This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X800S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X800S 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-SUD40X800S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800S 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-SAUD40X800S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke800 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X800S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800S
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X800S is a double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the base SUD40X800S. A rod exits both ends on one piston, yielding equal push and pull force of 528 N at 0.5 MPa, 739 N at 0.7 MPa, and 950 N at 0.9 MPa. It features a 40 mm bore, 1/4" port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and an extruded aluminum barrel shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder. This discontinued model used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors.
The drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X800S, which retains the exact bore, stroke, force, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors and offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant. The double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam. For the 528 N force at 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is about 317 N, enabling a vertical lift of roughly 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. The 800 mm stroke requires external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X800S |
| 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-SAUD40X800S 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-SAUD40X800S 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-SUD40X800S
| 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-SUD40X800S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Drives precision stacking presses in lithium cell assembly, using the equal both-ways force to maintain consistent pressure on separator layers.
Module Handling
Transfers battery modules along conveyor lines, where the double-rod design prevents rotation and ensures stable part positioning during transit.
Tab Welding Clamp
Actuates clamping fixtures for battery tab welding, using the back rod to carry a sensor cam for precise position verification.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X800S with the B06-SAUD40X800S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD40X800S, use the SAUD40X800S drop-in, matching the 40 mm bore, 800 mm stroke, 1/4" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing, verify force both ways: 528 N at 0.5 MPa or 739 N at 0.7 MPa; if higher force is needed, step up to the 50 mm bore, or drop to 32 mm for lighter loads. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation stability or need to drive two tools simultaneously. Because this model has an -S magnet, swap the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches for CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAUD. At 800 mm stroke, use external guides to manage side-load and rod-bending risks. A plain cylinder does not hold loads without live air; add an external rod lock for held loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X800S
- ✓ 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-SUD40X800S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD40X800S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X800S. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X800S, so all physical specs remain identical. The SAUD keeps the same 40 mm bore, 800 mm stroke, and FA/LB mounting, but upgrades the sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, the push and pull forces are 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 size is 1/4". The safe working load is approximately 317 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 27 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end; it does not hold the load without live air.
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