This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X100 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-SUD32X100
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 100mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD32X100, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X100
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100
The AirTAC B06-SUD32X100 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD32X100. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal at 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa. It features a 32 mm bore, a 12 mm rod, M10x1.25 rod thread, and a 1/8" port. This discontinued model used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors and lacks a magnet (-S) for switch sensing.
As a drop-in replacement, the SAUD32X100 retains the exact same 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting, but upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 207 N (60% of the 345 N @0.5 MPa figure), translating to a vertical lift of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X100 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/8" |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| 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, 21 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1000 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD32X100 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 563 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 82 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD32X100 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-SUD32X100
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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-SUD32X100 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal push and pull force is ideal for stacking battery cells during module assembly, ensuring precise alignment without rotational drift.
Tabbing and Handling
The double-rod design drives two tools simultaneously on a battery manufacturing line, using the rear rod for a cam while the front rod moves parts.
Pack Assembly Pressing
Compact profile body fits tight battery pack assembly cells, providing stable 345 N @0.5 MPa force both ways for pressing operations.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100 with the B06-SAUD32X100
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD32X100, use the drop-in SAUD32X100, which matches the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. If sizing both ways, check neighboring bores (like the 40 mm at 528 N @0.5 MPa) to ensure the equal-both-ways force fits your application. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, or when the back rod carries a sensor cam or drives two tools. For this non-magnetic SKU, you cannot use switches; the SAUD upgrade uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For strokes >=300 mm, verify side-load limits. Remember, cushions only decelerate; use an external rod lock for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X100
- ✓ 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-SUD32X100 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD32X100 (battery-manufacturing dedicated SUD32X100) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X100, which shares the same 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, equal force, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
The B06-SUD32X100 provides equal force both ways: 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa. It features a 1/8" port, a 12 mm rod, and adjustable air cushions of 21 mm at each end. The safe working load is approximately 207 N.
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