This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X250 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-SUD32X250
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 250mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD32X250, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X250
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250
The AirTAC B06-SUD32X250 is a discontinued double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal (345 N at 0.5 MPa). The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the base SUD32X250. It features a 32 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and an extruded aluminium profile barrel shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder.
As this model is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X250, which retains the same bore, stroke, equal force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design prevents rotation and lets the back rod carry a sensor cam or drive two tools. With a 345 N force at 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is ~207 N (60%), allowing a vertical lift of ~18 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot take a switch.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X250 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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-SAUD32X250 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-SAUD32X250 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-SUD32X250
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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-SUD32X250 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force precisely presses and separates battery cell layers during module stacking without rotational drift.
Tab Feeding Transfer
The rear rod drives a secondary mechanism to feed welding tabs while the front rod handles parts on the pack assembly line.
Pack Handling Pusher
Drives dual tooling to push battery packs from both ends, ensuring balanced alignment during conveyor transfer.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250 with the B06-SAUD32X250
To replace this discontinued cylinder, specify the SAUD32X250; it is a drop-in swap matching the 32 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal both ways, size it by checking both extend and retract against neighbouring bores. Choose a double-rod when you need anti-rotation, to drive two tools, or to mount a sensor cam on the back rod. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take sensors, but the SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (the SUD used CS1-B/DS1-B). For this 250 mm stroke (under 300 mm), side-load alignment is less critical but still verify guide tolerance. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X250
- ✓ 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-SUD32X250 FAQ
Yes, it is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X250. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD32X250; mechanically, the SAUD32X250 matches its 32 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
Force is equal both ways: 345 N at 0.5 MPa, 483 N at 0.7 MPa, and 621 N at 0.9 MPa. It cannot hold a load on air loss; the piston drifts and the 21 mm adjustable cushion only decelerates near stroke end. Use an external rod lock for held loads.
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