Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500S
The AirTAC Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500S 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 BSE32X500S
The AirTAC BSE32X500S is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring an integrated spring-applied, air-released rod lock. A collet clamps the 12mm rod automatically, delivering a 600N bidirectional static holding force with zero live air required. This fail-safe mechanism ensures suspended loads remain exactly where they stopped if air pressure drops or an E-stop is triggered.
Operating pressure is capped at 0.7 MPa, and the lock unlocks via a separate G1/8 release port at 0.15-0.7 MPa. The lock is a holding device, not a dynamic brake; it must only engage after the rod stops, requiring at least 0.5s for full release before motion. The included -S magnet supports CMSE reed and DMSE electronic sensors for precise position tracking.
Rod Lock — 600 N Static Holding (Ø32mm)
A spring clamps the collet onto the rod, so the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500S 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 BSE32X500S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500S |
|---|---|
| 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 BSE32X500S
| 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 BSE32X500S Is Used
Vertical Pneumatic Lift
Holds a 50kg vertical lift carriage mid-stroke with 600N of fail-safe clamping force, preventing a sudden drop if the main air supply is lost.
Pallet Transfer Stopper
Acts as a rigid stop gate on a packaging conveyor, locking firmly in place with 600N of holding force to halt pallets during an E-stop event.
Light Drill Head Clamp
Secures a light drill head at an exact 500mm extension, ensuring the collet lock holds the 12mm rod rigidly against vibration when air is exhausted.
Is the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE32X500S the Right Cylinder?
Verify your load stays under the 600N static holding force. If you need less holding power, the next size down does not exist in this range, but if you need more, step up to the 40mm bore, which provides 900N hold and 628N push at 0.5 MPa. Always engage the lock only after the piston stops, and release it solely when pressures are balanced. This 500mm stroke requires a guide to prevent side-load damage. For a direct replacement, match the 32mm bore, 500mm stroke, PT1/8 port, and -S magnet.
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 BSE32X500S FAQ
The drive force is 402N push and 345N pull at 0.5 MPa, or 563N push at 0.7 MPa (max 57 kgf). The separate static holding force of the rod lock is 600N, which is applied mechanically by the spring collet.
The lock is spring-applied and fail-safe, meaning a loss of air pressure causes the collet to clamp the rod instantly, holding the load in both directions with 600N of force. To release it safely, apply 0.15-0.7 MPa to the G1/8 release port and wait at least 0.5s before moving.
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