Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators

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Stainless SteelStainless Steel AluminumAluminum

PlasticPlastic

TopicsTopics:: Design & FunctionDesign & Function Competitive ActuatorsCompetitive Actuators Features&BenefitsFeatures&Benefits AccessoriesAccessories Engineering SpecificationsEngineering Specifications


Concentric Concentric SpringsSprings

Namur DimensionsNamur Dimensions

Double O Ring Double O Ring SealingSealing

RackRack

Asahi/AmericaAsahi/America Pneumatic ActuatorsPneumatic Actuators

Double Piston Rack & Double Piston Rack & PinionPinion

PinionPinion

PistonPiston

Inlet A

Air Open Spring Close Air Open Spring Close (Single Acting)(Single Acting)


Inlet AInlet A

0º

90º

Air OpenAir Open

Springs FullySprings FullyCompressedCompressed

Constant Supply AirConstant Supply Air


AirAirAirAir

0º

90º

Spring CloseSpring Close

Springs Fully Springs Fully ExtendedExtended

Air ExhaustAir ExhaustInlet AInlet A


Air Open/Air Close Air Open/Air Close (Double Acting)(Double Acting)

Inlet AInlet A Inlet BInlet B

(Open)(Open) (Close)(Close)


Inlet AInlet A

0º

90º


Pistons FullyPistons FullyExtendedExtended

Supply AirSupply Air

AirAirAirAir

Air OpenAir Open

0º

Inlet BInlet B

90º

Air CloseAir Close

Pistons RetractedPistons Retracted

Supply AirSupply Air

Air Channel toAir Channel toopposite side of opposite side of pistonspistons

AirAirAirAir


AsahiAsahi/America/AmericaScotch YokeScotch Yoke-Pneumatic Actuator-Pneumatic Actuator

CrankCrankPistonPiston

CylinderCylinderTorque OutputTorque Output

Scotch-Yoke Type:Scotch-Yoke Type: Internal components subject to Internal components subject to

playplay Poor Throttling CharacteristicsPoor Throttling Characteristics Overall length is very large (Spring Overall length is very large (Spring

Return)Return) Low Output Torque for Physical Low Output Torque for Physical

SizeSize Potential Side Loading (Support Potential Side Loading (Support

Required)Required) Single O-ring, steel-Single O-ring, steel-platedplated shaft shaft

AsahiAsahi/America/AmericaScotch YokeScotch Yoke-Pneumatic Actuator-Pneumatic Actuator

Asahi/AmericaAsahi/AmericaVane TypeVane Type Pneumatic Actuator Pneumatic Actuator

VaneVane

HousingHousing

ShaftShaft

Air CloseAir Close

Cylinder SealCylinder Seal

Air OpenAir Open

Vane Type:Vane Type: Short cycle lifeShort cycle life Prone to air leakage between vane and Prone to air leakage between vane and

cylindercylinder Single O-ring shaftSingle O-ring shaft Spring Return Models (Require External Spring Return Models (Require External

Spring Pack)Spring Pack) Mounting Dimensions: do not meet ISO or Mounting Dimensions: do not meet ISO or

Namur standardsNamur standards

Asahi/AmericaAsahi/AmericaVane TypeVane Type Pneumatic Actuator Pneumatic Actuator

Standard Features:Standard Features: Ball Valves & Multiports: ½” - 6”, Ball Valves & Multiports: ½” - 6”,

Butterfly Valves:Butterfly Valves: 1½” - 24” 1½” - 24” Double Piston, Double Rack & PinionDouble Piston, Double Rack & Pinion Visual position indicatorVisual position indicator Extended ShaftExtended Shaft Concentric spring sets Concentric spring sets (spring return versions)(spring return versions)


Unique Features:Unique Features: Nylon-coated (10 mil) Aluminum, Nylon-coated (10 mil) Aluminum,

Polyamide glass filled or 316SS bodyPolyamide glass filled or 316SS body Polyarilamide Pistons& Rack (sizes A-E)Polyarilamide Pistons& Rack (sizes A-E) Pinion-Aluminum (Cataphoresis coated)Pinion-Aluminum (Cataphoresis coated) Stainless steel shaft with double O-ring Stainless steel shaft with double O-ring

sealseal ISO & Namur mounting dimensionsISO & Namur mounting dimensions Star Drive Output ShaftStar Drive Output Shaft


Engineering Specifications:Engineering Specifications: Aluminum,Polyamide glass filled or Aluminum,Polyamide glass filled or

316SS body316SS body 303SS shaft with double O-ring seal303SS shaft with double O-ring seal Temperature range: 25° F - 450° FTemperature range: 25° F - 450° F Nitrile O-ringsNitrile O-rings Star Drive Output ShaftStar Drive Output Shaft


Engineering Specifications:Engineering Specifications: Output Torque's: 60 to 17,000 in-lbs..Output Torque's: 60 to 17,000 in-lbs.. Supply air: 80 psi Supply air: 80 psi (min.) (min.) to 120 psi to 120 psi (max.)(max.)

Air connections: ¼” NPTAir connections: ¼” NPT Mounting Dimensions: ISO & NamurMounting Dimensions: ISO & Namur


Total Flexibility:Total Flexibility: Declutchable Manual Declutchable Manual

OverrideOverride 180° Rotation180° Rotation High Temperature High Temperature

ConstructionConstruction Limit SwitchesLimit Switches PositionersPositioners Travel StopsTravel Stops Bus SystemsBus Systems


LimitLimitSwitchSwitch

TravelTravelStopStop

Solenoid ValveSolenoid Valve


STAINLESS STEELSTAINLESS STEELHARDWAREHARDWARE

DUAL MANUALDUAL MANUAL OPERATOROPERATOR

EXPLOSIONEXPLOSION PROOF COILPROOF COIL

AC/DCAC/DCINTERCHANGEABLEINTERCHANGEABLE

INTEGRAL LINEARINTEGRAL LINEARFLOW CONTROLSFLOW CONTROLS (METERING)(METERING)

DELRIN SLIDE/DELRIN SLIDE/CERAMIC FLOW PLATECERAMIC FLOW PLATE

STAINLESS STEELSTAINLESS STEEL INSERTINSERT

3 WAY/4 WAY3 WAY/4 WAYSELECTION GASKETSELECTION GASKET

INTERNAL BREATHERINTERNAL BREATHER BLOCKBLOCK

MOUNTING BOLTSMOUNTING BOLTS


Solenoid ValveSolenoid Valve

HandwheelHandwheel

EngagementEngagementLeverLever

Lever LockLever Lock


(Declutchable Gear Operator)(Declutchable Gear Operator)

Asahi/Asahi/AmericaAmerica Pneumatic Pneumatic ActuatorsActuators

K-10-PositionerK-10-Positioner

Visual Indication

Input/Output Gauges

Remote Calibration

K-10-PositionerK-10-PositionerUnique Features:Unique Features: ZipCal-3 Minute CalibrationZipCal-3 Minute Calibration K-Base Performance Validation ReportsK-Base Performance Validation Reports Spool Accessed from Exterior of EnclosureSpool Accessed from Exterior of Enclosure Two Moving Parts (Spool&Shaft)Two Moving Parts (Spool&Shaft) 4-20mA Input&Output(Standard)4-20mA Input&Output(Standard) Hall Effect SensorHall Effect Sensor Nema4x-Corrosion Resistant EnclosureNema4x-Corrosion Resistant Enclosure Hand Held Remote CalibrationHand Held Remote Calibration


PROXIMAPROXIMA

Position IndicatorPosition Indicator

Calibration AreaCalibration Area

PROXIMA

Dip SwitchesDip Switches

Adjustment PotsAdjustment PotsLED LightsLED Lights

PROXIMAPROXIMA

PROXIMAPROXIMA

External Spool AssemblyExternal Spool Assembly

Input & Output Input & Output GaugesGauges

4-20 mA 4-20 mA input&outputinput&output

PROXIMA

PROXIMAPROXIMA

Hall Effect SensorHall Effect Sensor

Performance:Performance: Output-4-20mA(Proportional to stem position)Output-4-20mA(Proportional to stem position) Voltage-12-35 VDC (Reverse Polarity Protected)Voltage-12-35 VDC (Reverse Polarity Protected) Resolution-(Infinite)Resolution-(Infinite) Linearity-(Linearity-(++1% Max.deviation from straight line)1% Max.deviation from straight line) Hysteresis-(Negligible)Hysteresis-(Negligible) Temp. Range-(-40F to 185F)Temp. Range-(-40F to 185F)

Asahi/AmericaAsahi/AmericaPneumatic ActuatorsPneumatic ActuatorsPROXIMA-PROXIMA-PositionerPositioner


ICoT-PositionerICoT-Positioner



4 to 20mA Position 4 to 20mA Position TransmitterTransmitter

Same unit for linear Same unit for linear or rotary applications.or rotary applications.

20 micron inlet filter20 micron inlet filter Three pressure Three pressure

gaugesgauges Single acting, double Single acting, double

acting or air assisting acting or air assisting actuation.actuation.

Optional Integrated Optional Integrated Components:Components:– Position SensorsPosition Sensors– Emissions MonitorEmissions Monitor– Solenoid ValveSolenoid Valve

ICOT-PositionerICOT-Positioner


Icot mountedremote fromvalve



With Feedback With Feedback Signals Now Signals Now Being Electrical Being Electrical Rather Than Rather Than Mechanical, The Mechanical, The Positioner Is No Positioner Is No Longer Longer Required To Be Required To Be Mounted On Mounted On The Valve.The Valve.

Advantageous Advantageous For Extreme For Extreme Vibration and Vibration and Temperature Temperature

Various Length Various Length Triggers Triggers Systems 0.300” Systems 0.300” to 48.0 inch to 48.0 inch Strokes.Strokes.

No Troublesome No Troublesome Rotary / Linear Rotary / Linear Conversion Conversion Linkage Kits.Linkage Kits.



No Linkage to wear, or misalignmentNo Linkage to wear, or misalignment Increased Accuracy and reliability of FeedbackIncreased Accuracy and reliability of Feedback



Linear Type

Rotary Type

• Ease of maintenance Only two components:• Electronic Canister• IP Transducer.• Min. spare parts required • Allows future upgrades



Non-Contact Positioning.Non-Contact Positioning. Remote Mounting Ability.Remote Mounting Ability. Electronic Speed Control.Electronic Speed Control. Push Button Calibration for Speed & Push Button Calibration for Speed &

Accuracy.Accuracy. Linear & Rotary Applications From One Linear & Rotary Applications From One

Positioner Package.Positioner Package.



Features:

Increased Accuracy and Sensitivity Increased Accuracy and Sensitivity (Minimal Hysteresis)(Minimal Hysteresis)

Speed Of Response, Speed Control.Speed Of Response, Speed Control.– Tighter Control Of Process Loop.Tighter Control Of Process Loop.– Quality Of Process Output Quality Of Process Output

Increased.Increased. Reliability Increase.Reliability Increase.

– Lower Down Time For Lower Down Time For Maintenance & Re-Calibration.Maintenance & Re-Calibration.



Process Benefits:

Handheld communicatorHandheld communicator Full Calibration of Positioner from any point Full Calibration of Positioner from any point

on the loop, at the Instrument or I/O Card.on the loop, at the Instrument or I/O Card.



Pneumatic Actuator Sales QuestionnairePneumatic Actuator Sales QuestionnaireThe following questions need to be askedThe following questions need to be askedto make a proper recommendation:to make a proper recommendation:• Air to Air or Air to Spring ?Air to Air or Air to Spring ?• Supply Air Available ?Supply Air Available ?• On/Off , Modulating ?On/Off , Modulating ?• Solenoid Nema Rating ?-IV or VIISolenoid Nema Rating ?-IV or VII• Environment ?-Temp,Corrosion ResistanceEnvironment ?-Temp,Corrosion Resistance• Feedback ?-Switches -IV or VIIFeedback ?-Switches -IV or VII• Positioner ?-3-15 psi or 4-20 ma Positioner ?-3-15 psi or 4-20 ma ((Analogue or Analogue or Digital)Digital)


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