Solutions for a world in motion ELECTRIC ACTUATORS for industrial valve automation

ABOUT THIS BROCHURE This brochure intends to describe functions and possible applications for electric actuators, actuator controls and gearboxes. The document offers an introduction into the topic, an overview on products and founded explanations regarding design and function of electric AUMA actuators. On the rear pages of this brochure, you will find a chapter with detailed technical data for swift product selection. For device selection, further information can be obtained from our separate specific data sheets. It will be our pleasure to assist you and provide any further details that might...

Who are AUMA? About this brochure AUMA - The specialist for electric actuators Basics Applications What is an electric actuator? SA multi-turn actuators and SQ part-turn actuators Automation solutions for any valve type Service conditions Basic actuator functions Controls concepts Operation and clarity Integration within the DCS - AM and AC actuator controls Clearly structured operation Reliability, service life, maintenance - with test engineering features AUMA CDT for AC controls - easy commissioning AUMA CDT for AC controls - diagnostics dialogue Communication Communication - tailor-made interfaces Communication...

AUMA - THE SPECIALIST FOR ELECTRIC ACTUATORS Armaturen- Und MaschinenAntriebe - AUMA - are leading manufacturers of actuators for automating industrial valves. Since 1964, the founding year of the company, AUMA have focussed on development, manufacture, sales and service of electric actuators. The brand name AUMA is synonymous with long-standing experience and knowledge. AUMA are specialised in electric actuators for the energy, water, oil & gas, as well as industrial sectors. As an independent partner of the international valve industry, AUMA supply customer-specific products for electric automation...

Success is reflected by growth - worldwide Since the foundation in 1964, AUMA have evolved into a company with 2,300 members of staff around the globe. AUMA proudly possess a global sales and service network with more than 70 sales organisations and representative offices. According to our customers, AUMA staff are very competent in product consultation and efficient in after-sales service. Selecting AUMA: >> provides valve automation in compliance with submitted specifications >> assures safety for design and implementation for plant engineering on the basis of certified interfaces >> guarantees...

APPLICATIONS WATER  Sewage treatment plants Water treatment plants Drinking water distribution Sewage disposal Seawater desalination Steel constructions for water systems Drinking water abstraction and distribution, as well as sewage disposal and purification are basic prerequisites for infrastructure development. Security of suppliy is crucial for modern water industry. Piping of different lengths and nominal diameters must be automated with a multitude of valve types. AUMA actuators are widely used in civil engineering constructions for water applications to operate weirs and sluice gates....

Tank farms Platforms Pipelines Refineries Pumping stations Oil & gas are crucial energy sources for the industry. They are extracted, processed, and distributed using most sophisticated technologies and procedures. Due to the high potential hazards for people and environment, strict sets of regulations must be observed within the oil & gas sector. AUMA are renowned in this industry on an international level, complying with the increasing market demands for vendor list approvals and explosion protection certificates. AUMA actuators fully meet the requirements of the oil & gas industry with their...

WHAT IS AN ELECTRIC ACTUATOR? In process technology plants, liquids, gases, vapours, and granulate need to pass through pipelines. Industrial valves are used to inhibit or release medium flow as well as to control the resulting flow rate by opening or closing the valves. AUMA actuators are remotely controlled from the control room to operate valves. Automating industrial valves Modern industrial applications are based on a high level of valve automation. This is the requirement for managing complex processes. The actuator positions the valve in compliance with operation commands issued by the...

Requirement for diversity Process engineering plants with pipe systems and valve automation are required all around the globe. Not only types of plants and valves are crucial factors for electric actuators but also the climatic conditions in which they are operated. AUMA actuators guarantee reliable and safe service under most extreme environmental conditions. Requirement for reliability Process engineering plants are only efficient, economically viable and safe if all components involved provide reliable service during the entire lifetime. Many plants are scheduled for lifetimes of several decades....

SA MULTI-TURN ACTUATORS AND SQ PART-TURN ACTUATORS The actuation mode is considered a significant distinction factor between the different valve types. A typical example of multi-turn valves are gate valves. They require a defined number of turns at valve input for a complete valve stroke from CLOSED to OPEN and vice versa. Butterfly valves or ball valves are typically used if part-turn movements up to 90° are required for the entire travel. Globe valves are normally operated via linear movement. Furthermore, certain valves are operated via lever arrangements. In this case, we are talking about...

SA multi-turn actuators In compliance with EN ISO 5210, a multi-turn actuator is capable of withstanding thrust applied to the valve and transmits torque to the valve for at least one revolution. In general, multi-turn actuators are required to perform more than one revolution. Consequently, gate valves are often equipped with rising valve stems. They are operated on the basis of several revolutions performed by the multi-turn actuator. Therefore, the multi-turn actuator is equipped with a hollow shaft housing the gate valve stem for these applications. SQ part-turn actuators In compliance with...