This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X300 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X300 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-SUD40X300
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X300 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 300mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X300, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke300 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X300
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X300
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X300 is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X300, mechanically identical in bore, stroke, and force. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (528 N at 0.5 MPa). The drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X300, which matches the 40 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, 1/4 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Because the second rod acts as an anti-rotation guide and can drive a second tool simultaneously, it is highly effective for compact battery stacking and handling tasks. 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. Note that this non-magnetic SKU cannot take a sensor. The 300 mm stroke requires external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads, and an external rod lock is necessary for load holding, as air cushions only decelerate the piston.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X300 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X300 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X300 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 300 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-SAUD40X300 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-SAUD40X300 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-SUD40X300
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×300 | 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-SUD40X300 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both ways force and dual rods provide anti-rotation stability for precise cell stacking and alignment in module assembly lines.
Dual-Tool Tabbing
The back rod can drive a secondary tool or sensor cam simultaneously, synchronizing tab welding or handling without adding a second cylinder.
Pack Handling Transfer
Compact profile body and 300 mm stroke allow smooth, equal-force transfer of battery packs between conveyors in tight assembly cell layouts.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X300 with the B06-SAUD40X300
To replace the B06-SUD40X300, select the SAUD40X300 drop-in upgrade, which preserves the 40 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, M12x1.25 rod thread, and 1/4 inch port. When sizing both ways, verify the equal both ways force fits your needs: 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. If a smaller footprint is needed, the 32 mm bore offers less force (345 N at 0.5 MPa); for higher loads, the 50 mm bore provides 825 N at 0.5 MPa. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation stability or dual-tool driving. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, and LB (SC-series compatible only). Because this SKU lacks a magnet, it cannot take a sensor, but upgrading to an SAUD -S version allows CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For this 300 mm stroke, add external guides to manage side-load and rod-bending risks.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X300
- ✓ 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-SUD40X300 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X300 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X300. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X300, so all physical specs (40 mm bore, 300 mm stroke, 1/4 inch port, force) remain identical. The SAUD keeps the same FA/LB mounting but upgrades sensor compatibility to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. It never quotes a larger single-rod push value. The air port is 1/4 inch PT thread. The safe working load is roughly 317 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa figure), allowing a 27 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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