Edition: 2020-02

Mi-512 EN
Service and Operating Instruction
Locking devices, rebuilding kit
SOMAS Actuators
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Introduction
This operation and service instruction is intended for operation, maintenance and
maintenance personnel.

This publication also describes components, equipment and associated devices

that are not included or are only partly included in the delivery.

We reserve the right to amend this publication without prior notification.

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661 40 SÄFFLE
SWEDEN

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Email: sales@somas.se
Website: www.somas.se

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Contents
Introductory information 2

1 General information and Safety instructions 3

1.1 General information and Safety instructions 3

1.2 Components in the locking devices 6

1.3 Tightening torque bolts 6

2 Actuator type A11-A42 7

2.1 Dismounting standard end cover 7

2.2 Preparing for end cover with locking function 8

2.3 Mounting end cover with locking function 9

2.4 How to use the locking function 10

3 Actuator type A43-A51 11

3.1 Dismounting standard end cover 11

3.2 Mounting end cover with locking function 12

3.3 How to use the locking function 13

4 Measures 14

4.1 Measures actuator type A11-A42 14

4.2 Measures actuator type A43-A51 15

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1 General information and safety instructions

1.1 General information

SOMAS actuators are designed to be the best in control and on/off applications. The type A
pneumatic actuators are specifically made to fit the SOMAS range of valves. They can also be used
with most 90° rotary valves. The A-DA actuator double-acting and the A-SC and A-SO actuators are
single-acting spring return for fail safe operation.

SOMAS offer a rebuilding kit to enable locking of the actuator in closed position for additional safety
during operation and repair.

The locking positions are easy to adjust.

When locking the actuator, make sure that the valve is in the closed position.

Locking device for

SOMAS Actuator
type A11-A42

Locking device for

SOMAS Actuator
type A43-A51

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Warning!
Before carrying out maintenance or repair work to the actuator always disconnect the
compressed air supply to the actuator. Deaerate so that the air is leaving the actuator.
Single action actuators may move to “open” or “closed” position without being connected to the
air system.

Danger!
Risk of injury!
Always release the spring tension before removing the end cover of the actuator.

Warning!
When locking the actuator, make sure that the valve is in the closed position.

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1.2 Components in the locking devices

Actuator
type A11-A42
6

11
1

77

33 22
4
4
5
5

1 Locking pin 3 Locking nut 5 Screw

2 Adjusting screw 4 Locking ring 6 Center Pin
7 Dirt Protection
Fig.1-1

2
Actuator
1 type A43-A51

4
3

1 Locking screw 3 Locking nut

2 Locking bracket 4 Adjusting screw

Fig.1-2

1.3 Tightening torque bolts

Standard joint with washer (piston, mounting kits etc.)
Size
M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24
Moment 6,6 12 29 54 75 129 198 385 665
(Nm)
Tie rods
Size
M5 M6 M8 M10 M12 M14 M16 M20 M24
Moment - - 10 - 30 - 50 - 75
(Nm)

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2 Actuator type A11-A42

2.1 Dismounting standard end cover, Actuator A11-A42

1 Marking position in closed position

Fig.2-1 Before dismounting

Before dismounting, make sure that the actuator is in the closed position.
Then make a mark from the rotating part over to the fixed cover (➔ Fig2-1/1). This
is to be able to get back to the closed position when adjusting the locking device.

Procedure

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Note
Dismounting/Mounting is always on the right side as shown in fig. (➔ Fig.2-2).
Always disconnect the compressed air from the actuator before starting the dismounting work.

Fig.2-2 Dismounting of the standard end cover

• Disconnect the compressed air from the actuator.

• Then deaerate so that all air is leaving the actuator.

• Dismount the standard end cover according to drawing above (➔ Fig.2-2).

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2.2 Preparing for end cover with lock function, Actuator A11-A42

Mounting and adjusting “center pin”

• Mount the “center pin” (➔Fig1-1/6) in the middle of the piston (➔Fig2-3/1).

• Adjust the measurement from the piston to the hole in the “center pin” according to value
X (mm) in the table ➔Tab 2-3. Tighten the locking nut (➔Fig2-3/2).

• Tightening torque according to table (➔Tab 1-3)

Actuator type A11 - A42 X mm

A11-DA-LC 148
A13-DA-LC 160 - 162
A13-SC-LC 148
A13-SO-LC 229
A21-DA-LC, A22-DA-LC A21=155, A22=150
A23-DA-LC, A24-DA-LC 157
A23-SC-LC, A24-SC-LC 157
A23-SO-LC, A24-SO-LC 266
A31-DA-LC, A32-DA-LC 176
A33-DA-LC, A34-DA-LC 218
A33-SC-LC, A34-SC-LC 218
A33-SO-LC, A34-SO-LC 411
A41-DA-LC, A42-DA-LC 280

Tab.2-3

Other sizes factory mounted at SOMAS.

Xm
m

1
1
l
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all
r

Visua
Pa

l
ali gn
m ent
1 Nut

Fig.2-3 Settings

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2.3 Mounting end cover with lock function, Actuator A11-A42

• Make sure that the valve is in closed position by checking the earlier made marking (➔Fig2-1/1).

• Mount the end cover with locking unit according to drawing (➔Fig2-4).

Fig.2-4 Mounting end cover with lock function

• Verify the length adjustment of the centre pin by checking that the locking pin can go through
the hole of the locking unit.

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Note
When the locking pin is not used to lock the actuator, it can be screwed into a “stand-by”
position (➔Fig. 2-5). The dirt protection (➔Fig1-1/7) is then turned to protect the hole of the
locking device from dirt.

• Tighten the four screws of the cover. Tightening torque according to table (➔Tab 1-3).

• Adjust the actuators closed position by the adjusting screw (➔Fig.1-1/2).

• Lock closed position adjustment screw with the lock nut (➔Fig.1-1/3).

• Adjust the locking ring (➔Fig.1-1/4) to make sure that the locking pin can through the locking
unit. Tighten the screw (➔Fig.1-1/5) carefully.

1 Marking position in closed position 2 Locking pin 3 Locking pin

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Note
Initially use the closed position marking (➔Fig.2-1/1). Later when the actuator is installed on a
valve the closed position is adjusted in accordance with the valves needs.

1
2

Fig.2-5 Locking pin

3

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2.4 How to use the locking device, Actuator A11-A42

• When locking, first make sure that the valve is in the closed position.

• Then make sure that the locking pin is able to move freely through the locking device.

• There is a possibility to use a padlock to secure the locking pin from being removed from the
locking device.

• Make sure the locking pin is stored at the actuator when the locking function is not used. The
storage area for the locking pin is shown at the illustration below (➔ Fig.3-0).

• When the locking device is not used the hole should be covered by the
dirt protection (➔ Fig.1-1/7).

2 When locking the actuator, the

locking pin must be able to move
freely through the locking device.

Stora
g
lockin e of the
g pin
3

Fig.3-0 The locking pin must be stored at the actuator when the locking function is not used

Warning!
When locking the actuator, make sure that the valve is in the closed position.

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3 Actuator type A43-A51

3.1 Dismounting standard end cover, Actuator A43-51

1
1

1 Marking position in closed position

Fig.3-1 Before dismounting

1. Disconnect the compressed air from the actuator. Then deaerate so that all air is leaving the
actuator. Before dismounting, make a marking position in closed position (➔ Fig.3-1/1).

Fig.3-1 Before dismounting

2. Dismount the standard end cover according to the drawing above (➔ Fig.3-2).

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3.2 Mounting end cover with lock function, Actuator A43-51

Fig.3-3 Mounting of the end cover with lock function

1. Mount the new end cover with the locking unit. See drawing above (➔ Fig.3-3).
Tighten the four screws holding the end cover to the actuator.
For valid torque see page 4 in this instruction.

1 2

Fig.3-4 Adapt the locking plug

2. Adjust the adjusting screw (➔ Fig.1-2/4) to stop carefully.

3. Make sure the marking of closed position is in accordance with the earlier
performed marking of the closed position (➔ Fig.3-1).

4. Tighten the locking nut (➔ Fig.1-2/3).

5. Mount the locking plug to the actuator (➔ Fig.3-4). Tighten the plug properly.

Make sure that the locking screw (➔ Fig.1-2/1) is stored in a secure place
when not using the locking function.

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3.3 How to use the locking device, Actuator A43-A51

When locking the actuator, always make sure that

the valve is in the closed position.

Disconnect the compressed air supply to the actuator

Make sure that the valve is in the
closed position.

1. Unscrew the locking plug from the

adjusting screw (➔ Fig.3-5).

Make sure that the locking plug is

stored in a secure place so that the
plug can be used again.
Fig.3-5 Remove the locking plug

2. Mount the locking screw to the adjusting screw.

Make sure the locking screw is tightened
(➔ Fig.3-6).

Fig.3-6 Mount the locking screw

3. Use a suitable padlock and lock the

locking screw to the bracket
(➔ Fig.3-7).

Fig.3-7 Locking bracket

4. Reset the locking device in reverse order.

Make sure that the locking screw (➔ Fig.1-2/1) is stored in a secure place - when
the locking function is not used.
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4 Measures

4.1 Measures A11-A42

C A
G H
R
Measure T and
ØD is valid
only for Ødi
15-50 TYPE

K1
E

AR T. NO .

DATE
F
T

ØD Y Y

B
X X
X-X N

5
30
TYPE

K1
K2
Ød i

Mounting pattern X-X

AR T. NO .

DATE

according to ØHC D
ISO 5211
Y-Y P
L

VDI/VDE
M
M6
4

Actuator type A (DA) double acting

Air-
Type A B C Ødi ØD E F G H K1 K2 L M N P R T ØHCD conn. G Weight
A11-F07 370 – 90 15-20 48 128 50 37 73 84 – 30 M5 M8 80 56 14 70 1/4" 3
A13-F07 410 – 90 15-20 48 128 50 37 83 106 – 30 M5 M8 80 56 14 70 1/4" 5
A21-F10 420 – 140 20-30 69 160 68 45 94 106 – 30 M5 M10 80 66 27 102 1/4" 7,5
A22-F10 420 260 – 20-30 69 160 68 45 94 106 106 30 M5 M10 80 66 27 102 1/4" 9
A23-F10 480 – 140 20-30 69 160 68 45 117 152 – 30 M5 M10 80 66 27 102 1/4" 11
A24-F10 480 310 – 20-30 69 160 68 45 117 152 106 30 M5 M10 80 66 27 102 1/4" 15
A31-F14 550 – 215 30-50 98 225 107,5 69 144 152 – 30 M5 M16 130 66 40 140 1/4" 23
A32-F14 550 395 – 30-50 98 225 107,5 69 144 152 152 30 M5 M16 130 66 40 140 1/4" 29
A33-F14 700 – 215 30-50 98 225 107,5 69 183 228 – 30 M5 M16 130 66 40 140 3/8" 36
A34-F14 700 485 – 30-50 98 225 107,5 69 183 228 152 30 M5 M16 130 66 40 140 1/4”+3/8" 53
A41-F16 850 – 315 40-80 98 309 153 97 211 228 – 50 M6 M20 200 66 40 165 3/8" 70
A42-F16 850 560 – 40-80 98 309 153 97 211 228 228 50 M6 M20 200 66 40 165 3/8" 85

Actuator type A (SC/SO) single acting

Air-
Type A B C Ødi ØD E F G H K1 K2 L M N P R T ØHCD conn. G Weight
A13-F07 480 – 90 15-20 48 128 50 37 83 106 – 30 M5 M8 80 56 14 70 1/4" 7
A23-F10 490 – 140 20-30 69 160 68 45 117 152 – 30 M5 M10 80 66 27 102 1/4" 15
A24-F10 490 420 – 20-30 69 160 68 45 117 152 152 30 M5 M10 80 66 27 102 1/4" 24,5
A33-F14 880 – 215 30-50 98 225 107,5 69 183 228 – 30 M5 M16 130 66 40 140 3/8" 56
A34-F14 890 680 – 30-50 98 225 107,5 69 183 228 228 30 M5 M16 130 66 40 140 3/8" 84

Weight = Weight for actuator without mounting kit

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4.2 Measures A43-A51

TYPE TYPE

K1
K1
EPYT

1K
ART. NO. ART. NO.
.ON .TRA
DATE DATE
ETAD

C2
C Y Y A
G H Y Y Y Y
R C1C AA
H B B B
Measure T and RR

5
5
5
ØD is valid C A A C
C CA A

30
30
03
only for Ødi H R
R RR
15-50
TYPE
E

K1
ART. NO. TYPE TYPE EPYT
TYPE

K1
K1
1K
DATE

K2
K2

2K
F

ART. NO. ART. NO. ART. NO. .ON .TRA

DATE DATE ETAD

DATE

TYPE

K1
EPYT

1K
TYPE TYPE

K1
T

ART. NO.
.ON .TRA
ART. NO. DATE ART. NO.
ETAD
DATE DATE

ØD Y Y
ØD Y Y
B
X X C2
N B

5
ØD X Y Y Y YY Y YY

5
30
C1 A
B B B B

30
X

5
5
5

5
Mounting pattern TYPE
L
L

30
03
30

30
K2

K1
Ødi

according to X-X
TYPE

ART. NO.

X-X
K2
Ød i

DATE

ISO 5211
ART. NO.

ØHCD
DATE

ØHC D M M TYPE TYPE TYPE EPYT

K1

K1
1K

M6
K2

K2

K2
Ød i

2K
ART. NO. ART. NO. ART. NO. .ON .TRA

DATE DATE DATE ETAD

P
ØHC
P D

P
L

VDI/VDE

Y-Y M
M6
4

Actuator type A (DA) double acting

Air-
Type A C1 C2 Ødi ØD E F G H K1 K2 L M N P R T ØHCD conn. G Weight
A51 F30 745 430 920 70-100 98 412 198 130 314 354 354 50 M6 M20 200 66 40 298 1/2” 198

Actuator type A (SC/SO) single acting

Air-
Type A C1 C2 Ødi ØD E F G H K1 K2 L M N P R T ØHCD conn. G Weight
A43 F16 920 340 750 40-80 98 309 153 97 279 354 354 50 M6 M20 200 66 40 165 1/2” 156
A44 F16 925 910 1310 40-80 98 309 153 97 279 354 354 50 M6 M20 200 66 40 165 1/2" 210

Weight = Weight for actuator without mounting kit

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