This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X400 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X400 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-SUD40X400
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X400 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 400mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X400, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X400
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X400
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X400 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-line variant of the base SUD40X400, meaning it is mechanically identical to the standard model. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminum barrel, yielding equal push and pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. It uses a 1/4" port and a 16 mm rod. This SUD series is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X400.
Because both faces use the identical rod-side area, the cylinder provides anti-rotation stability and can drive two tools simultaneously. The safe working load is roughly 317 N (60% of the 528 N figure), allowing a vertical lift of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. The SAUD upgrade retains the FA/LB mounting but switches to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy model used CS1-B/DS1-B switches. Note that this SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a sensor.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X400 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X400 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X400 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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-SAUD40X400 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-SAUD40X400 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-SUD40X400
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | 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-SUD40X400 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking presses in lithium cell assembly, using equal both-ways force to compress and retract electrode sheets without rotational drift.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules along the line by gripping from both ends, ensuring balanced transport over the 400 mm travel.
Tab Welding Press
Applies consistent clamping pressure for tab welding, using the dual rods to maintain tool alignment across long strokes.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X400 with the B06-SAUD40X400
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X400, order the SAUD40X400 drop-in upgrade, which preserves the 40 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify the equal force fits your load; the neighboring 32 mm bore yields 345 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 50 mm bore yields 825 N. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or a rear cam. For this 400 mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads. As this non-magnetic SKU cannot hold a load without live air, add an external rod lock for vertical safety.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X400
- ✓ 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-SUD40X400 FAQ
Yes, this battery-dedicated double-rod cylinder is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X400, which matches the 40 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, and 1/4" port. The SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
The 1/4" port cylinder delivers equal force both ways: 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. The safe working load is about 317 N. The air cushion only decelerates the piston; it does not hold the load on air loss, so use an external rod lock.
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