Rack & Pinion
Quarter Turn Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Actuators
Elfor Controls Quarter Turn Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Actuators are pneumatically operated, quarter-turn rotary, dual rack and pinion compact design.
- Manufactured in full compliance with the latest requirement of ISO5211 and EN12116.
- Compact modular design with same body and end caps for double acting and spring return design.
- Hard anodized extruded aluminum body with honed internal surface.
- Dual rack and pinion design for compact and lightweight construction, high cycle life, symmetrical mounting position, fast and efficient operation.
- Modular pre-loaded spring cartridges for a safe and efficient use of actuator.
- Two independent travel stops for an easy and precise setting (+/- 5°) in both directions.
- Provisions for mounting solenoid valves and accessories according to Namur VDI/VDE 3845.
- Mechanical virtual position indicator
- The shaft is designed to allow manual override by simply removing the position indicator
- All seals in nitrile rubber are permanently lubricated.
Key features
- Rack and pinion mechanism
- Single or double acting versions
- Temperature range: – 20°C / + 50°C (Standard)
- Temperature range: – 60°C / +80°C (Low)
Standard and certifications
Elfor Controls actuators are designed to meet SIL 3 as a “single device”. Elfor Controls offers SIL features according to the IEC61508 and IEC61511 standards. Elfor Controls EC series pneumatic actuators are certified SIL 3 without partial stroke system and SIL 3 with periodic proof testing system.- 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 (EC61508 and IEC61511) as a “single device”
- Designed and tested in accordance with EN 15714-3
- Further certifications are available, please contact Elfor Controls for updated list.
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