RP AND RH RANGE FLUID POWER ACTUATORS

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 ROTORK RACK AND PINION ACTUATORS

RP and RH rack and pinion actuators are

designed to operate ball, butterfly, plug
and other valves, which require a quarter-
turn movement for either on/off or
modulating service. Offering the most
economical solution when valve
torque requirements are more or less
constant throughout the stroke,
they are available in four main
types:
RP - Double acting pneumatic
RH - Double acting hydraulic
RP/S - Spring return pneumatic
RH/S - Spring return hydraulic

ROTORK ACTUATORS - MODULAR CONSTRUCTION

Rotork RP and RH Range actuators share a modular construction design.
The centre body is available in five sizes. A pneumatic cylinder can be
attached to either or both sides. A spring can cylinder can also be fitted
to either side for Emergency Shut Down (ESD) applications. Modular
construction and stocking of components by Rotork Fluid System Centres
and a worldwide network of distributors facilitates quick delivery times.

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RP RANGE QUARTER-TURN PNEUMATIC ACTUATORS

RP RANGE ACTUATORS
for pneumatic operation
Torque applications
up to 3700 Nm
(29,900 in lbs)
Operating pressures
up to 12 bar
(174 psi)

RH RANGE QUARTER-TURN HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS

RH RANGE ACTUATORS
for hydraulic operation
Torque applications
up to 3,700 Nm
(29,900 in lbs)
Operating pressures
up to 250 bar
(3,625 psi)

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 INSIDE THE RP RANGE ACTUATOR
Pneumatic double acting actuator illustrated,
also available as spring return type

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ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL U.S. STANDARD EQUIVALENCE

1 Housing Nodular Cast Iron ASTM A 536 gr 60-40-18
2 Bushing Bronze ASTM B427 Alloy Uns N. C90800
3 Pinion Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840
4 Rack Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840
5 Screw Carbon Steel AISI SAE 9840
6 Head Flange Carbon Steel ASTM A 283 gr.D
7 O Ring* NBR
8 Spacer Carbon Steel AISI SAE 1040
9 Cylinder Carbon Steel
(ENP) API 5LX grX52
10 Piston Carbon Steel ASTM A 283 gr.D
11 O Ring* NBR
12 O Ring* NBR
13 Bottom Flange Carbon Steel ASTM A 283 gr.D
14 Stop Setting Screw Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840
15 Rack Protection Carbon Steel AISI SAE 1040+API 5LX grX52
16 Stop Setting Screw Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840

Full specification on CD ROM

Rotork Fluid System has available a CD ROM with an overview of our extensive line of
fluid power products. It also contains an interactive sizing guide, downloadable
dimension drawings, schematics, specifications and assorted technical information sheets.
To obtain a copy for your PC, contact the Rotork Fluid System office nearest you.

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INSIDE THE RH RANGE ACTUATOR
Hydraulic spring return actuator illustrated,
also available as double acting type

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ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL US STANDARD EQUIVALENCE

1 Housing Nodular Cast Iron ASTM A 536 gr60-40-18
2 Bushing Bronze ASTM B427 Alloy Uns N. C90800
3 Pinion Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840
4 Rack Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840
5 Screw Carbon Steel
6 Seal* NBR + PTFE
7 O Ring* NBR
8 Cylinder Nodular Cast Iron (ENP) ASTM A 536 gr60-40-18
9 Piston Carbon Steel
10 O Ring* NBR
11 O Ring* NBR
12 Stop Setting Screw Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840
13 Stop Setting Screw Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840
14 Spring Alloy Steel ASTM A 29 gr.D
15 Tie Rod Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840
16 Safety Tie Rod Alloy Steel AISI SAE 9840
17 Spring Driving Flange Carbon Steel ASTM A 283 gr.D * Actuator Seals
18 Head Flange Carbon Steel ASTM A 283 gr.D Standard NBR -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
High Temp Viton >60°C (>140°F)
19 Spring Retaining Flange Carbon Steel ASTM A 283 gr.D Low Temp Fluorosilicone <-20°C (<-4°F)
20 Bottom Flange Carbon Steel ASTM A 283 gr.D
21 Lifting Plate Carbon Steel ASTM A 283 gr.D

Paint specification Surface preparation - Sandblasting to grade SA 2.1/2

Offshore service application to Prime coat - Inorganic zinc 75 microns DFT
protect against severe weathering, Intermediate coat - epoxy 110 microns DFT
chemical atmospheres, salt spray Final coat - Polyurethane 40 microns DFT
and petroleum products. Colour - RAL 3011 Dark red 225 microns total DFT

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 KEY DESIGN FEATURES
Every Rotork Fluid System actuator is built to provide long and efficient
service with minimum maintenance. The design, engineering and
materials used in construction ensure optimum performance even in the
harshest environments. Listed here are some of the most important
features that enable Rotork RP and RH actuators to achieve and maintain
this high level of service.

The RP and RH actuators are specifically engineered to operate small to

medium size 1/4 turn valves. The heavy duty construction and compact
design make this product ideal for Skid manufacturers, FPSO vessels and
process applications which require space saving actuator solutions.

RP/RH Range Quarter-turn operation:

The standard range covers torque requirements up to 3,700 Nm

Double acting and single acting (spring return) versions are available.
Totally enclosed weather-proof housing in nodular ductile iron.
'Rack guide' transversal thrust support by means of two independent
brass bushes.
Carbon steel or nodular cast iron electroless nickel plated cylinders
fitted with mechanical end stop to ensure accurate angular stroke
adjustment +/-5°.
Carbon steel piston with dynamic floating seal to reduce friction and
avoid stick-slip effect even after prolonged periods without operation.
Precision machined alloy steel rack and pinion mechanism to provide
minimum friction and efficient operation
Totally enclosed carbon steel spring enclosure cartridge.
Visual position indicator showing actuator/valve.
Double acting actuators can be supplied with emergency
tanks to allow operation during supply failure.

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CONTROLS

Control component packages are a part of

any actuator/valve installation. Rotork has
extensive experience in the design and
assembly of all types of fluid power control
systems to satisfy any customer
requirement for on/off, modulating or ESD
service. Packages can be mounted on a
panel or in a cabinet and mounted either
on the actuator or at a remote location.

Emergency and Manual override

Emergency manual operating is guaranteed using the optional
jackscrew with handwheel. Reduction gearing for large actuators,
declutchable and removable handwheels are also available.
For larger, high torque actuators, hydraulic manual override units
are also available.

Limit switch
Specially designed for use in extreme environments, the MB1 limit
switch has a mechanical position indicator, weather proof
protection class IP 67 and is explosion proof to CENELEC EN 50014 Optional emergency
and EN 50018 EEx-d-IIC T6 (see publication F600). handwheel (above) and
limit switch (left)

APPROVALS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

All hydraulic actuators are flushed as standard. Flushing to
NAS1638 class 6 is available on request.
EN 10204 3.1b Certification for critical components.
Actuators and controls in accordance with UK health and safety
requirements for pipeline safety regulations SI 825 (1996).
Actuator Design calculation procedure approval by Lloyds Typical pneumatic
(report no. 094/5152). manifold control system

Rotork ensure that where applicable

actuators offered will be in full
compliance with EU pressure
equipment directive PED SI-2001.
Actuators are to IP66 standards.
Hydrostatic valve and actuator
testing facilities available.

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