Airtac BSAI Locking Clamp Cylinder BSAI32X600S
The AirTAC Airtac BSAI Locking Clamp Cylinder BSAI32X600S is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 cylinder with a Ø32mm bore, 600mm stroke and a spring-applied, air-released clamp-lock that holds the rod at ANY position along its travel — with a static holding force of 600 N.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke600 mm
- Cylinder portG1/8
- TypeSingle rod (BSAI)
- Enclasp portG1/8
- Rod threadM10×1.25
- No minimum order. A single piece can be ordered.
- Ready in 3–5 business days. That is the time we take to process the order and hand it to the carrier. Transit time after that depends on the destination.
About the Airtac BSAI Locking Clamp Cylinder BSAI32X600S
The AirTAC BSAI32X600-S is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder with a built-in clamp-lock mechanism. A spring-applied, air-released gripper clamps the 12 mm carbon steel rod to hold a load securely at any position along its 600 mm travel. It provides a static holding force of 600 N, while the cylinder itself generates 563 N of push thrust at 0.7 MPa. You must size the holding force against your static load, as the clamp holding force is a completely separate quantity from the cylinder thrust.
This model includes a -S magnet for position sensing with AirTAC CMSE (reed) and DMSE (electronic) switches. The clamp requires a third G1/8 enclasp port to release the rod, operating within a 0.15-0.7 MPa pressure range. Remember that the variable air cushions only decelerate the piston near stroke ends; the mechanical clamp is the sole device holding the load.
Airtac BSAI Locking Clamp Cylinder BSAI32X600S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSAI Locking Clamp Cylinder BSAI32X600S |
|---|---|
| Series | BSAI ISO 15552 clamp-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 600 mm |
| Type | Single rod (BSAI), double acting |
| Cylinder port | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
| Lock type | Spring-applied, air-released clamp (any position) |
|---|---|
| Static holding force | 600 N |
| Enclasp / unlock port | G1/8 |
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 0.7 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Max stroke | Up to 700 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC BSAI datasheet (ISO 15552). Operating pressure is 0.15–0.7 MPa (lower than a plain SAI). Port options: PT / G.
How the Clamp-Lock Holds
static holding force (Ø32 mm)
A spring-applied gripper clamps the rod and holds the load at any position in the stroke — not just at the stroke end (that is a SAIL) — and it is bidirectional: it holds whether the rod was extending or retracting.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 563 N | — |
Push/pull as tabulated. Rated to the 0.7 MPa operating maximum for this series. The clamp holding force (600 N) is separate from cylinder thrust. Size with a margin.
Where the Airtac BSAI Locking Clamp Cylinder BSAI32X600S Is Used
Vertical Load Holding
Secures a lifted workpiece at any height along the 600 mm travel, preventing drops when air pressure is removed.
Emergency Power-Loss Hold
The spring-applied clamp engages automatically anywhere in the stroke during a power or air loss event.
Machining Position Lock
Freezes the rod at a specific intermediate length for precise machining or inspection tasks.
Is the Airtac BSAI Locking Clamp Cylinder BSAI32X600S the Right Clamp-Lock?
Choose this 32 mm bore if your application needs 563 N of thrust (at 0.7 MPa) and a 600 N holding capacity. If you need more holding power, stepping up to a 40 mm bore gives 900 N of holding force and 879 N of thrust. Select BSAI over a SAIL model when you must lock the rod at any intermediate point, not just at the stroke end. If locking is unnecessary, a plain SAI cylinder suffices.
Because this stroke is 600 mm, the long unsupported rod requires an external guide to prevent excessive side loading. The clamp locks only after the cylinder has stopped; it cannot brake a moving rod. You must unlock it with balanced air pressures on both sides of the piston, or the rod may jump abruptly. For safety-critical loads, add an independent safety measure. Replacement requires a single rod, 32 mm bore, 600 mm stroke, PT ports, a -S magnet, and a mounting set from Basic, FA, FB, CA, CB, CR, LB, TC, TCM1, or TCM2.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Hold needed at any position?
- ✓ Or stroke-end only → use SAIL
- ✓ Holding force ≥ your load
- ✓ Balanced-pressure unlock circuit
- ✓ Extra safety measure for people
Airtac BSAI Locking Clamp Cylinder BSAI32X600S FAQ
The BSAI32X600-S provides a static holding force of 600 N. The spring-applied, air-released clamp grips the rod bidirectionally at any position along the stroke, holding the load without live air pressure.
You must apply air to the G1/8 enclasp port, but only after balancing the air pressures on both sides of the piston. Unlocking an unbalanced cylinder causes the rod to jump. The clamp locks only after the rod stops; it is not a braking device.
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