EFC Actuator

Flowserve Corporation 11444 Deerfield Road Phone: 513 489 7800

Flow Control Division Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Facsimile: 513 489 5243
Automax Valve Automation Systems www.flowserve.com Email: [email protected]

Installation, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions

All actuators are factory lubricated for life, but still should be Travel Stop Adjustments
protected from the elements and stored indoors until ready for use. Both Directions 2° Overtravel
The ports of the actuator are plugged as supplied from the factory.
If actuators are stored for a long period of time prior to
11° Adjustment Each End
installation, the units should be stroked periodically to prevent the
seals from taking a set. The EFC actuators have travel stop adjustments in both the
clockwise and counterclockwise directions. The 11° total
Prior to assembly. Check the mounting surfaces, the stem adapter, overtravel provides adjustments from -2° to +9° at the 0°
and the bracket to assure proper fit.. Manually open and close the clockwise position and from +81° to +92° at the 90° counter-
valve to insure freeness of operation. Be sure the valve and clockwise position.
Automax actuator rotate in the same direction and are in the same
position (i.e. valve open, actuator open). Secure the valve with the All actuated valves require accurate travel-stop adjustments at
stem vertical. Bolt the bracket to the valve and place the stem both ends of the stroke to obtain optimum performance and valve
adapter on the valve stem. Position the actuator over the valve and seat life. The accumulation of tolerances in the adaptation of
lower to engage the stem adapter to the actuator shaft. actuators to valves is such that there must be a range of
adjustment for both ends of the stroke to achieve the expected
Continue to lower until the actuator seats on the bracket mounting performance.
surface. In order to align the bolt holes. It may be necessary to turn
or stroke the actuator a few degrees and/or adjust the actuator Ball and Plug Valves require precise adjustment at the open
travel stops. Bolt the actuator to the bracket . (CCW) position to protect the seat from the flow media and the
closed (CW) position to assure absolute shut-off.
After consulting the valve manufacturer’s recommendations, adjust
the travel stop bolts of the actuator for the proper open and closed Butterfly Valves require precise adjustment at the closed position
valve position. Pneumatically stroke the actuator several times to to assure full shut-off, to prevent disc overtravel and damage to
assure proper operation with no binding of the stem adapter. If the the seat at the closed position and to assure maximum flow in the
actuator is equipped with an UltraSwitch® or other accessories, open position.
adjust them at this time.
Tandem Valves, where two valves are operated in tandem
To prolong the actuator life, use only clean, dry plant air. Lubricated through a single solenoid valve (e.g. 3-Way configuration),
air is not required, however it is recommended particularly for high absolutely require precise adjustment at both ends of the stroke
cycle applications. Do not use lubricated air with positioners. to assure the seating of both valves.

Travel Stop
Adjustment Stop Adjustment and Locations

End Cap Screw Adjustment Bolt

Actuator Socket Size Socket Size
A20 5mm 5mm
A40 6mm 6mm
A80 6 mm 6mm
A160 8mm 8mm
A270 10mm 10mm
A500 8mm 14mm

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Flowserve Corporation 11444 Deerfield Road Phone: 513 489 7800
Flow Control Division Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Facsimile: 513 489 5243
Automax Valve Automation Systems www.flowserve.com Email: [email protected]

Maintenance Instructions

Disassembly Procedures Reassembly Procedures

1. Disconnect all air and electrical supplies from actuator. 1. Inspect all parts for wear and replace any worn
2. Remove all accessories from actuator and dismount parts as needed. Replace all O-rings.
actuator from valve. 2. Clean all components and lightly grease the piston rack, O-ring
3. To remove End Cap (19), first completely remove grooves, teeth of the Pinion (3), pinion bearing surfaces within
two diagonal End Cap Screws (21) from one End the actuator body and Base Block (11) and the Body (1) bores.
Cap. The two remaining End Cap Screws should be 3. Reverse the disassembly procedures to reassemble.
removed evenly. (SR Actuators) As the Screws are 4. Before engaging the Pinion (3), position the Piston (2) halfway
removed the springs will push the End Cap out. Note: The through its stroke. Then place the actuator on its identifying
spring cartridges have been precompressed at the factory label face with the Base Block (11) assembly facing towards
and the spring force has been isolated between two you. Rotate the Pinion (3) until the two hollow pins
spring retaining caps. The springs will be unloaded which hold the Pinion and Coupling to the shaft are horizontal
before the screws are completely unthreaded. and parallel to the assembly bench, on some actuators this
4. The spring cartridges are attached to shallow pockets in places the pinion in a position where two machined notches in
one End Cap by discs of double-sided adhesive. This the teeth are facing upward.
simplifies the assembly of the cartridges into the Note: To check for any error in position, rotate the Pinion (3)
actuator. If the cartridges allow themselves to be removed clockwise until the Piston (2) is flush with one end of the Body
still adhering to the End Cap, leave them attached since it (1). The flats on the Pinion (3) should be parallel with the back
will ease reassembly. face of the actuator.
5. Rotate the pinion so one end of the piston emerges from 5. Proceed with fitting the Piston Guide Bands (13) and Piston
the cylinder. Remove the Piston O-ring (9) and the Piston O-rings (9).
Guide Band (13). Rotate the pinion and repeat at the Note: The gap in the Piston Guide Band (13) must always be in a
opposite end. position diametrically opposed to the rack in the Piston (2). If it
6. Remove the four Retaining Screws (12) from the Base should be on the same side as the rack, the Piston O-ring (9)
Block (11). Tap top of Pinion (3) lightly with a plastic mallet will have insufficient backing when pressurized and will leak into
to remove Base Block Assembly . the center cavity of the actuator.
7. Remove the Pinion (3) and Lower Thrust Bearing Ring (4) 6. Fit the Base Block O-ring (10) over the raised boss on the Base
from the Base Block. Block (11 ) and fit the Lower Thrust Washer (4) over the Pinion
8. The Piston (2) can now be easily removed from the coupling. Slide the Base Block (11) over the Pinion coupling and
Body (1). secure the Base Block (11).
9. Still remaining within each End Cap is an adjustable Stop 7. The spring end with the double sided tape always goes towards
Bolt (17), Stop Bolt Retaining Nut (14), Stop Bolt Washer the end cap. The springs can only be inserted in one direction.
(15) and O-rlng (16 ). These should be removed for CAUTlON: Failure to follow step 7 will result permanent
examination of the O-ring. damage to the actuator and possible injury to personnel.
8. Install End Caps making sure all O-rings are in place and the air
port line up with the air ports in the body.
9. Test the actuator for smooth operation and air leakage at service
pressure before reinstalling.

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Flow Control Division Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Facsimile: 513 489 5243
Automax Valve Automation Systems www.flowserve.com Email: [email protected]

Opertion
(as viewed from top of actuator)
Double Acting
Applying air pressure to Port 2 drives the piston to the Applying air pressure to Port 1 drives the piston to the right,
left, which turns the pinion counterclockwise as the air which turns the pinion clockwise as the air volume on the
volume on the opposite side of the piston exhausts opposite side of the piston exhausts through Port 2.
through Port 1.

Spring Return (Fail CW)

Applying air pressure to Port 2 drives the piston to the left, Exhausting the air pressure from Port 2 allows stored energy
which compresses the springs and turns the pinion of the springs to drive the piston to the right, which turns the
counterclockwise as the air volume on the opposite side of pinion clockwise. Air volume on the opposite side of the
the piston exhausts through Port 1. piston vents through Port 1.

Spring Return (Fail CCW)

Applying air pressure to Port 1 drives the piston to the right. Exhausting the air pressure from Port 1 allows stored energy
which compresses the springs and turns the pinion of the springs to drive the piston to the left, which turns the
clockwise as the air volume on the opposite side of the piston pinion counterclockwise. Air volume on the opposite side of
exhausts through Port 2. the piston vents through Port 2.

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Flowserve Corporation 11444 Deerfield Road Phone: 513 489 7800
Flow Control Division Cincinnati, Ohio 45242 Facsimile: 513 489 5243
Automax Valve Automation Systems www.flowserve.com Email: [email protected]

Parts & Material

Item Part Description Material Qty Qty

No. DA SR
1 Body Epoxy Filled Composite 1 1
2 Piston Epoxy Filled Composite 1 1
3 Pinion 316 SST/ Harden Steel 1 1
Seal Kits
4 Lower Thrust Bearing Ring ➀ Nylon 1 1 Buna Seal Kit A (Actuator Model No.) SKB
5 Upper Thrust Bearing Nylon 1 1
6 Upper Pinion O-Ring ➀ Nitrile Rubber 1 1
7 Lower Pinion O-Ring ➀ Nitrile Rubber 1 1
8 End Cap O-Ring ➀ Nitrile Rubber 1 1 Pressure Rating
9 Piston O-Ring ➀ Nitrile Rubber 1 1 100 psig maximum
10 Base Block O-Rlng ➀ Nitrile Rubber 1 1
11 Base Block Epoxy Filled Composite 1 1
12 Base Block Screw 316 Stainless Steel 4 4
13 Piston Guide Band Fabric Reinforced Polyester 2 2 Temperature Rating
14 Stop Bolt Retaining Nut 316 Stainless Steel 2 2
15 Stop Bolt Washer 316 Stainless Steel 2 2 Standard Nitrile -20°F to +175°F
16 Stop Bolt O-Ring ➀ Nitrile Rubber 2 2
17 Stop Bolt 316 Stainless Steel 2 2
18 Right End Cap Epoxy Filled Composite 1 1
Note: ➀ Parts included in a seal Kit.
19 Left End Cap Epoxy Filled Composite 1 1
➁ See Spring chart for required
20 End Cap Supply O-Ring ➀ Nitrile Rubber 2 2
21 End Cap Screw 316 Stainless Steel 4 4 spring combination.
22 Spring Cartridge ➁ Spring Steel 0 2 Max. ➂ Consult factory for complete Bill
of Material for the A500.

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