This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X1000 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X1000 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-SUD40X1000
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X1000 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 1000mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X1000, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke1000 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X1000
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X1000
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X1000 is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the leading B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD40X1000. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (528 N at 0.5 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 40 mm bore. It features a 16 mm rod, M12x1.25 rod thread, and a 1/4" port.
As this SUD model is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X1000, retaining the same bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design prevents rotation and allows driving two tools simultaneously. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 317 N (60% of the 528 N at 0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU lacks a magnet (-S) and cannot take a sensor.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X1000 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X1000 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X1000 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 1000 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-SAUD40X1000 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-SAUD40X1000 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-SUD40X1000
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×1000 | 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-SUD40X1000 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives dual-sided pressing fixtures in cell assembly lines, utilising the equal both ways force to maintain precise stacking pressure without rotation.
Module Tabbing Transfer
Moves battery modules between stations with a rod exiting both ends, allowing attached tooling to remain aligned and preventing twist during long 1000 mm shifts.
Pack Handling Conveyor
Pushes battery packs from both sides of a conveyor simultaneously, leveraging the compact profile barrel to fit within dense manufacturing cell layouts.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X1000 with the B06-SAUD40X1000
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X1000, use the drop-in SAUD40X1000, which matches the 40 mm bore, 1000 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal both ways (528 N at 0.5 MPa), size both directions by checking neighbouring bores if margin is tight. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or must drive two tools. This SKU has no magnet (-S) and cannot take a sensor; the SAUD uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For the 1000 mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending and side-load damage. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X1000
- ✓ 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-SUD40X1000 FAQ
Yes, this battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X1000 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X1000, which shares identical bore, stroke, 528 N force at 0.5 MPa, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Force is equal both ways at 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The bore uses a 1/4" port. The 1000 mm stroke requires external guides to manage side-load and rod bending. The air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; it does not hold loads on air loss.
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