High Torque-to-Weight Pneumatic Actuator for Industrial Automation, Certified to SIL 3, ATEX, and IP66/IP67 Standards for Safety and Reliability
Bray's engineering excellence and precision manufacturing have produced the Series 98 pneumatic actuator, part of our modular, fully configurable product line optimized for direct mounting on Bray valves for flexibility and efficiency at reduced cost. Series 98 actuators were designed primarily for pneumatic operation to a maximum pressure of 150 psi (10.3 Bar) and for temperature ranges of -50°F (-46°C) to 300°F (+149°C).
Features
- Compact design offers a high torque to weight ratio
- Modular Design offers easy configuration in the field
- Module alignment ensured by precision machined centering rings
- Torque Output ranging from 2,744 to 885,100 in-lb (310 to 100,000 Nm)
- Spring End Torque ranging from 2,744 to 445,261 in-lb (310 to 50,306 Nm)
- Standard premium epoxy/polyurethane coating
Operating Conditions
- Pressure Range: 40 - 150 psi (2.8 - 10.3 bar)
- Media: Dry Compressed Air/Inert Gas
- Temperature Range Options:
- Standard: -20°F to 200°F (-29°C to 93°C)
- High Temperature: Up to 300°F (149°C)
- Low Temperature: Down to -50°F (-46°C)
- Torque Base: Mounting Dimensions per ISO 5211: 2001(E)
- Accessories: Shaft Driven Accessories Mounting per NAMUR-VDE
- Performance Testing: EN 15714-3:2009
- Ingress Protection: IP66/IP67M per IEC 60529
- Safety: ATEX, SIL 3 suitable, PED on request
Specification / Detail
| Output Torque | 2,744 to 885,100 in-lb (310 to 100,000 Nm) |
| Control Options | On/Off, Direct Acting, Spring Return |
| Temperature Range | -50°F to 300°F (-46°C to 149°C) |
| Power Source | Pneumatic |
| Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure | 40 - 150 psi (2.8 - 10.3 bar) |
| Enclosure Ratings | IP66/IP67M per IEC 60529 |
| Mounting | ISO 5211: 2001(E), MSS SP-101-1989 |
| Supply Media | Dry Compressed Air, Inert Gas |
| Certifications | ATEX, PED, SIL 3, ABS |
| Testing Standard | EN 15714-3:2009 |
| Options | Symmetrical Yoke, Canted Yoke, Extended Stop, Hydraulic Override, Jack Screw, Jack Screw Gear Driven Override, Hydraulic Damper, Partial Stroke/Lockout |
| Valve Compatibility | Ball Valves, Butterfly Valve |
| Applications | Emergency Shutdown |

