This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X350S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X350S 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-SUD40X350S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X350S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 350mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X350S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X350S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X350S
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X350S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder discontinued and directly replaced by the SAUD40X350S. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the base SUD40X350S. 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 extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. It features a 16 mm rod, M12x1.25 rod thread, and a 1/4" port.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool simultaneously while resisting rotation, double-rod designs excel in battery stacking and handling. With a 528 N output at 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is approximately 317 N (about 60% of capacity), translating to a vertical lift of roughly 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. This unit includes a piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches; the SAUD replacement upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. Note that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end—an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X350S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X350S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X350S |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 350 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-SAUD40X350S 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-SAUD40X350S 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-SUD40X350S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×350 | 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-SUD40X350S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both ways force ensures precise, anti-rotation compression when stacking lithium cells into modules during pack assembly.
Tab Welding Press
The dual exiting rods allow the rear side to carry a sensor cam while the front drives the welding head with 528 N force.
Module Handling
Drives two synchronized tooling arms from one piston, ideal for transferring heavy battery modules between conveyor lines.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X350S with the B06-SAUD40X350S
To replace this discontinued B06-SUD40X350S, order the drop-in SAUD40X350S, which matches the 40 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, 528 N equal-both-ways force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighbouring bores (e.g., 32 mm at 345 N or 50 mm at 825 N at 0.5 MPa) to ensure the 528 N equal push/pull fits your battery assembly payload. Choose a double-rod cylinder when anti-rotation or simultaneous dual-tool driving is required. For the 350 mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending under side-load. If utilizing the -S magnet, note the sensor change from CS1-B/DS1-B to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. Mounting is compatible with the AirTAC SC series only.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X350S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X350S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X350S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X350S. The B06- prefix simply designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant; mechanically, it is identical to the standard SUD40X350S. The SAUD retains the same 40 mm bore, 350 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting.
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" (PT thread standard).
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