This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X250S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X250S 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-SUD32X250S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250S 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-SAUD32X250S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X250S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250S
The B06-SUD32X250S is a discontinued AirTAC double-acting profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD32X250S, mechanically identical in bore, stroke, and force. A rod exits both ends of the single piston, meaning push and pull force are equal at 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. It features a 1/8" port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and adjustable air cushions (21 mm) at each end.
AirTAC has discontinued this SUD series; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X250S, which retains the same 32 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design prevents rotation and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool. For sizing, the 345 N @0.5 MPa force yields a safe working load of about 207 N (60% factor) and a vertical lift capacity of roughly 18 kg with a 2:1 margin. This unit has a piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, while the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X250S |
| 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-SAUD32X250S 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-SAUD32X250S 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-SUD32X250S
| 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-SUD32X250S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal push and pull force precisely indexes and stacks battery cells during module assembly without rotational drift.
Tab Handling Transfer
The dual rods drive a two-tool gripper setup to pick and place battery tabs synchronously along the production line.
Pack Sorting Pusher
Anti-rotation stability from the double-rod profile ensures straight, jam-free lateral pushing of battery packs into test trays.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X250S with the B06-SAUD32X250S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD32X250S, order the SAUD32X250S—it is a true drop-in match for bore, stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify your force needs across the 32 mm bore (345 N @0.5 MPa) and check neighboring bores if you need to scale up or down. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or want to drive two tools from one piston. If using FA or LB mounts with this 250 mm stroke, confirm side-load limits, especially for strokes of 300 mm or longer. The -S suffix means this unit has a magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; the SAUD replacement requires current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Remember, the air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end—it does not hold the load on air loss, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X250S
- ✓ 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-SUD32X250S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD32X250S is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD32X250S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X250S, which is mechanically identical in bore, stroke, force, port, and mounting. You only need to update the sensors: the old CS1-B/DS1-B switches are replaced by current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAUD.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull force are equal both ways: 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa. The safe working load is approximately 207 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure). It features a 1/8" port, a 12 mm rod, an M10x1.25 rod thread, and operates at speeds of 30-800 mm/s.
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