This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X50S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X50S 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-SUD40X50S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50S 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-SAUD40X50S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke50 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X50S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50S
The B06-SUD40X50S is AirTAC's battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X50S double-rod profile cylinder; the B06- prefix marks it for cell, module and pack assembly lines without altering any physical spec. As a double-acting cylinder, a rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (528 N at 0.5 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 40 mm bore. This SUD model is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X50S, which retains the 1/4" port, M12x1.25 rod thread and FA/LB mounting.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam and drive a second tool simultaneously, double-rod designs excel at anti-rotation and compact synchronous handling. With a 528 N output at 0.5 MPa, the computed safe working load is about 317 N, translating to a vertical lift capacity of roughly 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. The built-in piston magnet (-S) works with legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, whereas the SAUD replacement upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. A plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss—the cushion only decelerates near stroke end—so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X50S |
| 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-SAUD40X50S 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-SAUD40X50S 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-SUD40X50S
| 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-SUD40X50S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force ensures precise, anti-rotation pressure when stacking and pressing lithium-ion battery cells in module assembly.
Pack Tab Handling
The dual-rod design drives synchronous clamps for battery tab welding and transfer operations without torsional deflection.
Module Pack Transfer
Compact profile barrel and FA/LB mounts allow dense installation on battery pack assembly lines for indexing heavy trays.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X50S with the B06-SAUD40X50S
To replace this discontinued cylinder, specify the SAUD40X50S drop-in: it matches the 40 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 528 N equal-both-ways force, 1/4" port and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighbouring bores (32 mm yields 345 N, 63 mm yields 1402 N at 0.5 MPa) to ensure the 528 N rating handles your load. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation, a back rod for a sensor cam, or dual-tool driving. For the -S magnet, swap legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. For this 50 mm stroke, side-load is minimal, but for strokes >=300 mm ensure guide alignment to prevent rod binding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X50S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X50S FAQ
Yes, this battery-manufacturing dedicated SUD variant is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X50S. The B06- prefix only denotes the battery industry application; mechanically it is identical to the base SUD40X50S. The SAUD keeps the same 40 mm bore, 50 mm stroke, 1/4" port and FA/LB mounting.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. The air port is 1/4". The safe working load is approximately 317 N (about 27 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin). Speed is 30-800 mm/s.
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