
The AirTAC Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE50X150 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 Ø20mm rod and holds up to 1400 N in either direction — no drift. Ø50mm bore, 150mm stroke, PT1/4 cylinder ports, G1/8 lock-release port.
The AirTAC BSE50X150 is a double-acting, single-rod ISO 15552 profile cylinder with an integrated spring-applied, air-released rod lock. It delivers a 1400 N bidirectional static holding force with no live air, preventing drift when air is exhausted or an E-stop trips. Operating pressure is capped at 0.7 MPa.
This 50 mm bore unit uses a Ø20 mm rod with an M16x1.5 thread, PT1/4 cylinder ports, and a separate G1/8 release port. The lock clamps via collet mechanism only after the rod stops; you must balance piston pressures and allow at least 0.5 s before moving. This SKU has no magnet, so position sensing is not available.
A spring clamps the collet onto the rod, so the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE50X150 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.
| Model | Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE50X150 |
|---|---|
| Series | BSE ISO 15552 rod-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 150 mm |
| Static holding force | 1400 N |
| Cylinder port | PT1/4 |
| Lock-release port | G1/8 |
| Rod thread | M16×1.5 |
|---|---|
| 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, 30 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.
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 982 N | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 1374 N | — |
| Max drive (@0.7 MPa) | 140 kgf | |
Drive force is separate from the 1400 N static holding force of the lock. BSE operates up to 0.7 MPa. Size with a safety margin.
| B | Rod-lock cylinder prefix. |
|---|---|
| SE | ISO 15552 standard double-acting body. |
| 50 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×150 | 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.
Secures a 1400 N vertical elevator platform instantly if compressed air drops, preventing uncontrolled descent while the drive provides 982 N push at 0.5 MPa.
Holds a machining fixture rigidly in place during an E-stop event, relying on the fail-safe collet lock rather than live air to maintain clamping position.
Blocks a conveyor lane segment reliably; the spring-applied lock ensures the stop remains extended even during a plant air failure until the G1/8 port is pressurized.
Verify your suspended load stays below the 1400 N holding force. If you need less drive, the 40 mm bore offers 628 N push at 0.5 MPa and 900 N hold; stepping up to the 63 mm bore yields 1559 N push at 0.5 MPa and 2200 N hold. Always engage the lock only after the rod fully stops, and release it solely when both sides are pressure-balanced.
To replace this cylinder, match the 50 mm bore, 150 mm stroke, PT1/4 port, and basic mounting. SE mounting accessories fit perfectly except FTC. Since the 150 mm stroke is under 300 mm, standard side-load concerns are minimal, but always ensure axial alignment to prevent binding.
Quick checklist
The spring-applied collet engages automatically to provide a 1400 N static holding force in both directions without live air. The drive force is separate: push is 982 N and pull is 825 N at 0.5 MPa, push is 1374 N at 0.7 MPa, with a max drive of 140 kgf.
You must first balance the air pressure on both sides of the piston. Then supply 0.15-0.7 MPa to the separate G1/8 release port to overcome the spring and unclamp the collet, allowing at least 0.5 seconds for full release before commanding cylinder movement.
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