This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is B04-SAUD100X600 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the B04-SAUD100X600 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 B04-SUD Construction Machinery Special Standard Cylinder B04-SUD100X600
The AirTAC Airtac B04-SUD Construction Machinery Special Standard Cylinder B04-SUD100X600 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 600mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the B04-SAUD100X600, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → B04-SAUD100X600
About the Airtac B04-SUD Construction Machinery Special Standard Cylinder B04-SUD100X600
The AirTAC B04-SUD100X600 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder where a rod exits both ends, ensuring push and pull force are equal at 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. The B04- prefix marks this as a construction-machinery dedicated variant, mechanically identical to the standard SUD100X600 with a 100mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1/2" port, and M20x1.5 rod thread. This discontinued model used legacy CS1-B/DS1-B sensors and lacks a magnet for position sensing.
The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X600, which matches the bore, stroke, equal force, port, and FA/LB mounting. The SAUD upgrades to current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors. With a 3681 N force at 0.5 MPa, the computed safe working load is roughly 2209 N, allowing a vertical lift of about 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. The double-rod design prevents rotation and lets the back rod carry a sensor cam or drive a second tool. Note that air cushions only decelerate the piston; an external rod lock is required to hold loads.
Airtac B04-SUD Construction Machinery Special Standard Cylinder B04-SUD100X600 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac B04-SUD Construction Machinery Special Standard Cylinder B04-SUD100X600 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | B04-SAUD100X600 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 600 mm |
| Acting type | Double acting |
| Port size | 1/2" |
| 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, 29 mm |
| Max standard stroke | Up to 1500 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC SU datasheet (now discontinued). The B04-SAUD100X600 carries the same ratings. Confirm against the product label before installation. Thread options: PT / G / NPT.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa | 5498 N | — |
| Max (@1.0 MPa) | 801 kgf | |
The B04-SAUD100X600 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 B04-SUD Construction Machinery Special Standard Cylinder B04-SUD100X600
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×600 | 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 B04-SUD Construction Machinery Special Standard Cylinder B04-SUD100X600 Is Used
Excavator Linkage
Drives dual opposing arms on heavy equipment where equal push and pull force prevents linkage binding.
Crusher Tooling
Simultaneously operates two crushing jaws from one body, using the anti-rotation property of the dual rods.
Loader Alignment
Keeps heavy machinery forks aligned under load by driving both ends through the 600mm stroke.
Replacing the Airtac B04-SUD Construction Machinery Special Standard Cylinder B04-SUD100X600 with the B04-SAUD100X600
To replace the discontinued B04-SUD100X600, use the drop-in SAUD100X600, which preserves the 100mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. Because force is equal both ways, size both directions by checking neighboring bores if you need less force. A double rod is right when you need anti-rotation, a back rod for a sensor cam, or two tools driven simultaneously. If switching from a non-magnet SUD to an -S SAUD, note the sensor change from CS1-B/DS1-B to CMSG/DMSG/EMSG. For this 600mm stroke, use external guides to prevent rod bending and side loads.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → B04-SAUD100X600
- ✓ 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 B04-SUD Construction Machinery Special Standard Cylinder B04-SUD100X600 FAQ
Yes, it is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X600, which matches the 100mm bore, 600mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. The B04- prefix simply marks it as construction-machinery dedicated, so the SAUD is mechanically identical.
Force is equal both ways: 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. This specific SKU has no magnet and cannot take a switch. The SAUD replacement uses CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors.
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