This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X450S — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X450S 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-SUD80X450S
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X450S is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 450mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD80X450S, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke450 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X450S
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X450S
The AirTAC B06-SUD80X450S is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD80X450S, 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 at 2268 N @0.5 MPa, 3175 N @0.7 MPa, and 4082 N @0.9 MPa. The extruded aluminum profile barrel is shorter than an ISO 15552 cylinder of the same bore. It features a 25 mm rod, M20x1.5 rod-end thread, 28 mm adjustable air cushions, and a 3/8" port. This legacy model is discontinued and is fully replaced by the drop-in SAUD80X450S.
Because force is equal both ways, the double-rod design prevents rod-side rotation and allows the back rod to carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool simultaneously. The -S suffix indicates a built-in piston magnet for legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches, which must be upgraded to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors on the SAUD replacement. For sizing, the 2268 N @0.5 MPa force yields a safe working load of roughly 1361 N and 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 an external rod lock is required for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X450S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X450S |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X450S |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 450 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-SAUD80X450S 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-SAUD80X450S 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-SUD80X450S
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×450 | 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-SUD80X450S Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Equal-both-ways force drives precision stacking and pressing in cell assembly, preventing rotation during double-sided handling.
Module Transfer
The back rod carries a sensor cam while the front rod pushes battery modules, synchronizing movement on the manufacturing line.
Pack Handling
Dual rods drive two tools simultaneously to lift and position heavy battery packs, ensuring stable vertical transfer.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X450S with the B06-SAUD80X450S
To replace the discontinued B06-SUD80X450S, use the exact drop-in SAUD80X450S, which matches the 80 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, neighboring bores (63 mm or 100 mm) offer different equal-both-ways forces, but the 80 mm provides 2268 N @0.5 MPa. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a back rod sensor cam, or dual-tool driving. The -S magnet requires changing legacy CS1-B/DS1-B switches to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. With a 450 mm stroke, add external guides to prevent rod bending and side-load damage.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X450S
- ✓ 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-SUD80X450S FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD80X450S is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X450S, which shares the same 80 mm bore, 450 mm stroke, equal force, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The B06- prefix simply marks it as a battery-manufacturing dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the SUD80X450S.
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 bore dictates a 3/8" port. The cushion only decelerates near stroke end; it does not hold loads on air loss.
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