This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD32X500S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD32X500S 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-SUD32X500S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500S 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-SAUD32X500S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD32X500S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500S
The AirTAC B06-SUD32X500S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix denotes a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD32X500S. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminium barrel on a single piston, ensuring push and pull force is equal both ways at 345 N @0.5 MPa, 483 N @0.7 MPa, and 621 N @0.9 MPa. This design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam, driving two tools simultaneously. The bore dictates a 1/8" port, a 12 mm rod, and M10x1.25 rod threads. This discontinued model used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
The direct drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X500S, which retains the exact bore, stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting compatibility with the SC series. Buyers gain a safe working load of roughly 207 N (60% of the 345 N @0.5 force) and a vertical lift capacity of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin. Operating from 0.15 to 1.0 MPa, the cylinder features 21 mm adjustable cushions at each end. Note that the cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end; an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required to hold loads securely without live air.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD32X500S |
| 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-SAUD32X500S 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-SAUD32X500S 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-SUD32X500S
| 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-SUD32X500S Is Used
Cell Stacking Handling
Applies equal both-ways push and pull force to precisely stack battery cells without rotational drift during the assembly press cycle.
Module Transfer Drive
Uses the dual-rod anti-rotation feature to shuttle battery modules smoothly between conveyor belts in pack assembly lines.
Tab Welding Clamp
Drives two welding tools simultaneously from opposite ends, ensuring balanced clamping pressure on battery tabs.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD32X500S with the B06-SAUD32X500S
To replace this discontinued B06-SUD32X500S, order the SAUD32X500S drop-in, which preserves the 32 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, and equal-both-ways force. If sizing both ways, neighbouring bores (40 mm) offer higher force, but the 32 mm bore provides 345 N @0.5 MPa. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a back-rod sensor cam, or two-tool drive. Mounting uses Basic, FA, or LB types. The -S magnet means upgrading sensors from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. For this 500 mm stroke, external guides must support side-load to prevent rod bending.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD32X500S
- ✓ 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-SUD32X500S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD32X500S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD32X500S. The B06- prefix simply marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant; mechanically it is identical to the SUD32X500S. The SAUD retains the same 32 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, 1/8" port, and FA/LB mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
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. This yields a safe working load of roughly 207 N and a vertical lift capacity of about 18 kg with a 2:1 margin. The 1/8" port and 12 mm rod are fixed by the bore. The 21 mm cushions only decelerate the piston; use an external rod lock to hold loads without live air.
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