The optional Clear Cone provides all round high
visibility position monitoring on all limit switch boxes
and positioner models. A red/green colour coded
monitor is sealed inside a robust, clear polycarbonate
cover. Positioner models are marked with black printed
legible angle scales.
As an option Kinetrol actuator sizes 03 to 15 can
be supplied with integral solenoid valves with NAMUR
interface. Air is ported through the actuator body via
an adaptor so no external tubing is necessary
See the full cut sheet below:
Vane Actuators Perform Better: Its All About the Gears (or Lack Thereof)
Why do vane actuators consistently outlast rack and pinion and scotch yoke actuators? The truth is in the gears.Gears wear.
Surface wear, contact fatigue, scuffing and tooth bending are all real-life issues when dealing with gears. Surface wear affects gear contact in such a way that accelerates failure modes by increasing contact stresses and load distributions. This always leads to reduced accuracy and loss of smooth operation. Wear can never be completely eliminated, and over time, progresses at a more rapid rate. |
| Typical rack and pinion design - note gear arrangement |
- Sliding stress - causes surface fatigue damage.
- Rolling stress - causes contact fatigue damage.
- Bending stress - like a cantilever beam, always deforms.
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| Vane actuator - no gears |
Pure simplicity - the rotary vane.
One moving part. No gears.
The rotary vane actuator design is based upon a single moving part which eliminates gears required to convert linear motion to rotary motion. This simple and innovative concept provides an extremely reliable mechanism for operating valves, drives and dampers.
More Accurate Control
Another advantage rotary vane actuators have over rack & pinion and scotch yoke actuators is in smoothness and accuracy of control. The more mechanical connections the actuator has, the greater the cumulative hysteresis, and the lower the control responsiveness and accuracy.
For long, trouble-free performance, choose a rotary vane actuator for your next valve actuation or damper drive requirement. You'll be very glad in the long run.
For long, trouble-free performance, choose a rotary vane actuator for your next valve actuation or damper drive requirement. You'll be very glad in the long run.
The ISO 5211 Valve Mounting Flange and Actuator Connection
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| Valve with ISO 5211 Flange |
A standard interface between actuator, valve, solenoids, and positioners provides many benefits. Actuated valve assemblies are installed in a very wide range of applications and operating conditions resulting in many custom designs. Understanding the connection between these components is critical for long life, safety, and performance.
A standard mounting / connecting device lowers inventory costs and allows for faster maintenance and repair. Standardization also allows for the replacement of brands, so long as both adapt to the standard. Finally, using industry standard adapters maintain consistent specifications and tolerances which improve performance by reducing hysteresis and mechanical wear.
Kinetrol manufactures an ISO adapter for its models 02, 03, 05, 07, 08 and 09 which allows for mounting ISO 5211 valves directly to standard Kinetrol double acting actuators.
For more information about Kinetrol's ISO adapter, please review the document below.
Hear Kinetrol USA's Neil Meredith Interviewed at WEFTEC 2016
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| Neil Meredith |
WEFTEC®, the Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, is the biggest meeting of its kind in North America and offers thousands of water quality professionals from around the world the best water quality education and training available today. Also recognized as the world’s largest annual water quality exhibition, WEFTEC’s massive show floor provides unparalleled access to the field’s most cutting-edge technologies and services.
Kinetrol actuators are widely used in municipal water systems across the United States and are known for their outstanding performance, durability, and extreme high cycle life.
New YouTube Channel Welcome Video
Kinetrol USA is reorganizing and updating its YouTube Channel. Here is the new Welcome video for the channel.
To see all Kinetrol YouTube videos visit https://www.youtube.com/c/Kinetrolusa1
To see all Kinetrol YouTube videos visit https://www.youtube.com/c/Kinetrolusa1
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions for Kinetrol Rotary Actuator: Double Acting & Spring Return Models
The Kinetrol rotary vane actuator is based upon a single moving part that converts linear motion to rotary motion. Since 1958 it has been a true workhorse solving the most demanding valve actuation applications. Millions of actuators are used around the world operating valves, drives and dampers with flawless performance.
As a matter of convenience and support, we are posting the general Kinetrol actuator IOM here for future reference.
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