This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X100 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-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X100
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X100 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 100mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X100, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X100
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X100
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X100 is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD100X100, mechanically identical to the base model for cell and pack assembly lines. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push and pull force are equal at 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. The bore is 100 mm, the port is 1/2", and it uses an extruded aluminium profile barrel shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder.
As a drop-in replacement, the SAUD100X100 maintains the exact bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B (this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a switch). For sizing, the computed safe working load is about 2209 N (60% of the 3681 N @0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of roughly 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X100 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 100 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 B06-SAUD100X100 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 B06-SAUD100X100 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-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X100
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X100 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking presses in battery cell manufacturing, utilizing the equal both ways force to compress and index electrode sheets without rotational drift.
Dual-Tool Tab Welding
Simultaneously actuates two tab welding fixtures from opposite ends of the module pack assembly line, leveraging the double-rod profile to carry a sensor cam or second tool.
Pack Handling Transfer
Transfers heavy battery packs between conveyors where the compact extruded aluminium profile barrel and 1/2" port provide high force in a shorter footprint.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X100 with the B06-SAUD100X100
To replace the B06-SUD100X100, use the drop-in SAUD100X100 which preserves the 100mm bore, 100mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both ways by checking neighbour bores (80mm or 63mm) to ensure the equal both ways force fits your application. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or need to drive two tools simultaneously. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), you cannot mount sensors; the SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. For strokes >=300, verify the side-load line to prevent guide failure. Remember, the cushion only decelerates; use an external rod lock for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X100
- ✓ 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-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X100 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X100 (battery-manufacturing dedicated SUD100X100) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X100, which shares the same 100mm bore, stroke, 1/2" port, and equal both ways force. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
The 100mm bore has a 1/2" port. Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. The safe working load is ~2209 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a vertical lift of ~188 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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