This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X100 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X100 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-SUD40X100
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X100 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 100mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X100, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X100
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X100
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X100 is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X100, sharing identical mechanics. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area to deliver equal push and pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 unit of the same bore, and the rear rod can drive a second tool or act as an anti-rotation guide. This 40 mm bore unit features a 16 mm rod, M12x1.25 rod thread, 21 mm adjustable cushions, a 1/4 inch port, and a 100 mm stroke.
As this SUD model is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X100, which preserves the bore, stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting compatibility with the AirTAC SC series. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy unit used CS1-B/DS1-B switches; note this specific SKU has no magnet and cannot take a sensor. For sizing, the computed safe working load is roughly 317 N (about 60 percent of the 528 N at 0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. A plain cylinder cannot hold a load on air loss, as the cushion only decelerates near stroke end; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X100 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X100 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X100 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/4" |
| Rod thread | M12×1.25 |
| 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 1200 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD40X100 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø40mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 628 N | 528 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 880 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 128 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD40X100 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-SUD40X100
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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-SUD40X100 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Synchronises two pressing plates from opposite ends during prismatic cell stacking, using the equal both-ways force to maintain precise alignment without rotation.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives dual pusher arms on a battery module assembly line, with the compact profile barrel saving space in dense conveyor layouts.
Tab Welding Clamp
Applies equal clamping pressure on both strokes for battery tab welding, using the 40 mm bore to deliver a safe working load of 317 N.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X100 with the B06-SAUD40X100
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X100, specify the SAUD40X100 drop-in, which matches the 40 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both directions by checking the equal push/pull force against your requirement: this bore provides 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. If you need more force, step up to the 50 mm bore, or drop to the 32 mm bore for lighter duties. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools simultaneously from one piston. Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot use sensors; the SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches. For strokes of 300 mm or longer, verify your side-load limits to prevent guide wear. Remember that air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end and do not hold loads on air loss—install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if holding is required.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X100
- ✓ 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-SUD40X100 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X100 is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X100. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X100, which matches the 40 mm bore, 100 mm stroke, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Because the double-rod design uses the rod-side area on both faces, push and pull forces are equal: 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. The 40 mm bore uses a 1/4 inch port. The safe working load is roughly 317 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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