This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X700 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X700 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-SUD40X700
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X700 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 700mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X700, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke700 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X700
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X700
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X700 is a double-acting profile double-rod cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X700, mechanically identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push and pull force are equal at 528N @0.5MPa, 739N @0.7MPa and 950N @0.9MPa. The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This discontinued model uses a 1/4" port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and 21mm adjustable air cushions at each end. The drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X700, retaining the exact bore, stroke, force, port and FA/LB mounting.
Because the second rod drives a second tool or sensor cam and resists rotation, double-rod designs suit battery stacking and handling. With a 528N @0.5MPa force, the computed safe working load is about 317N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of roughly 27kg with a 2:1 margin. This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a magnetic switch. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold its load 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-SUD40X700 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X700 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X700 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 700 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-SAUD40X700 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-SAUD40X700 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-SUD40X700
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×700 | 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-SUD40X700 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force and anti-rotation from the double-rod design keep battery cell stacking precise and balanced during assembly.
Module Transfer
The second rod drives a sensor cam or secondary mechanism on battery module transfer lines, saving space without extra actuators.
Pack Handling
Drives two tools simultaneously from one piston, ideal for compact battery pack handling where equal push and pull force is required.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X700 with the B06-SAUD40X700
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X700, specify the SAUD40X700 drop-in. The SAU family uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B, and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant. Size both ways by checking neighbour bores and verifying equal force. Choose a double rod when you need anti-rotation or to drive two tools. Mounting is Basic, FA or LB only (SC-series compatibility). As this is a 700mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending and side-load damage.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X700
- ✓ 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-SUD40X700 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X700 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X700. The B06- prefix simply marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X700, mechanically identical in bore, stroke, force, 1/4" port and FA/LB mounting.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 528N @0.5MPa, 739N @0.7MPa, and 950N @0.9MPa. The bore is 40mm, the air port is 1/4", the rod is 16mm with an M12x1.25 thread, and it has 21mm adjustable cushions. It has no magnet and cannot take a switch.
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