Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X900S
The AirTAC Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X900S is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 cylinder with a Ø100mm bore, 900mm 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
- Stroke900 mm
- Cylinder portG1/2
- TypeDouble rod (BSAID)
- Enclasp portG1/8
- Rod threadM20×1.5
About the Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X900S
The AirTAC BSAID100X900-S is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring a double-rod design and a spring-applied, air-released clamp-lock. It secures the load at any position along its 900 mm stroke, delivering a static holding force of 5500 N. Because it is a double-rod unit, its thrust is identical in both directions at 3681 N (at 0.5 MPa), making it ideal for dual-side guidance. A rod out both ends allows you to mount a workpiece on one side and a counterweight or position flag on the other.
It is crucial to distinguish holding force from thrust: the 5500 N clamp grip is a separate static metric from the 3681 N pneumatic thrust. The clamp uses a third G1/8 enclasp port and requires a 0.15-0.7 MPa operating range. Remember that the variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke ends; the clamp is the true holding device. The -S magnet works with AirTAC CMSE reed and DMSE electronic sensors.
Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X900S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X900S |
|---|---|
| Series | BSAI ISO 15552 clamp-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 900 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 BSAID100X900S Is Used
Vertical Z-Axis Hold
Secures a 100 mm bore vertical lifting platform at any point in its 900 mm travel, preventing gravity drops with 5500 N of static grip.
Power Failure Safety
Spring-applied clamp engages instantly upon air loss, holding the double-rod payload exactly where it stopped mid-cycle.
Machining Position Lock
Locks the extended rod during secondary machining or inspection, using the opposite rod end for a position flag.
Is the Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID100X900S the Right Clamp-Lock?
Choose this 100 mm bore when an application requires holding a heavy load mid-stroke, as the 5500 N clamp vastly exceeds the 1400 N grip of a 50 mm bore. If locking is only needed at the stroke end, a plain SAIL saves space. For non-safety-critical positioning without power, BSAI works well, but note the clamp locks only after the rod stops and cannot brake moving loads. Always unlock with balanced piston pressures to prevent the rod from jumping.
This BSAID100X900-S features a 900 mm stroke (within the 1000 mm standard limit) and a 25 mm rod with an M20x1.5 thread. At this length, the unsupported rod needs an external guide to manage side loads. It uses PT tapered ports (1/2 inch cylinder, G1/8 enclasp) and accepts Basic, FA, LB, TC, TCM1, or TCM2 mountings (omitting FB/CA/CB/CR). The -S option supports CMSE/DMSE 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 BSAID100X900S FAQ
It provides a static holding force of 5500 N. The clamp locks the rod at any position bidirectionally, but it engages only after the cylinder has stopped moving.
Release requires balanced air pressure on both piston sides to prevent the rod from jumping. The -S magnet works with AirTAC CMSE reed and DMSE electronic sensors.
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