This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD40X900 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD40X900 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-SUD40X900
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X900 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø40mm bore and 900mm stroke, 1/4" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD40X900, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ40 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port size1/4"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM12×1.25
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD40X900
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X900
The AirTAC B06-SUD40X900 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder dedicated to battery manufacturing lines. The B06- prefix marks this as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD40X900, meaning it is mechanically identical in bore, stroke, and force. Because a rod exits both ends on one piston, push and pull force are equal both ways (528N at 0.5MPa). This model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X900, which retains the 1/4" port, M12x1.25 rod thread, and basic/FA/LB mounting.
A double-rod design provides anti-rotation stability and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam or drive two tools simultaneously, which is ideal for cell stacking and tabbing. Based on the 528N force at 0.5MPa, the safe working load is approximately 317N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 27kg with a 2:1 margin. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take a switch. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for load holding.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X900 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X900 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD40X900 |
| Bore size | Ø40 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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-SAUD40X900 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-SAUD40X900 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-SUD40X900
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 40 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×900 | 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-SUD40X900 Is Used
Cell Stacking Assembly
Equal push and pull force drives precise electrode stacking and tabbing in battery cell production without rotational drift.
Dual-Tool Handling
The second rod end simultaneously actuates a secondary pick-and-place mechanism for module pack transfer on one cylinder.
Anti-Rotation Indexing
Double-rod geometry prevents piston twist during long-stroke component sorting and conveyor loading on battery lines.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD40X900 with the B06-SAUD40X900
To replace this discontinued B06-SUD40X900, use the SAUD40X900 drop-in, which matches the 40mm bore, 900mm stroke, 1/4" port, and equal-both-ways force. When sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the 528N at 0.5MPa (739N at 0.7MPa) and consider neighbouring bores if more lift is needed. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation resistance or must drive two tools from one cylinder. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, and LB (SC-series compatible only). Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot support sensing; the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. For this 900mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod-bending under side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD40X900
- ✓ 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-SUD40X900 FAQ
Yes, this battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD40X900 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD40X900, which matches the 40mm bore, 900mm stroke, 1/4" port, and force. The B06- prefix denotes the battery industry application only and does not change the physical specs.
Force is equal both ways at 528N at 0.5MPa, 739N at 0.7MPa, and 950N at 0.9MPa. The air port is 1/4". The safe working load is about 317N (60% of the 0.5MPa figure), allowing a 27kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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