Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250
The AirTAC Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250 is a genuine double-acting ISO 15552 cylinder with an integrated spring-applied, air-released ROD LOCK. If air is cut or an E-stop is hit, the collet clamps the Ø25mm rod and holds up to 5500 N in either direction — no drift. Ø100mm bore, 250mm stroke, PT1/2 cylinder ports, G1/8 lock-release port.
- BoreØ100 mm
- Stroke250 mm
- Static holding force5500 N
- Lock typeSpring-lock / air-release
- Cylinder portPT1/2
- Lock-release portG1/8
About the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250
The AirTAC BSE100X250 is a double-acting single-rod ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring an integrated spring-applied, air-released rod lock. A collet clamps the Ø25 mm rod to provide a bidirectional static holding force of 5500 N. This fail-safe mechanism ensures suspended loads remain fixed instantly if air pressure drops or an emergency stop is triggered.
Operating pressure is capped at 0.7 MPa, and the lock unlocks via a separate G1/8 port. The cylinder itself uses a PT1/2 port, runs at 30-800 mm/s, and features 36 mm adjustable air cushions at both ends. This standard SKU lacks a magnet, so position sensing via CMSE or DMSE sensors is not supported without a different order code.
Rod Lock — 5500 N Static Holding (Ø100mm)
A spring clamps the collet onto the rod, so the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250 holds its position in both directions when air is lost, exhausted or an E-stop trips. Apply 0.15–0.7 MPa to the G1/8 release port to unlock. Engage the lock only after the rod has stopped (it is not a dynamic brake), and release only when the pressures on both sides of the piston are balanced. Allow at least 0.5 s for full release before moving.
Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250 |
|---|---|
| Series | BSE ISO 15552 rod-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø100 mm |
| Stroke | 250 mm |
| Static holding force | 5500 N |
| Cylinder port | PT1/2 |
| Lock-release port | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M20×1.5 |
|---|---|
| Operating pressure | 0.15 – 0.7 MPa |
| Unlocking pressure | 0.15 – 0.7 MPa |
| Proof pressure | 1.5 MPa |
| Temperature | -20 to +70 °C |
| Speed range | 30 – 800 mm/s |
| Cushion | Adjustable, 36 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 1000 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC BSE datasheet. The lock uses the SE standard body; SE mounting accessories fit BSE except FTC. Port options: PT (standard) / G (BSPP); lock-release port is G1/8.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø100mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 3927 N | 3682 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 5498 N | — |
| Max drive (@0.7 MPa) | 561 kgf | |
Drive force is separate from the 5500 N static holding force of the lock. BSE operates up to 0.7 MPa. Size with a safety margin.
Model Code: Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250
| B | Rod-lock cylinder prefix. |
|---|---|
| SE | ISO 15552 standard double-acting body. |
| 100 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×250 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSE / DMSE sensor sensing. |
Thread: PT (blank) / G. Mounting (BSE): Basic, LB, FA, FB, CA, CB, CR, TC (FTC is not available on BSE). Related: SE (no lock), BSED (double-rod rod lock). Sensors CMSE/DMSE fit magnetic BSE.
Where the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250 Is Used
Heavy Press Tooling
Secures 100-ton press dies in place during air loss. The 5500 N collet lock prevents the heavy tooling from slipping or dropping when the main air supply is exhausted.
Vertical Pallet Elevator
Holds a fully loaded 500 kg pallet assembly mid-air. The fail-safe lock engages instantly if the compressor fails, preventing a catastrophic free-fall.
Automated Machining Stop
Acts as a hard stop for large automotive castings on a transfer line. The lock holds the 5497 N drive force load firmly during machining cycles without drifting.
Is the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250 the Right Cylinder?
Verify your load stays under the 5500 N static holding capacity. If your load is lighter, the 80 mm bore offers 2513 N push at 0.5 MPa and a 3600 N hold. If you need more brute force, the 125 mm bore provides 6136 N push at 0.5 MPa and an 8600 N hold. Always engage the lock only after the rod fully stops, and release it only when piston pressures are balanced, allowing at least 0.5 seconds before moving. At 250 mm stroke, side-load risks are low, but ensure standard guide alignment. SE mounting accessories fit this body perfectly, except for FTC brackets.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Load to hold ≤ 5500 N?
- ✓ Fail-safe hold on air loss / E-stop needed
- ✓ Lock engaged only when stopped
- ✓ G1/8 release-air line available
- ✓ Magnet (-S) for CMSE/DMSE sensors?
Installation & Safety Notes
- check Engage the lock only after the rod has stopped — not as a dynamic brake.
- check Release only when both piston sides are pressure-balanced.
- check Allow ≥0.5 s for full release before commanding motion.
- check Feed the G1/8 release port with 0.15–0.7 MPa clean air.
- check Add safety-rated controls for man-rated / overhead loads.
- check Use SE mounting accessories (FTC excepted).
Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE100X250 FAQ
The drive forces at 0.5 MPa are 3927 N push and 3681 N pull. At the 0.7 MPa ceiling, push is 5497 N (max drive 561 kgf). The integrated rod lock provides a separate 5500 N static holding force with no live air required.
The lock is spring-applied and air-released. If air pressure drops below 0.15 MPa, a collet immediately clamps the rod in both directions with 5500 N of force. You must balance piston pressures and supply 0.15-0.7 MPa to the G1/8 release port for at least 0.5 seconds to free it.
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