This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X600S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X600S 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-SUD40X600S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600S 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-SAUD40X600S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X600S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600S
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X600S 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 SUD40X600S. It features a 40mm bore, 1/4" port, and an extruded aluminum barrel shorter than ISO 15552 types. Because a rod exits both ends, push and pull force are equal at 528N @0.5MPa, 739N @0.7MPa, and 950N @0.9MPa. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X600S.
This cylinder offers a 600mm stroke with a 16mm rod and M12x1.25 thread. The dual-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches. For buyers, the safe working load is roughly 317N (60% of the 528N @0.5MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 27kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate; an external rod lock is required to hold loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X600S |
| 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-SAUD40X600S 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-SAUD40X600S 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-SUD40X600S
| 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-SUD40X600S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force drives precise stacking and pressing of battery cells without rotational drift.
Module Transfer Handling
Dual rods push and pull a module transfer carriage on the battery assembly line with stable motion.
Tab Welding Clamp
The back rod carries a sensor cam to trigger tab welding clamps accurately during pack assembly.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X600S with the B06-SAUD40X600S
To replace this discontinued B06-SUD40X600S, use the drop-in SAUD40X600S, which matches the 40mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify the equal push/pull force fits your load, or step to neighboring bores (32mm or 50mm) for different force profiles. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or must drive two tools. For the -S magnet option, the SAUD uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. With the 600mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending and side-load damage.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X600S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X600S FAQ
Yes, this battery-manufacturing dedicated double-rod cylinder is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X600S, which shares the same 40mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The B06- prefix only denotes the industry application and changes no physical specs.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 528N @0.5MPa, 739N @0.7MPa, and 950N @0.9MPa. The safe working load is approximately 317N (60% of the 0.5MPa force), allowing a vertical lift of about 27kg with a 2:1 safety margin. The 21mm cushions only decelerate; they do not hold loads.
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