This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X175S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X175S 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-SUD80X175S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X175S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 175mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD80X175S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke175 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X175S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X175S
The AirTAC B06-SUD80X175S is a discontinued double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD80X175S. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push and pull force are equal (2268 N at 0.5 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same 80 mm bore. It features a 25 mm rod, M20x1.5 rod thread, 28 mm adjustable air cushions, and a 3/8 inch port.
As this SUD model is end-of-life, the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X175S, which retains the same bore, stroke, equal-both-ways force, 3/8 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. Two key design benefits of this double-rod architecture are anti-rotation stability and the ability to drive two tools simultaneously from one piston. For sizing, the safe working load is approximately 1361 N (60 percent of the 0.5 MPa force), allowing a vertical lift of about 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, whereas this legacy unit used CS1-B/DS1-B switches.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X175S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X175S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X175S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 175 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-SAUD80X175S 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-SAUD80X175S 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-SUD80X175S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×175 | 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-SUD80X175S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Applies equal both ways force for precise cell stacking and alignment in battery module assembly, using the dual rods to prevent rotation during compression.
Pack Handling Transfer
Drives two synchronized tooling arms from one piston to transfer battery packs between conveyor belts without torsional deflection.
Tab Welding Press
Provides stable clamping for battery tab welding operations where the back rod carries a sensor cam to confirm position.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X175S with the B06-SAUD80X175S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD80X175S, select the drop-in SAUD80X175S, which matches the 80 mm bore, 175 mm stroke, 3/8 inch port, and FA/LB mounting exactly. When sizing both ways, verify the equal push and pull force meets your requirement: 2268 N at 0.5 MPa, 3175 N at 0.7 MPa, or 4082 N at 0.9 MPa. If you need to adjust capacity, check the neighbouring 63 mm bore (1402 N at 0.5 MPa) or 100 mm bore (3681 N at 0.5 MPa) while ensuring the equal-both-ways output is sufficient. Choose a double-rod cylinder when your application demands anti-rotation stability or needs to drive two tools at once. Because this unit has the -S magnet option, you must switch from the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to the current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAUD. For strokes of 300 mm or longer, carefully manage side-load alignment to prevent guide wear.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X175S
- ✓ 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-SUD80X175S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD80X175S is discontinued. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD80X175S, mechanically identical to the base model. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X175S, which matches the 80 mm bore, 175 mm stroke, 3/8 inch port, and FA/LB mounting. You must upgrade the sensors from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
The force is equal both ways at 2268 N at 0.5 MPa, 3175 N at 0.7 MPa, and 4082 N at 0.9 MPa. A plain cylinder does not hold its load on air loss or when a valve is centered, as the piston drifts and the 28 mm air cushion only decelerates near stroke end. For a held vertical load, you must use an external rod lock or a pilot-operated check valve.
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