Spring Cylinder Rotary Actuator
Spring Cylinder Rotary Actuator
Spring Cylinder Rotary Actuator
Rotary Actuator
Rotary Actuator
Spring Cylinder Rotary Actuators
High torque and pneumatic stiffness combine together in the Mascot "Spring cylinder rotary actuator" These characteristics are
designed into a lightweight, rugged and compact assembly, making the Mascot rotary actuator the first choice for quarter turn
applications. The Mascot rotary actuator is created for operating the DC Series high performance butterfly valve, the VB Series or
other applications requiring precision in rotary motion. For throttling applications, Mascot pneumatic and electro-pneumatic
positioners are available.
The actuator, Mascot positioner, and cylinder uses a rocking piston for direct conversion of linear motion to rotary motion. The
rocking piston assembly along with a splined shaft and lever eliminates any lost motion.
(*See Tables I and II for limitations on certain sizes.)
Sliding seal
assembly for reliable
long life operation
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Features and Advantages
Salient features and advantages of the Mascot rotary Spring cylinder actuator are :
Mascot rotary spring cylinder actuator - Capitalising on established features of other Mascot actuators:
Dynamic, Interchangeability Conveniently uses indentical parts in differing rotary actuator sizes
Uses many Mascot linear actuator parts
Minimizes stocking of spares
Minimal inventory costs
Spool-type four-way Positioner Ease of calibration and maintenance due to fewer parts
High performance modulating positioner control
Mascot's rotary spring cylinder actuator features high torques,positioning stiffness and easy maintenance to produce a
high-performance rotary actuator that excels in maintenance-free throttling and on/off control applications.
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Stiffness
kPA2
K=
v
Where: K = spring rate
k = ratio of specific heat
P = supply pressure
Figure 3: Actuator with A2 = piston area (in 2)
High Stiffness/Spring Rate v = cylinder volume under piston
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Performance
0
performance. The same cam enhances the V-Notch ball Phase Angle
valve's inherent equal percent characteristic. A second rotary 30
n
sitio
Po
lve
Va
Signal
4.2 psig
0 0.0 0.50 .72 1.00
Time (seconds)
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Output torque
NOTE: For air-to-open/fail-closed actuators the 0 degree position shown above corresponds to the disc or ball being seated. For air-to-close/
fail-open actuators the 90 degree position shown above corresponds to the disc or ball being seated. * Size 200 actuator limited to 80 psi air supply -
pressure
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Specifications
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Valve Positioners
Corrosion-resistant
Easy calibration
cover and base
Valve positioners are primarily utilized by Mascot. A • Easily Field Reversed – A reversal of action in the field is
pneumatic module for air control signals, or an achieved by simply turning the cam over, reversing the
electro-pneumatic (I/P) module for milliamp electrical control anti-backlash spring and changing the output tubing.
signals is offered with Mascot valve positioner. Valve • Insensitive to Mounting Position – Positioners can
positioners are single or double-acting, force-balanced be mounted in any orientation.
instruments that provide fast, sensitive and accurate
• Simple Calibration – Easy calibration as there is minimal
positioning of cylinder and diaphragm actuators. These
interaction between zero and span. For protection and to
positioners being compact, field reversible, are designed for
discourage tampering, positioner adjustments are totally
high performance and are reliable because of the rugged
enclosed.
built.
• Split-Range Service – Standard signal ranges are 4
Features
- 20 mA for the electro-pneumatic (I/P) module and 3-
• P/P or I/P Signal Convertible – Easy accomplishment of
15 psi (0-1 Bar) for the pneumatic (P/P) model. Optional
field conversion from one control signal to another by
ranges are 10-50 mA and 6-30 psi (0.4-2.1 Bar),
replacing one module with another
respectively. All models can be calibrated for a 2 or 3-
• Corrosion Resistant – Epoxy powder painted on way split range.
cover and base assembly and continuously purged from the
• Simplified Maintenance – Ease in maintenance because
inside with instrument air making corrosion resistant internal
of positioners simplicity, modular design and a few parts.
section. Internal working parts are constructed from 300
series stainless steel, anodized aluminum or Buna-N. • Regulator not needed – Designed to withstand 150 psi
(10.3 bar) at all parts, the valve positioners are insensitive to
• Shock and Vibration Resistant – the make and design of
supply pressure fluctuations.
valve positioners is such that they have high natural frequency
coupled with pneumatic damping. It is unaffected by • Low Air Consumption – Steady state air consumption is
vibration, acceleration up to 2 G’s, and frequencies to 500 .25 SCFM @ 60 psi (4.1 Bar) supply.
Hz. • Changeable Flow Characteristics – Easily changed
• For Single or Double-acting Actuators – The valve cam provides characterized flow feedback.
positioner is versatile usable with either single or double • High Air Flow Gain Model – Standard on 200 square
acting actuators. inch actuators and above, optional on others.
• Standard Mounting – Valve positioners use the standard • Output Gauge Helps Monitor Unit: – Permits easy
mounting. By changing the cams and follower arms, the same verification of transducer and positioner calibration as it
positioner can be used on both linear and rotary actuators. indicates transducer output to the positioner.
This results in fewer required spare parts.
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Valve Positioner Operation
Figure 4 shows a valve positioner . The valve positioner is a the instrument signal capsule and balance beam
force-balanced instrument, with pneumatic module installed downward. This motion of the balance beam also pulls
on a double-acting actuator for air to open action. the pilot valve spool downward from its equilibrium
Positioning is based on a balance of two forces; one position. This opens the pilot valve ports, supplying
proportional to the instrument signal and the other air to port 1 and exhausting air from port 2. This causes
proportional to the stem position. the actuator piston upward.
A downward force is activated as the signal pressure acts Proportionally to the valve position, to counter the force
upon the diaphragms in the instrument signal capsule, generated by the instrument signal capsule, the piston
through the follower arm and cam, the motion of the continues to stroke upwards until force in the feedback spring
actuator stem is transmitted to the top end of the feedback increases sufficiently. At this point the balance beam and
spring resulting in the varying of tension in feedback spring spool begin to return to equilibrium position. As the valve
as stem position changes. spool ports start to close, the air flow rate to the actuator is
The system will be in equilibrium and stem will be in the decreased.
position called for by the instrument signal when these The feedback spring tension force will equal the force
opposing forces balance exactly. The balance will move up generated in the instrument signal capsule after the piston
or down and by means of the spool valve, will change the has reached the required position. The balance beam and
output pressures and flow rate if these opposing forces are instrument signal capsule will remain in their
not in balance. This will lead to the piston to moving until the equilibrium positions with no air flowing to the actuator
tension on the feedback spring opposes exactly the until a change in the instrument signal is made.
instrument signal pressure. A proportional downward movement of the actuator piston
The detailed sequence of positioner operations are as and stem is affected by a decrease in the instrument signal
follows: An increase in the instrument signal forces which reverses the described actions.
Output 2
Cylinder
Piston
Zero
Adjust- Actuator
ment Lever Arm
Lock C
Knob
Feedback Spring Follower Arm
Balance
Signal Beam
3-15
psi
Instrument Signal Capsule
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Specifications
Pneumatic IP 2000
Table VII: Valve Positioner Performance* Module Module
Independent Linearity - Maximum deviation from a best fit straight line +1.0% F.S. +1.0% F.S.
Hysteresis - Maximum position error for the same value of input when 0.5% F.S. 0.5% F.S.
approached from opposite ends of the scale.
Repeatability - Maximum variation in position for the same value of input when 0.2% F.S. 0.2% F.S.
approached from the same direction.
Response Level- Maximum change in input required to cause a change in 0.2% F.S. 0.2% F.S.
valve stem position in one direction.
Dead Band - Maximum change in input required to cause a reversal in valve 0.3% F.S. 0.3% F.S.
stem movement.
Resolution - Smallest possible change in valve stem position. .1% F.S. .1% F.S.
Steady State Air Consumption @ 60 psi .25 SCFM .31 SCFM
Supply Pressure Effect - Position change for a 10 psi supply pressure change. .05 % F.S. .06% F.S.
"Open-loop" Gain - Ratio of cylinder pressure unbalance to instrument 300:1 psi/psi 400:1 psi/mA
pressure change with locked stem. @60 psi @60 psi
Maximum Flow Capacity @ 60 psi 11 SCFM 11 SCFM
Frequency Response - -6 dB Frequency .8 Hz .8 Hz
(With sinusoidal input of ±5% F.S. centered about 50% F.S.) Phase Angle at -6dB -71O -71.1O
Stroking Speed - Closed to open - 2.3 in/sec. 2.3 in/sec.
Open to closed - 1.3 in/sec. 1.3 in./sec.
*Data is based on tests of the Valve positioner mounted on a double-acting cylinder actuator having a piston area of 25 square inches with a valve
stroke of 1.5 inches and 60 psi supply pressure. Instrument signal was 3-15 psi with pneumatic module and 4-20 mA with I/P module.
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Accessories
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Dimensions
DISASSEMBLY
J E CLEARENCE
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C
K
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PE
SH
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50 6.7 171 8.0 203 17.2 437 23.5 598 6.7 170 2.0 50 9.1 232 7.4 188 12.0 305 10.3 260 3.4 86 9.1 230 6.8 171 1/4 NPT
100 6.7 171 11.0 279 22.9 583 N/A N/A 9.1 230 2.4 61 12.5 318 8.5 215 18.0 457 12.8 324 5.4 137 10.4 263 6.8 171 3/4 NPT
200 6.7 171 11.0 279 23.6 599 N/A N/A 9.1 230 2.4 61 17.5 445 8.5 215 18.0 457 12.8 324 5.4 137 10.4 263 6.8 171 3/4 NPT
*7.8/198 on size 100 and 200 actuators, 16-inch and larger valves.
**7.9/202 on size 50 actuators and 8, 10-inch valves; 9.4/238 on size 100, 200 actuators and 8,10,12-inch valves; 11.3/286 on size 100, 200 actuators and 16-inch and larger valves.
NOTE: Size 100 and 200 actuators do not include lifting rings.