This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X400S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X400S 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-SUD80X400S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400S 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-SAUD80X400S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke400 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X400S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400S
The AirTAC B06-SUD80X400S 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 SUD80X400S. A rod exits both ends of the extruded aluminum barrel on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push/pull force is equal both ways (2268 N at 0.5 MPa). This model is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X400S, retaining the 80mm bore, 400mm 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 excel in anti-rotation and compact battery stacking tasks. The legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors on this SUD must be upgraded to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches on the new SAUD. For sizing, the computed safe working load is roughly 1361 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force), allowing a vertical lift of about 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that air cushions only decelerate near stroke end; an external rod lock is required to hold loads without live air.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X400S |
| 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-SAUD80X400S 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-SAUD80X400S 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-SUD80X400S
| 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-SUD80X400S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal both-ways force and anti-rotation stability from the dual rods ensure precise, balanced pressure when stacking electrode sheets in cell assembly lines.
Module Transfer Handling
The rear rod can carry a sensor cam or secondary tool, enabling synchronized dual-end actuation for transferring battery modules between conveyor belts.
Tab Welding Press
Provides consistent 2268 N clamping force at 0.5 MPa for battery tab welding operations, with adjustable 28mm air cushions decelerating the load at stroke ends.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X400S with the B06-SAUD80X400S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD80X400S, select the SAUD80X400S, which offers identical equal-both-ways force (2268 N at 0.5 MPa, 3175 N at 0.7 MPa, 4082 N at 0.9 MPa), 3/8" port, and M20x1.5 rod thread. If sizing a new build, evaluate neighbor bores (63mm or 100mm) based on the equal push/pull force required. Choose a double-rod configuration when you need anti-rotation stability or must drive two tools from one piston. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, and LB (SC-series compatible only). For the 400mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending under side loads. The -S suffix indicates a piston magnet; you must change legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. Never rely on the air cushion to hold loads without live air—use a pilot-operated check valve or external rod lock.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X400S
- ✓ 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-SUD80X400S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD80X400S is discontinued. The B06- prefix designates it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD80X400S. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X400S, which matches the 80mm bore, 400mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. You must upgrade the switches from legacy CS1-B/DS1-B to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, 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 computed safe working load is about 1361 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force), allowing a vertical lift of approximately 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Air cushions only decelerate the load; they do not hold it without live air.
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