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Quarter Turn Pneumatic Vane Actuators
Kinetrol USA


The Kinetrol Vane Actuator - Simply the Best
1) Single moving part: Simplest and most reliable mechanism for quarter-turn rotary actuation.
2) Direct mounting control modules: Fail-safe spring returns, limit switches, positioners, solenoid valves, all just bolt on direct.
3) No cranks or gearing: No power loss or backlash - allows accurate positioning.
4) Durable corrosion resistant finish
5) Long maintenance-free life: Up to 4 million operations guaranteed.
6) Compact - space saving - efficient: Best torque/size package available, fast operating speeds, best air consumption, proven design.
7) Hundreds of thousands of units in trouble free service all over the world
8) Choice of male or female output drive square - easy to interface to application
Casing: Pressure die cast ILZRO 16 zinc alloy. Models 16/18/20 aluminium LM25
Vane and output shaft: Models OMO, 01, 02, 03, 05 stainless steel. Models 07 upwards SG iron, zinc plated
Shaft bushes: Models OMO, 02, 03 and 05 Delrin bushes. Glacier DU for all other models
Seals: Moulded polyurethane. Viton seals also available - contact Kinetrol
Seal expanders: Stainless spring steel
Couplings: Weldable mild steel, zinc plated
Working temperature range: -20°C (-5°F) to 80°C (175°F). Up to 100°C with high temperature seals and 150°C with special equipment (contact Kinetrol)
Maximum working pressure: 100 psi (7 bar)
Maximum overload pressure: 150 psi (10 bar)

Failsafe Spring Return Unit
Kinetrol USA

Lowest torque loss: Typically 20% through 90° yields extra torque through spring stroke - enables the selection of smaller actuators (see diagram).
Reliable low stress range clock type spring
Separate housing for modular assembly: Easily retrofitted.
Sealed, non-breathing housing: Protects spring in corrosive environments.
Adjustable pretension for 'balanced' air and spring stroke torques: Combinations available for balanced/optimised
torques at various air pressures.
Some models with optional worm drive pretension adjustment
Keeper plates available to ensure safe handling
Some models available with optional ISO/DIN female drive and mounting


The diagram shows the torque requirement of a typical ball valve under normal conditions. The typical torque output characteristics of Kinetrol and rack and pinion actuators - both sized to overcome the valve's breakout orque - are also illustrated. The graphs demonstrate that the Kinetrol actuator will exceed the torque requirement of the valve throughout the entire stroke whilst the rack and pinion unit will fail to reseat the valve.
The higher torque losses associated with rack and pinion actuators (end of stroke torque can be as low as 30% of start of stroke) dictate the selection of larger units to ensure complete reseating.

Direction of Spring Action
Spring units are available for either clockwise or counter clockwise spring action.
Direction is determined looking down at the top of the spring unit towards the valve.


Asymmetrical Torque Applications
If high torque is required in one direction and lower torque in the other direction this can be set up easily by changing spring pretension to be higher or lower as required. Air stroke start torque will always be doubleacting
torque (at air pressures available) less spring pretension torque.
Pretension Setting
Factory assembled actuator/spring return assemblies have the spring return pretension set for 'balanced' torque output when the actuator is operated by air at 80psi (5.5bar). Factory assemblies can be preset for different air
pressures below 80psi (5.5bar) on request. Spring return units supplied separate from actuators are also pretensioned for 80psi (5.5bar) air operation.
Low Air Pressure Applications
If air pressure available for actuator operation is less than 50 psi (3.5bar) 'balanced' torque output on air and spring strokes is still possible by using a spring return unit from a smaller actuator size. Listed below are factory assembled options of this kind. Replace the ' * ' used in the ordering codes listed below with a '2' (clockwise) or '3' (counter clockwise) depending on direction of spring action required.
Ordering Code Description
03-1*0-5600 03 actuator with one 02 spring unit
07-1*0-4000 07 actuator with one 05 spring unit
08-1*0-4100 08 actuator with one 07 spring unit
09-1*0-4200 09 actuator with one 07 spring unit
10-1*0-5800 10 actuator with one 09 spring unit
12-1*0-4300 12 actuator with one 09 spring unit
12-1*0-4400 12 actuator with two 09 spring units
14-1*0-4900 14 actuator with two 12 spring units
14-1*0-5000 14 actuator with one 12 spring unit
16-1*0-6000 16 actuator with one 14 spring unit and one 12 spring unit
16-1*0-6100 16 actuator with one 14 spring unit
18-1*0-7000 18 actuator with one 16 spring unit
20-1*0-7200 20 actuator with two 16 spring units
20-1*0-7300 20 actuator with three 16 spring units
Materials Specifications
Spring casing: Models 01, 02, 03, 05, 07, 08, 09 , 10 & 12 pressure die-cast in BS1004 zinc alloy. Models 14, 16, 18 & 20 aluminium alloy LM25.
Finish: Epoxy stove enamel.
Spring: Clock type spring steel.
Square: Steel, zinc plated.
Mount Holes (on top): Same as matching actuator except model 01 and low pressure combinations.

New Kinetrol Damper Drive
The Kinetrol Damper Drive Unit sets a new standard for control and durability. Combining the proven reliability of the Kinetrol Vane actuator with a ruggedly designed gearbox, the new Damper Drive will beat anything on the market today when it comes to control accuracy and cycle life.