This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X400 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X400 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-SUD32X400
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 400mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD32X400, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X400
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400
The AirTAC B06-SUD32X400 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD32X400, 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. This anti-rotation design allows the back rod to drive a second tool simultaneously. This discontinued 32mm bore cylinder features a 1/8" port, a 12mm rod, M10x1.25 rod thread, and a 400mm stroke.
As the SUD series is discontinued, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X400, which retains the same profile body, bore, stroke, equal-both-ways force, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B switches. Note that this specific SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a magnetic switch. Based on the 345 N force at 0.5 MPa, the computed safe working load is approximately 207 N, translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X400 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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-SAUD32X400 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-SAUD32X400 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-SUD32X400
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | 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-SUD32X400 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Applies equal both ways clamping force during lithium-ion battery cell stacking and alignment operations.
Module Transfer
Uses the dual-rod anti-rotation feature to push battery modules smoothly along assembly conveyors without twisting.
Tab Welding Feed
Drives two welding tools simultaneously from opposite rod ends to increase throughput in battery pack tabbing.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400 with the B06-SAUD32X400
To replace the B06-SUD32X400, select the SAUD32X400, which is a true drop-in upgrade matching the 32mm bore, 400mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the equal both ways output of 345 N at 0.5 MPa or 483 N at 0.7 MPa; if you need less force, step down to a smaller bore, or step up to a 40mm bore for more power. A double-rod design is the right choice when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools from one cylinder. Because this SKU has no magnet (-S), it cannot support sensors; the SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For the 400mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side loads. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; use an external rod lock for holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X400
- ✓ 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-SUD32X400 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD32X400 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X400. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD32X400, and the SAUD matches its 32mm bore, 400mm stroke, 1/8" port, and equal both ways force.
The push and pull force is equal both ways: 345 N at 0.5 MPa, 483 N at 0.7 MPa, and 621 N at 0.9 MPa. Based on the 0.5 MPa figure, the safe working load is approximately 207 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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