This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X350 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X350 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-SUD80X350
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X350 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 350mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD80X350, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke350 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X350
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X350
The AirTAC B06-SUD80X350 is a double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD80X350, mechanically identical to the base model. 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 more compact than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. This discontinued model is fully replaced by the drop-in SAUD80X350, which retains the 80mm bore, 350mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because the rear rod can carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool simultaneously while resisting rotation, double-rod designs excel in battery stacking and handling. For this 80mm bore at 0.5 MPa, the safe working load is roughly 1361 N (about 60% of the 2268 N force), translating to a vertical lift capacity of approximately 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that this non-magnetic SKU (no -S) cannot take a sensor, and the air cushion only decelerates near stroke end—it does not hold loads without live air.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X350 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X350 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X350 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 350 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-SAUD80X350 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-SAUD80X350 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-SUD80X350
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×350 | 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-SUD80X350 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force precisely indexes prismatic cells during stacking, using the dual rods to prevent piston rotation and maintain parallelism.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives dual opposing tooling to grip and transfer battery modules simultaneously, cutting cycle time on pack assembly lines.
Tab Welding Press
Applies consistent 2268 N clamping force at 0.5 MPa for battery tab welding, with the second rod available to mount a mechanical cam.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X350 with the B06-SAUD80X350
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD80X350, use the exact drop-in SAUD80X350, which matches the 80mm bore, 350mm stroke, 3175 N force at 0.7 MPa, M20x1.5 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, verify force against neighboring bores: the 63mm bore yields 1402 N at 0.5 MPa, while the 100mm bore yields 3681 N, ensuring you maintain equal both-ways output. Choose a double-rod cylinder when anti-rotation or driving two tools is required. The SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B, though this specific non-magnetic SKU cannot accept switches. For long strokes like 350mm, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending under side-load. For load-holding, install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as air cushions only decelerate.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X350
- ✓ 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-SUD80X350 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD80X350 (battery-manufacturing dedicated SUD80X350) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X350, which shares the same 80mm bore, 350mm stroke, 3/8" port, and equal-both-ways force. The SAUD also offers the SAUF built-in-valve variant the SU line lacked.
The double-rod design yields equal push and pull forces of 2268 N at 0.5 MPa, 3175 N at 0.7 MPa, and 4082 N at 0.9 MPa. Operating pressure is 0.15-1.0 MPa with a 28mm adjustable cushion at each end. Speed is 30-800 mm/s. The air cushion only decelerates; it does not hold loads without live air.
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