This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X450S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X450S 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-SUD40X450S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X450S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 450mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X450S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X450S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X450S
The B06-SUD40X450S is a battery-manufacturing dedicated double-rod profile cylinder; the B06- prefix denotes an industry application designation only, making it mechanically identical to the standard SUD40X450S. As a double-acting cylinder, a rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal. This model is discontinued, with the exact drop-in replacement being the SAUD40X450S, which retains the same 40mm bore, 450mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy unit used CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Delivering equal force both ways of 528N at 0.5MPa, 739N at 0.7MPa, and 950N at 0.9MPa, the twin rods prevent rotation and allow driving two tools simultaneously. The back rod acts as a sensor cam for the built-in magnet. For buyers, the computed safe working load is roughly 317N (about 60% of the 528N figure), translating to a vertical lift capacity of approximately 27kg with a 2:1 margin. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. Note that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X450S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X450S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X450S |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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-SAUD40X450S 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-SAUD40X450S 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-SUD40X450S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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-SUD40X450S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both-ways force for precise stacking of battery cells during module assembly, utilizing the twin rods to prevent platform rotation.
Tab Handling Transfer
Drives dual tooling simultaneously from both rod ends to transfer and align battery tabs efficiently on the production line.
Pack Alignment
Uses the compact profile barrel to push and pull battery packs into alignment fixtures with identical force in both directions.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X450S with the B06-SAUD40X450S
To replace this discontinued cylinder, specify the SAUD40X450S as a direct drop-in, matching the 40mm bore, 450mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounts. If sizing both ways, evaluate neighboring bores (32mm or 50mm) to ensure the equal-both-ways force fits your application. A double rod is ideal when anti-rotation or simultaneous dual-tool driving is required. For the -S magnet option, note the sensor change from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. Because the 450mm stroke is long, external guides must be used to prevent rod bending and side-load damage.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X450S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X450S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X450S is discontinued. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X450S, and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X450S. It matches the 40mm bore, 450mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 528N at 0.5MPa, 739N at 0.7MPa, and 950N at 0.9MPa. The computed safe working load is approximately 317N (60% of the 528N figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 27kg with a 2:1 margin. The 1/4" port cylinder operates at 30-800 mm/s, and the 450mm stroke requires external guides to manage side-load.
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