This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X400S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X400S 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-SUD100X400S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400S 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-SAUD100X400S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X400S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400S
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X400S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder discontinued and directly replaced by the SAUD100X400S. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the base SUD100X400S. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways: 3681 N at 0.5 MPa, 5153 N at 0.7 MPa, and 6626 N at 0.9 MPa. It features a 100 mm bore, 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29 mm adjustable cushions.
Because the second rod drives a sensor cam and prevents rotation, it is ideal for battery stacking. At 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is about 2209 N (60% of force), allowing a 188 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. The -S suffix indicates a piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss, as cushions only decelerate, requiring an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X400S |
| 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-SAUD100X400S 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-SAUD100X400S 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-SUD100X400S
| 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-SUD100X400S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force and anti-rotation from the double-rod design keep prismatic battery cell stacking precise and balanced during vertical pressing.
Module Transfer Handling
The second rod drives a sensor cam for position feedback on battery module transfer lines, ensuring synchronized dual-tool handling without rotational drift.
Pack Assembly Pressing
High equal push and pull forces up to 6626 N at 0.9 MPa provide stable, reversible pressing action for battery pack assembly and tabbing operations.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X400S with the B06-SAUD100X400S
To replace this discontinued model, order the drop-in SAUD100X400S, which matches the 100 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. If sizing both ways, check neighboring bores to maintain equal both-ways force. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or a back rod to carry a sensor cam. For the -S magnet option, upgrade from CS1-B/DS1-B to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For this 400 mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X400S
- ✓ 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-SUD100X400S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X400S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X400S. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant; mechanically, it is identical to the base SUD100X400S. The SAUD keeps the same bore, stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Force is equal both ways at 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. The bore is 100 mm with a 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29 mm cushions. The safe working load is about 2209 N, allowing a 188 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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