This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X450S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X450S 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-SUD100X450S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X450S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 450mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X450S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X450S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X450S
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X450S is a double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD100X450S. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal at 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 100 mm bore. This discontinued model uses a 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29 mm adjustable air cushions.
This SUD series is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X450S, retaining the same bore, stroke, equal-both-ways force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy unit uses CS1-B/DS1-B switches. For sizing, the computed safe working load is about 2209 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force), allowing a vertical lift of roughly 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; an external rod lock is required to hold loads on air loss.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X450S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X450S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X450S |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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-SAUD100X450S 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-SAUD100X450S 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-SUD100X450S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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-SUD100X450S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both ways force drives precision stacking plungers in cell assembly, ensuring consistent pressure on approach and retract without rotational drift.
Module Transfer
Dual external rods carry a sensor cam on the back while the front rod pushes battery modules between conveyor belts in pack assembly lines.
Tab Welding Clamp
Provides stable clamping for battery tab welding, using the second rod end to mount an auxiliary guide or secondary tooling simultaneously.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X450S with the B06-SAUD100X450S
To replace this discontinued cylinder, specify the SAUD100X450S, which is a true drop-in for the B06-SUD100X450S with identical 100 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify the equal push/pull force meets your requirement: if 5153 N @0.7 MPa is insufficient, step up; if excessive, step down to a neighbouring bore. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a back rod to carry a sensor cam, or to drive two tools. The -S sensor requires changing from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. For this 450 mm stroke, ensure external guides support side-load to prevent rod bending.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X450S
- ✓ 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-SUD100X450S FAQ
Yes, it is discontinued. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD100X450S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X450S, which matches the 100 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. The bore dictates a 1/2" port with an M20x1.5 rod thread. The safe working load is about 2209 N, allowing a 188 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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