Kinetrol Model 12 Spring Return Actuator
When precision and reliability aren't optional, the Kinetrol Model 12 Spring Return Actuator delivers. Engineered for critical process pipelines and automated manufacturing lines, this heavy duty rotary vane actuator is built to handle the demands of industrial valve and damper operation without compromise.
A high-performance rotary vane that keeps mechanical complexity to a minimum. The result? Up to 4 million operations with minimal torque loss. An internal clock type mechanical spring serves as your built in safety net, the moment primary air pressure fails or is cut off, the spring instantly rotates the actuator and its connected valve a precise 90° into the safe position.
An externally mounted switch box provides continuous electrical feedback directly to a control room, giving operators complete visibility over valve positioning at all times. When every second counts in a critical process environment, that level of control is non-negotiable.
Pneumatically or hydraulically driven, the Model 12 delivers high torque output from a compact footprint, making it the ideal choice for installations where space is limited but performance demands are not. Its robust construction is engineered to withstand the rigors of industrial environments, providing long-term reliability that minimises downtime and maintenance costs.
Summary:
- Heavy duty, pneumatically or hydraulically driven quarter turn system
- Used to automatically operate and monitor industrial valves or dampers
- Provides high torque, 'fail safe' turning to a precise closed position upon loss of control pressure with electronic position feedback
- High performance, compact rotary vane actuator known for having a single moving part, offering up to 4 million operations with minimal torque loss
- Features an internal clock type mechanical spring
- An externally mounted switch box that provides electrical feedback to your control room
- It is primarily used in critical process pipelines and automated manufacturing lines