Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X200S
The AirTAC Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X200S is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 cylinder with a Ø100mm bore, 200mm 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 5500 N.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Cylinder portG1/2
- TypeDouble rod (BSAID)
- Enclasp portG1/8
- Rod threadM20×1.5
About the Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X200S
The AirTAC BSAID100X200-S is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring a rod out both ends and a spring-applied, air-released clamp-lock. It secures the load at any position along its 200 mm travel, delivering a static holding force of 5500 N. Because it is a double-rod unit, the thrust is equal in both directions at 3681 N (0.5 MPa), and the opposing rod allows mounting a workpiece on one end and a guide or counterweight on the other for dual-side anti-rotation.
It is vital to distinguish the 5500 N holding force from the cylinder's 3681 N thrust: the clamp holds the static load independently of pneumatic thrust. The clamp locks only after the rod has stopped, meaning it cannot brake a moving rod. Unlocking requires balanced air pressure on both sides of the piston via the G1/8 enclasp port; otherwise, the rod may jump abruptly. The variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke end and does not contribute to holding the load.
Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X200S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X200S |
|---|---|
| Series | BSAI ISO 15552 clamp-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 200 mm |
| Type | Double rod (BSAID), double acting |
| Cylinder port | G1/2 |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| Lock type | Spring-applied, air-released clamp (any position) |
|---|---|
| Static holding force | 5500 N |
| Enclasp / unlock port | G1/8 |
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 0.7 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 500 mm/s |
| Max stroke | Up to 1000 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 (Ø100 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 (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 5498 N | — |
Equal force both directions (double rod). Rated to the 0.7 MPa operating maximum for this series. The clamp holding force (5500 N) is separate from cylinder thrust. Size with a margin.
Where the Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X200S Is Used
Vertical Load Holding
Maintains vertical position anywhere in the stroke with 5500 N of holding force, preventing gravity drops during air pressure loss.
Machining Position Lock
Clamps a dual-side workpiece rigidly at a specific mid-stroke point for machining or inspection, using the second rod for an anti-rotation guide.
Emergency Safety Hold
Spring-applied clamp engages instantly upon power loss to freeze the load, though an independent safety measure is required for human safety.
Is the Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X200S the Right Clamp-Lock?
Choose this 100 mm bore if you need high bidirectional force (3681 N at 0.5 MPa) and mid-stroke holding. To step down, a BSAID80X200 offers 2268 N thrust and a 3600 N hold; to step up, a BSAID125X200 provides 5734 N thrust and an 8600 N hold. Select BSAID over a stroke-end-only SAIL when you must enclasp the load anywhere in the travel, and choose a plain SAID if no mid-stroke clamping is required.
This clamp engages only after the cylinder stops and releases only under balanced pressure, so safety-critical applications need an additional independent measure. The 25 mm rod and M20x1.5 thread handle high side loads, but long unsupported strokes still need an external guide. The PT ported body accepts Basic, FA, LB, TC, TCM1, and TCM2 mounts (omitting FB/CA/CB/CR). The -S magnet pairs with CMSE reed and DMSE electronic sensors.
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 BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X200S FAQ
The clamp-lock provides a static holding force of 5500 N. It locks the rod at any position bidirectionally, but only after the cylinder has stopped moving.
Air pressure must be balanced on both sides of the piston via the G1/8 unlock port before the clamp releases. If pressures are unbalanced, the rod can jump abruptly when unlocked.
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