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ACTUATECH GD15 Instruction Manual
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8806.82/EN
CONTENTS
1) GENERAL FEATURES... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... pg.2
2) WORKING CONDITIONS... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... pg.2
3) OPERATION AND ROTATION DIRECTION... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... pg.5
4) SAFETY NOTICE... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..pg.7
5) INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .pg.8
6) MAINTENANCE and MATERIALS SPECIFICATION ... ... ... ... ... ..... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .pg.16
7) ATEX 94/9/EC... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...pg.22
8) ACTUATOR SPECIAL VERSION... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...pg.23
Actuatech will be free to change all the specifications and data included in this manual at any time , so as to improve the quality and the
performance of its products.
ACTUATECH S.r.l.
F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) - ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143
http://www.actuatech.com e-mail:actuatech@actuatech.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Scotch-Yoke part turn pneumatic actuator
Modification reserved. Rev.date 12.2003.
No guarantee for accuracy.
Older data sheets are invalid
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Scotch - Yoke
Part turn pneumatic actuator
GD15 - GD1920
GS15 - GS960
MAN80515
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    8) ACTUATOR SPECIAL VERSION… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ...pg.23 Actuatech will be free to change all the specifications and data included in this manual at any time , so as to improve the quality and the performance of its products.
  • Page 2: General Features

    For low and high temperature versions please contact Actuatech. e) Operating drive rotation. The part turn actuator rotation angle is nominally 90°. Actuatech actuator provides a stroke of 92° rotation, from –1° to 91° , with standard stroke adjustment of –10°.
  • Page 3 External protection Actuatech standard actuators are suitable for indoor and outdoor installation. The aluminium body is external protected form corrosion and wear with 20 µm technical oxidation. The cast aluminium end caps are polyester painted. Driving shaft and caps screws are in stainless steel.
  • Page 4 Older data sheets are invalid l) Marking and classification All Actuatech actuators bodies are laser-marked with the Manufacturer name and address, the actuator Type code including the Series and Size, and its range of Pressure and Temperatures working conditions and limits CAPTION Logo and Address of the Manufacturer or Distributor according with the E.U.
  • Page 5: Operation And Rotation Direction

    The port 4 is in connection with the intermediate chamber and when pressurised the drive shaft rotate counter clockwise to open. MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 5 of 24...
  • Page 6 Special Double Acting version for flow dosing and Spring Return fail to open actuators with different piston positions have different rotation to close and to open: please follow their special instructions. MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 6 of 24...
  • Page 7: Safety Notice

    The actuator installation shall be done according to and in observance with the local and national laws regulation. Actuatech Srl can not be responsible for any damage to people, animals or things due to an improper use of the product.
  • Page 8: Installation Instruction

    Control trough the shaft slot or caps the actuator position Read carefully the Actuatech instruction sheet included in the cardboard box Read the actuator limits and performances marked on the actuator body to verify its suitability Remove the protection label stickers from the ports Fig 5,1 - Actuator control.
  • Page 9 While Spring Return Fail to Open are always supplied in the open position. Fig 5,2 – Valve/Actuator assembly: (A) direct-mount (B) plate-mount (C) bracket-mount. MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 9 of 24...
  • Page 10 Scotch-Yoke part turn pneumatic actuator Modification reserved. Rev.date 12.2003. No guarantee for accuracy. Older data sheets are invalid MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 10 of 24 http://www.actuatech.com e-mail:actuatech@actuatech.com...
  • Page 11 Chose the suitable flange bracket and the required joint connections to fix the actuator onto the valve very tight without any plays. Actuatech actuator with its draining channels system on the flange connection pattern is especially designed for valve direct mounting. This system allows to drop away any possible flow coming from the valve stem that with valve/actuator direct mounting could damage the actuator.
  • Page 12 Older data sheets are invalid Type : GD (Valve open) Type : GS (Valve closed) Type : GS (Valve open) MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 12 of 24 http://www.actuatech.com e-mail:actuatech@actuatech.com...
  • Page 13 The actuator is now ready to operate correctly. Port 4 Port 2 Valve MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 13 of 24 http://www.actuatech.com e-mail:actuatech@actuatech.com...
  • Page 14 Modification reserved. Rev.date 12.2003. No guarantee for accuracy. Older data sheets are invalid Actuatech standard stroke adjustment is max 10° , special longer screws are available on request. MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 14 of 24 http://www.actuatech.com e-mail:actuatech@actuatech.com...
  • Page 15 In this condition the actuator is ready to work correctly. Port 2 Port 4 Valve Actuatech standard stroke adjustment is max 10° , special longer screws are available on request. MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 15 of 24 http://www.actuatech.com e-mail:actuatech@actuatech.com...
  • Page 16 In this condition the shaft is not stopped and theoretically could be moved to the total closing position. Actuatech standard stroke adjustment is max 10° , special longer screws are available on request. MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l.
  • Page 17 SHAFT VARIATION SHAFT VARIATION ADJUSTMENT SCREW ADJUSTMENT SCREW ACTUATOR SIZE ANGLE AFTER ANGLE AFTER ROTATION ANGLE ROTATION ANGLE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT β α β α GD15 360° 3°34' 120° 1° GD30 360° 2°54' 120° 1° GS15 360° 3°7' 120° 1° GD60 360°...
  • Page 18 Should it be necessary to replace its pistons sealing, this operations must be done by Actuatech trained people with proper tools, we recommend to return the actuator to Actuatech where the actuator will be overhauled and than tested for a correct replacement.
  • Page 19 DIN AIMgSiPb Anodized Stroke adjustment screw Stainless steel AISI 304 - DIN 1.4301 * Parts included in the spare parts kit. Fig 6,2 Spare parts kit code identification for actuator size. TYPE KIT CODE GD15 KGGI0012 GD30 KGGI0014 GS15 GD60 KGGI0016 GS30...
  • Page 20 Do not release the screw ( part N° 21 ) to remove the spring from its seat, this operation must be done by Actuatech technician only. Hold the actuator in the vice and rotate the drive shaft until the pistons ( part N°2 ) are released form the scotch- yoke groves ( part N°...
  • Page 21 In case the sealing parts are too much worn out use new parts from the spare parts kit. Attention. Due to Actuatech scotch-yoke shaft blow-out security system the shaft disassembly operation must be carried out by Actuatech technician only.
  • Page 22 Insert the pistons (part N°2) in the scotch-yoke grooves (part N° 5) and press simultaneously the two pistons inside of the cylinder ( part N° 1). The Actuatech scotch-yoke system will avoid pistons misalignment. Holding the actuator on a vice rotate the shaft to verify the shaft rotation direction and the easy movement.
  • Page 23 Modification reserved. Rev.date 12.2003. No guarantee for accuracy. Older data sheets are invalid Inlet port Conical tool MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 23 of 24 http://www.actuatech.com e-mail:actuatech@actuatech.com...
  • Page 24: Atex 94/9/Ec

    In conformance with the European Directive ATEX 94/9/EC for the suitability of the equipment intended for the use in Potentially Explosive Atmosphere, Actuatech declare the conformity of the scotch-yoke actuator of the above mentioned Atex directive in the limits of its Classification and Zone Classification.
  • Page 25: Actuator Special Version

    ( see Actuatech catalogue or contact Actuatech commercial team). b)Stainless Steel Actuators For food and chemical plants Actuatech manufacture a Stainless Steel version. The body and all the external part are made in stainless steel AISI 316. The range of Double Acting and Spring Return actuators start from the 15Nm up to 480Nm.
  • Page 26 Port 4 Valve Attention. Double Acting GD and Spring Return GS special version develop different torque forces and before installation and maintenance please consult Actuatech technical department for their technical data and torque diagrams. MAN80515 ACTUATECH S.r.l. F.lli Capponi, 126/128 25068 Sarezzo (BS) – ITALY Tel. (+39) 0308908142 Fax (+39) 0308908143 Page 26 of 24 http://www.actuatech.com e-mail:actuatech@actuatech.com...