RTQD double acting direct gas actuators, are suitable for the operation of quarter turn valves (ball valves, butterfly valves, plug valves) for on-off service.
The actuator is made up of a weatherproof scotch yoke mechanism transforming the linear movement of the gas operated cylinder (on closing or opening) into the rotary movement, which is necessary for valve operation.
The travel stroke of the yoke is adjustable between -4 deg/+4 deg at both ends by means of the external mechanical stops arranged into the side-wall of the mechanism body and into the end flange of the cylinder. Scotch yoke mechanism centerbody cover is machined to provide the assembly pattern for any required accessories (i.e. positioner, signaling limit switches, position transducer, etc.) by means of proper matching units.
The above mentioned accessories are operated by the actuator drive sleeve. Actuator centerbody bottom wall is machined with threaded holes to allow actuator mounting on top of valve top-work either directly or, when required, with the interposition of an adaptor flange or a mounting bracket. RTQD actuators are equipped with an hydraulic cylinder, mounted on the opposite side of the gas operated cylinder, to move the valve in absence of the fluid power by means of an hand pump mounted on the control cabinet.
Design pressure 85 or 114 bar depending on the application (special version available on request) |
Standard operating temperature -20°C to 100°C (lower or higher temperature on request) |
Output torque From 12.000 Nm up to 500.000 Nm |
Applications On-off |
Certifications/approvals PED 2014/68/EU ATEX 2014/34/EU EAC TR TS 012/2011 MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC IP66/67M according to IEC/EN 60529 SIL3 certified (IEC 61508) as a “single device” Designed and tested in accordance with EN 15714-4 Further certifications are available, please contact us for updated list. |