This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X25S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X25S 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-SUD40X25S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X25S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 25mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X25S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke25 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X25S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X25S
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X25S is a discontinued double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X25S. Mechanically identical to the base model, it features a 40mm bore, 25mm stroke, and a rod exiting both ends on a single piston, ensuring push and pull force are equal at 528N @0.5 MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is notably shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. It uses a 1/4 inch port and M12x1.25 rod thread.
As this SUD series is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X25S, retaining the same bore, stroke, force, 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. For sizing, the safe working load is approximately 317N (about 60% of the 528N @0.5 MPa figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of roughly 27kg with a 2:1 margin.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X25S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X25S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X25S |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 25 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-SAUD40X25S 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-SAUD40X25S 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-SUD40X25S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×25 | 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-SUD40X25S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Ideal for prismatic cell stacking and alignment in battery module assembly, utilizing the equal both ways force to push and pull electrodes precisely without rotational drift.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives dual-sided transfer arms on conveyor lines for battery pack handling, where the double-rod design allows a rear cam to trigger sensors while the front rod moves the payload.
Tab Welding Positioning
Provides stable, anti-rotation clamping for battery tab welding fixtures, ensuring the M12x1.25 rod end holds the tooling rigidly during the welding cycle.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X25S with the B06-SAUD40X25S
To replace this discontinued cylinder, specify the SAUD40X25S, which is a direct drop-in retaining the 40mm bore, 25mm stroke, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting compatibility with the AirTAC SC series. Because force is equal both ways, you can size both directions using the 528N @0.5 MPa figure; if higher force is needed, step up to the 50mm bore (825N) or down to the 32mm bore (345N). A double-rod configuration is the right choice when you need anti-rotation stability or want to drive two tools simultaneously. If your unit has the -S magnet option, note that the SAU replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches. For this 25mm stroke, side-load alignment is minimal, but for any stroke over 300mm, carefully support the rod to prevent binding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X25S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X25S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X25S (a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X25S) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X25S, which shares the same 40mm bore, 25mm stroke, 1/4 inch port, and equal-both-ways force. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
The 40mm bore double-rod design ensures force is equal both ways: 528N @0.5 MPa, 739N @0.7 MPa, and 950N @0.9 MPa. The air port is 1/4 inch. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the 21mm adjustable cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
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