This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X250 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X250 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-SUD80X250
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X250 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 250mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD80X250, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X250
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X250
The B06-SUD80X250 is a double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the leading B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the base SUD80X250, mechanically identical in every spec. A rod exits both ends on one piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (2268 N at 0.5 MPa). The extruded aluminium profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore, and the 3/8" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 28 mm adjustable cushion match the standard line. This model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X250.
Because the second rod drives a sensor cam or a second tool while resisting rotation, the design suits battery stacking and handling. This SKU has no magnet and cannot take a sensor. For buyers sizing the 80 mm bore, the safe working load is roughly 1361 N (60% of the 2268 N at 0.5 MPa), yielding a vertical lift capacity of about 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X250 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 250 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-SAUD80X250 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-SAUD80X250 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-SUD80X250
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | 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-SUD80X250 Is Used
Cell Stacking Press
Equal push and pull force on both faces provides stable, anti-rotation pressing for prismatic cell stacking and electrode alignment.
Module Transfer
The second rod drives a synchronised cam or second tool for battery module handling, rejecting twist during high-speed transfers.
Pack Lifting Station
Compact profile body and 3/8" port deliver robust vertical lift for heavy battery packs without needing a larger footprint cylinder.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X250 with the B06-SAUD80X250
To replace this discontinued cylinder, use the SAUD80X250 drop-in which keeps the 80 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both ways by checking neighbour bores (63 mm or 100 mm) to ensure the equal-both-ways force fits your cell assembly line. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation or must drive two tools. As this SKU lacks a magnet, if sensing is needed you must move to an -S SAUD and change legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. For this 250 mm stroke (under 300 mm), side-load alignment is less critical but still verify guide parallelism.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X250
- ✓ 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-SUD80X250 FAQ
Yes, it is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X250. The B06- prefix only marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant; the SAUD keeps the same 80 mm bore, 250 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Force is equal both ways: 2268 N at 0.5 MPa, 3175 N at 0.7 MPa, and 4082 N at 0.9 MPa. The 3/8" port cylinder runs at 0.15-1.0 MPa. The cushion only decelerates near stroke end; it does not hold loads on air loss, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
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