Linear Actuator

[Technical Information]

Overview

The “Power Arm” actuators provide a positive linear thrust for positioning dampers, louvers, jackshaft mechanisms, rotary valves, or other mechanisms.  The R-AL and R-ALP are used for closed loop positioning control in a combustion control system application while the PL is used for 3-wire floating control in boiler draft control cases.  Though these actuators are generally used in positioning applications, they are equally suited for on/off control.

Operation

  • In response to a SPDT control switch with a neutral position, (or analog input signal on R-ALP Models) a reversible gear motor (A) rotates an Acme threaded lead screw (B) to drive a traveling nut (C) and extend or retract the actuator ram (D). 
  • Sealed, snap-action switches (E) are opened by ram mounted cams (I & J) to stop the motor and positively limit ram travel. 
  • The standard actuator includes two normally open auxiliary switches (F) that trip immediately prior to the full open or closed ram position.
  • A potentiometer (not shown) provides a ram position feedback signal in the R-AL and R-ALP Models.

PL Operation drawings

Specifications

PL Dimensional Drawings

Power:

Ambient Temp.:

Input: 

Load:

Stroke:

Speed:

Auxiliary Switches:

Position Feedback:

Manual Operation:

Linkage:

Motor:

Dimensions:

Enclosure:

Installation:

120 Vac, 50/60Hz, 60VA

150° F (65° C) Maximum

Switching SPDT or floating contacts (Models PL & R-AL), or 4-20 mAdc, 0-5Vdc, 0-1000 ohms or 0-135 ohms (Model R-ALP).

100 lbs. or 200 lbs. thrust

1" - 6" adjustable

6" in 30 or 60 seconds

Two integral, enclosed, 15A, 1/8 HP @ 120 Vac (switches available on PL & R-AL)

Precision potentiometer, 1000 ohm on  Models R-AL & R-ALP (consult factory for other output values)

Handwheel (optional on PL & R-AL)

Ram eye, catalog number 20040 included; connecting linkage optional

Sealed, permanently lubricated, continuous duty, capacitor start and run, 3 wire reversible

6 " H x 11 " L x 8 ¾" D

14 gauge stainless steel, fully gasketed

Stationary or pivot mounting

Ordering Information

Specify the following catalog numbers

Basic model with switched inputs

  1. PL-2-B3 - 200 lbs., 60 second travel speed, 120 Vac swithcing input actuator, two auxiliary limit switches and ram eye, swivel and stabilizing brackets (-W to include Hand Wheel)
  2. PL-2-3-B3 - 100 lbs., 30 second travel speed, 120 Vac switching input actuator, two auxiliary limit switches and ram eye, swivel and stabilizing brackets (-W to include Hand Wheel)

Model with switched input and position feedback

RAL Ordering Table

To order the positioner model with analog or potentiometer input and position feedback, specify the catalog number as follows:

RALP Ordering Table