This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is SAUJ100X160-50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the SAUJ100X160-50 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 SUJ Adjustable Cylinder SUJ100X160-50
The AirTAC Airtac SUJ Adjustable Cylinder SUJ100X160-50 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 160mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the SAUJ100X160-50, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → SAUJ100X160-50
About the Airtac SUJ Adjustable Cylinder SUJ100X160-50
The AirTAC SUJ100X160-50 is a discontinued double-acting single-rod profile cylinder with a 160 mm maximum extend stroke. An external stop screw lets you trim the extend stroke by up to 50 mm on-site, yielding a usable 110-160 mm window. This bore delivers 3927 N push and 3681 N pull at 0.5 MPa, rising to 7068 N push at 0.9 MPa. It features a 1/2" port, a 25 mm rod, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29 mm adjustable cushions.
The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUJ100X160-50, matching the bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUJ upgrade adopts current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, replacing the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches used here. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take a magnetic switch. The stop screw sets the end position but is not a load lock; for held loads use an external rod lock. A computed buyer insight: safe working load is ~2356 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa push), allowing a ~200 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac SUJ Adjustable Cylinder SUJ100X160-50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SUJ Adjustable Cylinder SUJ100X160-50 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | SAUJ100X160-50 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/2" |
| 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, 29 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The SAUJ100X160-50 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 801 kgf | |
The SAUJ100X160-50 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 SUJ Adjustable Cylinder SUJ100X160-50
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 SUJ Adjustable Cylinder SUJ100X160-50 Is Used
Variable Pitch Forming
Metal stamping presses that require field tuning of the extend stroke to accommodate different die heights without swapping the entire actuator.
Adjustable Carton Sealing
Packaging lines handling various box sizes use the 50 mm trim window to set precise pressing heights on the fly for consistent flap closure.
Variable Position Diverter
Conveyor sorting gates that need occasional stroke shortening to redirect packages of differing dimensions into specific chutes.
Replacing the Airtac SUJ Adjustable Cylinder SUJ100X160-50 with the SAUJ100X160-50
To replace this discontinued unit, order the SAUJ100X160-50 drop-in, which preserves the 1/2" port, 25 mm rod, and FA/LB mounts. When sizing both ways, the neighbouring 80 mm bore provides 2513 N push @0.5 MPa, while the 100 mm bore offers 3927 N. Choose the 50 mm adjust window if your fixture needs on-site tuning between 110 and 160 mm; a fixed SAU plus external stop lacks this integrated trim. The SAUJ uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this non-magnetic SKU cannot accept switches. For strokes of 300 mm or longer, verify side-load limits to prevent guide wear. Remember the stop screw is not a lock; add a pilot-operated check valve for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → SAUJ100X160-50
- ✓ 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 SUJ Adjustable Cylinder SUJ100X160-50 FAQ
Yes, it is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUJ100X160-50, which matches the 100 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, 50 mm adjust window, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUJ also uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
The double-acting single-rod bore delivers 3927 N push and 3681 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 5497 N push at 0.7 MPa, and 7068 N push at 0.9 MPa, with a theoretical max of 801 kgf at 1.0 MPa. The external stop screw provides a 50 mm trim window, allowing a usable extend stroke of 110-160 mm. The stop sets end position and is not a load lock.
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