This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X500 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X500 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-SUD32X500
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø32mm bore and 500mm stroke, 1/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD32X500, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X500
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500
The AirTAC B06-SUD32X500 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the leading B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD32X500, mechanically identical in every spec. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways at 345 N @0.5 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is notably shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X500, which retains the 1/8" port, 500 mm stroke, and FA/LB mounting.
Because the second rod drives an external cam or a second tool simultaneously while resisting rotation, double-rod designs excel in precision battery stacking and handling. With a 345 N output at 0.5 MPa, the computed safe working load is roughly 207 N (60%), translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU has no magnet (-S) and cannot take a sensor; the SAUD upgrade switches to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss—the cushion only decelerates—so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X500 |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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-SAUD32X500 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-SAUD32X500 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-SUD32X500
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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-SUD32X500 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Synchronises two pressing plates from both ends to align and stack battery cells with equal force, preventing rotation during the compression hold.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives a dual-sided transfer carriage on the battery module assembly line, using the second rod to mount an external cam for precise tracking.
Tab Welding Clamp
Clamps battery tabs from opposite sides simultaneously, ensuring the workpiece remains perfectly centered without twisting during the weld cycle.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500 with the B06-SAUD32X500
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD32X500, specify the drop-in SAUD32X500, which matches the 32 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both directions by checking the equal both ways force: if 345 N @0.5 MPa is insufficient, step up to the 40 mm bore (528 N), or step down if overspecified. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a back rod to carry a sensor cam, or to drive two tools at once. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take switches, but upgrading to the SAUD lets you use CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the old CS1-B/DS1-B. For the 500 mm stroke, add external guides to prevent rod bending under side-load. Mounting is AirTAC SC series only.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X500
- ✓ 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-SUD32X500 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD32X500 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X500. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD32X500; mechanically, the SAUD32X500 matches the 32 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
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. Speed is 30-800 mm/s. The 1/8" port and 21 mm adjustable cushion at each end manage deceleration, but an external rod lock is required if you need to hold a load on air loss.
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