This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X200 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X200 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-SUD100X200
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X200 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 200mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X200, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X200
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X200
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X200 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-line variant of the base SUD100X200, mechanically identical with a 100mm bore and 200mm stroke. As a double-rod cylinder, a rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (3681N at 0.5MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This SUD model is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X200, sharing the same bore, stroke, 1/2 inch port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because force is equal both ways, this cylinder is ideal for driving two tools or opposing actions simultaneously. The rear rod can carry a sensor cam, though this specific non-magnetic SKU cannot take a switch. For buyers sizing the mechanics, the safe working load is roughly 2209N (about 60 percent of the 3681N at 0.5MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 188kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; it does not hold loads on air loss, so an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X200 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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-SAUD100X200 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-SAUD100X200 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-SUD100X200
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | 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-SUD100X200 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives opposing platens to align and stack battery cells during module assembly, using the equal both-ways force to maintain precise, balanced pressure on the cell layers.
Pack Handling Transfer
Simultaneously pushes and pulls battery packs across conveyor lines in pack assembly, utilising the dual rods to drive two mechanisms in perfect sync without rotation.
Tab Welding Clamp
Clamps battery tabs during ultrasonic welding; the second rod provides a stable anti-rotation mounting point for the welding head while delivering 3681N of clamping force.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X200 with the B06-SAUD100X200
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD100X200, use the SAUD100X200 drop-in: same 100mm bore, 200mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, and FA/LB mounting. The SAU replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B; however, this specific non-magnetic SKU cannot take a switch anyway. Size both ways by checking neighbouring bores (80mm or 63mm) to ensure the equal push/pull force fits your system. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools from one piston. For strokes of 300mm or longer, verify the side-load limits to prevent guide wear. Remember that a plain cylinder drifts on air loss; use a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X200
- ✓ 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-SUD100X200 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X200 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X200, which shares the same 100mm bore, 200mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/2 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD100X200, and the SAUD is fully mechanically identical.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 3681N at 0.5MPa, 5153N at 0.7MPa, and 6626N at 0.9MPa. The 100mm bore uses a 1/2 inch port, has an M20x1.5 rod thread, and features a 29mm adjustable air cushion at each end. The safe working load is approximately 2209N.
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