Valves - actuators

Tank valve pneumatic actuators

Overview

Tank valve pneumatic actuators

Our tank valve pneumatic actuators are available in 2 series; AJS series for heavy-duty applications or the AKS series for lighter weight needs.

The AJS actuator series of heavy-duty actuators is also easy to maintain and ideally suited to applications where stainless is preferred. These actuators are available in 0.5" through 4.0" sizes for our tank valves.

Features and benefits

  • Hygienic design with laser-etched serial numbers on the actuator body supports full product traceability and cGMP
  • Lightweight stainless steel and plastic construction with 304 SS sleeve and nylon handle
  • Pneumatic control options to suit your process needs
  • Visual indication of open/closed status

Technical summary

Max. operating pressure10 bar
Max. operating pressure150 psi
Compatible valvesStandard (90 degree) Weirless Radial diaphragm tank valves 
Certification and complianceISO 9001 
Standards3-A, ASME BPE, ATEX 2014/34/EU, CE Ex II2G Ex h II8 T3 Gb, CE-PED 

Technical Summary table lists features available within the range. See ‘Specifications’ tab for model specific information.

Specifications

Technical specifications

AJS series actuatorsAKS series actuators
Sizes0.5", 1.0", 1.5", 2.0", 3.0", 4.0" 0.5", 1.0", 1.5" 
Position indicationRising stem Rising stem 
Pneumatic air connection fitting1/8 inch NPT (autoclavable) 1/8 inch NPT 
Pneumatic tube connector size1/4 in
Max. operating pressure10 bar10 bar
Max. operating pressure150 psi150 psi
Operating temperature range to 135 °C to 135 °C
Operating temperature range to 275 °F to 275 °F
Min. operating gauge pressure70 psig70 psig
Max. operating gauge pressure100 psig100 psig
Compatible valvesStandard (90 degree) Weirless Radial diaphragm tank valves Standard (90 degree) Weirless Radial diaphragm tank valves 
Certification and complianceISO 9001 ISO 9001 
Standards3-A, ASME BPE, ATEX 2014/34/EU, CE Ex II2G Ex h II8 T3 Gb, CE-PED 3-A, ASME BPE, ATEX 2014/34/EU, CE Ex II2G Ex h II8 T3 Gb, CE-PED 

AJS series actuators dimensions

Size A mm (inch) B  mm (inch) Max travel mm (inch) Weight (with plastic handle) kg (lb) Clearance required for removal mm (inch)
0.5 81.0 (3.2) 50.8 (2.0) 5.6 (0.2) 0.7 (1.6) 86.4 (3.4)
1.0 111.0 (4.4) 76.2 (3.0) 7.9 (0.3) 2.1 (4.7) 104.1 (4.1)
1.5 119.9 (4.7) 76.2 (3.0) 14.2 (0.6) 2.1 (4.7) 142.2 (5.6)
2.0 132.1 (5.2) 119.4 (4.7) 14.2 (0.6) 3.5 (7.8) 142.2 (5.6)
3.0 172.7 (6.8) 119.4 (4.7) 19.8 (0.8) 10.0 (22.1) 266.7 (10.5)
4.0 236.7 (9.3) 165.1 (6.5) 25.4 (1.0) 23.7 (52.2) 355.6 (14.0)

AKS series actuators dimensions

Size A mm (inch) B mm (inch) Max travel mm (inch) Weight (with plastic handle) kg (lb) Clearance required for removal mm (inch)
0.5 122.3 (4.8) 50.4 (2.0) 4.3 (0.2) 0.5 (1.0) 172.7 (6.8)
1.0 149.8 (5.9) 75.8 (3.0) 7.3 (0.3) 1.1 (2.5) 226.1 (8.9)
1.5 151.8 (6.0) 75.8 (3.0) 7.7 (0.3) 1.1 (2.5) 228.6 (9.0)

Materials of construction

HousingBlack anodised aluminium, Nylon, Stainless steel 304
Actuator shaftGall-Tough® stainless steel, Nitronic 60 stainless steel, Stainless steel 304
O-ringEPDM
SealsEPDM
BearingsNylon, Stainless steel

Literature

Brochures

  1. ASEPCO weirless radial diaphragm valves (EN).pdf
    PDF - 600.3kb

Datasheet

  1. ASEPCO tank valve aks actuator datasheet (EN).pdf
    PDF - 158.5kb
  2. ASEPCO tank valve ajs actuator datasheet (EN).pdf
    PDF - 195.5kb

Order Information

Product codes

AJS series actuators product codes

Product number Product description
PN05 0.5" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator
PN10 1.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator
PN17 1.5" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator
PN20 2.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator
PN30 3.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator
PN40 4.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator
PN05-EX 0.5" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator ATEX
PN10-EX 1.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator ATEX
PN17-EX 1.5" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator ATEX
PN20-EX 2.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator ATEX
PN20-100-EX 2.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator ATEX
PN30-EX 3.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator ATEX
PN40-EX 4.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AJS pneumatic actuator ATEX

AKS series actuators product codes

Product number Product description
PN05-01 0.5" Weirless Radial tank valve AKS pneumatic actuator
PN10-01 1.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AKS pneumatic actuator
PN17-01 1.5" Weirless Radial tank valve AKS pneumatic actuator
PN05-01-EX 0.5" Weirless Radial tank valve AKS pneumatic actuator
SP05-01-EX 0.5" Weirless Radial tank valve AKS pneumatic actuator
PN10-01-EX 1.0" Weirless Radial tank valve AKS pneumatic actuator
PN17-01-EX 1.5" Weirless Radial tank valve AKS pneumatic actuator

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