This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X225 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X225 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-SUD40X225
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 225mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X225, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke225 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X225
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X225 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder engineered for battery-manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X225, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model. Because a rod exits both ends on a single piston, push and pull forces are equal both ways at 528 N @0.5 MPa. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore.
This SUD series is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X225, retaining the 40 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam. Without a magnetic piston (-S), this SKU cannot take a magnetic switch. For sizing, the safe working load is ~317 N (60% of the 528 N @0.5 force), yielding a vertical lift capacity of ~27 kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X225 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 225 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-SAUD40X225 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-SAUD40X225 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-SUD40X225
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×225 | 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-SUD40X225 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both ways force drives cell stacking mechanisms in battery module assembly, ensuring precise alignment without rotational drift.
Tab Handling Transfer
The double-rod configuration simultaneously drives two parallel tabbing fixtures, maintaining perfect synchronization across the conveyor belt.
Pack Alignment
Anti-rotation stability from the dual rods keeps battery packs perfectly aligned during vertical pressing and handling operations.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225 with the B06-SAUD40X225
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X225, specify the SAUD40X225 drop-in: it matches the 40 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, the neighboring 32 mm bore yields 345 N @0.5 MPa, while the 50 mm bore yields 825 N @0.5 MPa. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools simultaneously. Note that this non-magnetic SKU cannot take sensors, whereas the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors (the SUD used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B). For stroke lengths >=300 mm, verify the side-load limits to prevent guide wear. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X225
- ✓ 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-SUD40X225 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X225 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X225. The B06- prefix simply marks this as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X225; mechanically, the SAUD40X225 matches its 40 mm bore, 225 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting exactly.
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 air port is 1/4" PT thread. The rod is 16 mm with an M12x1.25 thread, and speed ranges from 30-800 mm/s.
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