This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X500S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X500S 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-SUD40X500S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500S 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-SAUD40X500S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X500S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500S
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X500S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD40X500S. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X500S, sharing the same 40mm bore, 500mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant.
With a 16mm rod and M12x1.25 thread, force is equal both ways: 528N @0.5MPa, 739N @0.7MPa, and 950N @0.9MPa. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder. The back rod can carry a sensor cam or drive two tools simultaneously. A computed buyer insight: safe working load is ~317N (60% of 528N), yielding a ~27kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. This -S model used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X500S |
| 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-SAUD40X500S 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-SAUD40X500S 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-SUD40X500S
| 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-SUD40X500S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways push and pull force is ideal for stacking battery cells in module assembly, ensuring precise alignment without rotational drift.
Pack Transfer Drive
The dual extending rods can drive two synchronized tooling heads to move battery packs along a conveyor line simultaneously.
Tabbing & Handling
The shorter profile barrel saves space in dense battery manufacturing lines, while the back rod provides a stable cam for position sensors.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X500S with the B06-SAUD40X500S
To replace the B06-SUD40X500S, order the SAUD40X500S. It is a true drop-in: the bore, stroke, equal-both-ways force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting are unchanged. When sizing both ways, check the 528N @0.5MPa force against neighboring bores to ensure it meets your push and pull requirements. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a back rod for a sensor cam, or to drive two tools. The -S sensor change is required: legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches are replaced by CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. For this 500mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending and side-load damage.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X500S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X500S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X500S is discontinued. The B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X500S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X500S, which shares the same 40mm bore, 500mm stroke, and 1/4" port.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 528N @0.5MPa, 739N @0.7MPa, and 950N @0.9MPa. The air port is 1/4". The cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the 21mm adjustable cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so an external rod lock is needed for held loads.
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