This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X800 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X800 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-SUD40X800
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 800mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X800, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke800 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X800
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X800 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks it as a battery-industry variant of the base SUD40X800, mechanically identical with a 40mm bore, 800mm stroke, 1/4" port, and M12x1.25 rod thread. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, push and pull force are equal both ways (528N at 0.5MPa). This compact extruded aluminium barrel is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X800, which retains the same bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting.
The double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the rear rod to drive a second tool simultaneously. Since this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot take a magnetic switch, though the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. For sizing, the safe working load is roughly 317N (about 60% of the 528N at 0.5MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of approximately 27kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that a plain cylinder drifts on air loss; the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X800 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 800 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-SAUD40X800 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-SAUD40X800 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-SUD40X800
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×800 | 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-SUD40X800 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking mechanisms in prismatic cell assembly, using the equal both ways force to maintain consistent pressure on delicate separator films.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules along conveyor lines, leveraging the double-rod's anti-rotation properties to keep packs aligned during 800mm indexing.
Tab Welding Press
Actuates welding heads for battery tab joining, where the rear rod simultaneously drives an auxiliary registration stop for synchronized processing.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800 with the B06-SAUD40X800
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X800, use the SAUD40X800 drop-in: it matches the 40mm bore, 800mm stroke, 528N equal-both-ways force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighbouring bores (32mm yields 345N, 50mm yields 825N at 0.5MPa) to ensure the 528N capacity fits your load. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools from one piston. For the 800mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending under side-load. Because this non-magnetic SKU cannot take a switch, the SAUD upgrade requires CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. Finally, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve if the application requires load holding, as air cushions only decelerate.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X800
- ✓ 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-SUD40X800 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X800 (battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD40X800) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X800, which matches the 40mm bore, 800mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
Force is equal both ways: 528N at 0.5MPa, 739N at 0.7MPa, and 950N at 0.9MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0MPa. The safe working load is roughly 317N (60% of the 528N figure), allowing a 27kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin. Speed is 30-800mm/s.
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