This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X175 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X175 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-SUD40X175
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X175 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 175mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X175, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke175 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X175
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X175
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X175 is a discontinued double-acting profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X175, mechanically identical to the standard model. A rod exits both ends of the single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways at 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This unit has no magnet and cannot accept a sensor.
As an end-of-life product, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X175, retaining the 40mm bore, 175mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design offers anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to drive a second tool simultaneously. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 317 N (60% of the 528 N @0.5 MPa figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end; an external rod lock is required to hold loads securely on air loss.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X175 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X175 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X175 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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-SAUD40X175 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-SAUD40X175 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-SUD40X175
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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-SUD40X175 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal push and pull force precisely presses and separates battery cell layers during module stacking without rotational drift.
Tab Welding Feed
The rear rod drives a secondary feeder mechanism while the front rod positions battery tabs for welding on the line.
Pack Handling Transfer
Anti-rotation stability ensures battery packs are gripped and transferred squarely between conveyors without twisting.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X175 with the B06-SAUD40X175
To replace this discontinued B06-SUD40X175, order the SAUD40X175 drop-in, which matches the 40mm bore, 175mm stroke, 1/4" port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal both ways, size it by checking the 528 N @0.5 MPa output against your load, or step up to the 50mm bore (825 N @0.5) / down to the 32mm bore (345 N @0.5) if needed. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or want to drive two tools from one piston. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take sensors, but if upgrading to a -S SAUD, note that legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches are replaced by current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For this 175mm stroke, ensure the load is guided to prevent side-load binding, and never rely on the air cushion for load-holding without an external rod lock.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X175
- ✓ 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-SUD40X175 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X175 is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X175, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard cylinder. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X175, which matches the 40mm bore, 175mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The safe working load is approximately 317 N. The air port is 1/4" (PT thread), the rod end thread is M12x1.25, and it operates at speeds of 30-800 mm/s.
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