This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAU80X50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAU80X50 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-SU80X50
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X50 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 50mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAU80X50, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAU80X50
About the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X50
The AirTAC B06-SU80X50 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder. The leading B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU80X50, mechanically identical to the base model for cell and pack assembly lines. Delivering 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa through an 80 mm bore, it features a compact extruded aluminum body shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same size, with a 3/8" port and M20x1.5 rod thread.
AirTAC replaced the SU line with the SAU family. The SAU80X50 is the exact drop-in replacement, matching the 80 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, output force, 3/8" port and SC-series mounting. The upgrade transitions sensing to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches (this non-magnetic SKU cannot take a sensor anyway) and introduces the SAUF built-in 4M valve variant. For sizing, a safe working load is roughly 1508 N (60% of [email protected]), yielding a 128 kg vertical lift capacity with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAU80X50 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 50 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 3/8" |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| 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, 28 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAU80X50 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø80mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 2513 N | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3519 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 513 kgf | |
The B06-SAU80X50 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-SU80X50
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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-SU80X50 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies the 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa to press and align lithium-ion prismatic cells tightly during module stacking operations.
Pack Handling Divert
Uses the 50 mm stroke to push battery packs onto transfer conveyors, safely moving loads within the 1508 N safe working limit.
Tab Welding Clamp
Clamps battery tabs securely for laser welding, utilizing the compact profile body to fit densely packed battery assembly machinery.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SU Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SU80X50 with the B06-SAU80X50
To replace this B06-SU80X50, order the SAU80X50 drop-in equivalent, verifying your 3/8" port, M20x1.5 thread, and SC-series mounting (LB/FA/FB/CA/CB). Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot accept a sensor; if position detection is needed on the new cylinder, specify an SAU80X50S and use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. Size both ways: a 63 mm bore offers 1559 N [email protected], while a 100 mm bore provides 3927 N. Note that a plain cylinder drifts without live air—the 28 mm cushions only decelerate at stroke end, so add an external rod lock for held loads. The 50 mm stroke is well under the 1500 mm standard limit, avoiding rod-bending concerns. For battery line actuation needing self-switching, explore the SAUF valve-integrated option.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAU80X50
- ✓ 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-SU80X50 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SU80X50 (a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SU80X50) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the AirTAC SAU80X50. It matches the 80 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 2513 N push force at 0.5 MPa, 3/8" port, and SC-series mounting. The B06- prefix only denotes the battery industry application and does not change physical specs.
This 80 mm bore cylinder outputs 2513 N push and 2268 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 3518 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a maximum theoretical force of 513 kgf at 1.0 MPa. Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot accept position sensors. If sensing is required on the SAU80X50 replacement, you must order the -S version and use current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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