AF 07.2 – AF 60.

Technical description Spring loaded stem nut

1. Function
The output drive type AF, spring-loaded stem nut, allows for limited axial stem nut offset within the output mounting flange.
This helps to prevent valve damage and protects the axial bearings of the output drive against excessive load.

2. Use
The use of spring-loaded stem nuts type AF is recommended for the following applications:
2.1 Globe valves: • Operating speed ≥ 250 mm/min.
• Output speed of the multi-turn actuator: ≥ 45.1 rpm
2.2 Gate valves: Operating speed ≥ 500 mm/min.
2.3 The mentioned limit values are based on experience. When exceeding these values, please check thoroughly whether and
problems or damage may occur when operating the valve without a spring-loaded stem nut.

2.4 The use of a spring-loaded stem nut is also recommended if high temperature fluctuations of the medium in the pipes are to
be expected for globe valves and gate valves.
2.5 If extended delay times occur between torque switch tripping and the ensuing motor power cut-out for actuator control, the
spring-loaded stem nut can significantly reduce excess torque.

3. Version
3.1 Output drive type AF is available in two versions:
• Spring-loaded version in both directions, e.g. type AF 10.2 (is acknowledged if the valve type is unknown)
• Spring-loaded version in direction CLOSE, e.g. type AF 10.2-Z
3.2 The spring-loaded version for "direction CLOSE only" must be implemented, if it is to be expected that short-term peak
torques are required during unseating from the end position CLOSED. These torques will drop immediately after unseating
(typical for wedge gate valves).
3.3 In practical use, this means that the spring-loaded version in “direction CLOSE only” must be used for all conventional wedge
gate valves.
The spring-loaded version for both directions can be used for back seal valves e.g. globe valves.

4. Special features
If the output drive type AF is requested for special wedge gate valves when back seal control is required, please contact
AUMA.

5. Ambient temperature range

–40 °C to +80 °C

6. Documentation
• Technical data AF 07.2 – AF 60.2
• Dimensions Output drive types AF 07.2 – AF 16.2
• Dimensions Output drive types AF 25.2 – AF 60.2

7. Safety instructions
The spring stack is subject to high pre-tension. For this reason, the spring stack may only be disassembled from the output
mounting flange by authorised staff using the appropriate tools.

We reserve the right to alter data according to improvements made. Previous documents become invalid with the issue of this document.

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