Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160
The AirTAC Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160 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 Ø12mm rod and holds up to 600 N in either direction — no drift. Ø32mm bore, 160mm stroke, PT1/8 cylinder ports, G1/8 lock-release port.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Static holding force600 N
- Lock typeSpring-lock / air-release
- Cylinder portPT1/8
- Lock-release portG1/8
About the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160
The AirTAC BSE32X160 is a double-acting, single-rod ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring an integrated spring-applied, air-released rod lock. A collet clamps the 12 mm piston rod instantly whenever air is exhausted or an E-stop trips, delivering a bidirectional static holding force of 600 N with no live air required. This fail-safe mechanism prevents vertical loads from drifting, unlike a standard SE cylinder.
Operating pressure is capped at 0.7 MPa, and the lock is released via a separate G1/8 port. The lock is a holding device, not a dynamic brake; it must be engaged only after the rod completely stops, and released only when piston pressures are balanced. This 32 mm bore unit features a 27 mm adjustable air cushion at both ends and lacks a standard magnet, meaning position sensing is not supported on this specific SKU.
Rod Lock — 600 N Static Holding (Ø32mm)
A spring clamps the collet onto the rod, so the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160 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 BSE32X160 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160 |
|---|---|
| Series | BSE ISO 15552 rod-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Static holding force | 600 N |
| Cylinder port | PT1/8 |
| Lock-release port | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M10×1.25 |
|---|---|
| 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, 27 mm |
| Max stroke | Up to 700 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 (Ø32mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 402 N | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 563 N | — |
| Max drive (@0.7 MPa) | 57 kgf | |
Drive force is separate from the 600 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 BSE32X160
| B | Rod-lock cylinder prefix. |
|---|---|
| SE | ISO 15552 standard double-acting body. |
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×160 | 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 BSE32X160 Is Used
Small Pneumatic Lift Hold
Secures a 160 mm vertical lift stage in packaging equipment. The 600 N fail-safe collet engages on air loss, preventing the 32 mm rod from drifting downward and protecting product flow.
Tooling Clamp Drift Prevention
Holds a light machining fixture in place during an emergency stop. The spring-applied lock maintains the exact 160 mm position without relying on continuous live air pressure.
Pallet Stop Gate
Acts as a hard stop on a conveyor line. If the air supply drops, the rod lock keeps the stop gate extended, halting pallets safely until the system is reset and pressure is restored.
Is the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160 the Right Cylinder?
Verify your suspended load requires 600 N or less of holding force. If your application needs less clamping force, note that BSE does not offer a smaller standard bore. If you need a higher safety margin, stepping up to the 40 mm bore yields a 628 N push at 0.5 MPa and a 900 N holding force. For this 160 mm stroke, use a guide to prevent side loads from damaging the collet or rod seals.
To unlock safely, balance pressures on both sides of the piston and supply 0.15-0.7 MPa to the G1/8 release port, allowing at least 0.5 s before commanding motion. When replacing a unit, match the 32 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, PT1/8 cylinder port, and mounting style. SE mounting accessories fit this ISO 15552 body perfectly, except the FTC frame is not available for the BSE series.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Load to hold ≤ 600 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 BSE32X160 FAQ
On air loss, the spring-applied collet clamps the rod, providing a 600 N bidirectional static holding force. The drive forces are separate: 402 N push and 345 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, with a maximum drive of 57 kgf.
You must balance the air pressures on both sides of the piston first. Then supply 0.15-0.7 MPa to the separate G1/8 release port and wait at least 0.5 s for the collet to fully retract before commanding cylinder motion.
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