This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X100S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X100S 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-SUD80X100S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X100S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 100mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD80X100S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke100 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X100S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X100S
The AirTAC B06-SUD80X100S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD80X100S. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning push and pull force are equal both ways at 2268 N @0.5 MPa, 3175 N @0.7 MPa, and 4082 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X100S, retaining the 80mm bore, 100mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool simultaneously, double-rod designs offer inherent anti-rotation benefits for precision battery stacking. The magnet-equipped -S variant uses legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, whereas the SAUD replacement upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. For sizing, the 2268 N @0.5 MPa force yields a safe working load of roughly 1361 N and a vertical lift capacity of about 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X100S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X100S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X100S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 100 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 3/8" |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| 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, 28 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B06-SAUD80X100S carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø80mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 2513 N | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 3519 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 513 kgf | |
The B06-SAUD80X100S 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-SUD80X100S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×100 | 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-SUD80X100S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Provides equal both-ways force and anti-rotation stability for precise alignment and pressing during lithium-ion battery cell stacking operations.
Module Handling
Drives dual-tool grippers from both rod ends to transfer delicate battery modules smoothly along the assembly conveyor without torsional deflection.
Tab Welding Press
Applies consistent 2268 N clamping force at 0.5 MPa for battery tab welding, using the rear rod to mount a sensor cam for exact position feedback.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X100S with the B06-SAUD80X100S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD80X100S, use the SAUD80X100S drop-in equivalent, matching the 80mm bore, 100mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighboring bores: the 63mm bore provides 1402 N @0.5 MPa, while the 100mm bore offers 3681 N @0.5 MPa, ensuring you maintain the exact 2268 N equal-both-ways capability. Choose a double-rod cylinder when anti-rotation stability or dual-tool actuation is required. For the -S magnet option, note the sensor change from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. For strokes >=300mm, account for side-load deflection on the 25mm rod.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X100S
- ✓ 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-SUD80X100S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD80X100S is discontinued. The B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD80X100S, and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X100S. The SAUD retains the same 80mm bore, 100mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting, but uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways at 2268 N @0.5 MPa, 3175 N @0.7 MPa, and 4082 N @0.9 MPa. The air port is 3/8" and the piston rod is 25mm. The cylinder operates at speeds of 30-800 mm/s with an adjustable 28mm cushion at each end.
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