This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X50 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X50 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-SUD40X50
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 50mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X50, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X50
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X50 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X50, mechanically identical in every spec. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning push and pull force are equal both ways at 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 40 mm bore. It features a 16 mm rod, M12x1.25 rod thread, and a 1/4" port.
This discontinued model is fully replaced by the drop-in SAUD40X50, which retains the exact bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to drive a secondary tool. For sizing, the computed safe working load is roughly 317 N (60% of the 528 N @0.5 MPa force), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this non-magnetic SKU cannot take switches, and external rod locks are required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X50 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 50 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-SAUD40X50 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-SAUD40X50 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-SUD40X50
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×50 | 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-SUD40X50 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both-ways force for precise stacking and pressing of battery cells during module assembly, utilizing the anti-rotation stability of the double-rod design.
Tab Handling Transfer
Drives two synchronized tooling actions from a single compact profile body, ideal for gripping and transferring battery tabs on high-speed manufacturing lines.
Module Pack Indexing
Indexes battery packs with a safe working load of 317 N, ensuring stable push and pull movements without rotational deflection during pack alignment.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50 with the B06-SAUD40X50
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X50, specify the SAUD40X50 drop-in upgrade, which matches the 40 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both ways by checking neighbor bores (32 mm or 50 mm) against your equal-both-ways force needs. Choose a double-rod cylinder when anti-rotation or driving two tools is required. This SKU lacks a magnet (-S), so it cannot use legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, but upgrading to the SAUD allows current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For strokes >=300 mm, verify side-load limits. A plain cylinder drifts on air loss; use an external rod lock for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X50
- ✓ 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-SUD40X50 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X50 (battery-manufacturing dedicated SUD40X50) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X50, which matches the bore, stroke, 1/4" port, and equal force. The SAUD also supports 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: 528 N @0.5 MPa, 739 N @0.7 MPa, and 950 N @0.9 MPa. The 40 mm bore uses a 1/4" port, a 16 mm rod, and adjustable 21 mm cushions. The safe working load is ~317 N, allowing a 27 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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