This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X350 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X350 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-SUD32X350
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X350 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 350mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD32X350, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X350
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X350
The AirTAC B06-SUD32X350 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-dedicated variant of the base SUD32X350, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, both faces use the rod-side area, making push and pull force equal (345 N at 0.5 MPa). This configuration provides inherent anti-rotation and allows the back rod to drive a second tool. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This SUD model is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X350, which retains the 1/8" port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting.
When sizing this 32 mm bore cylinder, the safe working load is approximately 207 N (60% of the 345 N force at 0.5 MPa), translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin. The 350 mm stroke necessitates external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot accept magnetic switches. The air cushion (21 mm at each end) only decelerates the piston near stroke end; it does not hold loads on air loss. For load holding, an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required. The SAUD upgrade transitions sensing to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X350 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X350 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X350 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 350 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-SAUD32X350 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-SAUD32X350 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-SUD32X350
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×350 | 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-SUD32X350 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Presses and aligns battery cells during module stacking, using the equal both-ways force to maintain consistent pressure on the upward and downward strokes.
Tab Welding Feed
Indexes battery tabs into welding position on a conveyor line, utilizing the anti-rotation properties of the double-rod profile to prevent misalignment.
Pack Handling
Transfers battery packs between assembly stations, leveraging the back rod to drive a secondary mechanism or sensor cam without extra valves.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X350 with the B06-SAUD32X350
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD32X350, specify the SAUD32X350 drop-in equivalent, which matches the 32 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force requirements against neighbouring bores: the 32 mm bore provides 345 N at 0.5 MPa, while a larger 40 mm bore offers 528 N. A double-rod design is correct when you need equal force both ways, anti-rotation stability, or a back rod to carry a sensor cam. For this non-magnetic SKU, sensing is impossible; upgrading to the SAUD with an -S suffix enables CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (replacing the SUD's CS1-B/DS1-B). Because the stroke is 350 mm, external guides must be used to manage side-load and rod-bending risks.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X350
- ✓ 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-SUD32X350 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD32X350 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X350. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD32X350; mechanically, the SAUD32X350 matches the bore, stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
The 32 mm bore uses a 1/8" port. Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 345 N at 0.5 MPa, 483 N at 0.7 MPa, and 621 N at 0.9 MPa. The safe working load is ~207 N, allowing an 18 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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