Retrofit and Replacement

How to Select an Actuator

The “10 questions” method for sizing and selection is recom- to help in the selection process. This data, along with the
mended as the best method for your actuation requirements. ‘Actuator Product Range’ charts on pgs 6 and 7, allow for the
Use the ‘Application Data’ column in this chart as a worksheet best selection of a Belimo actuator.

Application Application
Criteria Data Criteria Data
∆PT

1 What is the
total area of ___________
6 Is fail-safe
required?
∆PD

E
B
FAN

❑ YES
the damper? sq.ft.

∆PT
∆PD
R
OA FAN

OA A SA ❑ NO
∆PD A = MIXING PLENUM
∆PT

Consider the application. Is the actu-

2 Opposed blade
or Parallel
L” x W” = Total sq
inches/144 = total
sq feet
❑ Opposed
Blade
ator/damper exposed to outside air?
Use spring return.
blade control
construction? Opposed Blade
w/o seals 3 in-lb/sq feet
Opposed Blade
7 What is
the supply
Do you need
a step down
transformer?
❑ 24 VAC

w/ seals 5 in-lb/sq feet voltage to If replacing an oil

❑ 120 VAC
immersed gear
the actuator? train actuator, is
the transformer in the defective actua-
If unknown, use • 24 VAC/DC
tor? You may need to purchase one.
a worst case sce- ❑ Parallel • 120 VAC ❑ 230 VAC
nario, parallel blade
with seals.
Blade • 230 VAC single phase

❑ On/Off
Parallel Blade
w/o seals 4 in-lb/sq feet
Parallel Blade
8 What is
the control
• Two position
• Floating point
• Modulating
❑ Floating
w/ seals 7 in-lb/sq feet signal to the Point
• Sequencing
actuator? ❑ 2-10 VDC
• “Non-standard”
❑ 0-10 VDC
3 Are there
blade and
This will impact
the proper
selection as the
❑ YES
Controller
voltage signals
❑ 4-20 mA
edge seals on seals add resist- This will be a critical component to the ❑ PWM____
ance requiring ❑ NO range
the damper? more torque.
damper selection of an actuator.
Consider the …MFT US actuator and
the flexibility of its application. ❑ Other (MFT)

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Direct cou-

4 For the
If this informa-
9 Can you direct
couple to a
pling has
become the
❑ YES
damper in tion is not
___________ damper shaft? industry stan-
available refer dard. Some
question, in-lb/sq.ft. retrofit appli- ❑ NO, see
to the “typical
what does the damper cations do not accessories
requirements” allow direct
manufacturer coupling. Refer to the Belimo Mounting page
chart.
specify as the Methods guide for application details.

torque rating?
10 Are there ❑ NO
K4-2 US KH-AF US
KH-AF-1 US

additional
accessories ❑ YES, see
5 What is the air
velocity, static _______W.G. required?
PA…

Some applications require the addition of

SA…

accessories
section or
pressure, or _______CFM an auxiliary switch for proof of position; or
a retrofit application may require an addi- actuator
design CFM?
Systems above 1,000 FPM _______FPM tional mounting bracket and linkage kit. series for
You must identify these needs prior to
require additional actuator torque
leaving the job site or ordering products.
details

Typical Damper Requirements and Sizing

Damper with square shape: ft2= h x w /144; (h= high, w= width)

Damper Area (8 ft ) x Rated Torque Loading of Damper (4 in-lb/ft2) = Total in-lb Required (32 in-lb) Belimo LF/LM 35 in-lb
2

Torque Loading in-lb/ft2

< 1000 FPM 1000-2500 FPM 2500-3500 FPM
Damper Blade 2 inch water column (WG)
SQUARE

Parallel blade/edge seals 7 (Typical) 10.5 14

Opposed blade/edge seals 5 (Typical) 7.5 10
Parallel blade/no edge seals 4 6 8
Opposed blade/no edge seals 3 4.5 6
Round 10 14 20

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