This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X200 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X200 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-SUD40X200
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 200mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X200, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X200
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X200 is a double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the leading B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X200, mechanically identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push and pull force are equal at 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 40 mm bore. This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a magnetic switch.
This discontinued model is fully replaced by the drop-in SAUD40X200, which shares the exact bore, stroke, 1/4" port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, and also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant. For sizing, the equal-both-ways force yields a safe working load of about 317 N (60% of the 528 N @0.5 figure) and a vertical lift capacity of roughly 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. A plain cylinder does not hold its load on air loss; the 21 mm adjustable air cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X200 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 200 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-SAUD40X200 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-SAUD40X200 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-SUD40X200
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×200 | 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-SUD40X200 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force drives precise cell stacking and pressing operations in battery module assembly lines.
Tab Handling Transfer
The double-rod anti-rotation stability securely transfers delicate battery tabs without unwanted piston spin.
Pack Line Indexing
Drives dual tooling from one piston to index battery packs on a conveyor, saving space with its compact profile.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200 with the B06-SAUD40X200
To replace the B06-SUD40X200, use the drop-in SAUD40X200, which preserves the 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal both ways, size both directions by checking neighbouring bores (32 mm or 50 mm) against your exact force needs. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability or want to drive two tools from one piston. As this non-magnetic SKU cannot take switches, the SAUD upgrade lets you use current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors if needed. For this 200 mm stroke, ensure side-load alignment to prevent rod binding, and note that the cushion only decelerates; add an external rod lock for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X200
- ✓ 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-SUD40X200 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X200 is discontinued. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X200. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X200, which shares the same 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, force, 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 bore is 40 mm, the air port is 1/4", the rod is 16 mm with an M12x1.25 thread, and speed is 30-800 mm/s. The safe working load is about 317 N.
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