Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID80X200S
The AirTAC Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID80X200S is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 cylinder with a Ø80mm 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 3600 N.
- BoreØ80 mm
- Stroke200 mm
- Cylinder portG3/8
- TypeDouble rod (BSAID)
- Enclasp portG1/8
- Rod threadM20×1.5
About the Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID80X200S
The AirTAC BSAID80X200-S is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring a rod out both ends and a built-in spring-applied, air-released clamp-lock. It delivers equal thrust in both directions, providing 2513 N of pull force at 0.5 MPa. A defining trait of this enclasp mechanism is its ability to lock the piston at ANY position along the 200 mm stroke, securing the load with a static holding force of 3600 N. Buyers must distinguish this holding force from the cylinder thrust: the clamp resists the static load, while thrust dictates movement.
Because the rod extends from both end caps, operators can mount a workpiece on one end and attach a guide, counterweight, or position flag on the opposite end for dual-side anti-rotation. The clamp relies on a third G1/8 enclasp port to release the rod, requiring a balanced air pressure between 0.15-0.7 MPa to unlock safely. Note that the variable air cushion only decelerates the piston near stroke ends; the clamp itself is the device that holds the load.
Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID80X200S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID80X200S |
|---|---|
| Series | BSAI ISO 15552 clamp-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø80 mm |
| Stroke | 200 mm |
| Type | Double rod (BSAID), double acting |
| Cylinder port | G3/8 |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
| Lock type | Spring-applied, air-released clamp (any position) |
|---|---|
| Static holding force | 3600 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 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 (Ø80 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 (Ø80mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 2513 N | 2268 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 3519 N | — |
Equal force both directions (double rod). Rated to the 0.7 MPa operating maximum for this series. The clamp holding force (3600 N) is separate from cylinder thrust. Size with a margin.
Where the Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID80X200S Is Used
Vertical Load Holding
Secures a vertically lifted mass at any point in the stroke, preventing gravity-driven drops during air pressure loss.
Machining Position Lock
Clamps a dual-sided workpiece fixture rigidly in place for precision drilling or inspection, using the opposite rod for a flag.
Emergency Power-Off Hold
Engages instantly upon air loss to freeze the mechanism mid-travel, protecting processes from sudden uncontrolled motion.
Is the Airtac BSAID Clamp Cylinder BSAID80X200S the Right Clamp-Lock?
Step down to a 63 mm bore if your application requires less than 1402 N of pull force and a 2200 N holding capacity is sufficient. Choose this 80 mm double-rod model when you need symmetric force both ways and robust mid-stroke holding. A plain SAID cylinder suffices if you only need equal push/pull force without any holding brake, while a SAIL variant only grips at stroke ends. For true drop-prevention anywhere in the travel, the BSAID80X200-S is the correct choice.
This clamp locks only AFTER the cylinder has stopped; it cannot brake a moving rod. You must unlock it with balanced pressures or the rod may jump abruptly. For safety-critical human loads, add an independent safety measure. Replacement specs: 80 mm bore, 200 mm stroke, PT tapered ports (3/8 cylinder, G1/8 enclasp), carbon steel rod, and an -S magnet for CMSE reed or DMSE solid-state sensors. Mounting is limited to Basic, FA, LB, TC, TCM1, and TCM2 (omitting FB/CA/CB/CR). The 25 mm rod handles high side loads well, though strokes over 300 mm need an external guide.
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 BSAID80X200S FAQ
The BSAID80X200-S provides a static holding force of 3600 N. A spring-applied, air-released gripper clamps the rod, locking it bidirectionally at any position along the stroke once the cylinder has stopped.
You must apply air to the G1/8 enclasp port to release the clamp, but only after balancing the air pressures on both sides of the piston. If pressures are unbalanced, the rod can jump abruptly upon unlocking.
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