This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X25 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X25 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-SUD100X25
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X25 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 25mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X25, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X25
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X25
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X25 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the rod exits both ends, generating equal force in both directions (3681 N at 0.5 MPa). The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD100X25, mechanically identical with a 100mm bore, 25mm stroke, 1/2" port, and M20x1.5 rod thread. This discontinued model is replaced by the SAUD100X25. The dual-rod design prevents rotation and can drive two tools simultaneously, while the rear rod acts as a sensor cam.
This cylinder is discontinued; the drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X25, which retains the exact bore, stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAU upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches used here. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take reed sensors. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 2209 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate; an external rod lock is required to hold loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X25 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X25 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X25 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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-SAUD100X25 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-SAUD100X25 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-SUD100X25
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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-SUD100X25 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal push/pull force precisely indexes lithium-ion cell stacks during module assembly without rotational drift.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives dual-tool pushers on a battery pack line, moving heavy trays with balanced force in both directions.
Tab Welding Clamp
Provides stable, anti-rotate clamping for battery tab welding, ensuring electrode alignment during the process.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X25 with the B06-SAUD100X25
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD100X25, use the SAUD100X25 drop-in, which preserves the 100mm bore, 25mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both ways by checking neighboring bores (80mm or 63mm) if force allows, ensuring the equal-both-ways force (3681 N at 0.5 MPa) meets your needs. A double-rod cylinder is ideal when anti-rotation or simultaneous dual-tool driving is required. Since this SKU lacks a magnet, you cannot mount sensors; the SAUD upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. For strokes >=300mm, verify side-load limits to prevent guide wear.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X25
- ✓ 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-SUD100X25 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X25 (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD100X25) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X25, which matches the 100mm bore, 25mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Force is equal both ways: 3681 N at 0.5 MPa, 5153 N at 0.7 MPa, and 6626 N at 0.9 MPa. The safe working load is ~2209 N (vertical lift ~188 kg with 2:1 margin). Air cushions only decelerate; the cylinder drifts on air loss, so use an external rod lock for load holding.
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