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These mounting and operating instructions assist you in mounting and operating the device
safely. The instructions are binding for handling SAMSON devices. The images shown in
these instructions are for illustration purposes only. The actual product may vary.
Î For the safe and proper use of these instructions, read them carefully and keep them for
later reference.
Î If you have any questions about these instructions, contact SAMSON‘s After-sales Service
(aftersalesservice@samsongroup.com).
! DANGER ! NOTICE
Hazardous situations which, if not avoided, Property damage message or malfunction
will result in death or serious injury
Note
! WARNING Additional information
Hazardous situations which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury
Tip
Recommended action
EB 8310-5 EN
Contents
EB 8310-5 EN
Contents
EB 8310-5 EN
Safety instructions and measures
EB 8310-5 EN 1-1
Safety instructions and measures
Safety devices
The Type 3271 and Type 3277 Actuators do not have any special safety equipment.
1-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Safety instructions and measures
Referenced documentation
The following documents apply in addition to these mounting and operating instructions:
− Mounting and operating instructions for the valve on which it is mounted
− Mounting and operating instructions for mounted valve accessories (positioner, solenoid
valve etc.)
− Safety Manual u SH 8310 for use in safety-instrumented systems
− u AB 0100 for tools, tightening torques and lubricant
EB 8310-5 EN 1-3
Safety instructions and measures
1) If not described otherwise in the valve documentation, the work position for the control valve is the
front view looking onto the operating controls (including valve accessories).
1-4 EB 8310-5 EN
Safety instructions and measures
! WARNING
EB 8310-5 EN 1-5
Safety instructions and measures
! NOTICE
1-6 EB 8310-5 EN
Markings on the device
Manual override
14 Diaphragm material
15 Connecting thread
16 Date of manufacture
17 Data Matrix code
5 2
1
14 13 6
7
17 8
9
16
10
Mat: 3 15
S/N: 4 11/12
EB 8310-5 EN 2-1
2-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Design and principle of operation
A16
A1
Fig. 3-1: Functional diagram of Type 3271 Actuator (175v2 cm²), "stem extends" direction of action
1) v2 is added to the actuator area (e.g. 175v2 cm²) to indicate actuators with a full diaphragm
EB 8310-5 EN 3-1
Design and principle of operation
A1
S
A4
A5
A2
Fig. 3-2: Functional diagram of Type 3277 Actuator (750v2 cm²), "stem retracts" direction of action
3-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Design and principle of operation
signal pressure connection on the bottom di- to the actuator is required. Refer to the asso-
aphragm case. ciated positioner documentation for more
With direction of action "actuator stem re- details.
tracts", the compressed air is applied to the In the "actuator stem retracts" version, simi-
signal pressure connection on the top dia- lar to Type 3271, the signal pressure is rout-
phragm case. ed through the top signal pressure connec-
The direction of action can be reversed (see tion (S) to the top diaphragm chamber and
the 'Service and conversion work' section). moves the actuator stem (A7) downward op-
posing the spring force (see Fig. 3-2).
EB 8310-5 EN 3-3
Design and principle of operation
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Design and principle of operation
Note
More information is available in Data Sheet
u T 8310‑1.
Temperature range
The permissible temperature range depends
on the diaphragm material:
EB 8310-5 EN 3-5
Design and principle of operation
3-6 EB 8310-5 EN
Design and principle of operation
Dimensional drawings
ØD ØD1
Ha
a
H7
H
H'
H5
H2
a2
H1
Ha
a
H6
H4
ØD2
Ød
H'
H6
ØD2
H8
Ød
ØD
EB 8310-5 EN 3-7
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Shipment and on-site transport
4 Shipment and on-site trans- Î Leave the actuator in its transport con-
tainer or on the pallet to transport it on
port site.
The work described in this section is only to Î Dispose and recycle the packaging in ac-
be performed by personnel appropriately cordance with the local regulations.
qualified to carry out such tasks.
EB 8310-5 EN 4-1
Shipment and on-site transport
to vertically lift the entire control valve 4.3.2 Lifting the actuator
assembly.
Î Do not attach load-bearing slings to the To mount large actuators onto the valve, use
handwheel or travel stop. lifting equipment (e.g. crane or forklift) to lift
Î Observe lifting instructions (see sec- it. See 'Accessories' in the 'Design and prin-
tion 4.3.2). ciple of operation' section for fixture for lift-
ing.
Lifting instructions
Tip
− Use a hook with safety latch (see
Our after-sales service can provide more de-
Fig. 4-5) to secure the slings from slip-
tailed transport and lifting instructions on re-
ping off the hook during lifting and
quest.
transporting.
− Secure slings on the object to be trans-
4.3.1 Transporting the ported against slipping.
4-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Shipment and on-site transport
EB 8310-5 EN 4-3
Shipment and on-site transport
Fig. 4-5: Lifting point on the actuator Fig. 4-6: Lifting points on the control valve
(example)
4-4 EB 8310-5 EN
Shipment and on-site transport
4.4 Storing the actuator − Make sure that the ambient air is free of
acids or other corrosive media.
EB 8310-5 EN 4-5
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Installation
EB 8310-5 EN 5-1
Installation
! NOTICE Tip
Risk of actuator damage due to excessively The valve and actuator are assembled with
high or low tightening torques. special attention paid to the actuator's bench
Observe the specified torques when tighten- range and direction of action. These details
ing actuator components. Excessive tighten- are specified on the actuator nameplate (see
ing torques lead to parts wearing out more the 'Markings on the device' section).
quickly. Parts that are not tightened far
enough may loosen.
Î Observe the specified tightening torques a) Valve version without anti-
(u AB 0100). rotation fixture
1. Loosen the lock nut (10) and stem con-
! NOTICE nector nut (9) on the valve.
Risk of actuator damage due to the use of 2. Firmly press the plug together with the
unsuitable tools. plug stem into the seat ring.
Î Only use tools approved by SAMSON
3. Thread down the lock nut and stem con-
(u AB 0100).
nector nut.
4. Remove the clamps of the stem connector
5.2.1 Mounting the actuator (A26) and the ring nut (A8) from the ac-
onto the valve tuator.
5. Slide the ring nut over the plug stem.
! NOTICE 6. Place the actuator onto the valve bonnet
Risk of valve damage or malfunction due to (2) and secure it with the ring nut.
an incorrectly aligned V-port plug. 7. Connect the signal pressure. See sec-
On mounting the actuator onto valves fitted tion 8.
with a V-port plug, make sure that the 8. Screw on the stem connector nut (9) by
V-shaped port uncovered first faces toward hand until it touches the actuator stem
the valve outlet. (A7).
Î Read the 'Mounting the actuator onto
9. Turn the stem connector nut a further
the valve' section in the associated valve
quarter turn and secure this position with
documentation.
the lock nut (10).
10. Position the stem connector clamps (A26)
and screw them tight.
11. Align the travel indicator scale (84) with
the tip of the stem connector clamp.
5-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Installation
A22 A20
A23
A25
A21
A8
A7
x
84
A26/27
9
10
8
b) Valve version with anti- tion up to the point where the actuator is
to be mounted.
rotation fixture
Anti-rotation fixture already mounted
1. Firmly press the plug together with the onto the valve:
plug stem into the seat ring. Slightly loosen the screws (303) and turn
2. Anti-rotation fixture not yet mounted the stem (9) inside the stem connector
onto the valve: clamps (301) by a few turns to move it
Follow the instructions described under downward.
'Mounting the external anti-rotation fix-
ture' in the associated valve documenta-
EB 8310-5 EN 5-3
Installation
3. Remove the clamps of the stem connector 7. Continue following the instructions de-
(A26) and the ring nut (A8) from the ac- scribed under 'Mounting the external an-
tuator. ti-rotation fixture' in the associated valve
4. Slide the ring nut over the plug stem. documentation from the point where the
stem (9) is threaded upwards until the
5. Place the actuator onto the valve bonnet
head of the stem rests on the extended
(2) and secure it with the ring nut.
actuator stem.
6. Connect the signal pressure. See sec-
tion 8.
2
A8
A7
A8
A26
A7
9
A26
303
9
301
2
303
301
Fig. 5-2: Anti-rotation fixture: standard version (left) and special version (right)
5-4 EB 8310-5 EN
Installation
EB 8310-5 EN 5-5
5-6 EB 8310-5 EN
Start-up
6 Start-up ! WARNING
The work described in this section is only to Risk of personal injury due to exhaust air
be performed by personnel appropriately being vented.
qualified to carry out such tasks. The actuator is operated with air. As a result,
air is vented during operation.
! DANGER Î Wear eye and hearing protection when
Risk of bursting due to incorrect opening of working near the actuator.
pressurized equipment or components.
Pneumatic actuators are pressure equipment
! WARNING
that may burst when handled incorrectly.
Flying projectile fragments or components Crush hazard arising from the moving
can cause serious injury or even death. actuator stem.
Before working on the actuator: Î Do not insert hands or finger into the
Î Depressurize all plant sections concerned yoke while the air supply is connected to
and the actuator. Release any stored en- the actuator.
ergy. Î Before working on the actuator, discon-
nect and lock the pneumatic air supply
as well as the control signal.
! WARNING Î Do not impede the movement of the actu-
Risk of personal injury due to preloaded ator stem by inserting objects into the
springs. yoke.
Actuators with preloaded springs are under Î Before unblocking the actuator stem after
tension. These actuators can be identified by it has become blocked (e.g. due to
several longer bolts with nuts protruding seizing up after remaining in the same
from the bottom diaphragm case. Actuators position for a long time), release any
with considerably preloaded springs are also stored energy in the actuator (e.g. spring
labeled correspondingly (see the 'Markings compression). See 'Relieving the spring
on the device' section). compression in the actuator' in the
Î Only open the actuator following the in- 'Removal' section.
structions in this document. See 'Reliev-
ing the spring compression in the actua-
! WARNING
tor' in the 'Removal' section.
Risk of personal injury through incorrect
operation, use or installation as a result of
incorrect information on the actuator.
After any adjustment or conversion work, the
details on the actuator nameplate may no
EB 8310-5 EN 6-1
Start-up
longer be correct. This may apply, for exam- − In combination with a SAMSON valve:
ple, to the configuration ID or the symbol af- the actuator travel range can be adapted
ter reversal of the direction of action. to a smaller valve travel range
Î Immediately renew any nameplates or
labels with incorrect or outdated infor- 6.1.1 Tensioning the springs
mation.
Î Add any new values to the nameplate. If
! NOTICE
necessary, contact SAMSON to obtain a
new nameplate. Risk of actuator damage due to the springs
being tensioned unevenly.
Î Distribute clamping bolts and nuts evenly
! NOTICE around the circumference.
Risk of actuator damage due to excessively Î Tighten the nuts gradually in a crisscross
high or low tightening torques. pattern.
Observe the specified torques when tighten-
ing actuator components. Excessive tighten- 1. Distribute the long bolts (A22) evenly
ing torques lead to parts wearing out more around the circumference.
quickly. Parts that are not tightened far 2. Screw the long nuts (A23) together with
enough may loosen. washers (A25) onto the clamping bolts
Î Observe the specified tightening torques (A22) until they rest on the bottom dia-
(u AB 0100). phragm case (A2).
3. To tension the springs evenly, tighten the
nuts (A23) gradually in a crisscross pat-
! NOTICE
tern until both diaphragm cases (A1, A2)
Risk of actuator damage due to the use of rest on the diaphragm (A4). Hold the
unsuitable tools. bolt head stationary with a suitable tool
Î Only use tools approved by SAMSON and apply the tightening torque to the
(u AB 0100). nuts. Observe tightening torques.
4. Insert the short bolts (A20) through the
6.1 Spring compression intended holes in the diaphragm cases
(A1, A2).
See Fig. 5-1 in the 'Installation' section.
5. Screw the short nuts (A21) with washers
By preloading the springs in the actuator, the (A25) onto the bolts (A20). Observe
following can be achieved: tightening torques.
− The thrust is increased (only actuators
with "stem extends")
6-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Start-up
6.1.2 Increasing the actuator for spring compression. The new lower sig-
nal range value is 1.6 bar and the new up-
thrust per signal range value 2.4 bar.
The thrust can only be increased in actuators Î Write the new signal pressure range of
with "stem extends" direction of action. To 1.6 to 2.4 bar on the actuator nameplate
achieve this, the springs of the actuators can as the operating range with preloaded
be preloaded by up to 25 % of their travel or springs.
bench range.
Direction of action: actuator stem retracts
Example: Preloading is required for a bench
range of 0.2 to 1 bar. 25 % of this span is The springs of actuators with "stem retracts"
0.2 bar. Therefore, the signal pressure range action cannot be preloaded. When a
is shifted by 0.2 bar to 0.4 to 1.2 bar. The SAMSON valve is combined with an
new lower signal range value is 0.4 bar and oversized actuator (e.g. the rated travel of
the new upper signal range value 1.2 bar. the actuator is larger than the rated travel of
the valve), only the first half of the actuator's
Î Write the new signal pressure range of
bench range can be used.
0.4 to 1.2 bar on the actuator nameplate
as the operating range with preloaded Example: DN 50 valve with 15 mm rated
springs. travel and 750v2 cm² actuator with 30 mm
rated travel; 0.2 to 1 bar bench range:
6.1.3 Adapting the travel At half the valve travel, the operating range
is between 0.2 and 0.6 bar.
range
In some cases, the valve and actuator have
different rated travels. Depending on the di-
rection of action, proceed as follows:
EB 8310-5 EN 6-3
Start-up
A73
A72
A70
A50 A73
A78 A70
A7 A7
Fig. 6-1: Type 3271 Actuator with travel stop (left: 175v2 and 350v2 cm² with "stem exends", right:
750v2 cm² with "stem retracts")
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Start-up
2. Move actuator to the required position of 4. Tighten the lock nut (A66) to lock the
maximum travel. handwheel.
The stem connector (51) connects the actua- 2. Turn the handwheel counterclockwise to
tor stem (A7) with the actuator stem (A50) of retract the actuator stem.
the handwheel. The actuator stem position 3. To change from manual to automatic op-
can be adjusted using the handwheel (A60). eration, put the handwheel into the neu-
In Type 3271 and Type 3277 Pneumatic Ac- tral position by aligning the pointer
tuators with 750v2 cm² actuator area and a (A55) with the groove on the stem con-
handwheel, the upper bench range value nector (A51).
must not exceed 3.1 bar. 4. Tighten the lock nut (A66) to lock the
handwheel.
EB 8310-5 EN 6-5
Start-up
A60
A51 A60
A66
A66
A55
A51
A50 A51
A55 A50
Fig. 6-2: Type 3271 Actuator with handwheel (left: 175v2 and 350v2 cm², right: 750v2 cm²)
6-6 EB 8310-5 EN
Operation
7 Operation ! WARNING
The work described in this section is only to Risk of personal injury through incorrect
be performed by personnel appropriately operation, use or installation as a result of
qualified to carry out such tasks. incorrect information on the actuator.
After any adjustment or conversion work, the
! WARNING details on the actuator nameplate may no
Risk of personal injury due to exhaust air longer be correct. This may apply, for
being vented. example, to the configuration ID or the
The actuator is operated with air. As a result, symbol after reversal of the direction of
air is vented during operation. action.
Î Wear eye and hearing protection when Î Immediately renew any nameplates or
working near the actuator. labels with incorrect or outdated infor-
mation.
Î Add any new values to the nameplate. If
! WARNING necessary, contact SAMSON to obtain a
Crush hazard arising from the moving new nameplate.
actuator stem.
Î Do not insert hands or finger into the
7.1 Throttling service
yoke while the air supply is connected to
the actuator. The maximum permissible supply pressure is
Î Before working on the actuator, discon- specified in the order confirmation for the
nect and lock the pneumatic air supply control valve. It is, however, restricted to
as well as the control signal. 6 bar in throttling service for the Types 3271
Î Do not impede the movement of the actu- and Type 3277 Pneumatic Actuators with
ator stem by inserting objects into the 175v2, 350v2 and 750v2 cm² actuator
yoke. areas.
Î Before unblocking the actuator stem after
it has become blocked (e.g. due to seiz- 7.2 On/off service
ing up after remaining in the same posi-
tion for a long time), release any stored In on/off service, the supply pressure must
energy in the actuator (e.g. spring com- be limited depending on the bench range or
pression). See 'Relieving the spring com- operating range of the actuator. The applica-
pression in the actuator' in the 'Removal' ble bench range or operating range which
section. the actuator can move through is written on
the nameplate (see the 'Markings on the de-
vice' section).
EB 8310-5 EN 7-1
Operation
7-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Malfunctions
8 Malfunctions
Read hazard statements, warnings and caution notes in the 'Safety instructions and mea-
sures' section.
8.1 Troubleshooting
Malfunction Possible reasons Recommended action
Actuator stem does not Actuator is blocked. Check attachment.
move on demand. Remove the blockage.
WARNING! A blocked actuator (e.g. due to seizing
up after remaining in the same position for a long
time) can suddenly start to move uncontrollably.
Injury to hands or fingers is possible if they are
inserted into the actuator or valve.
Before trying to unblock the actuator stem,
disconnect and lock the pneumatic air supply as
well as the control signal. Before unblocking the
actuator stem, release any stored energy in the
actuator (e.g. spring compression). See 'Relieving
the spring compression in the actuator' in the
'Removal' section.
Insufficient signal pres- Check the signal pressure.
sure Check the signal pressure line for leakage.
Signal pressure not See 'Signal pressure routing' in the 'Design and
connected to the cor- principle of operation' section.
rect diaphragm cham-
ber.
Diaphragm in the actu- See 'Replacing the diaphragm' in the 'Servicing'
ator defective section.
Actuator stem does not Travel stop active See 'Adjusting the travel stop' in the 'Start-up'
stroke through its com- section.
plete travel range.
Insufficient signal pres- Check the signal pressure.
sure Check the signal pressure line for leakage.
Incorrect setting of Check the actuator without valve accessories.
valve accessories. Check the settings of the valve accessories.
Note
Contact our after-sales service for malfunctions not listed in the table.
EB 8310-5 EN 8-1
Malfunctions
8-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Servicing and conversion
EB 8310-5 EN 9-1
Servicing and conversion
! NOTICE
9.1 Periodic testing
Risk of actuator damage due to excessively
high or low tightening torques. Depending on the operating conditions,
Observe the specified torques when tighten- check the actuator at certain intervals to pre-
ing actuator components. Excessive tighten- vent possible failure before it can occur.
ing torques lead to parts wearing out more Plant operators are responsible for drawing
quickly. Parts that are not tightened far up an inspection and test plan.
enough may loosen.
Î Observe the specified tightening torques Tip
(u AB 0100). Our after-sales service can support you in
drawing up an inspection and test plan for
your plant.
! NOTICE
Risk of actuator damage due to the use of
unsuitable tools. 9.2 Preparation for servicing
Î Only use tools approved by SAMSON
or conversion work
(u AB 0100).
1. Lay out the necessary material and tools
to have them ready for the intended
! NOTICE work.
Risk of valve damage due to the use of 2. Put the actuator out of operation (see the
unsuitable lubricants. 'Decommissioning' section).
Î Only use lubricants approved by
3. Remove the actuator from the valve (see
SAMSON (u AB 0100).
the 'Removal' section).
9-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Servicing and conversion
Note
9.4 Service work
To remove an actuator with "stem extends" See Fig. 3-1 and Fig. 3-2 in the 'Design and
fail-safe action and/or with preloaded principle of operation' section
springs, a certain signal pressure must be
applied to the actuator (see the 'Removal' 9.4.1 Replacing the dia-
section). Afterwards, the signal pressure
phragm
must be removed and the air supply discon-
nected again and locked.
a) Actuator stem extends
4. Relieve the compression from the pre-
loaded springs. See 'Relieving the spring See Fig. 9-1
compression in the actuator' in the 'Re- 1. Lift off the top diaphragm case (A1) and
moval' section. remove springs (A10).
5. Unthread and remove the nuts and bolts 2. Pull the diaphragm plate assembly con-
(including the washers) from around the sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia-
actuator casing. phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4)
The following service and/or conversion out of the bottom diaphragm case (A2).
work can be performed after preparation is 3. Clamp the bottom section of the actuator
completed: stem (A7) into a vise using protective
− Replace the diaphragm (see sec- jaws. Make sure that the actuator stem is
tion 9.4.1) not damaged.
− Replace the actuator stem seals (see sec- 4. Unscrew and remove the nut (A33).
tion 9.4.2) 5. Remove the parts from the actuator stem
− Reverse the direction of action (see sec- (A7) in the specified order:
tion 9.5.1) − Spacer (A36)
− O-ring (A17)
9.3 Mounting the actuator on − Diaphragm plate (A5)
− Diaphragm (A4)
the valve after service or
6. Place the parts on the actuator stem in
conversion work the specified order:
1. Mount the actuator (see the 'Installation' − New diaphragm (A4)
section). − Diaphragm plate (A5)
2. Adjust the upper or lower bench range − O-ring (A17)
values (see the 'Start-up' section). − Spacer (A36)
EB 8310-5 EN 9-3
Servicing and conversion
Make sure that the seal lip of the new di- phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4)
aphragm (A4) is inserted correctly be- into the bottom diaphragm case (A2).
tween compressor (A35) and diaphragm 10. Place the springs (A10) in the diaphragm
plate (A5). plate (A5), centering them in the intend-
To prevent the O-ring from being dam- ed recesses.
aged, use a suitable tool to slide the 11. Place on the top diaphragm case (A1).
O-ring onto the actuator stem and to po- Ensure that the compressed air connec-
sition it correctly. tions on the cases (A1, A2) are correctly
7. Screw the nut (A33) against the com- aligned with each other.
pressor (A35). On tightening against the 12. If necessary, preload the springs (see the
glued hex nut (with 175v2 cm² and 'Start-up' section).
350v2 cm²) or onto the slotted nut (with
13. Fasten the top and bottom diaphragm
750v2 cm²), use a suitable tool to hold it
cases (A1, A2) together using the nuts
stationary. Observe tightening torques.
(A21) and bolts (A20). Observe tighten-
Make sure that the diaphragm does not
ing torques.
turn.
8. Apply a suitable lubricant to the actuator
b) Actuator stem retracts
stem (A7).
9. Place the diaphragm plate assembly con- See Fig. 9-2
sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia- 1. Lift off the top diaphragm case (A1).
A33 A33
A36
A36
A17
A35
A34 A7 A17 A5 A4
A35 A7 A9 A5 A4
Fig. 9-1: Arrangement of parts for "stem extends" direction of action (left: 175v2 and 350v2 cm²;
right: 750v2 cm²)
9-4 EB 8310-5 EN
Servicing and conversion
2. Pull the diaphragm plate assembly con- 8. Screw the nut (A33) against the com-
sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia- pressor (A35). On tightening against the
phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4) glued hex nut (with 175v2 cm² and
out of the bottom diaphragm case (A2). 350v2 cm²) or onto the slotted nut (with
3. Clamp the bottom section of the actuator 750v2 cm²), use a suitable tool to hold it
stem (A7) into a vise using protective stationary. Observe tightening torques.
jaws. Make sure that the actuator stem is Make sure that the diaphragm does not
not damaged. turn.
4. Unscrew and remove the nut (A33). 9. Check whether the springs (A10) rest
correctly in the bottom diaphragm case
5. Take the compressor (A35) and dia-
(A2).
phragm (A4) off the diaphragm plate
(A5). 10. Apply a suitable lubricant to the actuator
stem (A7).
6. Place the new diaphragm in the dia-
phragm plate (A5). Make sure that the 11. Place the diaphragm plate assembly con-
seal lip of the diaphragm (A4) is inserted sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia-
correctly between compressor (A35) and phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4)
diaphragm plate (A5). into the bottom diaphragm case (A2).
Make sure that the sealing elements are
7. Screw the compressor (A35) onto the ac-
not damaged.
tuator stem (A7).
12. Place on the top diaphragm case (A1).
Ensure that the compressed air connec-
A33
A33
A5
A35
A17
A35
A36 A9 A7 A5 A4
A4 Diaphragm A9 Nut A34 Slotted nut
A5 Diaphragm plate A17 O-ring A35 Compressor
A7 Actuator stem A33 Nut A36 Spacer
Fig. 9-2: Arrangement of parts for "stem retracts" direction of action (left: 175v2 and 350v2 cm²;
right: 750v2 cm²)
EB 8310-5 EN 9-5
Servicing and conversion
tions on the cases (A1, A2) are correctly phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4)
aligned with each other. into the bottom diaphragm case (A2).
13. Fasten the top and bottom diaphragm 10. Place the springs (A10) in the diaphragm
cases (A1, A2) together using the nuts plate (A5), centering them in the intend-
(A21) and bolts (A20). Observe tighten- ed recesses.
ing torques. 11. Place on the top diaphragm case (A1).
Ensure that the compressed air connec-
9.4.2 Replacing the actuator tions on the cases (A1, A2) are correctly
stem seals aligned with each other.
12. If necessary, preload the springs (see the
'Start-up' section).
a) Actuator stem extends
13. Fasten the top and bottom diaphragm
1. Lift off the top diaphragm case (A1) and cases (A1, A2) together using the nuts
remove springs (A10). (A21) and bolts (A20). Observe tighten-
2. Pull the diaphragm plate assembly con- ing torques.
sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia- Radial shaft seal
phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4)
out of the bottom diaphragm case (A2).
3. Use a suitable punch to remove the radi- Seal lip
al shaft seal (A40).
4. Check the dry bearing (A42) and wiper
(A41) and renew them, if necessary.
Wiper ring
5. Apply a suitable lubricant to the seal lip
of the new radial shaft seal. Fig. 9-3: Aligning the radial shaft and seal
wiper ring
6. Use a suitable tool to mount the radial
shaft seal. Observe the correct alignment
of the radial shaft seal (see Fig. 9-3). b) Actuator stem retracts
7. Fill the cavity of the radial shaft seal, in 1. Lift off the top diaphragm case (A1).
which the spring is seated, with lubri-
2. Pull the diaphragm plate assembly con-
cant.
sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia-
8. Apply a suitable lubricant to the actuator phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4)
stem (A7). out of the bottom diaphragm case (A2).
9. Place the diaphragm plate assembly con- 3. Use a suitable punch to remove the radi-
sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia- al shaft seal (A40).
9-6 EB 8310-5 EN
Servicing and conversion
4. Check the dry bearing (A42) and wiper 9.5.1 Reversing the direction
(A41) and renew them, if necessary.
of action (fail-safe
5. Apply a suitable lubricant to the seal lip
action)
of the new radial shaft seal.
6. Use a suitable tool to mount the radial The direction of action (and fail-safe action)
shaft seal. Observe the correct alignment of pneumatic actuators can be changed. The
of the radial shaft seal (see Fig. 9-3). fail-safe action is indicated on the nameplate
by a symbol:
7. Fill the cavity of the radial shaft seal, in
which the spring is seated, with lubri- Actuator stem extends
cant.
8. Apply a suitable lubricant to the actuator Actuator stem retracts
stem (A7).
9. Place the diaphragm plate assembly con-
sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia- a) Reversal of the direction of
phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4) action from stem extends to
into the bottom diaphragm case (A2).
stem retracts
Make sure that the sealing elements are
not damaged. See Fig. 9-4
10. Place on the top diaphragm case (A1). 1. Lift off the top diaphragm case (A1) and
Ensure that the compressed air connec- remove springs (A10).
tions on the cases (A1, A2) are correctly
2. Pull the diaphragm plate assembly con-
aligned with each other.
sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia-
11. Fasten the top and bottom diaphragm phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4)
cases (A1, A2) together using the nuts out of the bottom diaphragm case (A2).
(A21) and bolts (A20). Observe tighten-
3. Clamp the bottom section of the actuator
ing torques.
stem (A7) into a vise using protective
jaws. Make sure that the actuator stem is
9.5 Conversion work not damaged.
See Fig. 3-1 and Fig. 3-2 in the 'Design and 4. Unscrew and remove the nut (A33).
principle of operation' section 5. Remove the parts from the actuator stem
(A7) in the specified order:
− Spacer (A36)
− O-ring (A17)
− Diaphragm plate (A5)
− Diaphragm (A4)
EB 8310-5 EN 9-7
Servicing and conversion
9-8 EB 8310-5 EN
Servicing and conversion
A33
A33
A5
A35
A17
A35
A36 A9 A7 A5 A4
A4 Diaphragm A9 Nut A34 Slotted nut
A5 Diaphragm plate A17 O-ring A35 Compressor
A7 Actuator stem A33 Nut A36 Spacer
Fig. 9-4: Arrangement of parts for "stem retracts" direction of action (left: 175v2 and 350v2 cm²;
right: 750v2 cm²)
EB 8310-5 EN 9-9
Servicing and conversion
8. Screw the nut (A33) against the com- 13. If necessary, preload the springs (see the
pressor (A35). On tightening against the 'Start-up' section).
glued hex nut (with 175v2 cm² and 14. Fasten the top and bottom diaphragm
350v2 cm²) or onto the slotted nut (with cases (A1, A2) together using the nuts
750v2 cm²), use a suitable tool to hold it (A21) and bolts (A20). Observe tighten-
stationary. Observe tightening torques. ing torques.
Make sure that the diaphragm does not
15. Type 3271: remove the vent plug (A16)
turn.
from the bottom signal pressure connec-
9. Apply a suitable lubricant to the actuator tion (S) and screw it onto the top connec-
stem (A7). tion.
10. Place the diaphragm plate assembly con- Type 3277: remove the vent plug (A16).
sisting of the actuator stem (A7), dia-
The actuator springs, which now push
phragm plate (A5) and diaphragm (A4)
against the diaphragm plate from above,
into the bottom diaphragm case (A2).
cause the actuator stem to extend. The
11. Place the springs (A10) in the diaphragm signal pressure is connected to the bot-
plate (A5), centering them in the intend- tom connection (S) on the bottom dia-
ed recesses. phragm case (over the yoke in
12. Place on the top diaphragm case (A1). Type 3277). As a result, the actuator
Ensure that the compressed air connec- stem retracts opposing the spring force
tions on the cases (A1, A2) are correctly as the signal pressure increases.
aligned with each other.
A33 A33
A36
A36
A17
A35
A34 A7 A17 A5 A4
A35 A7 A9 A5 A4
A4 Diaphragm A9 Nut A34 Slotted nut
A5 Diaphragm plate A17 O-ring A35 Compressor
A7 Actuator stem A33 Nut A36 Spacer
Fig. 9-5: Arrangement of parts for "stem extends" direction of action (left: 175v2 and 350v2 cm²;
right: 750v2 cm²)
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Servicing and conversion
Spare parts
See Annex for details on spare parts.
Lubricant
See document u AB 0100 for details on
suitable lubricants.
Tools
See document u AB 0100 for details on
suitable tools.
EB 8310-5 EN 9-11
9-12 EB 8310-5 EN
Decommissioning
10 Decommissioning ! WARNING
The work described in this section is only to Risk of personal injury due to exhaust air
be performed by personnel appropriately being vented.
qualified to carry out such tasks. The actuator is operated with air. As a result,
air is vented during operation.
! DANGER Î Wear eye and hearing protection when
Risk of bursting due to incorrect opening of working near the actuator.
pressurized equipment or components.
Pneumatic actuators are pressure equipment
! WARNING
that may burst when handled incorrectly.
Flying projectile fragments or components Crush hazard arising from the moving
can cause serious injury or even death. actuator stem.
Before working on the actuator: Î Do not insert hands or finger into the
Î Depressurize all plant sections concerned yoke while the air supply is connected to
and the actuator. Release any stored en- the actuator.
ergy. Î Before working on the actuator, discon-
nect and lock the pneumatic air supply
as well as the control signal.
! WARNING Î Do not impede the movement of the actu-
Risk of personal injury due to preloaded ator stem by inserting objects into the
springs. yoke.
Actuators with preloaded springs are under Î Before unblocking the actuator stem after
tension. These actuators can be identified by it has become blocked (e.g. due to
several longer bolts with nuts protruding seizing up after remaining in the same
from the bottom diaphragm case. Actuators position for a long time), release any
with considerably preloaded springs are also stored energy in the actuator (e.g. spring
labeled correspondingly (see the 'Markings compression). See 'Relieving the spring
on the device' section). compression in the actuator' in the
Î Only open the actuator following the in- 'Removal' section.
structions in this document. See 'Reliev-
ing the spring compression in the actua- To decommission the actuator for service
tor' in the 'Removal' section. work or before removing it from the valve,
proceed as follows:
1. Put the control valve out of operation.
See associated valve documentation.
2. Disconnect the pneumatic air supply to
depressurize the actuator.
EB 8310-5 EN 10-1
10-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Removal
11 Removal ! WARNING
The work described in this section is only to Risk of personal injury due to exhaust air
be performed by personnel appropriately being vented.
qualified to carry out such tasks. The actuator is operated with air. As a result,
air is vented during operation.
! DANGER Î Wear eye and hearing protection when
Risk of bursting due to incorrect opening of working near the actuator.
pressurized equipment or components.
Pneumatic actuators are pressure equipment
! WARNING
that may burst when handled incorrectly.
Flying projectile fragments or components Crush hazard arising from the moving
can cause serious injury or even death. actuator stem.
Before working on the actuator: Î Do not touch the actuator stem or insert
Î Depressurize all plant sections concerned hands or finger into the yoke while the
and the actuator. Release any stored en- air supply is connected to the actuator.
ergy. Î Before working on the actuator, discon-
nect and lock the pneumatic air supply
as well as the control signal.
! WARNING Î Do not impede the movement of the actu-
Risk of personal injury due to preloaded ator stem by inserting objects into the
springs. yoke.
Actuators with preloaded springs are under Î Before unblocking the actuator stem after
tension. These actuators can be identified by it has become blocked (e.g. due to
several longer bolts with nuts protruding seizing up after remaining in the same
from the bottom diaphragm case. Actuators position for a long time), release any
with considerably preloaded springs are also stored energy in the actuator (e.g. spring
labeled correspondingly (see the 'Markings compression). See 'Relieving the spring
on the device' section). compression in the actuator' in the
Î Only open the actuator following the 'Removal' section.
instructions in this document. See
'Relieving the spring compression in the Before removing the valve, make sure the fol-
actuator' in the 'Removal' section. lowing conditions are met:
− The actuator is put out of operation (see
the 'Decommissioning' section).
EB 8310-5 EN 11-1
Removal
11.1 Removing the actuator 2. Loosen the long clamping nuts and bolts
on the diaphragm cases evenly in a
from the valve crisscross pattern to gradually relieve the
1. Undo the clamps of the stem connector spring compression. Hold the bolt head
(A26/27). stationary with a suitable tool and apply
2. Loosen the stem connector nut (9) and the torque to the nuts.
lock nut (10).
3. Removing actuators with "stem ex-
tends" action with/without preloaded
springs: to undo the ring nut (A8), apply
approx. 50 % signal pressure to open the
valve.
4. Unscrew the ring nut (A8) on the valve
bonnet (2).
5. Disconnect the signal pressure again. Short bolt
6. Remove the ring nut (A8) and actuator
Washer
from the valve.
7. Fasten the lock nut (10) and stem con- Short nut
Washer
nector nut (9) on the valve. Clamping bolt
Clamping nut
11.2 Relieving the spring com-
Fig. 11-1: Preloaded springs
pression in the actuator
The long clamping bolts with long clamping
nuts and the short bolts with short nuts are
arranged evenly around the circumference of
the actuator housing to fasten the top and
bottom diaphragm cases together. The
springs in the actuator are compressed using
the long clamping nuts and bolts.
To relieve the compression of the springs in
the actuator, proceed as follows:
1. Unthread and remove the short nuts and
bolts (including the washers) on the dia-
phragm cases.
11-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Repairs
EB 8310-5 EN 12-1
12-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Disposal
13 Disposal
Î Observe local, national and internation-
al refuse regulations.
Î Do not dispose of components, lubricants
and hazardous substances together with
your household waste.
EB 8310-5 EN 13-1
13-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Certificates
14 Certificates
The declaration of incorporation in compli-
ance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
for Type 3271 and Type 3277 Pneumatic
Actuators with 175v2, 350v2 and 750v cm²
actuator areas is provided on the next page.
The certificates shown were up to date at the
time of publishing. The latest certificates can
be found on our website:
− u www.samsongroup.com > Products &
Applications > Product selector >
Actuators > 3271
− u www.samsongroup.com > Products &
Applications > Product selector >
Actuators > 3277
Other optional certificates are available on
request.
EB 8310-5 EN 14-1
14-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Annex
15 Annex
15.1 Tightening torques, lubricants and tools
u AB 0100 for tools, tightening torques and lubricants
EB 8310-5 EN 15-1
47
48
60
66
310 52
73 51
140
70
70 58
78 57 68
12
20 22 101 63 67
16
69 59
75 58 64
11 140 65
68
310
8 310
16 100
1 77 140
10 76
101
34 1
33
100 36
5 54
36
17 62
17
4 50
9/34 34
35 9/34 36
40 7 17
42 7
7
2
42 300
41 27
8
29
160* 300
25
21
23
15-2 EB 8310-5 EN
Annex
E-mail address
You can reach our after-sales service at
aftersalesservice@samsongroup.com.
Required specifications
Please submit the following details:
− Order number and position number in
the order
− Type, model number, actuator area,
travel, direction of action and bench
range (e.g. 0.2 to 1 bar) or the
operating range of the actuator
− Type designation of mounted valve (if
applicable)
− Installation drawing
EB 8310-5 EN 15-3
15-4 EB 8310-5 EN
EB 8310-5 EN
2022-03-31 · English
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