This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD100X900 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD100X900 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-SUD100X900
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X900 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 900mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD100X900, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD100X900
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X900
The B06-SUD100X900 is a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of AirTAC's double-rod double-acting profile cylinder, mechanically identical to the standard SUD100X900. The B06- prefix simply marks it for cell, module, and pack assembly lines. It features an extruded aluminium profile barrel and a rod exiting both ends, ensuring push and pull force are equal at 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. This model is discontinued and the direct drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X900, which retains the 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29 mm adjustable cushions.
Because both faces use the rod-side area, the second rod can drive two tools simultaneously or act as an anti-rotation guide. For buyers sizing this 100 mm bore, the safe working load is roughly 2209 N (60% of the 3681 N @0.5 figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot take a switch. The SAUD upgrade switches to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B). Air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X900 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X900 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD100X900 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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-SAUD100X900 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-SAUD100X900 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-SUD100X900
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×900 | 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-SUD100X900 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking plungers in prismatic cell assembly, using the equal-both-ways force to maintain consistent pressure on the cell stack without drift.
Module Transfer Handling
Moves battery modules along conveyor lines, where the double-rod design prevents rotation during the transfer of heavy packs between assembly stations.
Pack Tab Welding Clamp
Actuates dual clamping arms for busbar tab welding, leveraging the second rod to synchronize tool pressure across the battery pack.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD100X900 with the B06-SAUD100X900
To replace the B06-SUD100X900, order the drop-in SAUD100X900, which matches the 100 mm bore, 900 mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. If sizing both ways, verify your force needs against the equal-both-ways output (3681 N @0.5 MPa); consider neighbouring bores (80 mm or 100 mm) to optimize the 188 kg vertical lift capacity. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, dual-tool driving, or a back rod for a sensor cam. Because this legacy SKU lacks a magnet, the SAUD upgrade enables CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (replacing CS1-B/DS1-B). For this 900 mm stroke, external guides are mandatory to prevent rod bending under side-load. Mounting is compatible with AirTAC SC series accessories only.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD100X900
- ✓ 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-SUD100X900 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD100X900 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X900. The B06- prefix indicates it was a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD100X900; the SAUD matches its 100 mm bore, 900 mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
The double-rod design provides equal force both ways: 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. The 100 mm bore features a 1/2" air port, a 25 mm rod, and M20x1.5 rod threads.
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