This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X225S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X225S 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-SUD40X225S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225S 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-SAUD40X225S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke225 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X225S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225S
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X225S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X225S, mechanically identical in bore, stroke, and force. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminum profile barrel on a single piston, meaning push and pull force are equal both ways at 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. It features a 1/4" port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and 21 mm adjustable air cushions. The drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X225S, which retains the exact bore, 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 for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches (the SAUD replacement upgrades to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors). Based on the 528 N force at 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is approximately 317 N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. Remember that a plain cylinder does not hold its load on air loss; the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X225S |
| 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-SAUD40X225S 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-SAUD40X225S 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-SUD40X225S
| 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-SUD40X225S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Aligns and pushes prismatic battery cells into modules with equal push and pull force, using the double-rod geometry to prevent rotation during precise stacking.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives a dual-sided transfer mechanism on the pack assembly line, using the back rod to carry a sensor cam for precise position feedback.
Tab Welding Clamp
Provides stable clamping pressure for battery tab welding, using the equal both-ways force to maintain consistent contact without drift.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X225S with the B06-SAUD40X225S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X225S, select the drop-in SAUD40X225S, which matches the 40mm bore, 225mm stroke, 1/4" port, and equal-both-ways force. When sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the 528 N @0.5 MPa output, or step up to a 50mm bore if higher force is needed. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability or want to drive two tools simultaneously. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, and LB (SC-series compatible only). Because this unit has the -S magnet, plan to upgrade your legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors for the SAUD. For this 225mm stroke, ensure your side-load guide is robust to prevent binding over the extended travel.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X225S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X225S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X225S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X225S. The B06- prefix simply marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X225S, so the SAUD matches it exactly on 40mm bore, 225mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. You only need to upgrade the sensors from CS1-B/DS1-B to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the force is equal both ways: 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The bore is 40mm with a 1/4" port, a 16mm rod, and an M12x1.25 rod thread. The safe working load is about 317 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a 27 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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