This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X250 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-SUD40X250
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X250 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 250mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X250, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X250
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X250
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X250 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X250, mechanically identical to it. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, 950 N at 0.9 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 40 mm bore. This specific SKU has no magnet (-S omitted) and cannot take a magnetic switch.
This discontinued model is replaced by the drop-in SAUD40X250, which retains the 1/4" port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam or drive two tools simultaneously. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 317 N (about 60% of the 528 N at 0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of approximately 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X250 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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-SAUD40X250 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-SAUD40X250 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-SUD40X250
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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-SUD40X250 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal-both-ways force ensures precise, anti-rotation pressure when stacking battery cells during module assembly.
Tab Handling Transfer
Drives two synchronized tooling actions simultaneously from one cylinder for battery tab handling on the line.
Pack Alignment
Uses the back rod to carry a sensor cam for precise positioning during battery pack alignment operations.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X250 with the B06-SAUD40X250
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X250, use the drop-in SAUD40X250, which matches the 40 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal both ways, size it by checking neighbouring bores against your required push and pull loads. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability or want to drive two tools from one cylinder. If upgrading to SAUD with a -S sensor, note the change from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For this 250 mm stroke (which is >=300 mm is not met here, but generally for longer strokes), ensure side-load alignment to prevent rod binding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X250
- ✓ 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-SUD40X250 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X250 (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD40X250) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X250, which offers the same bore, stroke, force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Force is equal both ways at 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The bore is 40 mm with a 1/4" port, a 16 mm rod, and an M12x1.25 rod thread. The safe working load is about 317 N.
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