This model is discontinued
AirTAC has phased out the MAL series. The drop-in replacement is SAUD100X15 — same bore, stroke, output force, port and mounting, so it fits the same application. Simply order the SAUD100X15 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 SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD100X15
The AirTAC Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD100X15 is a double-acting profile-type standard cylinder with a Ø100mm bore and 15mm stroke, 1/2" air ports and adjustable end cushioning. This model is discontinued — the drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X15, which matches its bore, stroke, force and mounting.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke15 mm
- Port size1/2"
- Acting typeDouble acting
- Rod threadM20×1.5
- StatusDiscontinued → SAUD100X15
About the Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD100X15
The AirTAC SUD100X15 is a double-acting, double-rod profile cylinder featuring a 100mm bore and 15mm stroke. A rod exits both ends on a single piston, meaning both faces use the rod-side area and push and pull force are equal at 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. This discontinued model has a 1/2" port, M20x1.5 rod thread, and 29mm adjustable cushions. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X15, retaining the same bore, stroke, force, port, and FA/LB mounting.
Because the second rod drives a separate tool or sensor cam and resists rotation, double-rod designs excel in compact multi-tool setups. Based on the 3681 N @0.5 MPa figure, the safe working load is about 2209 N, yielding a vertical lift capacity of roughly 188 kg with a 2:1 margin. This SKU lacks a magnet and cannot take a switch. Note that a plain cylinder drifts on air loss; the cushion only decelerates near stroke end, so use an external rod lock for held loads.
Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD100X15 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD100X15 |
|---|---|
| Series | SU profile-type cylinder (discontinued) |
| Replacement | SAUD100X15 |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 15 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 SAUD100X15 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 SAUD100X15 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 SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD100X15
| SU | Profile-type standard cylinder (discontinued). |
|---|---|
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×15 | 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 SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD100X15 Is Used
Dual-Tool Machining Station
Drives two opposing tools simultaneously from one piston, utilising the equal both-ways force to machine parts on both ends efficiently.
Anti-Rotation Transfer Gate
Uses the twin rods exiting both ends to prevent mechanical rotation during rapid part diversion on a high-speed packaging line.
Compact Vertical Lifter
Lifts loads up to 188 kg with a 2:1 safety margin at 0.5 MPa, fitting into tight spaces where a longer ISO cylinder cannot.
Replacing the Airtac SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD100X15 with the SAUD100X15
To replace the discontinued SUD100X15, specify the SAUD100X15 drop-in equivalent, which matches the 100mm bore, 15mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting. Size both directions by checking the equal both-ways force against your load, stepping to neighbouring bores if more capacity is needed. Choose a double-rod cylinder when you need anti-rotation resistance or must drive two tools from one piston. This non-magnetic SKU cannot support sensing; the SAUD upgrade uses current CMSG/DMSG/EMSG sensors instead of the legacy CS1-B/DS1-B. For this 15mm stroke, side-load concerns are minimal, but always verify shaft alignment.
Replacement checklist
- ✓ Same bore / stroke → SAUD100X15
- ✓ 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 SUD Series Double Rod Cylinder SUD100X15 FAQ
Yes, the SUD100X15 is discontinued. The exact drop-in replacement is the SAUD100X15, which matches the 100mm bore, 15mm stroke, 1/2" port, and FA/LB mounting.
The SUD100X15 has a 1/2" port and generates equal force both ways: 3681 N @0.5 MPa, 5153 N @0.7 MPa, and 6626 N @0.9 MPa. It operates at 30-800 mm/s with 29mm adjustable cushions.
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