This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X100S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X100S 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-SUD32X100S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100S 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-SAUD32X100S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X100S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100S
The AirTAC B06-SUD32X100S 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 SUD32X100S. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, ensuring push and pull force are equal both ways (345 N at 0.5 MPa, 483 N at 0.7 MPa, 621 N at 0.9 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is notably shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X100S, retaining the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Buyers gain distinct advantages from the dual-rod architecture: it provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam for compact switch mounting. Based on the 345 N force at 0.5 MPa, the computed safe working load is approximately 207 N (60% margin), translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 18 kg with a 2:1 safety factor. The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; note that the SAUD replacement upgrades this to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss—the adjustable 21 mm cushions only decelerate near stroke end—so an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X100S |
| 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-SAUD32X100S 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-SAUD32X100S 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-SUD32X100S
| 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-SUD32X100S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force drives precise cell stacking and pressing operations in module assembly, utilizing the anti-rotation stability of the dual rods.
Tab and Busbar Handling
Synchronizes two end-effectors to pick, orient, and place battery tabs or busbars simultaneously along the manufacturing line.
Pack Palletizing
Provides stable vertical lifting and lowering of battery packs with a computed 18 kg safe lift capacity at 0.5 MPa.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X100S with the B06-SAUD32X100S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD32X100S, specify the SAUD32X100S as a direct drop-in, matching the 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the equal both-ways ratings (345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, 621 N @0.9 MPa); if higher force is needed, step up to the 40 mm bore neighbour, or step down to a smaller profile if load permits. A double-rod design is the right choice when you need anti-rotation resistance or must drive two tools simultaneously from one cylinder. If upgrading to SAUD, remember the -S sensor changes from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. For strokes of 300 mm or longer, carefully manage side-load alignment to prevent guide wear.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X100S
- ✓ 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-SUD32X100S FAQ
Yes, this battery-manufacturing dedicated variant is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X100S. The B06- prefix is an application designation only, so the SAUD retains the identical 32 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The primary upgrade is that the SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa. It operates at 0.15-1.0 MPa (proof 1.5 MPa) with a speed range of 30-800 mm/s. The bore is 32 mm with a 12 mm rod, M10x1.25 rod thread, and a 1/8" port. The adjustable air cushion is 21 mm at each end.
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