This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X600 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X600 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-SUD100X600
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X600 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 600mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X600, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X600
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X600
The AirTAC B06-SUD100X600 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD100X600, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal. This discontinued unit delivers 3681 N at 0.5 MPa, 5153 N at 0.7 MPa, and 6626 N at 0.9 MPa. It features a 100mm bore, a 25mm rod, M20x1.5 rod thread, and a 1/2 inch port.
As a drop-in replacement, the SAUD100X600 matches the bore, stroke, force, port, and SC-series FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take a sensor switch. For the 600mm stroke, external guides are recommended to manage side-load and rod-bending. The computed safe working load is about 2209 N (60 percent of the 0.5 MPa force), allowing a vertical lift of roughly 188 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X600 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X600 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X600 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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-SAUD100X600 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-SAUD100X600 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-SUD100X600
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×600 | 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-SUD100X600 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives dual pressing plates in cell stacking modules, using the equal both ways force to maintain precise, anti-rotation pressure during electrode alignment.
Module Transfer Handling
Simultaneously pushes and pulls a battery module across a conveyor using both rod ends, ensuring balanced transit without rotational drift.
Pack Assembly Press
Acts as a dual-tool actuator in pack assembly lines, using the back rod to carry a sensor cam while the front rod performs the main pressing action.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X600 with the B06-SAUD100X600
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD100X600, select the SAUD100X600 drop-in, which preserves the 1/2 inch port, 25mm rod, and equal-both-ways force. Size both directions by checking neighboring bores if you need less force, but this 100mm bore gives 3681 N at 0.5 MPa both ways. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or must drive two tools. Use FA or LB mounting. This SKU has no magnet and cannot take sensors, but legacy -S versions used CS1-B/DS1-B, changing to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. For the 600mm stroke, add external guides to prevent rod-bending. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X600
- ✓ 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-SUD100X600 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X600 is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD100X600. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X600, which is mechanically identical, sharing the same 100mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1/2 inch port, and SC-series FA/LB mounting.
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 inch port. The safe working load is about 2209 N, allowing a vertical lift of roughly 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. The air cushion decelerates the load but does not hold it on air loss.
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