This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X200S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X200S 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-SUD40X200S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200S 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-SAUD40X200S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X200S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200S
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X200S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X200S, mechanically identical in every spec. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal at 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The 40 mm bore features a 16 mm rod, M12x1.25 rod thread, and a 1/4" port. This SUD series is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X200S, sharing the same compact profile body, bore, stroke, and SC-series FA/LB mounting.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool simultaneously while resisting rotation, double-rod designs excel in battery cell stacking and handling. With a 528 N output at 0.5 MPa, the computed safe working load is about 317 N, allowing a vertical lift of roughly 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. The cylinder includes a 21 mm adjustable cushion at each end to decelerate loads near stroke limits, but note that air cushions only decelerate; an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required to hold loads on air loss. This unit uses legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors, whereas the SAUD replacement upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X200S |
| 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-SAUD40X200S 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-SAUD40X200S 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-SUD40X200S
| 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-SUD40X200S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force ensures precise compression and placement of battery cells during module stacking without rotational drift.
Dual-Tool Tab Welding
The rear rod drives a secondary alignment fixture or sensor cam while the front rod handles tab welding operations in pack assembly.
Pack Handling Transfer
Anti-rotation stability from the double-rod design keeps battery packs oriented correctly during indexing and conveyor transfers.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X200S with the B06-SAUD40X200S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X200S, specify the SAUD40X200S, which matches the 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly. When sizing, verify force both ways: this 40 mm bore delivers 528 N @0.5 MPa, so if you need more push/pull, step up to the 50 mm bore (825 N) rather than assuming a larger single-rod push value. Choose a double-rod configuration when you need anti-rotation stability, want to drive two tools from one cylinder, or need to mount a sensor cam on the back rod. For the 200 mm stroke, side-load alignment is manageable, but for any stroke over 300 mm, carefully guide the rod to prevent binding. Because this unit has the -S magnet, plan to upgrade your legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches for the SAUD replacement.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X200S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X200S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X200S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X200S. The B06- prefix simply marks it as AirTAC's battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X200S, and the SAUD matches its 40 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. You must upgrade the sensors from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
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 bore is 40 mm, the port is 1/4", the rod is 16 mm, and it has an M12x1.25 rod thread with 21 mm adjustable cushions.
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