This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X400S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X400S 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-SUD32X400S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400S 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-SAUD32X400S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X400S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400S
The AirTAC B06-SUD32X400S 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 SUD32X400S. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, the push and pull forces are equal both ways at 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa. This model is discontinued, with the exact drop-in replacement being the SAUD32X400S, which retains the 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore.
The dual-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam for synchronized feedback, which is highly beneficial in cell stacking and module handling. With a 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. This unit features a built-in piston magnet (-S) for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, whereas the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Note that the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X400S |
| 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-SAUD32X400S 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-SAUD32X400S 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-SUD32X400S
| 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-SUD32X400S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force and anti-rotation stability ensure precise, balanced pressure when stacking prismatic battery cells into modules.
Module Handling Transfer
The double-rod profile drives two tools simultaneously from a single compact body, ideal for pushing and pulling battery packs on a conveyor line.
Tab Welding Positioning
The rear exit rod carries a sensor cam for exact position feedback during battery tab welding and alignment operations.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X400S with the B06-SAUD32X400S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD32X400S, drop in the SAUD32X400S, which matches the 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, 1/8" port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force using the equal push/pull values of 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa, or step up to the 40 mm bore if more force is needed. A double rod is the right choice when anti-rotation stability or a back-rod sensor cam is required. If upgrading to the SAUD, change the -S sensor accuracy from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Because the stroke is 400 mm, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X400S
- ✓ 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-SUD32X400S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD32X400S is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD32X400S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X400S, which matches the 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAU replacement also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
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. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa with a 1.5 MPa proof. Speed is 30-800 mm/s. The air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end; it does not hold the load on air loss, so an external rod lock is required for held loads.
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