This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X600 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X600 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-SUD40X600
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 600mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X600, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X600
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X600 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, mechanically identical to the standard SUD40X600. It features a 40mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1/4" port, and an extruded aluminium barrel shorter than ISO 15552 types. This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a switch.
This discontinued model drops in directly to the SAUD40X600, matching bore, stroke, force, and FA/LB mounting. The double-rod design prevents rotation and lets the rear rod drive a second tool. A computed buyer insight: safe working load is ~317N (60% of 528N), allowing a ~27kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Note the air cushion only decelerates; it does not hold loads without live air.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X600 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 600 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-SAUD40X600 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-SAUD40X600 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-SUD40X600
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×600 | 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-SUD40X600 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both-ways force for precise stacking and pressing of battery cells during module assembly, preventing rotation via the double-rod design.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules along the line using the rear rod to synchronize a secondary gripper or cam, maintaining compact profile dimensions.
Tab Welding Press
Provides stable, equal clamping force on battery tabs for welding operations, with adjustable cushions decelerating the 600mm stroke at ends.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600 with the B06-SAUD40X600
To replace the B06-SUD40X600, use the SAUD40X600 drop-in: same 40mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1/4" port, and equal-both-ways force. Size both ways by checking neighbor bores (32mm or 50mm) against your force needs. Choose a double-rod when you need anti-rotation or to drive two tools. Mounting is Basic, FA, or LB only. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take sensors, but upgrading to SAUD requires changing legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. For the 600mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X600
- ✓ 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-SUD40X600 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X600 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X600, offering the same 40mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The B06- prefix simply denotes it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X600, with no mechanical changes to the specs.
Force is equal both ways: 528N at 0.5MPa, 739N at 0.7MPa, and 950N at 0.9MPa. A safe working load is ~317N (60% of the 0.5MPa figure), yielding a ~27kg vertical lift capacity with a 2:1 margin. The air cushion only decelerates; use an external rod lock for load holding.
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