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Weir Control & Choke Valves provides a wide range of control valves for the process industry. These include severe service, choke, desuperheating and turbine bypass applications. Our world-wide reputation is based on engineering excellence applied to a comprehensive range of specialist products and effective customer support.
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Contents
General description Major components Actuator operation RAD & RAR actuator dimensions RAD & RAR technical data Multi spring actuators A60 & A61 Series A60 & A61 actuator dimensions A60 & A61 technical data Configuration
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Description The Weir range of diaphragm actuators are designed to suit the majority of control valve applications. The actuator offers an economical solution to valve control. Actuators are suitable for modulating applications when used with a suitable control device such as a valve positioner. Alternatively they can be used for ON/OFF applications. Model Numbers There are two diaphragm actuator styles available which are designated by the following prefixes: RAD Single spring diaphragm actuator, direct acting RAR Single spring diaphragm actuator, reverse acting The RA series of actuators represent a significant design advance in the diaphragm actuator range. The actuators have been developed to be field reversible which means that the fail position of the actuator can be changed in the field rather than having to completely replace the actuator. All actuators in the RA series actuator designs have been developed to maximise the number of interchangeable parts ultimately resulting in an overall inventory reduction for the end user. The actuators can also be fitted with a number of additional design features which can be specified at the time of order. These features include manual handwheels, limit stops or combinations of both. The simplicity of the actuator design means that actuators can be maintained in the field without the need for removal from the valve. All actuators in the Weir range are produced in the same range of travels and bonnet mount diameters and are interchangeable size-for-size on any Weir control valve.
RAR Series Single-Spring Diaphragm Actutor

RAD Series Single Spring Diaphragm Actuator

Features Field reversible Single spring Forged carbon steel yoke Inherent fail safe action Easily maintained No welded components Economical design High stability Exposed components 316 stainless steel Mechanical travel indicator Pressure/Temperature Ratings Pressures 3.2 - 5.2 bar (45 - 75 PSI) Temp -400C - 800C (-400F - 1400F)

Options Side mounted handwheel Top mounted handwheel Top mounted limit stop to limit valve opening Top mounted limit stop to limit valve closing Limit stop to limit both opening & closing Sizes 50 in2 (320 cm2) 100 in2 (640 cm2) 200 in2 (1290 cm2) 300 in2 (1935 cm2) Stroke Length 19mm to 89mm (3/4 to 31/2)

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Major Components

Valve Mounting (Yoke) The actuator yoke allows easy access to the gland and stem coupling. The base is secured to the bonnet by a clamp ring (on larger valves yoke mounting bolts) and the complete unit may be removed without disturbing the gland of the valve. The yoke is manufactured from a high strength carbon steel. Diaphragm Case The diaphragm case is located above and below the diaphragm. It is manufactured from high strength carbon steel. The diaphragm case is also used as clamp for the diaphragm. The case is produced with smooth rounded corners to prevent cutting and tearing of the diaphragm. Diaphragm The diaphragm, which is the main operator of the actuator, is manufactured from high strength Buna N nitrile rubber. The diaphragm is suitable for temperatures between -40oC and +80oC. For intermittent operation the diaphragm can be used up to +121oC. Spring The spring provides the actuator fail safe mechanism. The spring forces are specifically calculated to allow a controlled range of movement according to the air pressure applied to the actuator. Springs are manufactured from high strength spring steel. In the single spring actuators the spring is enclosed in the spring barrel and the actuator spring compression can be achieved by the actuator jacking screw.
Spring

Diaphragm Diaphragm case

Yoke

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Side Mounted Handwheel Handwheels are designed to give an override facility to the operator to bypass the control signal that is controlling the valve therefore allowing manual intervention in the control system. This can sometimes be useful in such things as plant start-up to preposition the valve to a given flow. Side mounted handwheels can also be used to limit travel in either direction (though not at the same time). The handwheel may be set in the neutral position for automatic operation through the full valve travel. In any other position the valve travel is restricted.

Actuator Operation (Fail Action) The diaphragm actuator is produced in two basic forms, direct and reverse acting. The selection of the correct actuator action is according to the required air fail condition on site. The reverse acting actuator (RAR series actuator), when fitted to a push down to close valve relies on air to open the valve. On air failure the air will vent from the actuator and the valve will close. The direct acting actuator (RAD series actuator), when fitted to a push down to close valve relies on air to close the valve. On air failure the air will vent from the actuator and the valve will open. It has become apparent that it is sometimes a site requirement to change the fail safe operation of the valve. To satisfy this requirement the RA series of actuators has been developed which can be reversed in the field by simply reversing the orientation of the diaphragm.

RAD Reversible actuator direct acting

RAR Reversible actuator reverse acting

Air input

Increasing air compresses spring moves stem

Decreasing air spring extends moves stem Decreasing air spring extends moves stem Air input

Increasing air compresses spring moves stem

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RAD & RAR series actuator dimensions

D2 D2 D2 D2

200mm

H2

H1

H1

D3 H3 RARB D1 D1 H3 mm L1 mm L2 mm Weight (Kg) RA*A RA*B H2 mm 710 256 148 H3 L2 L2 L1 45 27

RADA

RARA D1 D1 D2 mm mm H1 mm

Actuator dimensions
Actuator code DB2 DB4 DB5 GB2 GB4 GB5 GD6 GF7 KB5 KD6 KF7 KF8 KJ7 KJ8 LF7 LF8 LJ7 LJ8 300 1935 200 1290 100 640 1 50 320 Size In
2

Travel Cm
2

D1 In

D3 mm

In
3/4

mm 19 25 28 19 25 28 38 57 28 38 57 89 57 89 57 89 57 89

1 1 1/8
3/ 4

2 1/8

54

295

530

250

H2 RADB

37

1
1/8

2 1/8

54 426

595 250 620 735 760 830 985 935 1095 885 635 1045 950 1100 381

775

256 148

45

37

48

1 1/2 2 1/4 1 1/8 1 1/2 2 1/4 3 1/2 2

1/4

2 11/16 3 9/16 2 1/8 2 11/16 3 9/16

71.4 90.5 54 71.4 90.5 533

800 980 1025 1095 1310 1200 1420 1210 1370 1275 1425

281 347 329 363 426 465 537 399 482 465 537 162 51 51 77 84 58 51 58 58 58 58 58 91 108 116 120 122 141 145 64 98 105 118 129 143 147 149 168 172

51 162

381

3 1/2 2 1/4 3 1/2 2 1/4 3

1/2

127

3 9/16

90.5

127

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RAD & RAR series actuator technical data

Size Data Area Sq in Sq cm 50 320 DB5 50 320 GB2 & GB4 100 640 GB5 100 640 GD5 100 640 GD6 100 640 GF7 100 640 KB5 200 1290 KD6 200 1290 KF6 200 1290 KF7 200 1290 KF8 200 1290 KJ7 200 1290 KJ8 200 1290 LF7 300 1935 LF8 300 1935 LJ7 300 1935 LJ8 300 1935 Max Work Press PSI bar 75 5.2 75 5.2 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 60 4.1 Design Conditions Initial Vol in3 mm3 50 820 50 820 100 1640 100 1640 100 1640 100 1640 100 1640 200 3275 200 3275 200 3275 200 3275 200 3275 200 3275 200 3275 300 4915 300 4915 300 4915 300 4915 Swept Vol in3 mm3 50 820 56.25 920 100 1640 112.5 1840 112.5 1840 150 2460 225 3690 300 4910 300 4910 300 4910 450 7370 700 11470 450 7370 700 11470 675 11060 1050 17206 675 11060 1050 17206 Total Vol in3 mm3 100 1640 106.25 1740 200 3280 212.5 3480 212.5 3480 250 4100 325 5330 500 8185 500 8185 500 8185 650 10645 900 14745 650 10645 900 14745 975 15975 1350 22121 975 15975 1350 22121 Spring Range (Norm) PSI bar 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 3 - 15 0.2 - 1.0 6 - 30 0.4 - 2.0 Pneu. Thrust lbf kgf Thrusts Min Spring Thrust lbf kgf 150 70 300 140 150 70 300 140 300 140 600 280 300 140 600 280 300 140 600 280 300 140 600 280 300 140 600 280 600 270 1200 550 600 270 1200 550 600 270 1200 550 600 270 1200 550 600 270 1200 550 600 270 1200 550 600 270 1200 550 900 408 1800 774 900 408 1800 774 900 408 1800 774 900 408 1800 774 Spring Range (Max) PSI bar 9 - 21 0.6 - 1.4 19 - 43 1.3 - 2.9 9 - 21 0.6 - 1.4 12 - 35 0.8 - 2.4 9 - 21 0.6 - 1.4 12 - 35 0.8 - 2.4 12 - 25 0.9 - 1.7 11 - 35 0.8 - 2.4 12 - 25 0.9 - 1.7 12 - 35 0.8 - 2.4 7 - 19 0.5 - 1.3 11 - 35 0.8 - 2.4 10 - 22 0.7 - 2.3 10 - 34 0.7 - 2.3 12 - 24 0.8 - 1.6 14 - 38 1.0 - 2.6 12 - 24 0.8 - 1.6 14 - 38 1.0 - 2.6 12 - 24 0.8 - 1.6 14 - 38 1.0 - 2.6 12 - 24 0.8 - 1.6 16 - 40 1.1 - 2.7 10 - 22 0.7 - 1.5 16 - 40 1.1 - 2.7 12 - 24 0.8 - 1.6 16 - 40 1.1 - 2.7 10 - 22 0.7 - 1.5 16 - 40 1.1 - 2.7 10 - 22 0.7 - 1.5 10 - 34 0.7 - 2.3 10 - 22 0.7 - 1.5 10 - 34 0.7 - 2.3 10 - 22 0.7 - 1.5 10 - 34 0.7 - 2.3 10 - 22 0.7 - 1.5 10 - 34 0.7 - 2.3 Pneu. Thrust lbf kgf Min Spring Thrust lbf kgf 435 200 940 430 435 200 580 260 870 395 1160 530 1305 590 1160 530 1305 590 1160 530 725 330 1160 530 1015 460 1015 460 2320 1720 2900 1320 2320 1720 2900 1320 2320 1720 2900 1320 2320 1720 3190 1450 2030 920 3190 1450 2320 1720 3190 1450 2030 920 3190 1450 3000 1360 3000 1360 3000 1360 3000 1360 3000 1360 3000 1360 3000 1360 3000 1360 Approximate Stroke Speed (Secs) of valves with positioner No Booster Booster Bench Set Apply Vent Apply Vent

Size code

Yoke Mtg

Travel

DB2 & DB4

2 1/4 54 2 1/8 54 2 1/8 54 2 1/8 54 2 13/16 71.2 2

13/16

3/4 - 1

19 - 25 1 1/8 28
3/4 - 1

19 - 25 1 1/8 28 1 1/8 28 1
1/2

71.4 3 9/16 90.5 2 13/16 71.4 2

13/16

38 2 1/4 57 1 1/2 38 1
1/2

3000 1360 2250 1020 3000 1360 2250 1020 4500 1984 3000 1350 4500 1984 3000 1350 4500 1984 3000 1350 4500 1984 3000 1350 4500 1984 3000 1350 9000 4000 6000 2710 9000 4000 6000 2710 9000 2730 6000 2710 9000 4000 6000 2710 9000 4000 6000 2710 9000 4000 6000 2710 9000 4000 6000 2710 13500 6000 9000 4060 13500 6000 9000 4060 13500 6000 9000 4060 13500 6000 9000 4060

2735 1240 1650 750 2735 1240 2010 910 3470 1580 2020 920 3035 1380 2020 920 3035 1380 2020 920 3615 1640 2020 920 3325 1510 2165 985 4360 1980 1460 660 4360 1980 1460 660 4360 1980 1460 660 4360 1980 1170 530 4650 2110 1170 530 4360 1980 1170 530 4650 2110 1170 530 11400 5031 7800 3483 11400 5031 7800 3483 11400 5031 7800 3483 11400 5031 7800 3483

Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max

2 5 2 5 6 13 6 13 6 13 9 12 12 15 16 23 16 23 16 23 24 36 27 56 24 36 27 56 45 55 50 65 45 55 50 65

4 7 4 7 12 21 12 21 12 21 12 25 15 30 32 40 32 40 36 40 36 40 54 70 36 40 54 70 60 70 82 100 60 70 82 100

0.5 1 0.5 1 1.5 3 1.5 3 1.5 3 3 5 4 7 5 9 5 9 5 9 6 12 8 10 6 12 8 10 15 18 19 22 15 18 19 22

0.5 1 0.5 1 1.5 3 1.5 3 1.5 3 3 5 5 7 5 7 5 7 5 7 6 7 10 16 6 7 10 16 20 25 30 33 20 25 30 33

71.4 3 9/16 90.5 3 9/16 90.5 3 9/16 90.5 5 125 5 125 3 9/16 90.5 3 9/16 90.5 5 125 5 125

38 1 1/2 38 2 1/4 57 3 1/2 89 2 1/4 57 3 1/2 89 2 1/4 57 3 1/2 89 2 1/4 57 3

1/2

89

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Description The Weir range of multi-spring diaphragm actuators is designed to suit the majority of control applications and offer an economical solution to valve control. The unit features a high integrity steel casing which houses the spring return mechanism. The design height of the actuator is reduced when compared to conventional single spring actuators. The multi-spring diaphragm actuator is available in either reverse acting (A61) or direct acting (A60) type. Both ranges are suitable for modulating applications when used in conjunction with a suitable control device. Alternatively they can be used for On/Off applications. A number of optional features can also be specified such as manual handwheels or travel limit stops. The simplicity of design of the actuator enables routine maintenance in the field without the need for removal of the actuator to the workshop. Design features

Economical design Side and top mounted handwheels Compact design with reduced height High strength actuator case with rugged design Low volume between diaphragm and actuator case High stability
A60A - Direct Acting

Low hysteresis Diaphragm - Buna N nitrile rubber (other materials on request)

Pressure/temperature rating

Pressure 5 Bar (73 PSI) Temperature -40C to 120C (-40F - 248F)

Sizes

50 in2 (320 cm2) 85 in2 (550 cm2) 147 in2 (950 cm2) 225 in2 (1450 cm2)
Travels

19mm to 89mm

(34 to 3 12)

Materials of Construction

Yoke - Nodular cast iron (carbon steel on request) Case - High integrity carbon steel Spring - High tensile spring steel

A61A - Reverse Acting

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A60 & A61 Series

The Weir spring return diaphragm actuators come in two basic forms, the type A60 which is direct acting and the A61 which is reverse acting. Both are designed with a cast iron yoke (carbon steel on request) and a high integrity carbon steel diaphragm case. The A60 actuator is designed with an air tight upper chamber and when air is applied the pressure pushes the actuator stem downwards. When air is released the spring force lifts the actuator stem upwards. The A61 actuator has a pressure tight lower chamber and when air is applied pressure lifts the actuator stem. When air is released the actuator spring pushes the stem downwards. The spring chamber features four diametrically opposed springs which give the actuator its fail action. The compact nature of the spring design means that the actuator height is substantially reduced when compared to conventional single spring actuators. The yoke section of the actuator is designed to NAMUR standards which means that the majority of European designed positioners and instrumentation will mount, and are interchangeable, with the minimum of effort.

Side mounted
Handwheels are designed to give an override facility to the operator to bypass the control signal that is controlling the valve therefore allowing manual intervention in the control system. The side mounted handwheel is modular in construction and is secured as an intermediate section between the yoke and the diaphragm casing. When the handwheel is engaged movement of the valve is achieved by turning the handwheel. To put the valve in automatic operation the handwheel can be disengaged. A finger pointer indicated the position of the handwheel. The handwheel can also be used as a limit stop to limit travel in either direction (though not at the same time)

A60B - Direct Acting

Top mounted Top mounted handwheels are supplied as an alternative to the side mounted handwheel where for example space may be limited or access is only available from the top. They are designed principally as a travel limit stop, however the top mounted handwheel can be used to give manual control of the valve.

A61B - Reverse Acting

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A60 & A61 series actuator dimensions

D D2 D3 D2 D2 M M M

H2 H1 D3 J

H3

D1

L1 A60 & A61 Series Actuator dimensions R = Reverse D = Direct H2(R/D) Inch (mm) H3 Inch (mm) L1 Inch (mm) D3 Inch (mm) M Inch (mm)

Size Code

Area Sq in (Sq cm)

D1 Actuator Mount Dia Inch (mm) 2 1/8 (54)

Travel Inch (mm)

Basic Unit Weight

Weight with H/W Kg

D2 Inch (mm)

H1 Inch (mm)

J(R/D) Inch (mm)

1 (25) 1 1/8 (28.5) 1 1/2 (38) 1 (25) 1 1/8 (28.5) 1 1/2 (38) 2 1/4 (57) 1 (25) 1
1/8

D 280

50 (320)

2 1/8 (54) 2 13/16 (71) 2 1/8 (54) 2 1/8

25

40

11 (280)

17.3 (440)

25.7/30 (650/755)

N/A

N/A

N/A

9.8 (250)

7 (180)

E 360

85 (550)

(54) 2 13/16 (71) 3 9/16 (90) 2 1/8 (54) 2

1/8

35

55

14.2 (360)

18.9 (480)

27.3/31 (695/790)

N/A

N/A

N/A

9.8 (250)

7 (180)

19.7 (500) N/A N/A 85 105 17.7 (450) 21.5 (550) 24.5 (620) 24.5 (620) N/A 26.3 (670) 120 140 21.7 (550) 26.3 (670) 33 (840) N/A

28.1/31.8 (715/810) N/A N/A N/A 30.8/31.2 (780/790) 33.7 (860) 36.2 (920) N/A 37.8 (960) N/A 37.8 (960) 42.7 (1085) N/A N/A N/A 17.2 (436) 17.6 (446) 18.7 (476) N/A 18.7 (476) 18.7 (476) 23.7 (602.5) N/A N/A N/A 10 (254) 10 (254) 10 (254) N/A 11.5 (291) 11.5 (291) 11.5 (291) N/A 13.8 (350) 7.9 (200) 13.8 (350) 7.9 (200)

(54) H 450 147 (950) 2 13/16 (71) 3 9/16 (90) 3 9/16 (90) 2 13/16 (71) 3 225 (1450)
9/16

(28.5) 1 1/2 (38) 2 1/4 (57) 3 1/2 (89) 1 1/2 (38) 2

1/4

(90) I 550 3 9/16 (90) 5 (127) 5 (127)

(57) 3 1/2 (89) 3 1/2 (89) 5 (127)

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A60 & A61 series actuator technical data

Size Code Area Sq in (Sq cm) 50 (320) Actr Mount Dia Inch (mm) 218 (54) 218 (54) 2 16
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Travel Inch (mm)

Design Condition Max Work Press psi(bar) 73 (5) Initial Vol in3 (cm3) 43.3 (710 43.3 (710) 43.3 (710) 73 (5) 83 (1360) 83 (1360) 83 (1360) 83 (1360) 73 (5) 131 (2140) 131 (2140) 131 (2140) 131 (2140) 131 (2140) 73 (5) 225 (3680) 225 (3680) 225 (3680) Swept Vol in3 (cm3) 57.85 (948) 65.2 (1068) 86.5 (1418) 100 (1643) 112.9 (1850) 150 (2458) 225.8 (3700) 157.7 (2585) 177.6 (2911) 236 (3868) 355.3 (5822) 553 (9060) 370.4 (6070) 557.6 (3680) 867.7 (14220) Total Vol in3 (cm3) 101.15 (1658) 108.5 (1778) 129.8 (2128) 183 (3003) 195.9 (3210) 233 (3818) 308.8 (5060) 288.7 (4725) 308.6 (5051) 367 (6008) 486.3 (7962) 684 (11200) 595.4 (9750) 782.6 (9138) 1092.7 (17900)

Thrusts Spring Range psi (bar) 3 - 15 (0.2 - 1.0) 12 - 30 (0.8 - 44) 18 - 44 (1.2 - 3.0) Min Thrust lbf (kgf) 141 (64) 564 (256) 847 (384)

Stroke Time (secs) No Booster Apply 2 5 2 4 4 7 3 Vent 5 7 5 7 8 10 6 8 6 8 9 11 12 16 16 25 16 25 9 11 12 16 18 2 23 40 36 40 56 70 Booster Apply 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 2 3 1 1 1 1 3 5 5 7 5 8 5 8 3 4 5 7 8 12 5 9 6 11 10 14 Vent 1 1 1 1 4 5 2 2 2 2 5 7 7 8 7 10 7 10 6 9 8 10 10 14 8 11 12 14 12 16

D 280

1 (28.6) 1 18 (28.6) 1 2
1

(71.4) E 360 85 (550) 2 18 (54) 2 18 (54) 2 1316 (71.4) 3 916 (90.5) H 450 147 (950) 2 18 (54) 2 18 (54) 2 1316 (71.4) 3 16
9

(38) 1 (25.4) 1 18 (28.6) 112 (38) 2 14 (57.2) 1 (25.4) 118 (28.6) 112 (38) 2 4
1

3 - 15 (0.2 - 1.0) 12 - 30 (0.8 - 2.0) 18 - 44 (1.2 - 3.0)

243 (110) 970 (440) 1455 (660)

6 3 6 5 8 8 12 8 14

3 - 15 (0.2 - 1.0) 12 - 30 (0.8 - 2.0) 18 - 44 (1.2 - 3.0)

419 (190) 1676 (760) 2514 (1140)

8 14 5 8 8 12 12 20

(90.5) 3 916 (90.5) I 550 225 (1450) 2 1316 (71.4) 3 916 (90.5) 3 916 (90.5)

(57.2) 312 (89) 112 (38) 214 (57.2) 312 (89)

3 - 15 (0.2 - 1.0) 12 - 30 (0.8 - 2.0)

639 (290) 2558 (1160)

16 32 24 36 27 54

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The range of instrument combinations for spring return actuators is virtually endless, however, the most common combinations are shown.

3-WAY SOLENOID VALVE DA

A C

ELECT. SUPPLY EXHAUST

On/Off applications with solenoid and airset (Fig 1) The actuator is fitted with a solenoid and airset as shown. The solenoid is connected to the side of the diaphragm chamber to be pressurised depending on actuator action. The regulated air supply is connected to the solenoid through the airset. The airset pressure setting should be less than the maximum diaphragm pressure. Air can then be either applied or vented from the actuator via the solenoid thereby opening or closing the valve.
AIR SUPPLY RA FILTER REGULATOR

FIG 1

Normal positioning applications (Fig 2) The actuator is fitted with positioner and airset. The positioner is linked to either the upper or lower actuator chamber depending on actuator action and increases or decreases the air pressure to the actuator thereby positioning the valve. The change in air pressure is controlled by the positioner in response to an instrument signal (normally 3 to 15 PSI or 4 to 20mA) fed to the positioner from the control system. The airset is used to both limit the maximum air pressure in the system to avoid over-pressurising the actuator, and to filter the air to remove foreign particles from the system.

DA

RA

P0 POSITIONER 1A P1

AIR SUPPLY FILTER REGULATOR

FIG 2

INSTRUMENT SIGNAL

Fast action fitted with volume boosters (Fig 3) The principle of operation of a valve fitted with volume boosters is identical to that described above except that the positioner output is piped directly to the signal connection on the booster, instead of into the diaphragm case. The booster, in relation to the control signal from the positioner either opens or closes. This allows a higher volume of air to either energise or vent from the actuator than would pass through a conventional positioner. The maximum pressure of air allowed to pass to the actuator is controlled by the setting of the airset.

61H DA BOOSTER RELAY

RA

P0 POSITIONER 1A P1

AIR SUPPLY

FILTER REGULATOR

FIG 3

INSTRUMENT SIGNAL

Air fail valve stays put with the positioner and airset (Fig 4) In normal operation the actuator responds to the valve positioner as described above. To achieve a fail fix condition on air failure the trip valve senses a supply failure in the air pilot line. When this condition occurs the ports of the trip valve connected to the valve positioner are deactivated and air is locked into the actuator chamber. If any air leaks occur in the pipework then the actuator will revert to the inherent fail position of the actuator.
DA

A
P0 POSITIONER 1A P1

AC61A C

RA

AIR SUPPLY FILTER REGULATOR

Solenoid trip valve opens or closes (Fig 5) In normal operation and fail condition this arrangement operates as described above. To operate from an electrical signal a solenoid valve is connected in the air line between the positioner and diaphragm case. Once the solenoid is tripped this vents air from the diaphragm chamber and the spring return action of the actuator returns the actuator to its relaxed state.

FIG 4

INSTRUMENT SIGNAL

3-WAY SOLENOID VALVE DA

A C

ELECT. SUPPLY EXHAUST

RA

P0 POSITIONER 1A P1

AIR SUPPLY FILTER REGULATOR

FIG 5

INSTRUMENT SIGNAL

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Diaphragm Actuators

Basic Actuator Model Number

A40 A41 A50 A51 A36 A60 A61 RAD RAR M1 M2 W1 Direct acting diaphragm Reverse acting diaphragm Direct acting piston Reverse acting piston Double acting piston Direct acting multi spring diaphragm Reverse acting multi spring diaphragm Direct acting diaphragm Reverse acting diaphragm Manual Geared manual Lever

Design Feature
A B C E F G H J K S T V Standard Side handwheel Top handwheel Top handjack (to extend stem - spring return) Top handjack (to retract stem - spring return) Combination of feature B with feature J Combination of feature B with feature K Top limit stop (for limiting stem retraction) Top limit stop (for limiting stem extension) Side handwheel (bell crank lever 50 & 100in.) Combination or feature S with feature J Combination or feature S with feature K

Size (Nominal Effective Area)

D E F G H I J K L M - 50 in2 (320 cm2) - 85 in2 (550 cm2) - 75 in2 (480 cm2) - 100 in2 (640 cm2) - 147 in2 (950 cm2) - 225 in 2 (1450 cm2) - 326 in2 (2100 cm2) - 200 in2 (1290 cm2) - 300 in2 (1935 cm2) - Manual Actuator

RAR

Yoke Mounting
B D F J N - 2 18 (54 mm) - 2 1316 (71.6 mm) - 3 916 (90.5 mm) - 5 (127 mm) - 7 (177.8 mm)

Stem Connector Thread

A B C D E F G H J M N P Q R S T U V W X Y - 5/16 unf - 24 tpi - 3/8 unf - 24 tpi - 7/16 unf - 20 tpi - 5/8 unf - 18 tpi - 7/8 uns - 18 tpi - 7/8 unf - 14 tpi - 11/4 unf - 12 tpi anti-rotation - 11/4 unf - 12 tpi - 7/8 uns - 18 tpi anti-rotation - M8 x 1 mm pitch - M10 x 1.25 mm pitch - M12 x 1.25 mm pitch - M48 x 2 mm pitch - M16 x 1.5 mm pitch - M22 x 1.5 mm pitch - M22 x 1.5 mm pitch anti-rotation - M20 x 1.5 mm pitch - M33 x 2 mm pitch anti-rotation - M39 x 2 mm pitch anti-rotation - M45 x 2 mm pitch anti-rotation - M56 x 2 mm pitch anti-rotation

Spring Range
A B C D R F 3 to 15 PSI or 0.2 to1.0 kg/cm2 6 to 30 PSI or 0.4 to 2.0 kg/cm2 12 to 30 PSI or 0.8 to 2.0 kg/cm2 18 to 44 PSI or 1.2 to 3.0 kg/cm2 20 to 40 PSI or 1.4 to 2.7 kg/cm2 No spring

Stroke
2 4 5 6 7 8 9 E F G H J - 34 (19 mm) - 1 (25.4 mm) - 1 18 (28.5 mm) - 1 12 (38.1 mm) - 2 14 (57.1 mm) - 3 12 (88.9 mm) - 5 (127 mm) - 6 (152 mm) - 7 (177.8 mm) - 9 (228.6 mm) - 10 (254mm) - 12 (305mm)

Modification
Blank - No modification 0 - No air connection 2 - 38 air connection 3 - 12 air connection 4 - 34 air connection P - Stainless steel packing box L - LCB Yoke W - WCB Yoke S - St.St. construction-Std paint T - St.St. construction-SPL paint

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