This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B06-SAUD80X900 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B06-SAUD80X900 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-SUD80X900
The AirTAC Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X900 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø80mm bore and 900mm stroke, 3/8" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B06-SAUD80X900, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke900 mm
- Port size3/8"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B06-SAUD80X900
About the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X900
The AirTAC B06-SUD80X900 is a double-acting double-rod profile cylinder where the B06- prefix marks it as the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of the SUD80X900, 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. This SUD model is discontinued; the exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X900, retaining the same 80mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because force is equal both ways, the back rod can drive a second tool or carry a sensor cam without force loss. This non-magnetic SKU cannot take a switch (the SAUD replacement uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors, while this discontinued model used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B). For buyers sizing safely, the computed working load is roughly 1361 N (about 60% of the 2268 N @0.5 figure), allowing a vertical lift of approximately 116 kg with a 2:1 margin. Note that a plain cylinder does not hold loads on air loss; the 28mm adjustable air cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X900 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X900 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B06-SAUD80X900 |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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-SAUD80X900 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-SAUD80X900 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-SUD80X900
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 80 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×900 | 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-SUD80X900 Is Used
Battery Cell Stacking
Synchronizes two pressing plates from both ends during prismatic cell stacking, utilizing the equal both ways force to ensure uniform pressure across electrode layers.
Module Transfer Handling
Drives a dual-sided pusher mechanism on a battery module assembly conveyor, using the double rod to advance and retract parts without requiring a secondary cylinder.
Pack Alignment Station
Aligns battery packs from opposite sides simultaneously, leveraging the anti-rotation properties of the twin rods to maintain precise parallel positioning during tab welding.
Replacing the Airtac B06-SUD Battery Dedicated Standard Cylinder B06-SUD80X900 with the B06-SAUD80X900
To replace this discontinued cylinder, specify the SAUD80X900 drop-in: it matches the 80mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and FA/LB mounting. When sizing both ways, compare neighboring bores (63mm or 100mm) against your equal-both-ways force requirement, ensuring the 2268 N @0.5 MPa capacity fits your payload. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, synchronous driving from both ends, or a cam on the back rod. For this 900mm stroke, external guides are recommended to prevent rod bending and manage side loads. If sensing is needed, note the -S sensor change from CS1-B/DS1-B to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG on the SAUD. For load-holding without live air, add an external rod lock or pilot-operated check valve, as cushions only decelerate.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B06-SAUD80X900
- ✓ 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-SUD80X900 FAQ
Yes, the B06-SUD80X900 (the battery-manufacturing dedicated variant of SUD80X900) is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD80X900, which shares the same 80mm bore, 900mm stroke, 3/8" port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD also upgrades sensing to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG switches.
Because it is a double-rod cylinder, force is equal both ways at 2268 N @0.5 MPa, 3175 N @0.7 MPa, and 4082 N @0.9 MPa. The air port is 3/8". The computed safe working load is about 1361 N (60% of the 0.5 MPa force), allowing a 116 kg vertical lift with a 2:1 margin.
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