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RP: RACK & PINION PART TURN PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR DOUBLE ACTING (DA) AND SPRING RETURN (SR) RP10 - RP480 ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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RP-10 ÷ RP-240 (GAS) RP-300 ÷ RP-480 (GAS) RP-10 ÷ RP-480 (NPT) ACTUATECH reserves the right to change, at any time, features and data of its own products, to better improve their quality and lifetime. ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 •...
Below you will find the safety instructions, minimum information for storage / ware cylinder, installation, commissioning, maintenance as well as instructions for products disposal at the end of their life cycle. ACTUATECH disclaims any liability for damage caused by improper use, even if partial, respect to the information contained in this manual. 2. WORKING CONDITIONS 2.1 Installation...
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Note: different working conditions such as air pressure, piping connection, filters, or solenoid valves, could change operations timing. ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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Actuators for aggressive or severe environment applications are available, please contact us. 2.10 Functional Safety ACTUATECH pneumatic actuators are suitable for installations which require high level of functional reliability, up to SIL3, in com- pliance with the IEC 61508 Standard.
Inner chamber supply hole: GAS or NPT threading Namur plate, for standard versions: GAS threading available from RP10 to RP240 (not available for RP300 and RP480); NPT threading available from RP10 to RP480; Outer chamber supply hole: GAS or NPT threading VDI/VDE 3845 Namur threaded connection holes: GAS threaded on the Namur plate from RP10 to RP240;...
NAMUR plate GAS Versions Low temperature High temperature *Only on request. Low temperature Version N.B. For special versions contact ACTUATECH. ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com...
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Clockwise rotation Counter-clockwise of the shaft rotation of the shaft ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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Standard Double Acting (DA) and Spring Return (SR) actuators shall be Clockwise (CW) direction for Closed valves, while Coun- ter-Clockwise (CCW) direction for Opened valves. ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
Before installing an actuated valve, carry out some cycling test to ensure correct connection and actuator/valve functionality; Actuator installation shall be done in compliance with National safety/technical Standards or Regulations; ACTUATECH cannot be considered responsible for any damage to people, animals or things due to an improper use of the product.
G. After installation, check actuator rotation direction and home position in case of Spring Return (SR); H. In case of discrepancy contact us; ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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46 - 50 9 - 10 80 - 84 ACTUATECH actuator, with evacuation grooves on connection side is purposely designed to a direct installation. Evacua- tion grooves avoid any actuator damages caused by eventual draining fluids coming from valve stem. ACTUATECH S.p.A.
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Clockwise rotation Counter-clockwise of the shaft rotation of the shaft ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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85 - 90 RP 300 RP 480 ch.6 ch.21 110 - 115 ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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F. Once adjusted, lock the grub screw (B) using an Allen wrench and screw counter-nut (B1) according to torque indications; Setting range Pistons end position ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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H. Once adjusted, lock the grub screw (B) using an Allen wrench and screw counter-nut (B1) according to table torque indications; Setting range Pistons rest position ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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G. Once adjusted, lock the grub screw (B) using an Allen wrench and screw counter-nut (B1) according to table torque indications; Setting range Pistons end position ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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For thermoplastic actuators the minimum number of cycles shall be 250 000. In the case of maintenance, see section 10. ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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* Components of spare part kit. ** Not present for some models, see code table. ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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Excluded from the kit it is possible to request spare spring cartridge ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
RP10 - RP480 10. MAINTENANCE ACTUATECH actuator, if installed and used properly, does not require maintenance, as it is provided with enough lubrication for stan- dard long-life. During maintenance and reassembling, we recommend using, for standard version, TECNOLUBE SYNTHY POLY- MER 402, or equivalents.
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E. Check dynamic seal (21) and piston support leg (20). Do not use sharped tools to replace the components because they could generate irreversible scrapes or grooves. ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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Do not use sharped tools to replace the components because they could generate irreversible scrapes or grooves on the shaft. ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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M. Disassembled components must be cleaned and verified before reassembly. In case of advanced state of wear o break, replace the components using ACTUATECH replacement Kit. If it is necessary to replace parts not present in the spare part kit, contact ACTUATECH.
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G. Slide rings and O-Rings must be assembled manually, do not use sharped tools to replace the components because they could generate irreversible components damages. ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
Pay attention to the position to the position Air port Air port ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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RS50 Warning! 1-3-4- Must be in contact to RS55 piston seats RS60 ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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X. Rest Namur plate (13) to cylinder surface (1) and fasten screws (14) in accordance to below torque instructions. Not all actuator sizes are equipped with Namur plate (see section 3). ACTUATECH S.p.A. Via S. Lorenzo, 70, 25069 Villa Carcina (BS) Italy +39 030 8908142 • +39 030 8908143 • actuatech@actuatech.com • www.actuatech.com EN - Reference MAN81566 - 05/21...
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In conformance with the European Directive ATEX 2014/34 UE for the suitability of the equipment intended for the use in Potentially Explosive Atmosphere, ACTUATECH declare the conformity of the part-turn actuator of the above mentioned Atex directive in the limits of its Classification and Zone Classification.
12. ACTUATORS SPECIAL VERSIONS ACTUATECH manufactures and supplies special actuator configurations for specific use and environment. External protections. All standard version could be supplied with different external protection according to ambient working condition (see ACTUATECH catalogue or contact our sales department). 13. STORAGE ACTUATECH actuators packaging is designed to provide protection during shipment, however, they can be damaged in transport.
15. DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS AT THE END OF THEIR LIFE CYCLE ACTUATECH actuators are designed to be completely disassembled at end of their life. Components can be separated to be re- covered or disposed. Raw materials have been selected in order to ensure minimal environmental impact and components are not contaminated by hazardous substances to grant health and safety of operators, users, installers and maintenance workers.
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