This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X150S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X150S 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-SUD40X150S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 150mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X150S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke150 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X150S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150S
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X150S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X150S, mechanically identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminium barrel on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (528 N at 0.5 MPa). It features a 16 mm rod, M12x1.25 rod thread, and a 1/4" port. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X150S, which retains the same bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because two rods drive the load, this cylinder resists rotation and can drive two tools simultaneously from one compact body that is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. The legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches used here are superseded by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAUD replacement. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 317 N (about 60% of the 528 N at 0.5 MPa figure), and the vertical lift capacity is about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding on air loss.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X150S |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 150 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-SAUD40X150S 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-SAUD40X150S 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-SUD40X150S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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-SUD40X150S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking plates in prismatic cell assembly, using the equal-both-ways force to compress and index layers without rotational drift.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules between conveyor belts with synchronized dual rods, ensuring balanced grip and stable transit across the pack line.
Tab Welding Press
Applies consistent clamping pressure for busbar tab welding, leveraging the compact profile body to fit dense battery-pack manufacturing fixtures.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X150S with the B06-SAUD40X150S
To replace this discontinued B06-SUD40X150S, use the SAUD40X150S drop-in equivalent, matching the 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify your load against the equal-both-ways force (528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, 950 N at 0.9 MPa) and consider neighbouring bores (32 mm or 50 mm) if your payload shifts. A double-rod design is right when you need anti-rotation, a back rod to carry a sensor cam, or synchronized two-tool driving. For the -S magnet option, swap legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches for current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For this 150 mm stroke (which is under 300 mm), side-load alignment is standard, but always keep the load guided. Mounting is compatible with the AirTAC SC series only.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X150S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X150S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X150S is discontinued. The B06- prefix designates it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X150S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X150S, which matches the 40 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and force. You must upgrade the switches from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. The air port is 1/4". The safe working load is roughly 317 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin.
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