Technical leaflet

8515.1/3--10 ACTAIR 1.5 to 800 pneumatic actuators

Double acting
pneumatic actuators

ACTAIR 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 25 and 50:

rack and pinion kinematics

ACTAIR 100 and 200:

scotch-- yoke kinematics

ACTAIR 400 and 800:

yoke AMRI patented kinematics

Output torques up to 8800 Nm

AMRI is ISO 9001 approved

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General features
Designed for the automation of ¼ turn valves (butterfly valves, ball valves), the ACTAIR series of double acting pneumatic
actuators and their AMTRONIC box are involved in all functions of control and supervision encountered in all modern pro-
cesses, and more particularly in communication by fieldbus.

3 kinematics are used for the actuators operation:

-- rack and pinion kinematics for ACTAIR 1.5, ACTAIR 3, ACTAIR 6, ACTAIR 12, ACTAIR 25 and ACTAIR 50,
-- scotch--yoke kinematics for ACTAIR 100 and ACTAIR 200,
-- yoke AMRI patented kinematics for ACTAIR 400 and ACTAIR 800.
Mounting plate according to ISO 5211 standard.
Equipped with an interchangeable insert, they can be easily fitted on different valve shaft (square end, flat end, key).
The ACTAIR series actuators are equipped, in standard version, with a visual pointer and adjustable mechanical travel
stops:
-- on the closed or open positions for ACTAIR 1.5 to 200,
-- on the closed and open positions for ACTAIR 400 and 800.
The actuator is mounted directly or by means of an adaptator on ¼ turn valve plate.

Protection:
They are hose and fine dust proof and are protected against accidental immersion effects (protection degree: IP 67).

External coating:
ACTAIR 1.5 to 200: Housing with hard anodization 50 ←m thickness and cylinder head with polyurethane paint (colour blue
RAL 5002, 80 ←m thickness).
ACTAIR 400 and 800: Polyurethane paint (colour dark grey RAL 7016, 80 ←m thickness).

Working temperature range:

From –20° to +80° C: standard,
From –20° to –40° C and from +80° to +120° C: consult us.

This double acting actuator range is completed by the DYNACTAIR series spring return actuator range which is based on
the double acting actuators. Please consult the technical leaflet DYNACTAIR 1.5 to 800 no. 8511.1.

Production range

Maximum allowable dimensions for the shaft

ACTAIR ISO 5211
Mounting plate* Height Driving Driving Driving
Type by square by flat by key
1.5 F04 24 11 11 12
3 F04* (45° ) – F05 24 11 11 12
6 F05 – F07 30 16 14 14
12 F05 – F07 32 19 17 18
25 F07 – F10 40 22 22 22
50 F10 – F12 45 27 27 28
100 F10 – F12 55 36 36 42
200 F14 65 50 46 50
400 F16 80 60 55 72
800 F16 – F25 95 70 75 80
* Direct adaptation onto identical mounting plate.
Adaptation by intermediate flange onto different plate (different size or shape).

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Output torques (Nm) relating to control fluid pressure

The output torque of the actuator depends on the pressure of the control fluid.
The table below shows different output torques as a function of control fluid pressure.

Maximum
ACTAIR allowable Control fluid pressure in bar
output
Type torque 3 4 5 6 8
(Nm)
Rack and pinion kinematics
1.5 20 9 12 15 18 20
3 55 25 33 40 50 55
6 105 48 64 80 96 105
12 170 89 115 140 155 170
25 385 178 237 290 350 385
50 640 357 475 520 580 640
Scotch--yoke kinematics
0° 45° 90° 0° 45° 90° 0° 45° 90° 0° 45° 90° 0° 45° 90°
100 1320 600 360 600 800 480 800 1000 600 1000 1200 720 1200 1320 792 1320
200 2640 1200 720 1200 1600 960 1600 2000 1200 2000 2400 1440 2400 2640 1584 2640
Yoke AMRI patented kinematics
0° 30° 60° 90° 0° 30° 60° 90° 0° 30° 60° 90° 0° 30° 60° 90° 0° 30° 60° 90°
400 4400 2700 2970 2700 1350 3200 3520 3200 1600 4000 4400 4000 2000 4400 4840 4400 2200 4400 4840 4400 2200
800 8800 5160 5676 5160 2580 6800 7480 6800 3400 8600 9460 8600 4300 8800 9680 8800 4400 8800 9680 8800 4400

Control fluid supply

Air or any neutral gas, filtered, dry or lubricated at pressure of 3 to 8 bar.

Operation time
The table below defines the minimum operation times under control air pressure 5 bar and the operation rates per minute of
the ACTAIR on/off function.

Mini operation time

ACTAIR On/off function
ACTAIR ACTAIR with distributor Operation rates
Type ISO--1 or NAMUR ACTAIR per minute
+ AMTRONIC onto the housing direct connexion
1.5 0,5 second 60 maxi
3 1 second 0,5 second 60 maxi
6 1 second 0,5 second 60 maxi
12 2 seconds 1 second 30 maxi
25 3 seconds 1,5 seconds 20 maxi
50 4 seconds 2 seconds 15 maxi
100 6 seconds 2,5 seconds 10 maxi
200 9 seconds 3,5 seconds 7 maxi
400 15 seconds 12 seconds 8 seconds 4 maxi
800 30 seconds 25 seconds 15 seconds 2 maxi

Adjust construction on request for:

-- other operation times,
-- high operation rates.
Consult us.

Capacity

ACTAIR Capacity in cm3

Type for opening for closing
1.5 72 100
3 240 305
6 570 660
12 1180 1265
25 2400 2508
50 4700 4680
100 5280 4380
200 9800 8500
400 15960 15720
800 35300 35300

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Operation
In the standard version, ACTAIR actuators are designed to ensure clockwise valve closure.
On request, anticlockwise arrangement is available.

ACTAIR 1.5 to 50: Rack and pinion kinematics

The rack and pinion kinematics develop a constant output torque.
The movement of the rack/pistons secured by the pressure causes a ¼ turn clockwise rotation of the pinion integral with the valve
shaft.

Curve of the rack and pinion kinematics

Constant output torque

Clockwise closure version – adjustable mechanical travel stop at the closed position

Opening operation Closure operation

Actuator/Valve closed Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve closed

Clockwise closure version – adjustable mechanical travel stop at the open position

Opening operation Closure operation

Actuator/Valve closed Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve closed

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ACTAIR 100 and 200: Scotch--yoke kinematics

The scotch--yoke kinematics develop a variable output torque very well suited to the operation of ¼ turn valves.

The movement transmission is achieved by means of the piston

system ➲, rollers ➳, scotch--yoke ➴ and shaft ➵.
The movement of the pistons ➲ secured by the pressure
causes the sliding of the rollers ➳ in the grooves of the yoke ➴.
The yoke ➴ allows the rotation of the shaft ➵ integral with the
valve shaft.

Curve of the Scotch yoke kinematics

Output torque for F constant C = F x D

Clockwise closure version – adjustable mechanical travel stop at the closed position

Opening operation Closure operation

Actuator/Valve closed Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve closed

Clockwise closure version – adjustable mechanical travel stop at the open position

Opening operation Closure operation

Actuator/Valve closed Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve closed

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ACTAIR 400 and 800: Yoke AMRI patented kinematics

The yoke AMRI patented kinematics develop a variable output torque very well suited to the operation of ¼ turn valves with
hydrodynamic torque.

The movement transmission is achieved by means of the piston

system ➲,the slide operating nut ➳, the rolling pad ➴ and the
yoke ➵.
The movement of the piston ➲ secured by the pressure in the
actuator cylinder causes the linear travel of the operating nut ➳.
This movement drives the sliding of the pads ➴ in the 2 slides of
the operating nut ➳ and allows the rotation of the yoke ➵ inte-
gral with the valve shaft.

Curve of the yoke AMRI patented kinematics

Output torque for F constant C = F x D

ACTAIR 400

Opening operation Closure operation

Actuator/Valve closed Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve closed

ACTAIR 800

Opening operation
Actuator/Valve closed Actuator/Valve open

Closure operation
Actuator/Valve open Actuator/Valve closed

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ACTAIR 1.5 to 50
Construction
Pneumatic connection (¼’’ Gas).

Section A--A Section B--B

Item Designation Materials

103 Housing Light alloy with 50 ←m hard anodization
163 Cylinder head Light alloy coated with polyurethane paint 80 ←m
300.1  Upper bearing Acetal
300.2  Lower bearing Acetal
314  Thrust washer Stainless steel type 304
410  Cylinder head gasket Nitrile
412.1  O--ring Nitrile
412.2  O--ring Nitrile
412.3  Piston O--ring Nitrile
412.4  O--ring Nitrile
412.6  O--ring Nitrile
486  Ball Stainless steel
554 Washer Stainless steel A2--70
55--2  Friction washer Acetal
593  Piston bearing Acetal
595 Piston Light alloy
629 Pointer Polyamide 6--6 + treatment against U.V. rays
81--68  Piston guide Acetal
877 Pinion Zinc coated steel
903  Plug Polyamide 6--6
904 Socket screw Stainless steel with cladding
909 Adjusting screw Stainless steel A2--70
914.1 Hexagon socket head screw Stainless steel A2--70
916 Plug Polyethylene
920 Hexagonal nut Stainless steel A2--70
932  Spring retaining ring Stainless steel
 Parts included in the spare parts kit

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ACTAIR 100 and 200

Construction
Pneumatic connection (¼’’ Gas)

Section A--A Section B--B

Item Designation Materials

103 Housing Light alloy with 50 ←m hard anodization
163 Cylinder shaft Light alloy coated with polyurethane paint 80 ←m
210 Shaft Zinc coated treated steel
300.1  Upper bearing Acetal
300.2  Lower bearing Stainless steel + PTFE
310 Self lubricating bearing PTFE filled
314  Thrust washer Zinc coated treated steel
412.1  O--ring Nitrile
412.2  O--ring Nitrile
412.3  Piston O--ring Nitrile
412.4  O--ring Nitrile
412.6  O--ring Nitrile
412.7  O--ring Nitrile
486  Ball Stainless steel
554.2 Washer Stainless steel A2--70
55--2  Friction washer Acetal
560  Pin Stainless steel
593  Piston bearing Acetal
595 Piston Ductile iron JS 1030**
59--26 Scotch--yoke Treated steel
59--30 Roller Treated steel
629 Pointer Polyamide 6--6 + treatment against U.V. rays
81--68.1  Piston guide Acetal
81--68.2  Piston guide Acetal
900 Cheese head screw Stainless steel A2--70
903  Plug Polyamide 6--6
904 Socket screw Stainless steel
909 Adjusting screw Stainless steel A2--70
914.1 Hexagon socket head screw Stainless steel A2--70
916.1 Plug Polyethylene
916.2 Cylindric plug Nitrile
916.3 Triangular plug Nitrile
920 Hexagonal nut Stainless steel A2--70
 Parts included in the spare parts kit
** Previous standards: DIN GGG 40 / NF FGS 400--15
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ACTAIR 400 and 800

Construction

ACTAIR 400

Section A--A

ACTAIR 800

Section A--A

 Parts included in the spare parts kit

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ACTAIR 400 and 800

Standard version
Pneumatic connection (3/8’’ Gas)

Item Designation Materials

103 Housing JL 1040* cast iron or JS 1030** ductile iron
141 Cylinder JS 1030** ductile iron
142 Cover JL 1040* cast iron or JS 1030** ductile iron
310.1 Self--lubricating bearing PTFE filled on steel casing
310.2  Self--lubricating bearing PTFE filled on steel casing
310.3 Self--lubricating bearing PTFE filled on steel casing
412.1  O--ring Nitrile
412.2  O--ring Nitrile
412.3  O--ring Nitrile
412.4  O--ring Nitrile
412.5  O--ring Nitrile
412.6 O--ring Nitrile
412.7  O--ring Nitrile
412.8  O--ring Nitrile
415  Leap seal ring Nitrile
486  Ball Treated steel
52.8 Protection sleeve Treated steel
553 Thrust insert Stainless steel
554  Washer Nylon
554.1 Washer Stainless steel
574.1 Piston rod Chromed steel
574.2 Rod Chromed steel
593  Guiding strip PTFE +Bronze
595 Piston Steel
59--40 Chuck JS 1030** ductile iron + stainless steel
726.1 Flange Steel + cataphoresis coating
81--68 Pressure pad Nitrured steel
893 Soleplate Steel + cataphoresis coating
901.1 Hexagon head screw Stainless steel A2--70
901.2 Hexagon head screw Stainless steel A2--70
901.3 Hexagon head screw Stainless steel A2--70
914 Screw Stainless steel A2--70
920.1 Operating nut JS 1060*** ductile iron
920.2 Hexagon nut Stainless steel A2--70
920.3 Hexagon nut Stainless steel A2--70
920.4 Hexagon nut Stainless steel A2--70
970.1 Identity plate Stainless steel
 Parts included in the spare parts kit
* Previous standards: DIN GG 25 / NF FGL 250
** Previous standards: DIN GGG 40 / NF FGS 400--15
*** Previous standards: DIN GGG 60 / NF FGS 600--3

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Mounting on valve
The actuator can be positioned in four positions, at intervals of 90° .
Unless otherwise stated, the actuator is mounted according to the arrangement N position1.

ACTAIR 1.5 to 200

Arrangement N Arrangement M
Position 1 Position 2 Position 1 Position 2

Flow direction Interface A: direct connection to control fluid or via a NAMUR distributor
Valve shown in closed position Interface B: electric and pneumatic connections of AMTRONIC box

ACTAIR 400 and 800

Arrangement N Arrangement M
Position 1 Position 2 Position 1 Position 2

Flow direction
Valve shown in closed position

These actuators are equipped with interchangeable inserts manufactured to the size and the form of different valve shafts for
motorized operation (square end, flat end, key).

ACTAIR 1.5 to 50 ACTAIR 100 to 800

Pinion with star driving allowing mounting of the insert at Shaft or yoke with driving square and insert
intervals of 45° .

Flat end
Flat end

Key end Square end

Square end

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Overall dimensions (mm) and weights (kg)

ACTAIR 1.5 to 50

NAMUR connection
(détail)

ACTAIR 100 and 200

NAMUR connection
(détail)

ACTAIR ISO 5211 mounting plate Weight

Type A B C D E F Ref. Ød1 Ød2 n kg
1.5 143 76 96 66 44 76 F04 42 M5 4 1,2
F04 (45) 42 M5 4
3 194 100 119 98 55 100 2,8
F05 50 M6 4
F05 50 M6 4
6 218 114 137 116 65 118 3,9
F07 70 M8 4
F05 50 M6 4
12 272 132 163 142 65 138 6
F07 70 M8 4
F07 70 M8 4
25 344 156 197 176 90 166 11
F10 102 M10 4
F10 102 M10 4
50 424 174 238 217 125 200 18,3
F12 125 M12 4
F10 102 M10 4
100 505 157 216 195 122 170 30
F12 125 M12 4
200 592 174 238 237 144 210 F14 140 M16 4 48

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Overall dimensions (mm) and weights (kg)

ACTAIR 400 (Standard version – direct connection)

ACTAIR 800 (Standard version – direct connection)

ISO 5211 mounting plate

ACTAIR Weight
Type réf Ød1 Ød2 n kg
400 F16 165 M20 4 160
F16 165 M20 4
800 290
F25 254 M16 8

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Indication function
Limit switch indication box (IP67)
The functions provided are as follows:
 Position detection:
-- On--off by microswitches (1/0 and 1/C, 1 on intermediate position on request) or by proximity detectors (1/O and 1/C).
-- Proportional by membrane rectilinear transducer (normal voltage or 4--20 mA).

ACTAIR 3 to 200 ACTAIR 400 and 800

Please refer to AMTRONIC technical leaflet ref. no. 8512.1

Control and supervision functions

Piloting--servo control by AMTRONIC box
The functions provided are as follows:
 On--off pneumatic distribution: 4/2 or 4/3 configuration, spring return or double acting, A.C. or D.C. supply.
 Proportional pneumatic distribution by integrated positioner card:
4--20 mA, 0--20 mA, 0--10 V pilot
-- On--off detection position (2 microswitches or 2 proximity detectors)
-- Proportional position detection (4--20 mA)
 Operating time adjustment

ACTAIR 3 to 200 ACTAIR 400 and 800

Please refer to AMTRONIC technical leaflet ref. no. 2316.1

ACTAIR Weight
Type H1 H2 M N kg
3 235 4,5
6 252 5,5
12 278 8
25 312 13
50 353 20
100 331 32
200 353 50
400 360 390 580 434 170
800 395 425 672 918 300
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Declutchable manual override

The manual override using a declutchable gear box may be fitted between the valve mounting plate and the actuator.
This manual override will override with the pneumatic actuator and can be set in clutched or declutched positions.
This device is based on worm wheel and screw kinematics.
Please consult us.

Note: The manual override should only be used under the following recommendations:
- absence of air pressure in the actuator,
- Leakage to air free of all the cylinders of the actuator.
The manual override should not be declutched when pressure is in the actuator.

Construction :
-- Housing, cover and extension in JL 1040 cast iron,
-- Handwheel in welded iron,
-- Screw in steel,
-- Worm in JS 1030 ductile iron,
-- Drive shaft, clutch lever, locking pointer, adjustable mechanical travel stops (+/--5° ) and external bolting in 13 % chromium steel.

Protection :
They are hose and fine dust proof (protection degree: IP 65).
Construction for protection degree IP 67 on request: please, consult us.

External coating:
Polyurethane paint (colour dark grey RAL 7016, 80 ←m thickness).

Working temperature range:

From –20° C to +80° C.

Please refer to the manual override technical leaflet ref. no.5350.1.

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Options
ACTAIR actuators can be equipped with different accessories instead of AMTRONIC instrumentation box.

Limit switch box Positioner (ACTAIR 1.5 to 800)

(ACTAIR 1.5 to 800)

This switchbox is fitted onto the top of the actuator hous-

ing by means of a yoke with interface in accordance with
VDI/VDE 3845 NAMUR specification.
It can be equipped with 3 switches (one switch on open A positioner with a 3--15 PSI pneumatic piloting signal or a

and may be amended without notice.

position, one switch on closed position and one adjustable 4--20 mA electric signal (standard or with intrinsically

This leaflet is not contractual

switch over the full stroke). safety) can be mounted onto the top of actuator housing
These switches can be: by means of a yoke with VDI/VDE 3845.
-- Standard or explosion--proof electric microswitches, Please consult us.
-- Standard or intrinsically safe proximity detectors.
The connection can be made either by a cable gland or by
a connector. This box offers, in standard version, IP 65
protection or inherent safety.
Please consult us.

NAMUR distributor (ACTAIR 1.5 to 200) ISO distributor size 1 (ACTAIR 3 to 800)

A distributor in accordance with ISO 5599 size 1 can also

be fitted to the actuator by means of a distributor plate.
Please consult us.

01.11.99

A distributor with electric or pneumatic piloting with

NAMUR interface can be fitted directly onto the side of
8515.1/3--10

the actuator housing.

Please consult us.

KSB -- AMRI Phone : 33 5 53 92 44 00

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