Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500
The AirTAC Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500 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, 500mm stroke, PT1/8 cylinder ports, G1/8 lock-release port.
- BoreØ32 mm
- Stroke500 mm
- Static holding force600 N
- Lock typeSpring-lock / air-release
- Cylinder portPT1/8
- Lock-release portG1/8
About the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500
The AirTAC BSE32X500 is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring an integrated spring-applied, air-released rod lock. A separate G1/8 release port supplies air to free the collet. If air is lost or an E-stop trips, the lock engages instantly. It provides a 600 N bidirectional static holding force with no live air required. This fail-safe mechanism prevents drift on suspended loads.
The cylinder operates at 0.15-0.7 MPa and runs at speeds of 30-800 mm/s. It uses a PT1/8 cylinder port, a 12 mm rod, an M10x1.25 rod-end thread, and a 27 mm adjustable air cushion at both ends. The lock is a holding device, not a dynamic brake. Engage it only after the rod fully stops. Release it only when piston pressures balance, allowing at least 0.5 s before moving. This SKU has no magnet, so position sensors are not supported.
Rod Lock — 600 N Static Holding (Ø32mm)
A spring clamps the collet onto the rod, so the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500 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 BSE32X500 Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500 |
|---|---|
| Series | BSE ISO 15552 rod-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 500 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 BSE32X500
| B | Rod-lock cylinder prefix. |
|---|---|
| SE | ISO 15552 standard double-acting body. |
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×500 | 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 BSE32X500 Is Used
Vertical Pneumatic Lift
Holds a 60 kg vertical lift gate in place during air loss. The 600 N fail-safe collet locks instantly, preventing the load from dropping when the E-stop is engaged.
Tool Clamp Hold
Secures a machining tool clamp. The spring-applied lock maintains the 600 N grip if shop air exhausts, keeping the workpiece fixed while the spindle stops.
Pallet Stop Gate
Acts as a stop gate on a packaging conveyor. The rod lock engages after the rod stops, holding the 500 mm extended position securely without needing continuous live air.
Is the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500 the Right Cylinder?
Verify your load to hold does not exceed the 600 N static holding force. For drive power, this 32 mm bore delivers 402 N push and 345 N pull at 0.5 MPa, or 563 N push at 0.7 MPa. If you need less holding force, there is no smaller BSE bore. If you need more, step up to the 40 mm bore, which provides 628 N push at 0.5 MPa and a 900 N holding force. Always engage the lock only after the rod stops, and release it only when pressures balance, allowing at least 0.5 s before moving.
At 500 mm stroke, the extended rod is susceptible to side loads. Use a linear guide to prevent bending and premature seal wear. This BSE32X500 uses a PT1/8 port and has no magnet. For replacements, match the 32 mm bore, 500 mm stroke, PT thread, and basic mounting. SE mounting accessories fit this body perfectly, except for the FTC variant.
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 BSE32X500 FAQ
On air loss, the spring-applied collet engages and provides a 600 N bidirectional static holding force with no live air. The drive force is separate: 402 N push and 345 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 563 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a max drive of 57 kgf at 0.7 MPa.
The lock is not a dynamic brake. Engage it only after the rod stops. To release, balance the air pressures on both sides of the piston, supply 0.15-0.7 MPa to the G1/8 release port, and wait at least 0.5 s before commanding movement.
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