. AirTAC replaced this end-of-life unit with the SAU50X700S, a true drop-in sharing the exact profile body, force, and SC-series mounting.
The SAU upgrade switches the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches, and introduces the SAUF built-in 4M valve option the SU lacked. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 589 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa push), translating to a 50 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Note that standard cylinders drift without live air; use a pilot-operated check valve for holding.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU50X700S |
| 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-SAU50X700S 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-SAU50X700S 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-SU50X700S
| 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-SU50X700S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives the extended 700mm linear motion required for stacking electrode sheets in lithium-ion cell assembly lines.
Module Transfer
Pushes battery modules horizontally between processing stations, utilizing the 982 N push force at 0.5 MPa.
Pack Handling
Positions heavy battery packs during end-of-line packaging, taking advantage of the 50 kg vertical lift capacity.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU50X700S with the B06-SAU50X700S
To replace this B06-SU50X700S, order the SAU50X700S drop-in equivalent, matching the 50mm bore, 700mm stroke, 1/4" port, and M16x1.5 rod thread. Because this is a -S magnet model, you must upgrade your sensors: the old CS1-B/DS1-B switches will not fit, requiring SAU-compatible CMSG/DMSG/EMSG reed switches. If you need integrated flow control, explore the SAUF variant featuring a built-in 4M solenoid valve. Sizing context: a 40mm bore yields 628 N push at 0.5 MPa, while a 63mm bore provides 1559 N. For the 700mm stroke, external guides are strongly recommended to prevent rod bending and absorb side loads. Remember, the air cushion only decelerates; install an external rod lock to hold loads securely.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU50X700S
- ✓ 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-SU50X700S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU50X700S battery-manufacturing cylinder is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU50X700S. It shares the identical 50mm bore, 700mm stroke, 1/4" port, output force, and SC-series mounting, so it fits the same machine footprint without modifications.
At 0.5 MPa, it provides 982 N push and 825 N pull; 1374 N push at 0.7 MPa; and a theoretical max of 200 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this is a -S model, it has a piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches. When upgrading to the SAU50X700S, you must switch to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensor family.
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