This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X450 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X450 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-SUD32X450
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X450 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 450mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD32X450, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X450
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X450
The AirTAC B06-SUD32X450 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 SUD32X450, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminum profile barrel on a single piston, ensuring push and pull force are equal both ways (345 N at 0.5 MPa). Because this specific SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take a magnetic switch. This discontinued model is fully replaced by the drop-in SAUD32X450, which retains the 1/8 inch port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting.
For battery cell stacking and handling, the twin rods provide anti-rotation stability and allow the back rod to drive a second tool. The SAUD upgrade introduces current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (this legacy version used CS1-B/DS1-B) and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant. Based on the 345 N force at 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is about 207 N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of roughly 18 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the 21 mm air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end; it does not hold loads on air loss, requiring an external rod lock for vertical holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X450 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X450 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X450 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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-SAUD32X450 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-SAUD32X450 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-SUD32X450
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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-SUD32X450 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force and anti-rotation stability from the twin rods ensure precise, balanced pressure when stacking battery cells in module assembly.
Dual-Tool Tabbing
The rear extending rod drives a secondary mechanism for simultaneous tab welding or handling, doubling process efficiency on the battery production line.
Pack Handling Transfer
Provides stable push and pull actuation for shifting battery packs between conveyors, with the compact profile barrel saving space in dense layouts.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X450 with the B06-SAUD32X450
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD32X450, order the drop-in SAUD32X450, matching the 32 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, 1/8 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing, verify equal force both ways is sufficient for your battery line: this bore provides 345 N at 0.5 MPa, 483 N at 0.7 MPa, and 621 N at 0.9 MPa. If higher force is needed, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N at 0.5 MPa); if less force is required, no smaller standard SUD/SAUD bore exists. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation resistance or want to drive two tools from one cylinder. Because this SKU has no magnet, it cannot use sensors; the SAUD replacement with the -S option uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. Finally, at 450 mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X450
- ✓ 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-SUD32X450 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD32X450 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X450. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD32X450, so the SAUD replacement shares the exact same 32 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, 1/8 inch port, and FA/LB mounting.
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 air port is 1/8 inch. The safe working load is approximately 207 N at 0.5 MPa, which allows a vertical lift of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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