This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X500 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X500 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-SUD40X500
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 500mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X500, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X500
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X500 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where a rod exits both ends, yielding equal push and pull force of 528N at 0.5MPa. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X500, mechanically identical to it for cell and pack assembly tasks. This discontinued profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder and uses a 1/4" port with a 16mm rod.
As a drop-in replacement, the SAUD40X500 matches the 40mm bore, 500mm stroke, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design drives two tools simultaneously and prevents piston rotation. Based on the 528N force, the safe working load is about 317N, allowing a vertical lift of roughly 27kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this non-magnetic SKU cannot take switches, and the 21mm cushions only decelerate; use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X500 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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-SAUD40X500 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-SAUD40X500 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-SUD40X500
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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-SUD40X500 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Synchronizes two pressing plates during prismatic cell stacking, using the equal both ways force to maintain precise alignment without piston rotation.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives dual pusher arms on a conveyor line to shift battery modules between stations, ensuring balanced movement from both rod ends.
Tab Welding Clamp
Actuates a clamping fixture for battery tab welding, where the 16mm rod and 1/4" port deliver stable 528N clamping at 0.5MPa.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500 with the B06-SAUD40X500
To replace this discontinued cylinder, order the SAUD40X500, which preserves the 40mm bore, 500mm stroke, 1/4" port, and basic/FA/LB mounts. Because force is equal both ways, size both directions by checking neighboring bores: the 32mm bore yields 345N and the 50mm yields 825N at 0.5MPa. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or must drive two tools from one body. For the 500mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take sensors, but upgrading to the SAUD adds CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switch compatibility.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X500
- ✓ 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-SUD40X500 FAQ
Yes, this battery-manufacturing dedicated double-rod cylinder is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X500, which matches the 40mm bore, 500mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The B06- prefix only denotes the battery industry application and changes no physical specs.
Because the rod exits both ends, force is equal both ways: 528N at 0.5MPa, 739N at 0.7MPa, and 950N at 0.9MPa. It operates at 30-800mm/s with a 1/4" port and 21mm adjustable cushions. The 528N figure yields a safe working load of about 317N.
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