D-Series Rack & Pinion

Pneumatic Actuators
 Introduction

Bettis™ D-Series pneumatic rack and pinion actuators provide its users with a
tough, work-horse like product for reliable use and economy in valve automation.
designed for use in quarter-turn applications, the D-Series is ideal for the on/
off or continuous operation of plug, butterfly and ball valves, as well as dampers
and other 90° turn devices. The D-Series actuators are compact and lightweight,
making them very suitable for installation within areas of tight piping connections.

Operating Ranges

A tough reliable D-Series actuators produce torque outputs up to 22,379 in-lb (2,528 Nm) for double-
acting models and 7,939 in-lb (897 Nm) spring end torques on spring-return models.
D-Series pneumatic actuators are suitable for continuous operation at pressures ranging

work horse from 40 to 120 psig (3 to 8 bar) while exposed to temperatures of -4°F to +175°F (-20°C
to +80°C). Optional temperature trims extend the range from -40°F to +250°F (-40°C to
+ 120°C). Higher temperature options may be offered by consulting the factory.

with a 5 year D-Series actuators offer many significant benefits. Among them are:

Splined Drive Inserts – The D-Series
warranty for use blow-out proof drive shaft is fitted
with changeable inserts for universal
mounting to a wide variety of valve
in all heavy duty stems without the need for brackets or
couplings.
Corrosion Resistance – As standard,
applications a polyester TGIC-free powder coated
paint , in conjunction with a fully
anodized housing and dichromate
pistons, provides the D-Series actuators
with a highly corrosion resistant
surface. Coupled with a ‘aircraft grade’
hard anodized aluminum pinion, all
304 SS fasteners, the D-Series provides
excellent protection from hostile
corrosive environments.
BettisGuardTM – For the most extreme
applications, BettisGuard™ adds the
highest practical level of corrosion
protection by impregnating the body
and end caps, both internally and
externally, with a fluoropolymer-based
epoxy resin giving a smooth, hard
finish. Combined with aluminum pinion
gears (option BGA).
Three-Point Suspension – D-Series
pistons feature a unique, three point
suspension system. Each piston has
three, wide, machined load fingers
strategically located about the rear
circumference of the piston. These
load fingers counteract the piston/ rack
side loading and prevent the natural
tendency of the piston/rack to tilt in the
actuator bore. To accept and distribute
this loading the D-Series is also
equipped with a low friction Nylatron
body bearing. The body bearing, which
completely covers the working area of
the piston fingers, prevents metal to
metal contact and greatly reduces the
high point loading often found on other
designs with only narrow heal bearings.
This feature provides for a more
dependable actuator, with a longer life
piston-seal and bearing cycle life.
Dual Stroke Adjustment – Allows
stroke adjustment at both outbound
and inbound strokes providing for
precision alignment of your valves
working element.
Blowout-Proof Pinion – A unique
radiused gearing design profile
that prevents the pinion gear from
blowouts.
NAMUR Mounting – Allows close
coupling to NAMUR designated
accessories. The pinion gear interface
supports an international standard
drive for positioners, switches and
other accessories.
Modular – The D-Series actuators can
easily be converted from double-acting
to spring-return configurations as well
as many other options.
Multiple-Spring Design – The D-Series
has a multiple spring design to facilitate
40 to 120 psig supply air requirements.
All springs are “nested” to prevent
misalignment and are safely contained
by a spring release bolt.
 Precision dual
Low friction piston head
stroke adjustment
and heel bearings

NAMUR accessory interface

One piece, blow-out proof

pinion gear

Polyester TGIC-free powder

coating provides excellent
corrosion resistance and chip
protection on end caps.

Three point suspension

eliminates metal-to-metal
contact between pistons
and cylinder and promotes
high cycle life

NAMUR solenoid direct mounting

interface pattern. Note that air ports
are also tapped for conventional 1/4”
- 18 NPT fittings, except the ultra-
Acorn nut and O-ring seal
small model D0012 which utilizes
protect the bolt threads, prevent Nylatron guide band 1/8” - 27 NPT.
contamination and water ingress provides 360° piston
rack support

ISO/DIN mounting
304 stainless interface for low-profile
steel fasteners direct mounting to
valves
Splined Inserts
Fit into the bottom of the pinion gear shaft to allow
universal mounting to a wide range of valve stem.
Eliminates the need and expense of special brackets
+3° -10° and couplings.
Replaceable drive inserts for Available for virtually any valve stem – including
universal mounting are easily square, double-D and key drives.
adapted for custom applications
96°

90°
65°

-15°

+3°
Materials of Construction NAMUR Control Valves and Switches
For actuator control via
Body – Precision cast anodized aluminum alloy an electric or pneumatic
Pinion Gear – Single piece ‘aircraft grade’ aluminum alloy, signal, Bettis can
hard anodized. supply a wide variety
Pistons – Cast aluminum alloy with Dichromate corrosion of control valves. The
protection. direct mount feature to
End Caps – Cast aluminum alloy with polyester TGIC-free the NAMUR interface
powder coated paint eliminates the expense
Fasteners – 304 series stainless steel. of interconnecting
Seals – Nitrile seals are standard. Viton is available for tubing and fittings. The
high temperature and silicone for universal valve (5/2 or
low temperature. 3/2) can be used for double-acting or spring-return.
Springs – High quality carbon steel springs for maximum life. The single solenoid control is continuously rated and, in the
Bearings – Nylatron as a standard. Special trims available. event of electrical failure, the actuator returns to the clockwise
(normal closed or open) position; bymechanical spring in
single- acting and air in the case of double-acting.

NAMUR is an international standard which allows direct

mounting of control components such as solenoid valves,
positioners and mechanical or proximity switches. Note that
all D models 0025 through 1600 actuators have air ports
which have been drilled and tapped to 1/4” – 18 NPT in the
event that traditional imperial tubing or piping is required. D
0012models (due to size constraints) have as standard 1/8”
NPT body air ports with a special non NAMUR bolt pattern. As
options, a NAMUR solenoid interface block and NAMUR switch
adapter are available for the D0012.

Control Systems
Bettis D-Series actuators can be equipped with a wide variety
of control systems. Components such as the Topworx range
of switchbox accessories and any NAMUR control component
are provided as a standard from Emerson Process Management
– Valve Automation and are very easily bolted on to suit the
required application.

Bettis D-series Actuator Range Typical Specifications

Spring-return and double-acting
Nm In.lb. Operating Pressures
40 – 120 psig (3 to 8 bar)
1676 14874
1014 8997 Temperature Standard -4°F to +175°F
Torque (@ 5.5 bar / 80PSI)

679 6028
400 3547 -4°F to +250°F*
230 2042
168 1487 -40°F to +175°F
105 930
71 630 *consult factory for higher temperatures
47 413
25 220 Media Dry or lubricated air; non-corrosive gas
13,4 119
Nominal 90°, total travel adjustment 96°
Rotation
Actuator
(see inset in middle page)
0
00

50

00

50

00

50
2
5

60
D1
D2

D4

D6
D1

D1

D2

D3

D6

D9

sizes:
D1

Valve types: For more detailed technical information see our

- Ball : 1/2” / DN12 10” / DN250 online documentation under www.Bettis.com/technical-data
- Butterfly: 2” / DN50 20” / DN500 Document number [DOC.DSB.BD.US]
 SIL Rating Actuator / Accessory interfaces
and FMEDA
Bettis D pneumatic actuators are manufactured to meet the following worldwide
quality and safety standards:
Bettis D series rack &
pinion actuators have had a
Product Interface Company Operations
failure modes, effects and Standards Standards
diagnostics assessment
VDI/VDE3845 (NAMUR) ISO – 9001
(FMEDA) conducted on ISO – 5211 Quality Assurance
them as performed by
the Exida assessment Bettis actuators can be packaged together with a range of accessories including;
organization, in accordance
with the IEC 61508 code,
indicating that they are
suitable for use as a SIL
2 (Safety Integrity Level)
rated product.
Wireless Solenoids Pressure
transmitter Regulators
Bettis D series are classified
as type A1 devices with a
hardware fault tolerance
of zero and a user of a
Bettis D actuator can utilize
the failure rates shown
in the FMEDA report in Digital valve positioners (DVC’s) Manual override gear-boxes
a probabilistic model of
a safety instrumented In addition, these accessories often include dedicated options like;
function (SIF) to determine
suitability in part for a
safety instrumented system
(SIS) usage at a particular
safety integrity level (SIL). Speed control plates Breather blocks Block & bleed valves

All of the above fit together by way of standard product interfaces such as NAMUR
for solenoid and switch box connections and ISO-5211 for valve flange connections.
Using these well known international standards ensures that Bettis products will
comply with application requirements in projects worldwide.

Emerson brands for most common control accessories:

Digital Valve Controllers: Fisher ®

Positioners: Fisher ®
Regulators: Fisher ®
Switch boxes: TopWorx
Wireless position monitor: TopWorx
Solenoid valves: ASCO Numatics™
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