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A C T U ATO R S A N D VA LV E A U TO M AT I O N
HISTORY MISSION
Elfor Controls, established in the late 1970’s, is an Elfor Controls strongly believe that the high value we apply
Italian company specialized in the engineering and to every client and potential will directly results in the
manufacture of a complete range of valve actuators highest levels of satisfaction, therefore we are pleased to
and related accessories. The Company was founded introduce our formula to achieve this:
by experienced professionals who had worked for
decades as senior managers within leading multinational
companies in the valve automation market. They started
by developing and manufacturing a short range of
electric actuators for the increasing demand of valve
automation in various industrial markets. From 2006
to 2014, the company underwent a radical renewal
expanding the product range to include Scotch-Yoke &
Linear in pneumatic & hydraulic configuration and also
Rack and Pinion actuators and relevant control systems.
Elfor Controls offers a profound knowledge and hands-
on experience in the field, flexibility in a continuously
changing market, problem-solving capabilities,
customized products and services to meet Customer EFFICIENCY and RELIABLE SOLUTIONS
needs.
The EC Series actuators are designed and manufactured
to offer a high level of efficient and reliable performance
with reduced repair requirements and increased actuator
QUALITY life. The permanently lubricated, sliding bearings combine
with a low friction corrosion resistant coating ensure perfect
Every step of manufacturing, from design to delivery, operation of the internal components. The EC Series
are performed in accordance with the company EN actuators are suitable for high frequency, high speed
ISO 9001 Certification and related Quality Manual, with operations in particular for modulating systems. They offer
a particular focus on efficiency and effectiveness, in simple and economical maintenance due to simplified
order to guarantee that the final product exceeds the design, thus no special tools are required.
customers’ expectations and has increased reliability.
SAFETY MANUFACTURING
The EC Series actuators are designed with an
inherently safe spring return unit in the single acting
configuration to avoid accidental release of spring
force. The spring units are fully welded modules. The
Nickel Plated, Carbon Steel cylinder and pistons are
designed and manufactured using dynamic floating
O-Ring seal and slide ring guide in order to reduce
friction and to extend service life.
ASSEMBLY
VERSATILITY
EC Series actuators have been designed to ensure
modular and customizable construction.
EC Series actuators can be installed and operated
in any position. This allows flexibility for installation in
confined locations or in retrofit applications.

WATERPROOF PROTECTION
Dynamic floating O-Ring sealing provides protection TESTING
certified to IEC IP67 as a minimum.

CORROSION RESISTANCE
Extended service life is provided by carbon steel
construction, dynamic floating O-Ring seals,
electroless nickel plated cylinder.

TOTAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

PNEUMATIC ECK COMMON FEATURES
1. PISTON GUIDE O-RING installed in the appropriate 5. SLIDING BUSH AND O-RING SEAL ON SCOTCH-
housing seat in order to be compressed during assembly of YOKE: bronze bushing to ensure the anti-static nature of
two parts, creating a sealing gasket. It is a dynamic seal with the system; self-lubrication to reduce friction and O-RING to
defined dimensions according to standard DIN3771. Low ensure central body’s sealing, high performance guarantee
friction, permanently lubricated. and low coefficients of friction.

2. O-RING ON PISTON AND LOCKING FERRULE: a static 6. BEARINGS 18NiCrMo5 alloy material, hardened 60 HRC,
seal to prevent leakage / bypass in the pressure cylinder. high resistance in order to slip on the scotch-yoke’s guide
slot; they ensure perfect alignment between scotch-yoke and
3. EXTERNAL TIE ROD: for pressure cylinder, sized cylinder rod during the conversion from translational motion to
according to UNI EN 14359. rotary one.

4. O-RING ON CYLINDER HEAD: for static sealing. 7. THREADED COUPLING with fixing grain provides better
resistance to tension and compression between the chrome
piston rod and the scotch yoke’s hub.

HYDRAULIC ECK 8. GUIDE RAIL on the central body adequately machined

with the lowest tolerances to ensure scotch yoke perfect
1. O-RING COUPLED WITH THE SEALING RING motion.
guarantees a double-sealing effect, used for dynamic
applications in hydraulic cylinders. Low friction, absence 9. ADJUSTABLE LIMIT SWITCHES allow the scotch yoke
of phenomena of STICK-SLIP (stop and sliding) and good stroke adjustment of + - 5°.
abrasion resistance are the main features.

90°

-12°
+5°
2. BAND DRIVING prevents metal to metal contact between
piston / cylinder and guide rod / piston, supports radial loads
and reduces vibrations.

10
0°
3. This type of DOUBLE SEAL guarantees high system
90
°
66
°
reliability level and it’s accurately designed for high pressure
applications. -12°

4. On the body side, in addition to the double sealing system, 0°

+5°
a BIDIRECTIONAL SCRAPER RING is installed in order to:
Symmetric

4a. prevent the introduction of dust, dirt, foreign matter 10. SELF-LUBRICATING SINTERED BRONZE BUSH
into the sealing system. This is achieved thanks to a AND CHROME BAR SLIDING SYSTEM allows high levels
special scraper lip which produces an effective self- of performance, high operating speed and components wear
cleaning action: preventing slugs development and resistance. O-ring fixed on the cylinder prevents working
protecting the guiding parts extending seals service life. fluid’s leakage.
4b. retain the oil film to keep rod seal lubricated. The
asymmetric lips are designed to differentiate the sealing 11. CYLINDER is machined with the lowest tolerance and it
action on both static and dynamic conditions: the static lip shows a lapped finished in order to guarantee piston’s O-ring
side is flexible, more sensitive to pressure variations and sealing and a fluid motion. Surface finish treatment allows
ensures a wide contact surface; the dynamic one is shorter protection against aggressive corrosion. (All Actuators are
and stronger in order to concentrate load on the surface in certified to work with air or sour gas).
motion.
12. POSITION INDICATOR with high visibility, designed
4c. provide excellent wear resistance and long life according to ISO 5211 is ready for accessories installation,
working. such as Limit Switch and positioner.

13. SEAL between the cover and the central body ensures
IP67 protection system.
NOTES 14. FLANGE actuator is designed to meet all requirements
of ISO 5211,for direct or coupling joint connection.
An adequate lubrication is already planned during the
assembly in order to reduce the frictional heating generated 15. System protection is ensured by two O-RING SEALS.
by cylinder parts motion. First one between limit switch’s hub and body flange; second
Standard O-rings material is NITRILE BUTADIENE (NBR); one between limit switch’s rod and the hub.
other different compounds are available depending on the
operating temperatures involved, fluids compatibility and client 16. ECK LIMIT SWITCHES ensure the scotch yoke’s stroke
specification. adjustment and the correct load of the spring.
 KEY ADVANTAGES
Pneumatic ECK

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Hydraulic ECK

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MODULAR DESIGN and VERSATILITY
ELFOR CONTROLS ECK SERIES PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS Are characterized by engineering design
and efficient modular assembly. The modules have been designed for easy disassembly and this allows the actuator to be
quickly and easily converted from double acting to single acting configuration, or for the addition of optional devices such as a
manual override unit. The modular design allows these modifications to be performed without removing the actuator from the
valve.

OPERATING PRESSURE up to 12 barg (174 psi) for pneumatic

up to 350 barg (5000 psi) for hydraulic

POWER SUPPLY air or sweet gas - oil

TEMPERATURE RANGE
Standard: -30 to 100°C (-22 to 212°F)
High: -20 to 160°C (-4 to 320°F)
Low: -40 to 100°C (-40 to 212°F)
Ultra Low: -60 to 160°C (-76 to 320°F)
Special requirements can be supplied on request.
For higher and lower temperature applications, consult Elfor Controls.

ELFOR CONTROLS ECK Series are suitable for use in SIL 3 & 4.
Elfor Controls offers the ability to perform SIL features according to the IEC61508 and IEC61511
standards.
Elfor Controls ECK Series hydraulic and pneumatic actuators are certified SIL 3 without partial stroke
system and SIL 4 with periodic proof testing system.
 FEATURES and BENEFITS
TORQUE OUTPUT ECK Series valve actuators can be supplied with either symmetrical, or canted yokes to optimize
actuator sizing. ECK Series scotch yoke actuators covers torque values from 10Nm up to 3000 Nm and it has been
engineered in detail to ensure high performance and long lasting quality.

SYMMETRIC SCOTCH YOKE

DOUBLE ACTING
Torque

0° 90°
Angular position

AIR TO CLOSE SPRING TO OPEN AIR TO OPEN SPRING TO CLOSE

Torque
Torque

0° 90° 0° 90°
Angular position Angular position

CONTROL SYSTEM
The global Oil & Gas industry employs ever more complex
process systems to optimize the functioning and to minimize
the event of safety related incidents.
ELFOR CONTROLS constantly monitors the development
of new standards and technology, enabling to keep
up with the constantly changing demands of the client
in order to satisfy all customers’ requirements and
project specifications. The control systems for actuators
have fundamental importance to guarantee actuators
performance, functionality and reliability. REMOTE CONTROLLER
ELFOR CONTROLS control systems are generally an Elfor Controls can provide a wide range of limit
integral part of each actuator; permit a local or remote switches, positioners and boosters with a different
control by electric or pneumatic signals for On/Off, kind of construction body materials, like techno-
Modulating and Emergency Shut Down valve. polymers, aluminum and stainless steel.
ACTUATORS DESIGNATION and SELECTIONS
ECK P S 125 SC SK05 S 0
1 - SUPPLY 2 - YOKE TYPE 5 - SPRING CONFIGURATION 7 - Manual Override Type:
P= Pneumatic S= Symmetric 00= Double Effect 0-Without accessories
H= Hydraulic C= Canted SK01 > SK12 = Spring pack A-MJS=Manual Jack Screw
B-MDA=Declutchable Manual Override
C-MHP=Manual Hydraulic Pump
D-MOG=Manual Override with integrated Gear
3 - CYLINDER SIZE E-HPD=Hydraulic Pump for hydraulic actuators
40, 60, 100, 150,
200, 220 250

4 - OPERATION MODE 6 - Temperature Range:

D= double acting S= Standard (-30° to 100°C)
SC = single acting spring close H= High Temperature (-20° to 160°)
SO= single acting spring open L= Low Temperature (-40° to 160°C)
U= Very Low Temperature (-60° to 160°C)

OVERALL DIMENSIONS
HYDRAULIC ECK SERIES
Single Acting Double Acting

PNEUMATIC ECK SERIES

Single Acting Double Acting
 PNEUMATIC SINGLE ACTING

CENTRAL WEIGHT WEIGHT SPRING

SERIES A A1 B B1 H M C ø CYLINDER ø F N1 N2 G ø MOLLA E
BODY SIZE [KG] [KG] CARTRIDGE

SK01 95 368
100 121 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 140 20
SK02 145 368
SK03 145 368
150 175 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 150 22 SK04 190 445
SK05 190 445
SK06 190 445
EC K 240 85 170 85 45 130 70 20 200 222 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 160 25
SK07 190 445
SK08 190 445
220 245 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 180 28 SK09 215 445
SK10 215 579

250 275 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 180 60 SK11 215 579
SK12 215 579

PNEUMATIC DOUBLE ACTING

CENTRAL WEIGHT WEIGHT

SERIES A A1 B B1 H M C ø CYLINDER ø F N1 N2 G E
BODY SIZE [KG] [KG]

70 95 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 150 10

100 121 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 150 12

150 175 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 160 18

EC K 240 85 170 85 45 130 70 20 260
200 222 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 180 30

220 245 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 180 32

250 275 1/8" NPT 1/8" NPT 180 40

HYDRAULIC SIMPLE ACTING

CENTRAL WEIGHT WEIGHT SPRING

SERIES A A1 B B1 H M C ø CYLINDER ø F N1 N2 G ø MOLLA E
BODY SIZE [KG] [KG] CARTRIDGE

SK01 95 368
SK02 145 368
220 40 3/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 150 55
SK03 145 368
SK04 190 445
SK05 190 445
SK06 190 445
EC K 240 85 170 85 45 130 70 20 220 60 3/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 150 55
SK07 190 445
SK08 190 445
SK09 215 445
SK10 215 579
250 75 3/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 150 55
SK11 215 579
SK12 215 579

HYDRAULIC DOUBLE ACTING

CENTRAL WEIGHT WEIGHT

SERIES A A1 B B1 H M C ø CYLINDER ø F N1 N2 G E
BODY SIZE [KG] [KG]

40 60 3/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 30

EC K 240 85 170 85 45 130 70 20 150 300
60 80 3/4" NPT 3/4" NPT 32

*ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

ACTUATOR BOTTOM INTERFACE ACTUATOR TOP INTERFACE

CENTRAL ISO CENTRAL
SERIES oc F N M B1 B2 L SERIES A ØB L C
BODY SIZE 5211-F BODY SIZE

EC K 27 140 4-M16 149 F14 2 22 115 EC K 80 60 30 30

*ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS

OPTIONAL and ACCESSORIES
MANUAL OVERRIDE

M.O.R. M.O.H.P. M.G.D.A. J.S.

Declutchable Manual The Compact Hydraulic Declutchable Manual Manual Override

Override Manual Override Override for Double Jack Screw for
consists of: Acting. Spring Return.
- hand pump
- selector valve
- oil tank
- hydraulic cylinder
- relief valve
- check valve
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION / INSULATION JACKETS

Elfor Controls can provide many types of Passive Fire

Protection, in order to meet Customer requirements.
Passive fire protection systems are designed to insulate
equipment, and will significantly delay internal temperature
rise in the event of fire. They are simple to install, remove and
reuse., the products line offers a simple and effective means
to protect critical process control equipment. Products
meet UL1709 requirements and follow the recommended
standards of API.
Actuators insulation jackets are designed to insulate actuators
and valves helping to improve energy efficiency.
They are commonly used to provide insulation against low
temperatures (-60°C) and to protect personnel from burns by reducing
the temperature of the exposed actuators surfaces.

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS
ELFOR CONTROLS EC series are designed to meet SIL 3 as a “single device”. Elfor Controls offers SIL features
according to the IEC61508 and IEC61511 standards. Elfor Controls EC series pneumatic actuators are certified SIL 3
without partial stroke system and SIL 3 with periodic proof testing system
• PED 2014/68/EU
• ATEX 2014/34/EU
• EAC TR TS 012/2011
• MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC
• IP66/67M according to IEC/EN 60529
• SIL3 certified (EC61508 and IEC61511) as a “single device”
• Designed and tested in accordance with EN 15714-3
• Further certifications are available, please contact Elfor Controls for updated list.

9001:2008
VALVE AUTOMATION AND SERVICE CENTRE WAREHOUSE
In our workshop, we can manufacture customer designed components in accordance with client specifications.
We also provide assembly of different types of components together with valves and actuators.
Our Service Centre is well known for its fast and flexible deliveries, thanks to our highly experienced technicians and to our
large stock of components.
Our qualified technical staff provides expertise for every linear valve application.
Our automation services include:
• Mounting of pneumatic, hydraulic and electric actuators on valves.
• Assembly and testing of completed actuation units.
• Supply and mounting of actuation accessories such as like positioners, solenoid valves, adaptor plates, limit switches,
and control panels manufactured to customer specifications.

CUSTOMER SERVICE
Field service Available in any part of the world during start-up or extraordinary maintenance for repair and
calibration services to keep your equipment healthy and eliminate costly and unscheduled process shutdowns
Site maintenance service Scheduled to keep your equipment always safe and efficient with regular maintenance.
Revamping service To always propose to the customer the best new solution available to keep your equipment updated.

Telephone assistance for support during start-up, commissioning or normal operation.

On-site training For improved knowledge of equipment and optimum methods of use.

RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT

Elfor Controls srl is a private owned company whose CEO is committed to ensure adequate resources are available
for the Research and Development engineers to continuously improve the product, from internal design to customer
requirements.

Furthermore with continued investments in new machinery, our design engineers in conjunction with our
manufacturing team, are able to offer tailor-made solutions for our customers specific requirements.

Elfor Controls has a close working relationship with a local University which allows in depth review of components
design, such as stress, maximum load, etc., ensuring the highest specifications are achievable for each Elfor
Controls product.

CONTINOUS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT

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