Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE63X160S
The AirTAC Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE63X160S 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 2200 N in either direction — no drift. Ø63mm bore, 160mm stroke, PT3/8 cylinder ports, G1/8 lock-release port.
- BoreØ63 mm
- Stroke160 mm
- Static holding force2200 N
- Lock typeSpring-lock / air-release
- Cylinder portPT3/8
- Lock-release portG1/8
About the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE63X160S
The AirTAC BSE63X160S is a double-acting ISO 15552 profile cylinder with an integrated spring-applied, air-released rod lock. It provides a bidirectional fail-safe holding force of 2200 N, ensuring suspended loads stay put the moment air is lost or an E-stop trips. Operating pressure is capped at 0.7 MPa.
The lock uses a clamping collet on the 20 mm rod, released via a separate G1/8 port. This mechanism is distinct from the adjustable air cushions at both ends, which absorb end-of-stroke shock, not hold loads. The -S magnet supports CMSE reed and DMSE electronic sensors.
Rod Lock — 2200 N Static Holding (Ø63mm)
A spring clamps the collet onto the rod, so the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE63X160S 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 BSE63X160S Technical Specifications
| Model | Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE63X160S |
|---|---|
| Series | BSE ISO 15552 rod-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø63 mm |
| Stroke | 160 mm |
| Static holding force | 2200 N |
| Cylinder port | PT3/8 |
| 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, 36 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.
Theoretical Output Force (Ø63mm)
| Pressure | Push force | Pull force |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 1559 N | 1402 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 2182 N | — |
| Max drive (@0.7 MPa) | 223 kgf | |
Drive force is separate from the 2200 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 BSE63X160S
| B | Rod-lock cylinder prefix. |
|---|---|
| SE | ISO 15552 standard double-acting body. |
| 63 | 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 BSE63X160S Is Used
Vertical Lift Hold
Holds a 150 kg vertical lift stage mid-stroke with 2200 N of fail-safe force, preventing a crash if the 0.7 MPa air supply drops.
Tooling Clamp
Secures a machining fixture with 2182 N of drive force, then locks the 20 mm rod to keep the part clamped during an emergency exhaust.
Pallet Stopper Gate
Acts as a mid-line conveyor stop. The collet lock holds the 160 mm stroke firmly in place during E-stops, resisting 2200 N of impact drift.
Is the Airtac BSE Clamp Standard Cylinder BSE63X160S the Right Cylinder?
Verify your static load is under the 2200 N holding limit. If your load is lighter, the 50 mm bore offers 982 N push at 0.5 MPa and 1400 N hold. For heavier demands, the 80 mm bore provides 2513 N push at 0.5 MPa and 3600 N hold. Engage the lock only after the rod fully stops, and release it only when piston pressures are balanced, allowing at least 0.5 s before moving.
This 160 mm stroke is under 300 mm, so standard side-load risks are minimal. When replacing a unit, match the 63 mm bore, 160 mm stroke, PT3/8 cylinder port, and the -S magnet. SE mounting accessories fit this body perfectly, except for the FTC bracket.
Quick checklist
- ✓ Load to hold ≤ 2200 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 BSE63X160S FAQ
The spring-applied collet instantly clamps the rod, providing a 2200 N bidirectional static hold. The cylinder drive force is separate, offering 1559 N push at 0.5 MPa, 1402 N pull at 0.5 MPa, 2182 N push at 0.7 MPa, and a max drive of 222 kgf.
Balance the air pressure on both sides of the piston first. Supply 0.15-0.7 MPa to the separate G1/8 release port, wait at least 0.5 seconds for the collet to fully retract, and then command cylinder movement.
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