
The AirTAC Airtac BSED Clamping Double Acting Cylinder BSED50X400 combines a double-rod ISO 15552 cylinder — a Ø20mm rod out BOTH ends for equal force both directions — with an integrated spring-applied, air-released ROD LOCK that holds up to 1400 N in either direction if air is lost. Ø50mm bore, 400mm stroke, PT1/4 ports, G1/8 lock-release.
The AirTAC BSED50X400 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 of 825 N each way at 0.5 MPa and 1154 N at 0.7 MPa. The rear rod is ideal for carrying tooling or flags and helps resist rotation.
The fail-safe collet lock delivers a 1400 N static holding force with no live air required. It engages only after the rod stops and releases via a separate G1/8 port when both piston sides are pressure-balanced, requiring at least 0.5 s. This SKU has no magnet, so it does not support CMSE or DMSE position sensors.
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 BSED50X400 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 BSED50X400 |
|---|---|
| Series | BSED ISO 15552 double-rod rod-lock cylinder |
| Bore size | Ø50 mm |
| Stroke | 400 mm |
| Static holding force | 1400 N |
| Cylinder port | PT1/4 |
| 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 1000 mm |
Specifications follow the official AirTAC BSED datasheet. Rod thread M16×1.5 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 | 825 N |
| 0.7 MPa (max) | 1155 N |
| Max drive (@0.7 MPa) | 118 kgf |
A rod exits both ends, so force is equal on extend and retract. Drive force is separate from the 1400 N static lock holding force. Size with a safety margin.
| B | Rod-lock cylinder prefix. |
|---|---|
| SED | ISO 15552 double-rod double-acting body. |
| 50 | 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 a 1400 N vertical load safely in place during air loss or E-stop, while the double-rod provides equal 1154 N lifting and lowering force.
Uses the rear rod for mounting a flag or secondary tool, benefiting from anti-rotation and equal both-way drive force for machining operations.
Applies 825 N at 0.5 MPa to halt pallets symmetrically, engaging the 1400 N spring collet lock to hold the load without continuous air.
Choose this 50 mm bore when you need both symmetric force and fail-safe holding up to 1400 N. If your load requires less force, step down to the 40 mm bore (528 N @0.5 MPa, 900 N hold); if you need more, step up to the 63 mm bore (1402 N @0.5 MPa, 2200 N hold). Always verify your load is within the 1400 N holding limit.
With a 400 mm stroke, use a guide to prevent side-load damage to the seals and barrel. To match this replacement exactly, confirm the 50 mm bore, 400 mm stroke, PT1/4 cylinder port, and your mounting choice (Basic, LB, FA, or TC).
Quick checklist
The spring-applied collet lock engages automatically, providing a 1400 N static holding force to keep the rod at its position. It is a fail-safe hold, not a dynamic brake, so it must engage only after the rod stops.
The double-rod drive force is equal both ways: 825 N at 0.5 MPa and 1154 N at 0.7 MPa (max 118 kgf). The integrated static holding force of the lock is 1400 N.
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