This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X250 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-SUD100X250
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X250 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 250mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X250, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X250
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X250
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X250 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD100X250. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area to deliver equal push and pull force of 3681 N at 0.5 MPa, 5153 N at 0.7 MPa, and 6626 N at 0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This discontinued legacy model features a 25 mm rod, M20x1.5 rod thread, 29 mm adjustable air cushions at each end, and a 1/2" port.
This SKU is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X250, which matches the 100 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (this SUD used CS1-B/DS1-B) and offers an SAUF built-in-valve variant. As a non-magnetic SKU, it cannot take a sensor. For sizing, the equal-both-ways force yields a safe working load of roughly 2209 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force) and a vertical lift capacity of about 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end; an external rod lock is required to hold loads on air loss.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X250 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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-SAUD100X250 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-SAUD100X250 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-SUD100X250
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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-SUD100X250 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking mechanisms in lithium-ion cell assembly lines, using the equal-both-ways force to press and index electrode sheets without rotational drift.
Module Tab Welding
Simultaneously clamps and positions battery module busbars from both sides during laser welding, leveraging the dual rods to maintain perfect alignment.
Pack Handling Transfer
Moves heavy battery packs between conveyor belts in pack assembly zones, using the compact profile to fit tight automation cells while driving two transfer arms at once.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X250 with the B06-SAUD100X250
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD100X250, use the drop-in SAUD100X250, which preserves the 100 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal in both directions, size it by checking the 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa ratings against your load, or step up to a larger custom bore if needed. A double-rod cylinder is the right choice when you need anti-rotation stability, want to drive two tools simultaneously, or need to mount a sensor cam on the back rod. Since this is a non-magnetic SKU, it cannot accept sensors; if sensing is required, select an -S SAUD model and upgrade to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. For strokes of 300 mm or longer, carefully manage side-load moments to prevent guide wear. Remember that air cushions only decelerate the piston and cannot hold a load without live air.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X250
- ✓ 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-SUD100X250 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X250 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X250. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, so the SAUD100X250 matches the 100 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, equal force, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, push and pull force are equal both ways: 3681 N at 0.5 MPa, 5153 N at 0.7 MPa, and 6626 N at 0.9 MPa. The bore is 100 mm with a 1/2" port. It operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa, runs at 30-800 mm/s, and has 29 mm adjustable cushions at each end. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; use an external rod lock for holding.
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