Valves and flow control

Actuators and control accessories

Break torque, running torque, cycle count, travel time and safety requirements must be checked for the complete valve-actuator assembly.

Type and construction

Available types

Each type has its own technical page

Quick comparison

How the main types differ in selection

Open a type for full details
TypePurposeBest suited toWatchpoint
Quarter-turn electric actuatorManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Linear electric actuatorManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Rack-and-pinion pneumatic actuatorManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Scotch-yoke pneumatic actuatorManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Hydraulic actuatorManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Manual gearboxManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Smart positionerManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Electro-pneumatic positionerManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Limit-switch boxManaging flow within process pipingIsolation, control, protection or automation as required by designPressure, temperature, fluid, leakage, materials and operation
Filter regulatorRegulation of upstream or downstream pressure within a required rangeSteam, gas, water and process networks with varying demandPressure ratio, cavitation, noise and minimum-to-maximum flow

3 additional types above have their own detail pages.

Before selection

Information to define

  1. 1Torque or thrust
  2. 2Motion type
  3. 3Power source
  4. 4Duty cycle
  5. 5Ingress protection
  6. 6Redundancy and safety

Typical materials

Coated aluminiumSteelStainless steel

Typical connections

Actuator mounting flangeNAMURLinear mounting

Typical media

Instrument airHydraulic oilElectric power

Function

What does this family do?

Technical reference

Related standards

The exact edition and requirements must be checked against the project specification.

ISO 5211IEC 60529IEC 60079IEC 61508

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Engineering note

This page supports initial screening and does not replace engineering calculations, project specifications, manufacturer approval or design pressure-temperature checks.

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