This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X400 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X400 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-SUD80X400
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 400mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD80X400, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X400
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400
The AirTAC B06-SUD80X400 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD80X400, mechanically identical to the base model. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminium barrel on a single 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 bore is 80 mm, the rod is Ø25 mm with an M20x1.5 thread, and the air port is 3/8". This SUD model is discontinued and the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X400, which retains the same bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because both faces use the rod-side area, the back rod can drive a second tool or carry a sensor cam while providing anti-rotation stability. For buyers, the safe working load is roughly 1361 N (about 60% of the 2268 N @0.5 MPa figure), yielding a vertical lift capacity of approximately 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU has no magnet and cannot take a magnetic switch. A plain cylinder does not hold its load on air loss; the 28 mm adjustable air cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads. With a 400 mm stroke, external guides are recommended to manage side-load and rod-bending.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X400 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 400 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-SAUD80X400 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-SAUD80X400 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-SUD80X400
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | 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-SUD80X400 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both ways force drives precise cell stacking and pressing operations in module assembly, using the back rod for synchronized cam actuation.
Pack Handling Transfer
Anti-rotation stability from the double-rod design ensures smooth horizontal transfer of heavy battery packs across manufacturing lines without guide binding.
Tab Welding Clamp
Provides consistent clamping pressure for battery tab welding, with the 400 mm stroke offering extended reach for automated tooling access.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400 with the B06-SAUD80X400
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD80X400, select the drop-in SAUD80X400, which matches the 80 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. If sizing both ways, verify your force requirements against the equal both ways output of 2268 N @0.5 MPa; neighbour bores like 63 mm (1402 N) or 100 mm (3681 N) offer scaling if load limits differ. Choose a double-rod configuration when you need equal push/pull force, anti-rotation stability, or a back rod to drive a second tool. For the 400 mm stroke, incorporate external guides to prevent rod-bending under side-load. Because this SKU lacks a magnet (-S), it cannot support sensing; the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. Remember that air cushions only decelerate, so install an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve for load holding.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X400
- ✓ 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-SUD80X400 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD80X400 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X400. The B06- prefix simply marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD80X400, and the SAUD matches it exactly on bore, stroke, force, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD also uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors and offers an SAUF built-in-valve variant.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways: 2268 N @0.5 MPa, 3175 N @0.7 MPa, and 4082 N @0.9 MPa. The air port is 3/8". The safe working load is approximately 1361 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note this SKU has no magnet and cannot take a switch.
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