Technical leaflet

8515.1/3--10

ACTAIR 1.5 to 800 pneumatic actuators

Double acting
pneumatic actuators
ACTAIR 1.5, 3, 6, 12, 25 and 50:
rack and pinion kinematics
ACTAIR 100 and 200:
scotch-- yoke kinematics
ACTAIR 400 and 800:
yoke AMRI patented kinematics

Output torques up to 8800 Nm

AMRI is ISO 9001 approved

ACTAIR 1.5 to 800

pneumatic actuators
General features
Designed for the automation of turn valves (butterfly valves, ball valves), the ACTAIR series of double acting pneumatic
actuators and their AMTRONIC box are involved in all functions of control and supervision encountered in all modern processes, and more particularly in communication by fieldbus.
3 kinematics are used for the actuators operation:
-- rack and pinion kinematics for ACTAIR 1.5, ACTAIR 3, ACTAIR 6, ACTAIR 12, ACTAIR 25 and ACTAIR 50,
-- scotch--yoke kinematics for ACTAIR 100 and ACTAIR 200,
-- yoke AMRI patented kinematics for ACTAIR 400 and ACTAIR 800.
Mounting plate according to ISO 5211 standard.
Equipped with an interchangeable insert, they can be easily fitted on different valve shaft (square end, flat end, key).
The ACTAIR series actuators are equipped, in standard version, with a visual pointer and adjustable mechanical travel
stops:
-- on the closed or open positions for ACTAIR 1.5 to 200,
-- on the closed and open positions for ACTAIR 400 and 800.
The actuator is mounted directly or by means of an adaptator on turn valve plate.

Protection:
They are hose and fine dust proof and are protected against accidental immersion effects (protection degree: IP 67).

External coating:
ACTAIR 1.5 to 200: Housing with hard anodization 50 m thickness and cylinder head with polyurethane paint (colour blue
RAL 5002, 80 m thickness).
ACTAIR 400 and 800: Polyurethane paint (colour dark grey RAL 7016, 80 m thickness).

Working temperature range:

From 20 to +80 C: standard,
From 20 to 40 C and from +80 to +120 C: consult us.
This double acting actuator range is completed by the DYNACTAIR series spring return actuator range which is based on
the double acting actuators. Please consult the technical leaflet DYNACTAIR 1.5 to 800 no. 8511.1.

Production range
Maximum allowable dimensions for the shaft
ACTAIR

ISO 5211
Mounting plate*

Height
Driving
Type
by square
1.5
F04
24
11
3
24
11
F04* (45 ) F05
6
F05 F07
30
16
12
F05 F07
32
19
25
F07 F10
40
22
50
F10 F12
45
27
100
F10 F12
55
36
200
F14
65
50
400
F16
80
60
800
F16 F25
95
70
* Direct adaptation onto identical mounting plate.
Adaptation by intermediate flange onto different plate (different size or shape).

Driving
by flat
11
11
14
17
22
27
36
46
55
75

Driving
by key
12
12
14
18
22
28
42
50
72
80

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Output torques (Nm) relating to control fluid pressure
The output torque of the actuator depends on the pressure of the control fluid.
The table below shows different output torques as a function of control fluid pressure.

ACTAIR
Type

Maximum
allowable
output
torque
(Nm)

Control fluid pressure in bar

3

9
25
48
89
178
357

12
33
64
115
237
475

18
50
96
155
350
580

20
55
105
170
385
640

Rack and pinion kinematics

1.5
3
6
12
25
50

20
55
105
170
385
640

15
40
80
140
290
520

Scotch--yoke kinematics
100
200

1320
2640

0
600
1200

45
360
720

90
600
1200

0
800
1600

45
480
960

90
800
1600

0
1000
2000

45
600
1200

90
1000
2000

0
1200
2400

45
720
1440

90
1200
2400

0
1320
2640

45
792
1584

90
1320
2640

Yoke AMRI patented kinematics

400
800

4400
8800

0
30 60 90
0
30 60 90
0
30 60 90
0
30 60 90
0
30 60 90
2700 2970 2700 1350 3200 3520 3200 1600 4000 4400 4000 2000 4400 4840 4400 2200 4400 4840 4400 2200
5160 5676 5160 2580 6800 7480 6800 3400 8600 9460 8600 4300 8800 9680 8800 4400 8800 9680 8800 4400

Control fluid supply

Air or any neutral gas, filtered, dry or lubricated at pressure of 3 to 8 bar.

Operation time
The table below defines the minimum operation times under control air pressure 5 bar and the operation rates per minute of
the ACTAIR on/off function.

ACTAIR
ACTAIR
Type
+ AMTRONIC
1.5
3
6
12
25
50
100
200
400
800

1 second
1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
6 seconds
9 seconds
15 seconds
30 seconds

Mini operation time

On/off function
ACTAIR with distributor
ISO--1 or NAMUR
onto the housing

ACTAIR
direct connexion

Operation rates
per minute

0,5 second
0,5 second
0,5 second
1 second
1,5 seconds
2 seconds
2,5 seconds
3,5 seconds
12 seconds
25 seconds

60 maxi
60 maxi
60 maxi
30 maxi
20 maxi
15 maxi
10 maxi
7 maxi
4 maxi
2 maxi

8 seconds
15 seconds

Adjust construction on request for:

-- other operation times,
-- high operation rates.
Consult us.

Capacity
Capacity in cm3

ACTAIR
Type

for opening

for closing

1.5
3
6
12
25
50
100
200
400
800

72
240
570
1180
2400
4700
5280
9800
15960
35300

100
305
660
1265
2508
4680
4380
8500
15720
35300

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pneumatic actuators
Operation
In the standard version, ACTAIR actuators are designed to ensure clockwise valve closure.
On request, anticlockwise arrangement is available.

ACTAIR 1.5 to 50: Rack and pinion kinematics

The rack and pinion kinematics develop a constant output torque.
The movement of the rack/pistons secured by the pressure causes a turn clockwise rotation of the pinion integral with the valve
shaft.
Curve of the rack and pinion kinematics
Constant output torque

Clockwise closure version adjustable mechanical travel stop at the closed position
Opening operation
Actuator/Valve closed
Actuator/Valve open

Closure operation
Actuator/Valve open
Actuator/Valve closed

Clockwise closure version adjustable mechanical travel stop at the open position
Opening operation
Actuator/Valve closed
Actuator/Valve open

Closure operation
Actuator/Valve open
Actuator/Valve closed

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ACTAIR 100 and 200: Scotch--yoke kinematics
The scotch--yoke kinematics develop a variable output torque very well suited to the operation of turn valves.
The movement transmission is achieved by means of the piston
system , rollers , scotch--yoke and shaft .
The movement of the pistons secured by the pressure
causes the sliding of the rollers in the grooves of the yoke .
The yoke allows the rotation of the shaft integral with the
valve shaft.
Curve of the Scotch yoke kinematics
Output torque for F constant C = F x D

Clockwise closure version adjustable mechanical travel stop at the closed position
Opening operation
Actuator/Valve closed
Actuator/Valve open

Closure operation
Actuator/Valve open
Actuator/Valve closed

Clockwise closure version adjustable mechanical travel stop at the open position
Opening operation
Actuator/Valve closed
Actuator/Valve open

Closure operation
Actuator/Valve open
Actuator/Valve closed

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ACTAIR 400 and 800: Yoke AMRI patented kinematics
The yoke AMRI patented kinematics develop a variable output torque very well suited to the operation of turn valves with
hydrodynamic torque.
The movement transmission is achieved by means of the piston
system ,the slide operating nut , the rolling pad and the
yoke .
The movement of the piston secured by the pressure in the
actuator cylinder causes the linear travel of the operating nut .
This movement drives the sliding of the pads in the 2 slides of
the operating nut and allows the rotation of the yoke integral with the valve shaft.
Curve of the yoke AMRI patented kinematics
Output torque for F constant C = F x D

ACTAIR 400
Opening operation
Actuator/Valve closed
Actuator/Valve open

Closure operation
Actuator/Valve open
Actuator/Valve closed

ACTAIR 800
Opening operation
Actuator/Valve closed

Actuator/Valve open

Closure operation
Actuator/Valve open

Actuator/Valve closed

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pneumatic actuators
ACTAIR 1.5 to 50
Construction
Pneumatic connection ( Gas).
Section A--A

Item
Designation
103
Housing
163
Cylinder head
300.1
Upper bearing
300.2
Lower bearing
314
Thrust washer
410
Cylinder head gasket
412.1
O--ring
412.2
O--ring
412.3
Piston O--ring
412.4
O--ring
412.6
O--ring
486
Ball
554
Washer
55--2
Friction washer
593
Piston bearing
595
Piston
629
Pointer
81--68
Piston guide
877
Pinion
903
Plug
904
Socket screw
909
Adjusting screw
914.1
Hexagon socket head screw
916
Plug
920
Hexagonal nut
932
Spring retaining ring
Parts included in the spare parts kit

Section B--B

Materials
Light alloy with 50 m hard anodization
Light alloy coated with polyurethane paint 80 m
Acetal
Acetal
Stainless steel type 304
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Stainless steel
Stainless steel A2--70
Acetal
Acetal
Light alloy
Polyamide 6--6 + treatment against U.V. rays
Acetal
Zinc coated steel
Polyamide 6--6
Stainless steel with cladding
Stainless steel A2--70
Stainless steel A2--70
Polyethylene
Stainless steel A2--70
Stainless steel

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pneumatic actuators
ACTAIR 100 and 200
Construction
Pneumatic connection ( Gas)
Section A--A

Item
103
163
210
300.1
300.2
310
314
412.1
412.2
412.3
412.4
412.6
412.7
486
554.2
55--2
560
593
595
59--26
59--30
629
81--68.1
81--68.2
900
903
904
909
914.1
916.1
916.2
916.3
920

Designation
Housing
Cylinder shaft
Shaft
Upper bearing
Lower bearing
Self lubricating bearing
Thrust washer
O--ring
O--ring
Piston O--ring
O--ring
O--ring
O--ring
Ball
Washer
Friction washer
Pin
Piston bearing
Piston
Scotch--yoke
Roller
Pointer
Piston guide
Piston guide
Cheese head screw
Plug
Socket screw
Adjusting screw
Hexagon socket head screw
Plug
Cylindric plug
Triangular plug
Hexagonal nut

Parts included in the spare parts kit

** Previous standards: DIN GGG 40 / NF FGS 400--15
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Section B--B

Materials
Light alloy with 50 m hard anodization
Light alloy coated with polyurethane paint 80 m
Zinc coated treated steel
Acetal
Stainless steel + PTFE
PTFE filled
Zinc coated treated steel
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Stainless steel
Stainless steel A2--70
Acetal
Stainless steel
Acetal
Ductile iron JS 1030**
Treated steel
Treated steel
Polyamide 6--6 + treatment against U.V. rays
Acetal
Acetal
Stainless steel A2--70
Polyamide 6--6
Stainless steel
Stainless steel A2--70
Stainless steel A2--70
Polyethylene
Nitrile
Nitrile
Stainless steel A2--70

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pneumatic actuators
ACTAIR 400 and 800
Construction
ACTAIR 400
Section A--A

ACTAIR 800
Section A--A

Parts included in the spare parts kit

ACTAIR 1.5 to 800

pneumatic actuators
ACTAIR 400 and 800
Standard version
Pneumatic connection (3/8 Gas)
Item
Designation
103
Housing
141
Cylinder
142
Cover
310.1
Self--lubricating bearing
310.2
Self--lubricating bearing
310.3
Self--lubricating bearing
412.1
O--ring
412.2
O--ring
412.3
O--ring
412.4
O--ring
412.5
O--ring
412.6
O--ring
412.7
O--ring
412.8
O--ring
415
Leap seal ring
486
Ball
52.8
Protection sleeve
553
Thrust insert
554
Washer
554.1
Washer
574.1
Piston rod
574.2
Rod
593
Guiding strip
595
Piston
59--40
Chuck
726.1
Flange
81--68
Pressure pad
893
Soleplate
901.1
Hexagon head screw
901.2
Hexagon head screw
901.3
Hexagon head screw
914
Screw
920.1
Operating nut
920.2
Hexagon nut
920.3
Hexagon nut
920.4
Hexagon nut
970.1
Identity plate
Parts included in the spare parts kit
* Previous standards: DIN GG 25 / NF FGL 250
** Previous standards: DIN GGG 40 / NF FGS 400--15
*** Previous standards: DIN GGG 60 / NF FGS 600--3

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Materials
JL 1040* cast iron or JS 1030** ductile iron
JS 1030** ductile iron
JL 1040* cast iron or JS 1030** ductile iron
PTFE filled on steel casing
PTFE filled on steel casing
PTFE filled on steel casing
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Nitrile
Treated steel
Treated steel
Stainless steel
Nylon
Stainless steel
Chromed steel
Chromed steel
PTFE +Bronze
Steel
JS 1030** ductile iron + stainless steel
Steel + cataphoresis coating
Nitrured steel
Steel + cataphoresis coating
Stainless steel A2--70
Stainless steel A2--70
Stainless steel A2--70
Stainless steel A2--70
JS 1060*** ductile iron
Stainless steel A2--70
Stainless steel A2--70
Stainless steel A2--70
Stainless steel

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pneumatic actuators
Mounting on valve
The actuator can be positioned in four positions, at intervals of 90 .
Unless otherwise stated, the actuator is mounted according to the arrangement N position1.
ACTAIR 1.5 to 200
Arrangement N
Position 1

Arrangement M
Position 2

Flow direction
Valve shown in closed position

Position 1

Position 2

Interface A: direct connection to control fluid or via a NAMUR distributor

Interface B: electric and pneumatic connections of AMTRONIC box

ACTAIR 400 and 800

Arrangement N
Position 1

Arrangement M
Position 2

Position 1

Position 2

Flow direction
Valve shown in closed position

These actuators are equipped with interchangeable inserts manufactured to the size and the form of different valve shafts for
motorized operation (square end, flat end, key).
ACTAIR 1.5 to 50
Pinion with star driving allowing mounting of the insert at
intervals of 45 .

Flat end

Key end

ACTAIR 100 to 800

Shaft or yoke with driving square and insert

Flat end

Square end

Square end
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Overall dimensions (mm) and weights (kg)

ACTAIR 1.5 to 50
NAMUR connection
(dtail)

ACTAIR 100 and 200

NAMUR connection
(dtail)

12

ACTAIR
Type
1.5

A
143

B
76

C
96

D
66

E
44

F
76

194

100

119

98

55

100

218

114

137

116

65

118

12

272

132

163

142

65

138

25

344

156

197

176

90

166

50

424

174

238

217

125

200

100

505

157

216

195

122

170

200

592

174

238

237

144

210

ISO 5211 mounting plate

Ref.
d1
d2
F04
42
M5
F04 (45)
42
M5
F05
50
M6
F05
50
M6
F07
70
M8
F05
50
M6
F07
70
M8
F07
70
M8
F10
102
M10
F10
102
M10
F12
125
M12
F10
102
M10
F12
125
M12
F14
140
M16

n
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4

Weight
kg
1,2
2,8
3,9
6
11
18,3
30
48

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Overall dimensions (mm) and weights (kg)

ACTAIR 400 (Standard version direct connection)

ACTAIR 800 (Standard version direct connection)

ISO 5211 mounting plate

ACTAIR
Type
400
800

rf
F16
F16
F25

d1
165
165
254

d2
M20
M20
M16

n
4
4
8

Weight
kg
160
290

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Indication function
Limit switch indication box (IP67)
The functions provided are as follows:
Position detection:
-- On--off by microswitches (1/0 and 1/C, 1 on intermediate position on request) or by proximity detectors (1/O and 1/C).
-- Proportional by membrane rectilinear transducer (normal voltage or 4--20 mA).
ACTAIR 3 to 200

ACTAIR 400 and 800

Please refer to AMTRONIC technical leaflet ref. no. 8512.1

Control and supervision functions

Piloting--servo control by AMTRONIC box
The functions provided are as follows:
On--off pneumatic distribution: 4/2 or 4/3 configuration, spring return or double acting, A.C. or D.C. supply.
Proportional pneumatic distribution by integrated positioner card:
4--20 mA, 0--20 mA, 0--10 V pilot
-- On--off detection position (2 microswitches or 2 proximity detectors)
-- Proportional position detection (4--20 mA)
Operating time adjustment
ACTAIR 3 to 200

ACTAIR 400 and 800

Please refer to AMTRONIC technical leaflet ref. no. 2316.1

ACTAIR
Type
3
6
12
25
50
100
200
400
800
14

H1
235
252
278
312
353
331
353
360
395

H2

390
425

580
672

434
918

Weight
kg
4,5
5,5
8
13
20
32
50
170
300

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pneumatic actuators
Declutchable manual override
The manual override using a declutchable gear box may be fitted between the valve mounting plate and the actuator.
This manual override will override with the pneumatic actuator and can be set in clutched or declutched positions.
This device is based on worm wheel and screw kinematics.
Please consult us.
Note: The manual override should only be used under the following recommendations:
- absence of air pressure in the actuator,
- Leakage to air free of all the cylinders of the actuator.
The manual override should not be declutched when pressure is in the actuator.

Construction :
-- Housing, cover and extension in JL 1040 cast iron,
-- Handwheel in welded iron,
-- Screw in steel,
-- Worm in JS 1030 ductile iron,
-- Drive shaft, clutch lever, locking pointer, adjustable mechanical travel stops (+/--5 ) and external bolting in 13 % chromium steel.

Protection :
They are hose and fine dust proof (protection degree: IP 65).
Construction for protection degree IP 67 on request: please, consult us.

External coating:
Polyurethane paint (colour dark grey RAL 7016, 80 m thickness).

Working temperature range:

From 20 C to +80 C.
Please refer to the manual override technical leaflet ref. no.5350.1.

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Options
ACTAIR actuators can be equipped with different accessories instead of AMTRONIC instrumentation box.

This switchbox is fitted onto the top of the actuator housing by means of a yoke with interface in accordance with
VDI/VDE 3845 NAMUR specification.
It can be equipped with 3 switches (one switch on open
position, one switch on closed position and one adjustable
switch over the full stroke).
These switches can be:
-- Standard or explosion--proof electric microswitches,
-- Standard or intrinsically safe proximity detectors.
The connection can be made either by a cable gland or by
a connector. This box offers, in standard version, IP 65
protection or inherent safety.
Please consult us.

NAMUR distributor (ACTAIR 1.5 to 200)

Positioner (ACTAIR 1.5 to 800)

A positioner with a 3--15 PSI pneumatic piloting signal or a

4--20 mA electric signal (standard or with intrinsically
safety) can be mounted onto the top of actuator housing
by means of a yoke with VDI/VDE 3845.
Please consult us.

ISO distributor size 1 (ACTAIR 3 to 800)

This leaflet is not contractual

and may be amended without notice.

Limit switch box

(ACTAIR 1.5 to 800)

01.11.99

A distributor in accordance with ISO 5599 size 1 can also

be fitted to the actuator by means of a distributor plate.
Please consult us.

KSB -- AMRI
Z.I. de Gagnaire Fonsche
F--24490 La Roche Chalais

8515.1/3--10

A distributor with electric or pneumatic piloting with

NAMUR interface can be fitted directly onto the side of
the actuator housing.
Please consult us.

Phone : 33 5 53 92 44 00
T/ Fax : 33 5 53 92 44 01
Web : http://www.ksbgroup.com

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