This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X400 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X400 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-SUD100X400
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 400mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X400, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X400
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X400 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD100X400, mechanically identical to it. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and 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 extruded aluminium profile barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This discontinued model features a 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29 mm adjustable air cushions at each end.
Because the SUD line is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X400, which retains the same bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy cylinder used CS1-B/DS1-B switches; note that this specific SKU has no magnet (-S) and cannot take a magnetic switch. For sizing, the computed buyer insight at 0.5 MPa yields a safe working load of roughly 2209 N (about 60% of the 3681 N figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of approximately 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. A plain cylinder does not hold its load on air loss—the piston drifts and the cushion only decelerates near stroke end—so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X400 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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-SAUD100X400 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-SAUD100X400 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-SUD100X400
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | 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-SUD100X400 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking presses in cell assembly lines, utilizing the equal both ways force to compress electrode layers consistently without rotational drift.
Module Tabbing Transfer
Simultaneously positions two busbar fixtures from opposite ends during module tabbing, ensuring perfectly synchronized alignment for laser welding.
Pack Handling Conveyor
Pushes heavy battery packs laterally between conveyor belts in pack assembly, using the back rod to carry a mechanical cam for sequence timing.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400 with the B06-SAUD100X400
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD100X400, use the drop-in SAUD100X400, which matches the 100mm bore, 400mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly. When sizing both ways, verify force requirements against neighbouring bores: the 80mm bore provides 2268 N at 0.5 MPa, while this 100mm bore provides 3681 N, ensuring equal both ways force. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability or need to drive two tools simultaneously. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot take a magnetic switch; the SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. For the 400mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod-bending under side-load. Mounting compatibility is with the AirTAC SC series only.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X400
- ✓ 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-SUD100X400 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X400 (a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD100X400) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X400, which shares the same 100mm bore, 400mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, 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 bore is 100mm with a 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29 mm adjustable air cushions. The safe working load is roughly 2209 N at 0.5 MPa.
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