AsahiAmerica Thermoplastic Valves

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Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Plastic
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Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators

• Topics
• Design Function
• Competitive Actuators
• FeaturesBenefits
• Accessories
• Engineering Specifications

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Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
Double Piston Rack Pinion
Namur Dimensions
Piston
Rack
Concentric Springs
Pinion
Double O Ring Sealing
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Air Open Spring Close (Single Acting)
Inlet A
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Air Open
90º
Springs Fully Compressed
0º
Constant Supply Air
Inlet A
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Spring Close
90º
Springs Fully Extended
0º
Inlet A
Air Exhaust
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Air Open/Air Close (Double Acting)
Inlet B
Inlet A
(Close)
(Open)
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Air Open
Pistons Fully Extended
Air
Air
Supply Air
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Air Close
90º
Pistons Retracted
0º
Air
Air
Air Channel to opposite side of pistons
Supply Air
Inlet B
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Asahi/America
Scotch Yoke-Pneumatic Actuator
Piston
Crank
Torque Output
Cylinder
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Scotch Yoke-Pneumatic Actuator

• Scotch-Yoke Type
• Internal components subject to play
• Poor Throttling Characteristics
• Overall length is very large (Spring Return)
• Low Output Torque for Physical Size
• Potential Side Loading (Support Required)
• Single O-ring, steel-plated shaft

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Vane Type Pneumatic Actuator
Cylinder Seal
Housing
Vane
Air Close
Air Open
Shaft
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Vane Type Pneumatic Actuator

• Vane Type
• Short cycle life
• Prone to air leakage between vane and cylinder
• Single O-ring shaft
• Spring Return Models (Require External Spring
  Pack)
• Mounting Dimensions do not meet ISO or Namur
  standards

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• Standard Features
• Ball Valves Multiports ½ - 6, Butterfly
  Valves 1½ - 24
• Double Piston, Double Rack Pinion
• Visual position indicator
• Extended Shaft
• Concentric spring sets (spring return versions)

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• Unique Features
• Nylon-coated (10 mil) Aluminum, Polyamide glass
  filled or 316SS body
• Polyarilamide Pistons Rack (sizes A-E)
• Pinion-Aluminum (Cataphoresis coated)
• Stainless steel shaft with double O-ring seal
• ISO Namur mounting dimensions
• Star Drive Output Shaft

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• Engineering Specifications
• Aluminum,Polyamide glass filled or 316SS body
• 303SS shaft with double O-ring seal
• Temperature range 25 F - 450 F
• Nitrile O-rings
• Star Drive Output Shaft

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• Engineering Specifications
• Output Torque's 60 to 17,000 in-lbs..
• Supply air 80 psi (min.) to 120 psi (max.)
• Air connections ¼ NPT
• Mounting Dimensions ISO Namur

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• Total Flexibility
• Declutchable Manual Override
• 180 Rotation
• High Temperature Construction
• Limit Switches
• Positioners
• Travel Stops
• Bus Systems

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Solenoid Valve
Limit Switch
Travel Stop
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Solenoid Valve
EXPLOSION PROOF COIL
DUAL MANUAL OPERATOR
AC/DC INTERCHANGEABLE
STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE
INTEGRAL LINEAR FLOW CONTROLS (METERING)
DELRIN SLIDE/ CERAMIC FLOW PLATE
INTERNAL BREATHER BLOCK
STAINLESS STEEL INSERT
3 WAY/4 WAY SELECTION GASKET
MOUNTING BOLTS
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Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators (Declutchable
Gear Operator)
Lever Lock
Engagement Lever
Handwheel
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K-10-Positioner
Remote Calibration
Visual Indication
Input/Output Gauges
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K-10-Positioner

• Unique Features
• ZipCal-3 Minute Calibration
• K-Base Performance Validation Reports
• Spool Accessed from Exterior of Enclosure
• Two Moving Parts (SpoolShaft)
• 4-20mA InputOutput(Standard)
• Hall Effect Sensor
• Nema4x-Corrosion Resistant Enclosure
• Hand Held Remote Calibration

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PROXIMA
Calibration Area
Position Indicator
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PROXIMA
LED Lights
Adjustment Pots
Dip Switches
PROXIMA
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PROXIMA
Input Output Gauges
External Spool Assembly
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4-20 mA inputoutput
PROXIMA
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PROXIMA
Hall Effect Sensor
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PROXIMA-Positioner

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

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ICoT-Positioner
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ICoT-Positioner
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ICOT-Positioner

• 4 to 20mA Position Transmitter
• Same unit for linear or rotary applications.
• 20 micron inlet filter
• Three pressure gauges
• Single acting, double acting or air assisting
  actuation.
• Optional Integrated Components
• Position Sensors
• Emissions Monitor
• Solenoid Valve

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ICoT-Positioner
Icot mounted remote from valve

• With Feedback Signals Now Being Electrical Rather
  Than Mechanical, The Positioner Is No Longer
  Required To Be Mounted On The Valve.
• Advantageous For Extreme Vibration and
  Temperature

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ICoT-Positioner

• Various Length Triggers Systems 0.300 to 48.0
  inch Strokes.
• No Troublesome Rotary / Linear Conversion Linkage
  Kits.

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ICoT-Positioner
Linear Type
Rotary Type

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

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ICoT-Positioner

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

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ICoT-Positioner
Features

• Non-Contact Positioning.
• Remote Mounting Ability.
• Electronic Speed Control.
• Push Button Calibration for Speed Accuracy.
• Linear Rotary Applications From One Positioner
  Package.

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ICoT-Positioner
Process Benefits

• Increased Accuracy and Sensitivity (Minimal
  Hysteresis)
• Speed Of Response, Speed Control.
• Tighter Control Of Process Loop.
• Quality Of Process Output Increased.
• Reliability Increase.
• Lower Down Time For Maintenance Re-Calibration.

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ICoT-Positioner

• Handheld communicator
• Full Calibration of Positioner from any point on
  the loop, at the Instrument or I/O Card.

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Pneumatic Actuator Sales Questionnaire

• The following questions need to be asked
• to make a proper recommendation
• Air to Air or Air to Spring ?
• Supply Air Available ?
• On/Off , Modulating ?
• Solenoid Nema Rating ?-IV or VII
• Environment ?-Temp,Corrosion Resistance
• Feedback ?-Switches -IV or VII
• Positioner ?-3-15 psi or 4-20 ma (Analogue or
  Digital)
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