Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160S
The AirTAC Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160S 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 BSE32X160S
The AirTAC BSE32X160S is a double-acting, single-rod ISO 15552 profile cylinder with an integrated rod-lock unit. A spring-applied collet clamps the 12mm rod, delivering a 600N bidirectional static holding force. If air pressure drops or an E-stop trips, the lock engages to hold the load safely in place.
Operating pressure is capped at 0.7 MPa, and the lock is released via a separate G1/8 port. This unit is equipped with a magnet for CMSE or DMSE sensors. Remember the lock is a holding device, not a dynamic brake; engage it only after the rod stops completely.
Rod Lock — 600 N Static Holding (Ø32mm)
A spring clamps the collet onto the rod, so the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160S 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 BSE32X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160S |
|---|---|
| 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 BSE32X160S
| 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 BSE32X160S Is Used
Vertical Pallet Lift
Holds a 600N vertical load securely mid-stroke if shop air is exhausted, preventing pallet drift during maintenance.
Pick-and-Place Gripper
Locks the 32mm rod instantly on E-stop to keep a suspended gripper arm from dropping parts, using 402N push at 0.5MPa.
Pallet Stop Gate
Maintains a rigid stop position on a conveyor line with fail-safe spring-applied clamping, requiring no live air to stay engaged.
Is the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X160S the Right Cylinder?
Verify your suspended load requires less than the 600N static holding force. If you need a smaller drive, the adjacent bore down lacks a BSE equivalent, so this is your starting point. If you need more force, step up to the 40mm bore, which provides 628N push at 0.5 MPa and a 900N hold.
Always engage the lock only after the rod stops, and release it only when piston pressures are balanced, allowing at least 0.5s before moving. For this 160mm stroke, ensure adequate side-load support using ISO 15552 SE-compatible mounting accessories (excluding FTC). Ensure you match the PT1/8 cylinder port, M10x1.25 rod thread, and -S magnet option when ordering.
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 BSE32X160S FAQ
The drive force is 402N push and 345N pull at 0.5MPa, or 563N push at 0.7MPa (max 57kgf). The integrated spring-applied rod-lock provides a separate 600N bidirectional static holding force with no live air.
The lock is spring-applied and air-released via a G1/8 port. You must balance pressures on both sides of the piston and supply 0.15-0.7MPa to the release port, allowing at least 0.5s before moving the rod.
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