
The AirTAC Airtac BSED Clamping Double Acting Cylinder BSED32X400S combines a double-rod ISO 15552 cylinder — a Ø12mm rod out BOTH ends for equal force both directions — with an integrated spring-applied, air-released ROD LOCK that holds up to 600 N in either direction if air is lost. Ø32mm bore, 400mm stroke, PT1/8 ports, G1/8 lock-release.
The AirTAC BSED32X400S is a double-acting, double-rod ISO 15552 profile cylinder featuring an integrated spring-applied, air-released rod lock. A rod exits both ends, providing equal drive force in both directions at about 345 N each way at 0.5 MPa. The collet lock delivers a 600 N static holding force to secure the load safely.
This 32 mm bore unit includes a magnetic piston for CMSE or DMSE sensors. It features a 27 mm adjustable air cushion at both ends and a separate G1/8 lock-release port. The lock engages only after the rod stops and requires both piston sides to be pressure-balanced for release, needing at least 0.5 s.
With a 400 mm stroke, this model is highly susceptible to side loads. You must guide the external mechanism to prevent rod binding and premature seal wear. The extruded aluminum barrel provides a clean ISO 15552 mounting interface without external tie rods.
A rod exits both ends for symmetric force and back-rod tooling, and a spring clamps the collet so the Airtac BSED Clamping Double Acting Cylinder BSED32X400S holds its position in both directions on air loss or E-stop. Apply 0.15–0.7 MPa to the G1/8 release port to unlock. Engage only after the rod has stopped (not a dynamic brake), and release only when both piston sides are pressure-balanced; allow ≥0.5 s for full release.
| Model | Airtac BSED Clamping Double Acting Cylinder BSED32X400S |
|---|---|
| Series | BSED ISO 15552 double-rod rod-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø32 mm |
| Stroke | 400 mm |
| Static holding force | 600 N |
| Cylinder port | PT1/8 |
| Lock-release port | G1/8 |
| Configuration | Double rod, double acting |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Max stroke | Up to 700 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC BSED datasheet. Rod thread M10×1.25 both ends. Mounting (BSED): Basic, LB, FA, TC. Port options: PT (standard) / G (BSPP); lock-release port is G1/8.
| Pressure | Force (both directions) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 MPa | 346 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 484 N |
| Max drive (@0.7 MPa) | 49 kgf |
A rod exits both ends, so force is equal on extend and retract. Drive force is separate from the 600 N static lock holding force. Size with a safety margin.
| B | Rod-lock cylinder prefix. |
|---|---|
| SED | ISO 15552 double-rod double-acting body. |
| 32 | Bore size in mm. |
| ×400 | Stroke length in mm. |
| -S | Optional built-in magnet for CMSE / DMSE sensor sensing. |
Thread: PT (blank) / G. Mounting (BSED): Basic, LB, FA, TC. Related: SED (double rod, no lock), BSE (single-rod rod lock). Sensors CMSE/DMSE fit magnetic BSED.
Holds an overhead 400 mm stroke gate securely in place with 600 N of fail-safe clamping force during an air loss event, while the double rod provides equal 345 N lifting and lowering force at 0.5 MPa.
Prevents a vertical pick-and-place Z-axis from crashing down when air is dropped, utilizing the bidirectional collet lock. The rear rod supports a flag for position sensing.
Actuates a 400 mm stroke stopper arm on a conveyor line with equal push and pull force, locking rigidly at 600 N to withstand pallet impacts without relying on live air pressure.
Select this 32 mm bore model when an application demands both symmetric force and fail-safe holding. Verify your static load does not exceed the 600 N holding capacity. If you need less holding force, no smaller bore exists in this series. If you need to step up, the 40 mm bore provides 528 N of both-way drive force at 0.5 MPa and a 900 N holding force.
The 400 mm stroke requires a guided external carriage to manage side-loading and prevent cylinder damage. Operating pressure is capped at 0.7 MPa. To replace this unit, match the 32 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, PT1/8 cylinder port, and the -S magnet option. Mounting options include Basic, LB, FA, and TC.
Quick checklist
The integrated spring-applied collet immediately clamps the rod, providing a 600 N static holding force to prevent movement. It is a fail-safe lock, not a dynamic brake, so it must engage only after the rod stops. To release it, both piston sides must be pressure-balanced, allowing at least 0.5 seconds for the lock to release.
The BSED32X400S provides equal both-way drive force of 345 N at 0.5 MPa and 483 N at 0.7 MPa (a maximum of 49 kgf). The separate static holding force of the spring-applied rod lock is 600 N. The cylinder port is PT1/8, and the lock-release port is G1/8.
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