Group Products and Services

Innovative Flow Control and

Asset Management Solutions
Keeping the World Flowing

RELIABILITY
IN FLOW CONTROL
CRITICAL
APPLICATIONS

Reliable operation Quality-driven

when it matters global manufacturing
Assured reliability for critical applications and environments. Products designed with 60 years of industry and
application knowledge.
Whether used 24/7 or infrequently, Rotork products will
operate reliably and efficiently when called upon. Research and development across all our facilities
ensures cutting edge products are available for
every application.

Customer-focused service Low cost

worldwide support of ownership
Solving customer challenges and developing new solutions. Long-term reliability prolongs service life.
From initial enquiry through to product installation, long- Rotork helps to reduce long term cost of ownership
term after-sales care and Client Support Programmes (CSP). and provides greater efficiency to process and plant.

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Group Products and Services
Section Page Section Page

Rotork - Keeping the World Flowing 2 Instrumentation and Control 42

Electric Actuators and Control Systems 8 Network Control Systems 48
Fluid Power Actuators and Control Systems 18 Site Services 52
Valve Gear Operators and Accessories 28

Comprehensive product range Market leader

serving multiple industries technical innovator
Improved efficiency, assured safety and environmental The recognised market leader for 60 years.
protection.
Our customers have relied upon Rotork for innovative
Rotork products and services are used throughout industry solutions to safely manage the flow of liquids, gases
inclusive of Power, Oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater, and powders.
HVAC, Marine, Mining, Pulp & Paper, Food & Beverage,
Pharmaceutical and Chemical industries around the world.

Global presence Corporate social

local service responsibility
Global company with local support. A responsible business leads to being the best business.
Manufacturing sites, service centres, sales offices and We are socially, ethically, environmentally responsible
Centres of Excellence throughout the world provide and committed to embedding CSR across all our processes
unrivalled customer services and fast delivery. and ways of working.

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Keeping the World Flowing

GLOBAL
EXPERIENCE
STRATEGIC
INDUSTRIES

Active in every industry and Industry

knowledge
market sector around the world.

Serving customers and working Our engineering and application knowledge base, built
over 60 years, allows us to provide innovative and reliable
with partners. solutions for all flow control applications.
We work across the globe, servicing a diverse range of
Improving efficiency, assuring markets and critical applications.

safety and protecting the Our experience of flow control is second to none.

environment.

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Oil & Gas Water & Wastewater
Rotork products are used on upstream, midstream and Rotork products are used on modern state-of-the-art
downstream activities, ranging from offshore production water treatment and distribution processes, which
facilities, to refining and processing, to transportation, maximise existing resources such as desalination plants
storage and distribution. and water re-use projects, together with conventional
water and wastewater plants.
• Onshore and offshore production
• Refining and petrochemicals • Sludge and sewage treatment
• Distribution and storage • Water treatment, desalination and re-use
• Pipelines • Environmental control
• LNG liquefaction and regasification • Dams, reservoirs and irrigation
• Unconventional oil & gas

Power Other Industries

Rotork products are found in traditional power stations, • Marine

including nuclear power stations where its products are • Pharmaceutical
certified for use both inside and outside containment. • HVAC
They are also used for renewable energy generation
systems such as thermal solar plants, and emission • Mining
reduction processes such as flue gas desulphurisation. • Biomedical

• Conventional fuels • Rail

• Nuclear energy • Pulp & Paper

• Concentrating solar power • Food & Beverage

• Geothermal and other renewables

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ESTABLISHED
REPUTATION
GLOBAL
SUPPORT

Unrivalled global network of Customer

focused
manufacturing sites, service
Customers can source Rotork products locally in the
centres, sales offices and agents. knowledge that they will be supported by life-of-plant
maintenance, repairs and upgrade services wherever they
Tailored support programmes are in the world, with over 400 service engineers available
globally to provide support.
increase plant efficiency. We are committed to close customer ties, with our global
network supporting operations in some of the most
remote and challenging environments.
We understand the importance of being close to our
customers and understanding their needs – this is key to
driving innovation.

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 Global Client
network support
Rotork operates a truly global network of sales offices, As an international business, supporting clients wherever
service centres and manufacturing plants sited in Europe, their operations and project installations are located is
Asia and North America. From heavy-duty gears to part of our culture.
nuclear-certified actuators and pressure regulators,
Our worldwide international sales and service network
we are proud to be delivering the best solutions
allows us to support our clients wherever they are based.
everywhere we work.
In addition to manufacturing sites throughout the world,
Rotork has more than 3,700 employees around the world
Rotork has regional Centres of Excellence providing local
who are fundamental to maintaining our reputation for
service and support.
excellence in innovation and the quality of our products
and services.

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Electric Actuators and Control Systems

Proud to be recognised as the

leader in automation products
for challenging critical
Rotork Controls products include the group's electric
actuator range and network control systems.
applications.
Rotork Controls has world-class manufacturing Unrivalled record of reliability and
facilities, with global locations including UK, USA,
Germany, China, Malaysia and India. assured operation in the harshest
environments.
Rotork Controls delivers state of the art cutting edge
products to the valve industry including:
• Intelligent valve actuators – multi-turn and part-turn
• Control valve actuators – part-turn / rotary and linear
• Specialist products for HVAC, power station and pump
metering applications
• Explosionproof actuators, sensors, switches and controls
• Network control systems

Research and Development

Rotork continually researches new technologies and develops
innovative and industry leading products.
We have dedicated research and development centres around
the world that all work together to produce the strongest line
of valve actuation products available on the market today.

Testing and Quality Assurance

Rotork Controls is recognised for being quality driven and
committed to providing our customers with robust and
reliable products that meet or exceed their expectations.
We have test facilities located at all of our manufacturing
centres. Every product is tested and qualified before shipment
to the customer. Our products are manufactured to comply
with stringent quality standards around the world.
All Rotork products are designed and manufactured in
accordance with ISO 9001, achieving the highest levels of
performance and reliability.

Customer Service - the Rotork Advantage

Rotork Controls provides unparalleled world-class service and
support locally to you, wherever you are in the world.

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Intelligent Integral Non-Intrusive Electric Actuators

IQ
range

IQmulti-turn and part-turn electric actuators for arduous environments

Unrivalled industry-leading reliability IQ Range performance data

• Continuous position tracking at all times, even without power • Multi-turn direct drive:
10 to 3,000 Nm (7 to 2,200 lbf.ft)
• The graphical interface, remote indication and datalogger
are maintained and accessible on power loss • Multi-turn with IS or IB gearbox:
up to 44,000 Nm (32,452 lbf.ft)
• Extended life and mounting in any orientation with
oil bath lubrication • Part-turn direct drive:
50 to 3,000 Nm (37 to 2,200 lbf.ft)
• Water ingress protection, not reliant on terminal cover
or cable gland sealing – double-sealed to IP66/68 • Part-turn with IW gearbox:
20 m for 10 days up to 826,888 Nm (609,881 lbf.ft)
• Built-in protection by using independent torque and • Linear thrust range with linear output:
position sensing up to 112 kN (25,177 lbf)
• Safe, motor-independent, handwheel operation available
Power supply options
at all times
• 1-phase, 3-phase or DC supplies
• Explosionproof and certified for safety applications (SIL2/3)
See PUB002-038 for further details.
• Drive bush bearings sealed for life – no maintenance required
• Integral plug and socket connections available for
watertight enclosures

Simple, secure commissioning and configuration

IQ RHS
• Rapid and secure commissioning and configuration
even without power
• Non-intrusive setting in any environmental conditions –
no cover removal required, using Rotork Bluetooth®
intrinsically safe setting tool
• Easy installation and valve maintenance using detachable
thrust bases
• Auto set up function on part-turn variants IQRemote Hand Station
• Multilingual backlit display
The Remote Hand Station enables duplicated operation,
Asset management and preventative maintenance interrogation and configuration of the latest IQ actuators.
For use when the actuator is located in a hazardous or
• Real-time valve and actuator performance information
inaccessible location.
viewable on screen
• Installation using standard data cable, up to 100 m away
• Safe and secure data download via non-intrusive Rotork
from the actuator
Bluetooth® Setting Tool Pro
• Full replication of actuator configuration, control,
• Field upgradeable and configurable control and indication
monitoring and downloadable data
options using setting tool
• Powered from the attached actuator, no need for
• Compatible with Pakscan digital control and monitoring
additional power supply
system plus all leading field bus networks
See PUB002-056 for further details.

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Intelligent Integral Non-Intrusive Multi-turn & Linear Electric Actuators

IQ 3-phase IQS 1-phase

IQ 3-phase electric actuators for isolating, regulating or IQS actuators are 1-phase versions of IQ actuators.
inching duties (S2 & S3 / Class A & B) of up to 60 starts / hour.
Direct torque range from 10 to 450 Nm (7 to 332 lbf.ft).
Direct torque output range from 10 to 3,000 Nm With second stage gearboxes, multi-turn output torque up
(7 to 2,200 lbf.ft). With second stage gearboxes, multi-turn to 9,700 Nm (7,154 lbf.ft) and part-turn up to 208,000 Nm
output torque up to 44,000 Nm (32,452 lbf.ft) and part-turn (153,412 lbf.ft).
up to 826,888 Nm (609,881 lbf.ft).

IQDdirect current IQM / IQMLmodulating

DC powered versions of IQ actuators. Voltage ranges Modulating IQ 3-phase electric actuator with solid state
available are 24, 48 and 110 VDC. reversing starter in place of the electro-mechanical
contactors. Fast-response remote control circuits for rapid
Direct torque output range 11 to 305 Nm (8 to 225 lbf.ft).
control. The solid state starter includes an electronic motor
With second stage gearboxes, output torque up to 1,500 Nm
‘brake’ feature.
(1,106 lbf.ft) and part-turn up to 132,000 Nm (97,358 lbf.ft).
The IQM is suitable for up to 1,200 starts per hour (S4 / Class C).
Direct seating torque output range from 10 to 544 Nm
(7 to 400 lbf.ft). With second stage gearboxes, output seating
torque up to 3,600 Nm (2,655 lbf.ft) and part-turn up to
77,000 Nm (56,790 lbf.ft).
IQML has a linear output drive providing seating thrust
output of up to 43 kN (9,667 lbf).

IQH high speed Special designs

IQH 3-phase electric actuators provide fast operation with If you require an IQ or IQT actuator for duties that are not
positive seating without back driving. High output speeds and covered by our standard range, we are happy to discuss
generally irreversible operation provide a self-locking ability. customised solutions.
Speeds up to 259 rpm and torque range 75 to 397 Nm
(55 to 293 lbf.ft).

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Intelligent Integral Non-Intrusive Part-turn & Linear Electric Actuators

IQT

IQT part-turn 1-phase, 3-phase and DC electric actuators are

designed for isolating or regulating duties (S2 & S3 / Class
A & B) of up to 1,200 starts per hour. A B L
Threaded Direct Rotary Linear
Direct torque output range from 50 to 3,000 Nm Rising Stem Non-Rising Plain Rising
Stem
(37 to 2,214 lbf.ft).

IQTM modulating IQTFfull-turn modulating

IQTM 1-phase, 3-phase and DC electric modulating versions IQTF 1-phase, 3-phase and DC electric modulating actuators
of the IQT actuator are designed for modulating duty up are capable of multi-turn, rising output, linear output and
to 1,800 starts per hour (S4 / Class C). They feature fast- direct rotary output. Includes special fast switching control
response remote control circuits for rapid control. inputs for hardwired control. Modulating duty cycle up to
1,800 starts per hour (S4 / Class C). For full IQTF data please
Torque range 50 to 3,000 Nm (37 to 2,214 lbf.ft).
refer to PUB002-006.
A = Torque range 20 to 250 Nm (14.8 to 184.5 lbf.ft)
B = Torque range 20 to 3,000 Nm (14.8 to 2,214 lbf.ft)
L = Thrust range 7.5 to 75.8 kN (1,693 to 17,036 lbf)
The drive outputs conform to actuator interface standards
EN ISO 5210 for multi-turn and BS EN 15714-2 for linear.

IQT battery backup

For applications requiring operation in the event of loss of

mains electrical supply, IQT, IQTM and IQTF* are available
with internal battery** or connection to an externally
supplied 24 VDC supply. Actuators can be configured to
automatically move to a preset position or remain available
for control on loss of AC mains.
Note: Not available with IQT3000.
* Limited turns available.
** Non-explosionproof only.

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Advanced Electric Actuators

CK
range

Customer Field
Wiring Connection

Max.
100 metres

CK modular design electric valve actuators

CK range actuators are suitable for valves in non-hazardous • Plug and socket connection for easier field wiring
locations. The modular product range includes simple, robust • Continuous valve position indication even during power loss
actuators (CK) suitable for external motor control centres • Non-intrusive setting via infrared or optional Bluetooth®
through to intelligent actuators (CKc) with a remote mounted or with the intelligent CKc - Centronik module
close coupled Centronik control module. The Centronik control
• Hollow output drive to accept rising valve stems
module includes integral starter, LCD display and local selectors
• Detachable base options
helping to provide enhanced status, feedback and control.
• Secure manual handwheel drive fully independent of the
• Multi-turn output torque up to 10,800 Nm (8,000 lbf.ft) motor drive train
• Part-turn output torque up to 205,600 Nm (151,600 lbf.ft) • IP68 rating (8 m for 96 hrs) as standard provides enhanced
• Modular design provides an off-the-shelf solution for environmental protection
spares and upgrading
See PUB111-001 for further details.

ExMax
range

Explosionproof part-turn valve actuators

Compact, robust and lightweight electric part-turn valve • UL and CSA certified variants available
actuator, designed for use in Ex areas for all gases, mists, • Auto setup and selectable speeds
vapours and dust. • Mechanical position indication
• On / off duty as standard • Failsafe option
• 24-240 VAC/VDC universal power supply • Ingress protection IP66/67
• Standard ISO flanges available • Stainless steel housing option
• Torque range 5 to 150 Nm (3.7 to 110.6 lbf.ft) • Temperature range: -40 to +50 ºC (-40 to +122 ºF)
• Explosionproof to international standards See PUB113-003 for further details.

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Precision Modulating Actuators

CMA
range

CMR (Rotary) CMQ (Part-turn) CML (Linear) CMQ (Part-turn) with local controls

Linear, multi-turn and part-turn actuators

The Rotork CMA delivers a range of sizes suitable for almost • Optional configurable ESD input for end of travel or
all linear, part-turn and multi-turn control valve and other stayput emergency shutdown function
applications requiring exact position control and continuous • Accurate and repeatable position control
modulation. Suitable for demanding applications including
• 4-20 mA loop powered feedback signal
control valves, metering and dosing pumps.
• Linear: up to 5,004 N (1,125 lbf) seating thrust
• Powered by 1-phase or direct current supplies • Part-turn: up to 124 Nm (1,100 lbf.in) seating torque
• Optional local controls including positional display • Multi-turn: up to 45 Nm (400 lbf.in) rated torque
• Optional Reserve Power Pack (RPP) including local controls
See PUB094-001 for further details.
and positional display
• Permanently lubricated and maintenance free drive train

CVA
range

CVL (Linear) CVQ (Part-turn) CVL-5000 (Linear)

Linear and part-turn precision modulating actuators

• Compact, viable alternative technology when good • Analogue, digital and network control options
quality instrument air is not available in hazardous areas • PakscanTM , HART®, Profibus®, Foundation Fieldbus® and
• Ultra-low energy consumption, suitable for solar powered Modbus® available
applications • Optional hardwired control
• 1-phase and DC power supply options • Watertight IP68, NEMA 4 & 6, and explosionproof enclosures
• Continuous, unrestricted modulation to S9, • Option of Intrinsically safe I/O connections
Class D duty (EN15714-2) • Non-intrusive setup / calibration using Bluetooth
• Unparalleled accuracy, repeatability, resolution wireless technology
and stiffness • Optional manual override
• Perfect for demanding applications including control • CVL Linear: thrust range 890 to 22,241 N
valves and metering pumps (200 to 5,000 lbf)
• Comprehensive data logging • CVQ Part-turn: torque range 54.2 to 271 Nm
• Programmable fail-to-position option (480 to 2,400 lbf.in)
See PUB042-001 for further details.

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HVAC Solutions – Explosionproof Actuators and Control Systems

ExMax+Lin/ ExCos/
ExRun ExBin
range range

Linear explosionproof actuators HVAC explosionproof sensors and switches

ExMax + LIN and ExRun electric linear valve actuators are ExCos analogue sensors and ExBin binary switches are
designed for use in Ex areas for all gases, mists, vapours and designed for direct use in hazardous locations. No additional
dust. ExMax + LIN with spring-return safety function. modules in the panel required. No intrinsically safe wiring
• Thrust range 500 to 10,000 N (112 to 2,248 lbf) required. All parameters adjustable on site without additional
tools or measuring devices. Sensors and switches for pressure,
• Certificates: ATEX, IECEx, CSA, Inmetro, Kosha, EAC and others
differential pressure, temperature and humidity available.
• Optional spring-return configuration (3, 10 or 20 seconds) Explosionproof design for all gases, mists, vapours and dust.
• Control modes: On-off, 3 pos., modulating (0-10 VDC, • Operating temperature range -20 to +50 ºC (-4 to +122 ºF)
4-20 mA), depending on type
• Measurement pressure range 0 to ±7,500 Pa
• 1-phase and DC power supply options
• Measurement temp. range -40 to +125 °C (-40 to +257 ºF)
• Water and dust-tight IP66 rating • Measurement humidity range 0 to 100% rH
• Stainless steel housing option for ExMax • DC power supply
• Temperature range: -40 to +50 ºC (-40 to +122 ºF) • Stainless steel housing option
• Optional extras: Ex-d auxiliary switch with 2 adjustable contacts • Certificates: ATEX, IECEx, CSA, Inmetro, Kosha, EAC and others
(2 mounting options available), Ex-e terminal box, manual override • Water and dust-tight IP66 rating, integrated junction box
See PUB113-001 for further details. See PUB113-001 for further details.

ExReg
range

HVAC explosionproof control systems

ExReg controller system has been designed for use in Ex areas

for all gases, mists, vapours and dust. In combination with
Ex-Max actuators it is a closed loop control system for volume
flow control (VAV, CAV), pressure, temperature and humidity.
• Operating temperature range -20 to +50 ºC (-4 to +122 ºF)
• Measurement differential pressure range 0 Pa to 300 Pa
• Measurement temp. range -40 to +125 °C (-40 to +257 ºF)
• Measurement humidity range 0 to 100% rH
• 1-phase and DC power supply options
• Stainless steel housing option
• Certificates: ATEX, IECEx, CSA and others
• Water and dust-tight IP66 rating, integrated junction box
• Integral PID loop
• Pre-defined parameter sets for the most common control tasks
• Can be configured on site in the hazardous location
See PUB113-001 for further details.

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Damper Control Electric Actuators

SM-6000 LA-2000
range range

Heavy-duty rotary actuators Heavy-duty linear actuators

• Up to 313º rotation • Stroke distance from 6” to 30” (152 to 762 mm)

• Torque range up to 35,256 Nm (26,000 lbf.ft) • Thrust range up to 27,335 N (6,150 lbf)
• Double O-ring sealing • Modulating duty: 2,000 starts per hour
• Continuous unrestricted modulating duty • HART® available
• HART®, Profibus® and Foundation Fieldbus® available • Temperature range: -40 to +65 ºC (-40 to +150 ºF)
• Temperature range: -40 to +85 ºC (-40 to +185 ºF) • Automatic thrust limiting
• Automatic torque limiting • Self-locking drive system to hold in last position and
• Self-locking drive system to hold in last position and prevent back driving up to thrust rating
prevent backdriving • ATEX approved for LA-2520
• Manual override standard • Manual override standard
See PUB052-001 for further details. See PUB045-002 for further details.

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Specialised Electric Actuators

Nuclear
ranges

Nuclear safety related actuators

Rotork’s NA, NE and ND ranges of electric actuators for the • 3-phase AC or DC power supply options
nuclear power industry are designed and tested to meet the • Inside or outside containment
latest plant specifications and industry standards such as
• 60 year, 3,000 cycle design life
IEEE, RCCE and IEC.
• Removable thrust base (NE/ND ranges)
Rotork is an internationally audited and approved
• Visual position indication (NE/ND ranges)
nuclear actuator manufacturer, all nuclear actuators are
manufactured in accordance with strict nuclear industry • Optional torque limiter
quality assurance requirements. • Optional thrust compensator
• Optional plug and socket quick disconnect (NE/ND ranges)
• Optional diagnostic interface (NE/ND ranges)
Contact Rotork for further details.

AWT
range

Multi-turn actuators

Watertight, electro-mechanical, multi-turn actuator.

• Torque range:
Direct drive 14 to 3,000 Nm (10 to 2,200 lbf.ft)
Part-turn up to 250,000 Nm (185,000 lbf.ft)
Multi-turn up to 40,800 Nm (30,000 lbf.ft)
• Oil bath lubricated IP68 double-sealed option
• Complete integral motor control or customer supplied
motor control. Separate motor control available where
required (SyncroSet actuator)
• 3-phase power supply
• Isolating and regulating duty
• Modulating Syncroset option available
Rotork NE actuator undergoing Loss-Of-Coolant-Accident
(LOCA) testing for nuclear certification See PUB005-001 for further details.

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Specialised Electric Actuators

ROM / ROMpak Q
range range

Part-turn actuators Part-turn actuators

Compact, lightweight, part-turn actuator with efficient and Small, electro-mechanical part-turn actuator environmentally
simple gearing. sealed to IP68.
• On/off duty; manual override; self-locking; ISO flanges • Torque range 40 to 406 Nm (30 to 300 lbf.ft)
• Available with local controls and phase rotation correction • Rugged compact, double-sealed
• Torque range 8 to 650 Nm (6 to 480 lbf.ft) • Positive travel limitation through externally adjustable
• Wide range of supply voltages available mechanical stops
• 1-phase, 3-phase and DC power supply options • 1-phase power supply
• Watertight IP68 rating • Marine option
• High speed variant available • Simple remote control for basic applications
• Mechanical and LED local position indication • Options: Bus communication, analogue control
• Options: Bus communication, analogue control and feedback
and feedback See PUB007-001 for further details.
See PUB008-001 for further details.

400 PAX1
range actuator

Multi-turn, part-turn and linear actuators Low voltage linear actuators

• Electromechanical setting with optional mechanical The PAX1 is a flexible low voltage DC powered linear actuator
position indication featuring a 25 mm maximum thrust rod stroke moving at
• Part-turn torque: up to 350,000* Nm (258,147 lbf.ft) speeds up to 60 mm/min and a maximum thrust of 2,890 N
Multi-turn torque: 15 to 2,000 Nm (11 to 1,475 lbf.ft) (650 lbf) all in a flameproof enclosure.
• Highly accurate linear stroke 7 to 200 kN (1,574 to 44,961 lbf) • IP rating Type 4X / Type 6P / IP66 / IP68
• Torque and position setting • FM explosionproof
• PTCS, patented planetary gearing system controlling the • Temperature range: -40 to +80 ºC (-40 to +176 ºF)
applied torque with high mechanical efficiency >95% • Low power consumption less than 1 Watt during standby,
• Handwheel for manual operation which is ideal for installations in isolated locations
• IP67 (IP68 optional) and high quality corrosion protection • Optional isolated 4-20 mA position feedback

• Supply voltages ranging from 3-phase to 12 VDC • Overall stroke and alarm limits are defined by end user
(low power applications) See PUB136-001 for further details.
* Using secondary gearbox or lever arm

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Fluid Power Actuators and Control Systems

Most comprehensive range of

pneumatic, hydraulic and
electro-hydraulic actuators
Rotork Fluid Systems has manufacturing facilities in
Italy, Sweden, China, the UK and the USA, providing
available.
the capacity to produce a high volume of products,
ensuring that you deliver your projects on time. Superior performance actuators
Rotork Fluid Systems delivers the following product ranges:
for on / off duty, ESD, HIPPS,
• Pneumatic rotary and linear valve actuators
protective service and special
• Hydraulic rotary and linear valve actuators
valve applications.
• Electro-hydraulic valve actuators
• Subsea valve actuators
• Vane-type pneumatic valve actuators
• Control systems

Centres of Excellence
Rotork Fluid Systems maintains a network of Centres of
Excellence strategically located around the world. These
centres hold stock, provide application engineering and
packaging of control components as well as providing sales,
service, installation and commissioning support.

Design and Testing

Rotork Fluid Systems has dedicated research and development
facilities around the world combined with test facilities that
include bespoke specialist testing systems, ensuring reliable
operation and lifetime functionality of our products.
Our test systems incorporate the following features:
• Static continuous and dynamic analysis on a full range of
torques throughout the complete stroke of the actuator
• Cyclic and repetitive tests, with variable parameters
such as load, cycle times and temperature
• Automatic or manual setting and recording of
pressure, position and temperature parameters
• Hydraulic filtration and flushing capabilities
• Torque testing up to 600,000 Nm (5,000,000 lbf.in)
• Thrust testing up to 10,000 kgf (22,046 lbf)
• Pneumatic pressures up to 120 bar (1,740 psi)
• Hydraulic pressures up to 360 bar (5,220 psi)

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Fluid Power Actuators

GT GTS
range range

Rack and pinion actuators Rack and pinion actuators

• Double-acting and spring-return pneumatic actuators • Double-acting and spring-return pneumatic actuators
• Extruded aluminium body with cast aluminium end caps • Body and end caps in electro-polished stainless steel 316L
• Corrosion resistant cylinders and nickel-plated pinion • Pistons in aluminium – stainless steel as an option
• Mechanical interfaces to ISO 5211, EN 15714-3-4, • Mechanical interfaces to ISO 5211, EN 15714-3-4,
NAMUR VDI / VDE 3845 NAMUR VDI / VDE 3845
• Torque output from 2.4 to 15,300 Nm (135,400 lbf.in) • Torque output from 2.4 to 1,190 Nm (10,170 lbf.in)
• Supply pressures 2 to 10 bar • Supply pressures 2 to 10 bar
• Actuators certified to ATEX 2014/34/EU • Actuators certified to ATEX 2014/34/EU
• Certified suitable for use at SIL3 as a single device • Travel stops in both open and close direction
(IEC 61508)
See PUB110-005 for further details.
See PUB110-001 (metric) and PUB110-002 (imperial)
for further details.

RC200 CP
RCI200 range

ranges

Compact scotch yoke actuators Scotch yoke actuators

• Extremely compact scotch yoke pneumatic actuator • Pneumatic actuators in double-acting and spring-return
• Double-acting and spring-return configurations configurations
• Contained spring module for safety and convenience • Corrosion resistant cylinders
• Torque output to 4,400 Nm (38,000 lbf.in) • Complies with EN60529 (1991) + (A1:2000) for IP67M
• Valve mounting dimensions per ISO 5211/DIN 3337 • Actuators certified to ATEX 2014/34/EU
• Certified suitable for use at SIL3 as a single device (IEC 61508) • Actuators certified in accordance with PED 2014/68/EU
• Actuators certified in accordance with PED 2014/68/EU • Torque output to 4,500 Nm (39,800 lbf.in)
• Actuators certified to ATEX 2014/34/EU • Certified suitable for use at SIL3 as a single device in
accordance with IEC 61508
See PUB014-001 (RC200 metric) and PUB014-002 (RC200I
imperial) for further details. See PUB013-001 for further details.

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Fluid Power Actuators

GP/ LP/
GH LH
ranges ranges

Heavy-duty scotch yoke actuators Linear actuators

• Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators in double-acting and • Pneumatic and hydraulic actuators in double-acting and
spring-return configurations spring-return configurations
• Corrosion resistant cylinders • Electroless nickel-plated cylinders, chromium-plated
• Complies with EN60529 (1991) + (A1:2000) for IP67M piston rods
• Actuators certified to ATEX 2014/34/EU • Hammer blow and standard valve stem coupling
designs available
• Actuators certified in accordance with PED 2014/68/EU
• Thrust up to 5,000,000 N (1,124,000 lbf)
• Torque output to 600,000 Nm (5,000,000 lbf.in)
• ATEX 2014/34/EU
• Certified suitable for use at SIL3 as a single device
(IEC 61508) • PED 2014/68/EU

See PUB011-001 for further details. See PUB020-001 for further details.

CQ
range

Compact quarter-turn self-contained actuators

The CQ self-contained actuator is a fully concentric design

based on a helical mechanism, transforming the linear motion
of the piston into a quarter-turn rotation of the valve stem.
• Weatherproof housing suitable for harsh environments
• Applications: SIL3, functional integrity, safety, limited space
• Pneumatic and hydraulic, single and double-acting
• Torques up to 150,000 Nm (1,300,000 lbf.in) - higher
torques are available upon request
• Stroke adjustment 90° ±5°
• Std. temp. range -30 to +100 °C (-22 to +212 ºF)
Low temp. range available down to -60 °C
• Certified to IP66M/IP68, PED, ATEX, IECEx, EAC
See PUB119-001 for further details.

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GO HPG
range range

Gas-over-Oil actuators Direct high-pressure gas actuators

• Low or high-pressure control logic options • Hydraulic manual override standard

• Hydraulic manual override as standard • Speed control in both directions standard
• Speed control in both directions as standard • Complies with EN60529 (1991) + (A1:2000) for IP67M
• PED or ASME approved gas/oil and power gas storage tanks • Actuators certified to ATEX 2014/34/EU
• Complies with EN60529 (1991) + (A1:2000) for IP67M • Actuators certified in accordance with PED 2014/68/EU
• Actuators certified to ATEX 2014/34/EU • Torque output to 600,000 Nm (5,000,000 lbf.in)
• Actuators certified in accordance with PED 2014/68/EU See PUB016-001 for further details.
• Torque output to 600,000 Nm (5,000,000 lbf.in)
See PUB017-001 for further details.

ELB

Pipeline pressure monitoring system

Rotork's ELB, the electronic linebreak detection system is

designed to continuously monitor pipeline pressure and provide
automatic valve actuator movement to an emergency position.
• Comprehensive data logging with real-time clock
• Configuration and data retrieval via Rotork Bluetooth®
Setting Tool or PC (using Rotork’s Insight 2 software)
• Configurable fail position to close, open, stay put
• Optional manual reset requirement
• Local controls for open, close, local / remote / stop
• Remote control via either hard-wired connections or
Modbus® serial communication protocol
See PUB127-001 for further details.

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Fluid Power Actuators

RH RHQ
range range

Heavy-duty rack and pinion actuators Extreme-duty rack and pinion actuators

• Double-acting and spring-return configurations • Hydraulic, double-acting actuators

• Heavy-duty hydraulic actuators with cast iron bodies and • Balanced, compact design
torque output to 3,400 Nm (30,000 lbf.in) • Totally enclosed weatherproof housing to IP68
• Electroless nickel-plated cylinders for corrosion resistance • Electroless nickel-plated cylinders with redundant
• Valve mounting dimensions per ISO 5211 DIN 3337 piston seals
• Complies with EN60529 (1991) + (A1:2000) for IP67M • Precision machined rack and pinion mechanism
• Actuators certified to in accordance with PED 97/23/EC • Female input shaft allows direct mounting to
• Certified suitable for use in SIL3 as a single device in valve topworks
accordance with IEC 61508 • Torque output to 5,650,000 Nm (50,000,000 lbf.in)
• ATEX 2014/34/EU • Supply pressures to 207 bar (3,000 psi)
See PUB019-004 for further details. See PUB019-009 for further details.

Twin
Power
range

Mechanical fluid power stepping actuators

• Pneumatic or hydraulic versions available

• Torque output to 800 Nm (7,080 lbf.in)
• Modular system for flexibility
• Robust design can be supplied suitably trimmed for
various severe or hazardous environments
See PUB025-002 for further details.

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K-TORK TYPE K
range range

Vane actuators Damper drives

• Pneumatic actuators in double-acting and spring-return • Direct ‘drop-in-place' design matches existing damper drive
configurations take-out dimensions
• Compact no-sideload, constant-torque design with • Rotary and linear versions available
output to 18,300 Nm (155,000 lbf.in) • Torque output up to 28,201 Nm (250,000 lbf.in)
• Certified to IP66M / IP67M and meets NEMA 4 / 4X • High speed operation as quick as 3-5 seconds full scale
• CE marked and certified in accordance with • High temperature options up to +149 ºC (+300 ºF)
ATEX 2014/34/EU
• Highly accurate and responsive
• Complies with ANSI / AWWA C540-02 and C541-08
• Designed for safety and serviceability in harsh environments
• Conforms to VDI / VDE 3485 control accessory
• Infinite duty cycle
mounting standards
• Control options: Profibus®, HART® and Foundation Fieldbus®
• Modulating accuracy of 0.25% or better
bus control. Pneumatic, analogue and digital positioners
• Capable of millions of operations at fast cycle times
See PUB000-062 for further details.
See PUB097-001 for further details.

4P / 4H
range

Multi-turn pneumatic and hydraulic actuators

4P Pneumatic Actuator: Reversible vane motor including a

wide range of supply pressures 2 to 7 bar.
4H Hydraulic Actuator: Reversible vane motor including a
wide range of supply pressures 30 to 120 bar.
• Quarter-turn torque: up to 450* Nm (332 lbf.ft)
Multi-turn torque: 30 to 8,000* Nm (22 to 5,900 lbf.ft)
Linear thrust: 12 to 200* kN (2,697 to 44,961 lbf)
• Mechanical position indicator, limit, torque and
potentiometer (4-20 mA option)
• PTCS patented planetary gearing system controlling the
applied torque with high mechanical efficiency >95%
• Intrinsic mechanical torque limit protection
• IP67/IP68, optional ATEX
• Manual operation: Motor drive priority
* Using secondary gearbox

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Fluid Power Actuators

Skilmatic SI
3rd Generation
range

Electro-hydraulic actuators

The Skilmatic SI range of intelligent self-contained electro- • Single or dual ESD/PSD input with solenoid
hydraulic actuators designed to meet today’s control and configuration options
safety needs for both two position and positioning control • Positioning control option 4-20 mA input and output,
applications. Featuring a large display for position, pressure, resolution 0.3%
diagnostics and status indication and utilising Bluetooth® for
• Network options PakscanTM , Profibus®, Modbus®, HART®
configuration, setting and downloading actuator data.
and Foundation Fieldbus®
• Electrical powered, 1-phase, 3-phase or 24 VDC • Datalogger, recording up to 3,000 events
• Failsafe to close, open or lock in last position • Configurable status and alarm outputs
• Spring-return or double-acting • Watertight and explosionproof Exdb IIB & IIC T4 –ATEX,
• Linear thrusts: 1.7 to 5,500 kN (382 to 1,236,000 lbf) IEC and EAC
¼ turn torques: 65 to 500,000 Nm (575 to 4,425,000 lbf.in) • TÜV Functional Safety SIL certified to IEC 61508:2010
• Adjustable operating speeds with stepping facility and • Operating temperature -50 to +70 °C (-58 to +158 °F)
optional internal flow control valves
See PUB021-064 for further details.
• Configurable Partial Stroke Testing (PST)

Skilmatic SB
range

Compact electro-hydraulic actuators

• Self-contained electrically operated with internal

low-pressure electro-hydraulic control module
• Designed for on/off duty, particularly where failsafe ESD
is required
• Spring-return for failsafe open or close
• Single failsafe solenoid
• Electrical powered, 1-phase, 3-phase or 24 VDC
• Torque output to 4,400 Nm (39,002 lbf.in)
• Watertight and explosionproof
• Double-sealed control module with separate terminal and
cable gland compartments
• Adjustable electro-mechanical volt-free limit switches
See PUB021-019 and PUB021-020 for further details.

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Self-contained VSD - Variable

Hydraulics Speed Drive
range range

Self-contained failsafe actuators Continuous duty modulating control system

The Rotork Self-contained Hydraulics provide high-integrity A complete actuator system for continuous duty modulating
failsafe valve operation without the need for any external power control, providing unprecedented position accuracy. On-
supply. The self-contained system is suitable for workshop or the-fly speed adjustment, simple yet highly reliable hydraulic
field mounting on a wide range of rotary and linear operated power circuit, and technician friendly electronics to facilitate
valves and dampers. It offers a cost-effective solution for set-up and operation. The VSD delivers the lowest down time
actuator applications where operation is infrequent. Typical and best MTTR value in the industry for pipeline construction.
applications include emergency shutdown valves and over- or • Position accuracy to 0.1%
under-pressure protection at remote, unpowered locations.
• Unlimited modulation at full rated output
• Manual energised, spring-return failsafe operation • Adjustable speed
• Cost-effective solution for infrequently operated valves • Self-locking in position
and dampers
• Fail in place, open or close
• Watertight or explosionproof construction
• 1-phase or 3-phase power supplies
• Highly configurable with a multitude of options
• NEMA 4X or Class 1 Div 1 enclosures
See PUB134-001 and PUB062-002 for further details. • Local or remote mount controls
See PUB062-003 for further details.

ACS
range

Control and choke valve actuators

The ACS range of modulating actuators are a cost effective

solution for the positioning of control and choke valves.
• Extended opening and closing operating speeds with
all optional features associated with the double-acting,
single-acting and quarter-turn options
• Remote switching to activate and deactivate stepping
function
• Reliable operation reduces cost of ownership
• Compact design reduces installation cost
• Lower cost of maintenance
See PUB025-004 for further details.

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Fluid Power Actuators and Control Systems

Nuclear HPU
ranges range

Nuclear safety related actuators Hydraulic power units

Rotork’s NLP, NLH, NGP, NGH and NGC ranges of fluid power • Hydraulic fluid capacity from 19 to 7,570 litres
actuators for the nuclear power industry are designed and (5 to 2,000 U.S. gal)
tested to meet the latest plant specifications and industry • Operating pressures up to 345 bar (5,000 psi)
standards such as IEEE, RCC-E and IEC.
• Flow rates up to 3,785 lpm (1,000 U.S. gpm)
Rotork is an internationally audited and approved nuclear actuator
manufacturer, and all actuators are manufactured in accordance • Electrical classifications: NEMA 4, 4x, 7 or comparable
with strict nuclear industry quality assurance requirements. CSA or ATEX ratings
• Pneumatic, hydraulic or electro-hydraulic supply options • Custom engineered solutions to meet the specific
• Linear or quarter-turn outputs demands of each application
• Low and high pressure designs • Sole source responsibility for the complete operating
• Can be used inside or outside containment system including field survey, design, fabrication, test,
• 60 year design life installation and start-up
• Dual piston options • Best-in-class documentation and service manuals
• Manual override options See PUB062-001 for further details.
• Accessories configurable for each application
Contact Rotork for further details.

Control systems

Control component packages are a part of any actuator /

valve installation. Rotork has extensive experience in the
design and assembly of all types of fluid power control
systems to satisfy any customer requirement for on / off,
modulating or ESD (emergency shutdown) service. Packages
can be mounted on a panel or in a cabinet and mounted
either on the actuator or at a remote location.
Rotork offers components from all leading industry suppliers
as well as those of our own design including limit switch
housings, quick exhaust valves, pneumatic and hydraulic
manifolds, filter regulators, shuttle valves, linebreak safety
systems, partial stroke testing and a torque limiting device.

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Fluid Power Actuators and Control Systems

Subsea Masso
range range

Subsea actuators Valve Remote Control System (VRCS)

The subsea product range encompasses actuator and gearbox With more than 80 years of experience in specialist design,
designs for retrievable and non-retrievable applications. We fabrication and installation of actuators and VRCS, the Masso
are familiar with supplying subsea products to meet the harsh range provides safety critical hydraulic and electro-hydraulic
conditions and stringent demands of subsea applications. solutions for the marine and offshore industry.
• Hydraulic quarter-turn and linear subsea actuators in CRCS – The Masso range hydraulic VRCS combines
double-acting and spring-return configurations traditional hydraulic systems with advanced communication
• Subsea and splashzone trims technologies.
• Retrievable and non-retrievable designs ADCS – The Masso range electro-hydraulic system provides a
• Multitude of design options available flexible control solution, while bringing several advantages to
shipyards and ship-owners worldwide.
• Installed base dating back to 1992 at depths up to 2,500 m
• Smart Valve Monitor (SVM) partial stroke testing compatible Both systems are compatible with most Integrated
Automation Systems (IAS).
See PUB022-001 for further details.
See PUB121-001 for further details.

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Valve Gear Operators and Accessories

Gearboxes and operators

designed to withstand harsh
environments including subsea
Rotork Gears is a specialist supplier of gearboxes,
adaptations and accessories to the international valve
and nuclear installations.
and actuator industry with manufacturing plants in the
UK, the Netherlands, Italy, China, the USA and India. Mounting brackets, extension
Rotork Gears delivers the following product ranges:
shafts, pedestals and accessories
• Manual and motorised multi-turn gearboxes
for the valve and actuator
• Manual and motorised quarter-turn gearboxes
industry.
• Worm gear quarter-turn gear operators
• Subsea quarter-turn gear operators
• Override quarter-turn gear operators
• Mounting kits and accessories

Engineering and Working Capabilities

Rotork Gears delivers innovative solutions to suit individual
needs, backed by Rotork quality and after-sales care.
Our products are world-class in design and meet or
exceed national and international standards. Our specialist
application engineering, continuous testing of materials and
the life testing of completed gearboxes ensures quality.

Testing Facilities
Rotork Gears has extensive multi-turn and quarter-turn
gearbox test facilities at its manufacturing locations
including torque testing, life testing, overload testing and
environmental testing in-house.

Reliability and Quality Assurance

Rotork is committed to fully understanding customer needs
and expectations and meeting or exceeding these needs.
Rotork Gears has an established quality management system
that meets the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001.

Rotork Gears is committed to:

• Building business success through customer satisfaction
• The promotion and full understanding of customer
needs within the organisation
• Continuous improvement of products and customer
service operations
• Creating a quality culture by making continuous
improvement and quality a fundamental part of every
employee's performance and responsibility

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Quarter-turn Products

232 242
range range

Light-duty worm gear operators Quarter-turn worm gear operators

Light-duty cast aluminium quarter-turn gearboxes suited for Robust and lightweight quarter-turn cast iron gearbox for
HVAC, fire protection, and general industrial applications. low torque manual applications. Suitable for ball, plug and
butterfly valves.
Torque range up to 1,500 Nm (1,106 lbf.ft).
7 sizes. Ratios from 37:1 to 45:1. Torque range up to 2,000 Nm (1,475 lbf.ft).
5 sizes. Ratios 40:1 and 50:1.
• Lightweight
• Rugged construction • Worm gear
• Removable output drive sleeves • Manual drive
• IP65 • Designed using the latest analytical design tools
• High pressure aluminium cast housing See PUB099-001 for further details.
• Protected input shaft
See PUB034-001 for further details.

AB QTW150
range range

Quarter-turn worm gear operators Manual quarter-turn gear operators

Heavy-duty cast iron quarter-turn gearboxes suited for ball, Robust, rugged manual gearboxes designed for use in the
plug and butterfly valves serving the water, gas, chemical, water and gas pipeline markets.
power, and demanding industrial applications.
Torque range up to 150 Nm (111 lbf.ft).
Torque range up to 32,000 Nm (23,600 lbf.ft). Ratio 40:1.
15 sizes. Ratios from 34:1 to 729:1.
• Output flange F05 / F07
• Cast iron
• Bore Ø 22 mm
• Axial needle bearings
• Self-locking gearing
• Rugged construction for all environments
• IP65 minimum sealed unit
• IP67
• Options: Stainless steel input shaft. Ductile iron. IP68. • Standard temperature range -20 to +120 °C (-4 to +250 °F)
AWWA. Various environments. Padlockable handwheels. • Optional padlock
Limit switches. High and low temperatures. Buried service.
See PUB131-001 for further details.
See PUB033-006 for further details.

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Quarter-turn Products

ABM IW
range range

Motorised quarter-turn gearboxes Motorised quarter-turn gearboxes

Quarter-turn devices for the motorised operation of plug, ball Complete range of heavy-duty cast and ductile iron quarter-turn
and butterfly valves and power and process dampers. worm gearboxes suited for plug, ball and butterfly valves serving
the water and waste water, gas, chemical, power, and general
Torque range up to 2,000 Nm (1,475 lbf.ft).
industrial applications.
4 sizes. Ratios 34:1 to 200.7:1.
Torque range up to 850,000 Nm (626,890 lbf.ft).
• Supports electric actuator weight up to 46 kg (101 lbs) 21 sizes. Ratios from 40:1 to 9,600:1.
and a speed up to 96 rpm • Comprehensive gear ratios with a selection of input reducers
• Input: F/FA10 • High efficiency
• Ductile iron housing and C45 carbon steel input shaft • Angular contact bearings
• Axial thrust bearings • Removable output drive sleeves
• Removable insert • IP67
• Options: Ductile iron. IP68. AWWA. Nuclear. All types
• IP67 and ATEX approved
of environment. High and low temperatures. Lever arms.
• Options: High and low temperatures. Firesafe to ISO 10497. Travelling nut for applications requiring more or less 90
IP68 marinised and buried service. degrees travel. Buried service.
See PUB123-004 for further details. See PUB028-001 for further details.

IW MOW
range range

Heavy-duty cast and ductile

iron quarter-turn worm
gearboxes suited for plug, ball
and butterfly valves serving the
water, gas, chemical, power, and
general industrial applications.

Manual quarter-turn operators Worm gearboxes

Torque range up to 850,000 Nm (626,890 lbf.ft). Heavy-duty quarter-turn modulating gearboxes suited
21 sizes. Ratios from 40:1 to 9,600:1. for control valves.
• Comprehensive gear ratios with a combined selection of Torque range up to 47,000 Nm (34,500 lbf.ft).
input reducers 9 sizes. Ratios from 40:1 to 3,000:1.
• High efficiency • Up to 1,200 starts per hour
• Removable output drive sleeves • Ground and polished worm shaft
• IP67 • Aluminium bronze worm wheel
• Angular contact bearings • Comprehensive gear ratios combined with
• Options: Ductile iron. IP68. AWWA. All types of a selection of spur input reducers
environment. High and low temperatures. Padlockable • Angular contact bearings
handwheels. Limit switches. Lever arms. Travelling nut for • Removable output drive sleeves
applications requiring more or less than 90 degrees travel.
• Options: All types of environment.
Buried service.
See PUB085-006 for further details.
See PUB028-001 for further details.

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Quarter-turn Products

AB-SS WG-SS
range range

Stainless steel gear operators Stainless steel gearboxes

Heavy-duty stainless steel 316 housing quarter-turn gearboxes Heavy-duty stainless steel 316 housing quarter-turn gearboxes
suited for plug, ball and butterfly valves serving the water, suited for plug, ball and butterfly valves serving the water,
gas, chemical and power industries in corrosive environments. gas, chemical and power industries in corrosive environments.
Torque range up to 26,000 Nm (19,177 lbf.ft). Torque range up to 125,000 Nm (92,195 lbf.ft).
14 sizes. Ratios from 34:1 to 592:1. 2 sizes. Ratios up to 3,795:1.
• Worm gear • Worm gear
• Manual drive • Manual or electric actuator drive
• Stainless steel 316 housing • Stainless steel 316 housing
• Stainless steel 316 input shaft • Stainless steel 316 input shaft
• Stainless steel 316 fasteners • Stainless steel 316 fasteners
See PUB100-001 for further details. Contact Rotork Gears for further details.

Lever
Arm
range

Lever arms for damper operation

Used on dampers to transfer the 90° operation from the

worm gearbox to the damper spindle.
• Option for IW range: This is an optional feature on all
our IW and MTW ranges of worm gearboxes.
See PUB063-034 for further details.

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Quarter-turn Products

ILG-D ILG-S
range range

Override quarter-turn gear operators Override quarter-turn gear operators

Complete range of manual declutchable sandwich override Complete range of sandwich manual override quarter-turn
quarter-turn gearboxes for double-acting pneumatic actuators. gearboxes for spring-return pneumatic actuators.
Torque range up to 17,000 Nm (13,000 lbf.ft). Torque range up to 32,000 Nm (23,600 lbf.ft).
9 sizes. Ratios from 35:1 to 468:1. 10 sizes. Ratios from 34:1 to 729:1.
• Protected input shaft • Protected input shaft
• Cast iron housing • Cast iron housing
• Axial needle bearings • Axial needle bearings
• IP65 • IP65
• Options: High and low temperature. ISO drive coupling. • Options: High and low temperature. ISO drive coupling.
Solenoid valve to evacuate air automatically. IP67.
See PUB039-004 for further details.
See PUB038-001 for further details.

Mastergear SD WGS
range range

Override quarter-turn gear operators Subsea quarter-turn gearboxes

Mastergear large manual declutchable gearboxes for use on The WGS range of quarter-turn gearboxes are designed for
the largest of pneumatic actuators. heavy-duty subsea applications at any depth with carefully
chosen materials to offer the highest level of reliability required
• Torque range from 17,100 to 203,000 Nm
in this very harsh environment. The operator is equipped with
(13,000 to 149,725 lbf.ft)
membrane or piston type pressure compensators to balance
• IP67 or IP68 the pressure and allow them to work at any depth.
• Unrivalled versatility through various cover
Torque range 2,200 to 500,000 Nm (1,623 to 368,800 lbf.ft).
and base flange sizes
• Self-locking, high efficiency • Worm shaft supported on taper roller bearings
• Options: Stainless steel. Fireproof, ATEX and GOST • High strength alloy steel worm screw hardened and ground
versions. Options for various environments. • Vertical or horizontal carbon steel ROV input (class 2 to 7)
Contact Rotork Gears for further details. • Stroke: 0 to 90° (± 5° adjustable)
See PUB036-001 for further details.

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Quarter-turn Products

ABLX (FM-UL) 232LX

range range

Quarter-turn worm gear operators Quarter-turn worm gear operators

Cast iron quarter-turn gearboxes with integrated limit switches Light-duty cast aluminium quarter-turn gearboxes with
for remote position indication suited for fire protection. integrated limit switches for remote position indication suited
for fire protection.
Torque range up to 1,620 Nm (1,196 lbf.ft).
Torque range up to 500 Nm (366 lbf.ft).
4 sizes. Ratios from 34:1 to 40:1. 2 sizes. Ratios 37:1 to 45:1.
• Cast iron housing • High pressure aluminium cast housing with
• Rugged construction stainless steel input shaft
• Removable output drive sleeves • Lightweight
• Suitable in corrosive environments
• IP67
• IP65
• Different types of position indicators
• Removable output drive sleeves
• Suitable for FM/UL/APSAD applications
• Powder coated
Contact Rotork Gears for further details. • Different types of position indicators
Contact Rotork Gears for further details.

BR FB
range range

Bronze worm gear operators Worm gear operators

The BR series gear operators are manufactured from high Quarter-turn cast iron gearbox suitable for use with fire
quality cast aluminium bronze and stainless steel materials protection (i.e. sprinkler) systems, includes limit switches to
and designed for extended life operation of valves in be incorporated into a supervisory electrical circuit. Designed
corrosive man hole and vault steam distribution environments and tested specifically to meet UL1091 specification and
where road salts, standing water and elevated temperatures FM1112 approval.
are common.
Torque range up to 1,000 Nm (737 lbf.ft).
Torque range up to 7,000 Nm (5,163 lbf.ft). 5 sizes. Ratios from 40:1 to 60:1.
3 sizes. Ratios from 34:1 to 217:1.
• Worm gear
• Temperature range up to +200 °C (+392 °F) • Manual drive
See PUB128-001 for further details. • 3 x overload capacity
• 1,000 cycles
See PUB093-001 for further details.

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Quarter-turn Products

AB-AWWA (C504 and C517) IW-AWWA (C504 and C517)

range range

Quarter-turn worm gear operators Quarter-turn worm gear operators

Worm gear operators suitable for the manual actuation of Worm gear operators suitable for the manual actuation of
AWWA C504 butterfly valves and C517 plug valves. AWWA C504 butterfly and C517 plug valves.
Torque range up to 2,000 Nm (1,475 lbf.ft). Torque range up to 164,000 Nm (120,960 lbf.ft).
Ratios from 34:1 to 48:1. Ratios from 48:1 to 2,374:1.
• 90% grease filled for life and fully sealed • 90% grease filled for life and fully sealed
• Self-lubricating sleeve bearings • Self-lubricated drive sleeve
• Standard temperature range -40 to +120 °C (-40 to +250 ºF)
• Standard temperature range -20 to +120 °C (-4 to +250 °F)
• Maximum stem acceptance diameter - 12" bored with
• Above or buried service ANSI B17.1 square key
• 300 lbf.ft overload capability • Above or buried service
• Options: Stem extensions. Square nut. Padlock kit. • IP68
NAMUR and Westlock position indicator mounting kit. • Options: Stem extensions. Padlock kit. NAMUR &
High and low temperatures. Open right service. Westlock position indicator mounting kit. High and low
450 lbf.ft overload capability (unavailable for AB550AW). temperatures. 2” square nut. 450 lbf.ft service. Mitre box
- IB2 for FA10 mounting or IB4 for FA14 mounting.
See PUB033-010 for further details.
See PUB028-003 for further details.

FEDG DSIR
range range

Fugitive emission detector gearbox™ Dual speed gear operators

• A new smart gearbox designed with an extra function for The Dual Speed Input Reducer is used to reduce the number
leak detection of input turns required, and therefore the operating time, on
• Pioneering technology to detect fugitive emissions in the manual gearbox applications. It can be used with any manual
valve industry using the valve operator gearbox which can be fitted with an F14 or FA14 input flange.
• Mitigates the risks of leakage by implementing control
Output torque 720 Nm (6,373 lbf.in).
methods in accordance with the principles of fugitive
emissions control Ratio can be switched between 1:1 and 4.25:1.
• Forms an integral part of the valve operator, not an See PUB040-001 for further details.
external measurement device
• Accurately detects leakage within the cavity formed
between the valve and valve operator
• Many advantages compared to existing technology
• Available second half 2018
Contact Rotork Gears for further details.

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Multi-turn Products

IB HOB/MPR
range range

Motorised multi-turn gearboxes Bevel gear operators

Complete range of heavy-duty cast iron multi-turn bevel Hand operated bevel gears suited for sluice gates, gate, and
gearboxes suitable for the most demanding motorised globe valves.
applications for cast and fabricated sluice gates, gate valves
Torque range up to 8,018 Nm (5,914 lbf.ft).
and globe and pinch valves.
Thrust range up to 1,557 kN (350,028 lbf).
Torque range up to 8,135 Nm (6,000 lbf.ft). 12 sizes. Ratios from 2:1 to 81:1.
Thrust range up to 1,320 kN (296,750 lbf).
• Cast iron body
13 sizes. Ratios from 1:1 to 120:1.
• Maintenance free
• Common options for IB: Spring-loaded temperature
• IP67
compensators. Various position indicators. AWWA.
High and low temperature. All types of environment. • Options: All types of environment. Position indicators. IP68.
IP68. Cast steel. See PUB032-003 for further details.
See PUB030-001 for further details.

IS HOB3
range range

Motorised multi-turn gearboxes Hand operated bevel gearbox

Complete range of heavy-duty cast iron multi-turn spur Designed for manual applications, the HOB3 bevel gear
gearboxes suitable for the most demanding motorised operators complement the existing HOB range, for use on
applications where the gearbox input shaft needs to be gate valves, globe valves and penstocks.
parallel with the valve stem for globe and gate valves and Torque range up to 315 Nm (232 lbf.ft).
sluice gates. Thrust range up to 75 kN (16,860 lbf). Ratio 3:1
Torque range up to 43,386 Nm (32,000 lbf.ft). • Output flange F10 / F12 / F14 / F16
Thrust range up to 2,900 kN (652,000 lbf). • Bore Ø 40 mm
20 sizes. Ratios from 1:1 to 360:1. • Protected steel input shaft
• Protected fasteners
• Common options for IS: Spring-loaded temperature
• Ductile iron baseplate
compensators. Various position indicators. AWWA.
• Sealed to IP67
High and low temperature. All types of environment.
• Options: High and low temperature. Stainless steel input
IP68. Cast steel.
shaft. Coating for aggressive environments. Position
See PUB031-001 for further details. indicators. Firesafe to ISO 10497. Padlock. Cover tubes.
See PUB032-005 for further details.

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Multi-turn Products

HOS/MPR MTW
range range

Spur gear operators Worm gearboxes

Multi-turn devices intended for the manual operation of The multi-turn worm gearboxes are used for applications such
gate, globe, sluice and penstock valves. For use above and as sluice gates and dampers.
underground with upward or downward input orientation.
Torque range up to 162,000 Nm (119,000 lbf.ft).
Torque range up to 15,917 Nm (11,740 lbf.ft). 11 sizes. Ratios from 40:1 to 5,760:1.
Thrust range up to 1,557 kN (350,000 lbf). • Ground and polished worm shaft
13 sizes. Ratios from 2.04:1 to 151.9:1.
• Aluminium bronze worm wheel
• Totally enclosed gearing • Comprehensive gear ratios combined with a selection of
• Cast iron gearcase spur input reducers
• IP67 • Angular contact bearings supporting worm shaft
• Removable output drive sleeves
See PUB122-001 for further details.
• Options: Travelling nut for applications requiring
mechanical stops. Lever arms. AWWA. All types of
environment.
See PUB087-005 for further details.

DSB 180º version

range

90º version

Dual shaft bevel gear operators

Complete range of multi-turn bevel gearboxes with two shafts

for use with dual stem sluice gates and penstocks.
Torque range up to 8,135 Nm (6,000 lbf.ft).
Thrust range up to 1,320 kN (296,750 lbf).
13 sizes. Ratios from 1:1 to 120:1.
• Ductile iron baseplates
• Comprehensive gear ratios combined with a selection of
spur input reducers
• Pinions mounted on ball bearings
• IP67
• Options: All types of environment. Various position
indications. IP68. Input shafts available at 90º and 180º
to each other.
Contact Rotork Gears for further details.

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NTB Mastergear
range
Large Bevel Gear
range

Bevel gear operators Large bevel gear operators

Cost effectively designed bevel gearboxes suitable for valves Complete range of ductile iron multi-turn bevel gearboxes
which do not transfer thrust to the operator. suitable for the most demanding manual and motorised
applications. Suitable for cast and fabricated sluice gates,
Torque range up to 70,000 Nm (51,590 lbf.ft).
gate valves, globe and pinch valves.
12 sizes.
Various ratios to suit the application. Torque range from 30,000 to 70,000 Nm
(22,127 to 51,590 lbf.ft)
• Cast iron body
Thrust range from 3,000 to 6,500 kN
• Maintenance free (674,427 to 1,461,200 lbf)
• IP67 Ratios from 6:1 to 480:1.
• Options: All types of environment. • Thrust / non-thrust taking versions
Various position indicators. IP68.
• IP67
Contact Rotork Gears for further details. • Options: Spring-loaded temperature compensators.
Various position indicators. High and low temperature.
All types of environment. IP68. Cast steel.
Contact Rotork Gears for further details.

Mastergear
SS Bevel
range

Stainless steel bevel gear operators

Heavy-duty stainless steel 316 housing multi-turn gearboxes

suitable for the most demanding manual and motorised
applications. Suitable for cast and fabricated sluice gates, gate
valves, globe and pinch valves.
Torque range up to 2,300 Nm (1,696 lbf.ft).
Thrust range up to 330 kN (74,200 lbf).
3 Sizes. Ratios from 4.5:1 to 20.25:1.
• Stainless steel 316 input shaft
• Thrust / non-thrust taking versions
• IP67 / IP68
• Options: Spring-loaded temperature compensators.
Various position indicators. High and low temperature.
All types of environment.
Contact Rotork Gears for further details.

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Specialised Gearbox Applications

IWN, IBN
ISN, 242P
ranges

Nuclear safety related gearboxes

Rotork’s IBN, ISN, IWN, & 242P ranges of gearboxes for the • Manual and motorised options (242P manual only)
nuclear power industry are designed and tested to meet the • Quarter-turn and multi-turn outputs
latest plant specifications and industry standards such as IEEE,
• Can be used inside or outside containment
RCC-E and IEC.
(242P outside only)
Rotork is an internationally audited and approved nuclear • Nuclear grade materials and grease
actuator manufacturer, and all actuators are manufactured
• Various ratios to meet each applications requirements
in accordance with strict nuclear industry quality assurance
requirements. See PUB027-003 for further details.

Valve Gear Operators and Accessories

Mounting kits Ball, butterfly and plug valve kits designed to

order, precision CNC machined in stainless steel
ball, butterfly and plug valve kits
Rotork has manufactured, designed and supplied standard
and non-standard mounting brackets to the valve and
actuator industry since 1987. ISO 9001 accreditation was
achieved in 1992. Rotork supply the following components to
the highest standards, with market leading delivery times:
• Mounting brackets and couplings
• Extensions
• Pedestals
• Locking devices
• Flexible drive technology
• Chainwheels, handwheels and spring-return handles
See PUB063-001 for further details.

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Valve Gear Operators and Accessories

Dead Man's Handle Spool and pedestal adaptors

Quarter-turn valve adaption for

rack and pinion or pneumatic
actuators can be provided in the
form of spool or pedestal type
mounting kits.
These are fully enclosed
adaptors with options DD,
square or keyed drives.
Spring-return handle

Guarantee failsafe operation for ball valves, the Spring-Return Construction materials
Handle (SRH) will mount to any ball valve, either “direct on” will be carbon steel,
or with a mounting kit designed to suit application. supplied complete with
• Ball valves with torque of 24 or 45.5 Nm fasteners, painted or natural.
• F03, F05, F07 pcds • Valves from ¼” to 48”
• Direct mount or with mounting kit • F03 - F35 flanges - ISO 5211/
• Sealed for life, zero maintenance DIN 3337
• Stainless steel handle, shaft and fasteners, • Welded to ASME 9 standards
precision die cast body • Square, key or double D drive
• Durable powder coated finish
• 100 to 500 mm in length
See PUB063-035 for further details. • Options: O-ring seals, stress
calculations, material certification.
See PUB063-030 for further details.

SPI SafeOperator™
range

Smart Position Indicator (SPI) Flexible valve extensions

Limit switches enclosed in an IECEx/ATEX certified protective Rotork gearboxes combined with Elliott's SafeOperator™
enclosure, providing an accurate and reliable Open/Close systems provide the flexible solution for the operation of
signal to the control room for multi-turn manual valves. valves located in hazardous or difficult to access locations.
System components are available for almost all valve
4 sizes. Ratios from 34.8:1 to 1,196:1.
configurations to provide reliable, remote operation
• Manual duty up to 30 m (100 feet) away.
• ISO 5210 F10 output
See PUB063-031 for further details.
• Aluminium housings
• IP67
• Mount to existing F10 input flange, direct mount to
rising stem valve
• Options: Pin / key handwheel. SPI with RI Wireless VMD4
Position Indicator - available second half 2018.
See PUB132-001 for further details.

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Valve Accessories

Remote mounting and extension spindles

Valve and actuator remote mounting and extension spindles.

Remote actuator mounting can be achieved using valve
extension spindles or pedestal adaptors. Design and
manufacture is done in house for specific applications. Lengths
can be from 500 mm to 8 m, in stainless steel or carbon steel.
1
Extension spindle
• Underground applications
• Customer specified extension 2
• Welded construction for weight saving
• Position indication option
• Suitable for manual or actuated drives
• Options: Oil filled, environmental sealing, galvanised,
3
plain or dynamic bearings, swivel joints.
Remote position indicator
4
Mechanical remote position indicators for buried service and
shaft extension applications. 3 sizes. Ratios: ECL1 up to 35:1,
1 - Remote position indicator
ECL2 up to 120:1, ECL3 up to 394:1.
2 - Extension spindle
W100 1:1 bevel gearbox
3 - W100 90° bevel gearbox
1:1 bevel gearbox designed primarily to be used on AB and
4 - AB880 quarter-turn
manual duty IW quarter series gearboxes to change the input
gearbox
shaft direction by 90° for underground applications.
See PUB063-032 for further details.

Rotohammer Chainwheels
range
Chainwheels
range

Chainwheels and valve extensions Direct mount chainwheels

Rotohammer offers the very best solutions for hard-to-reach Chainwheels mount directly onto the gearbox input shaft by
and difficult to operate valves, with the purpose of protecting a pin or coupling. Suitable for use with every Rotork gearbox.
people and equipment with safe, dependable valve operation.
• Cast iron chainwheels 135 to 330 mm (5.32 to 13") diameter
Rotohammer manufacture clamp-on sprockets chainwheels • Chain guides and bearing are standard
to fit handwheels size from 4" to 40". They are made with • Chain and chainwheel sprockets are to DIN 766
different materials (ductile, aluminium and stainless steel) and
• Galvanised or stainless steel chain available
protections to cater for very harsh environments.
• Epoxy coating for durability available
Rotohammer also make a variety of innovative custom • Options: AISI316 chainwheel and chain, sheradisation
solutions. protection, adaption design to suit application.

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Valve Accessories

Lagging Handwheels
Extensions

Stainless steel lagging extensions Stainless steel and powder coated handles

• Butterfly, plug and ball valves from 1/4” to 10” • 125 to 2,000 mm diameter
• 65 to 1,000 mm high • Stainless steel or powder coated
• Stainless steel, with stop and fasteners • Keyed, pinned or square drive
• Designed to suit any valve mounting pad • Fabricated or pressed design
• Optional locking facility • Oval or round designs for small valves
• Tee bar or lever operator • Open and closed indication marking
• Options: Environmentally sealed, oil filled, bearings, • Options: Locking flange, handle, specials, galvanised,
low cost carbon steel. rotating handle, flat or dished.
See PUB063-034 for further details.

Indexed Locking
Levers Levers

Indexed levers (notch plates) Locking levers - secure and tamper proof

Indexed levers with stainless steel plates for butterfly valves. • Locking plates, for quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves
Indexed by degrees or open/closed. Supplied with all • Multi-turn locking flanges for valves and gearboxes
fasteners and engraved position indication. Padlock and • Interlocked valves
Castell lock options.
See PUB063-033 for further details.
See PUB063-034 for further details.

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Instrumentation and Control

Specialist products for control

and measurement of flow
and pressure.
Rotork Instruments has production facilities
throughout the world, complemented by a large
Trusted wherever there is a
network of distribution and support centres.
need for high precision and
Worldwide Industry and Application Experience
reliability, including oil & gas,
Rotork Instruments offers a range of precision control and
valve accessory products through our prestigious brands, pharmaceutical, biomedical,
including Fairchild, YTC, Soldo®, Midland-ACSTM , Bifold®, and manufacturing industries.
Orange, M&M, Alcon and RI Wireless:

Instrument Valves
• Valve actuation accessories
• Solenoid valves
• Piston valves
• Instrument valves
• Medium pressure valves
• Subsea valves and connectors

Controllers
• Valve positioners
• Rail systems
• I/P and E/P converters
• Fire protection

Measurement
• Valve position sensors
• Transmitters and switches

Instrument Pumps
• Pumps
• Intensifiers and accumulators

Rotork Instruments is proud to offer a diverse range of

products which serve many different duties in a wide variety
of applications. We also offer a factory customisation service
to create one-off units to meet specific needs.

FAIRCHILD
precision pneumatic & motion control

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 Instrument Valves

Valve Actuation Accessories

Rotork Instruments offers the widest range of precision

products for actuation control systems, with the highest flow
rates and efficiency factors. System components are available
for piped, nipple and modular mounting arrangements and in
a range of materials.
• Filters, regulators, flow control, volume boosters, HIPEX
• Relief, pressure sensing and stick pilot valves
• Check and quick exhaust valves
• Pilot and mechanical valves
• Modular manifolds
• Fire safety valves
Contact Rotork and see PUB108-001 (Instruments);
PUB126-001 (YTC), PUB103-005 (Fairchild); PUB117-001
/ PUB118-001 / PUB117-005 / PUB117-006 / PUB117-009
(Midland-ACS) for further details.

Solenoid Valves Piston Valves

Rotork Instruments offers a comprehensive range of Rotork Instruments' piston actuated valves are manufactured
pneumatic and hydraulic solenoid valves for hazardous and with high performing components as a standard. PTFE
safe area installation. Available in stainless steel, brass and and FKM seals, together with internals in AISI 316, offer
aluminium with threaded and NAMUR connections. Rotork outstanding compatibility and cover a wide variety of
solenoids offer the highest levels of safety factors and global industrial applications. A wide choice of connections are
certification. available, including flanged, clamped and weld versions.
• Solenoid valves available from ¼” to 8” sizes • Available from ¾” to 2” sizes
• Manual reset and manual override options • Normally Open, Normally Closed and bi-directional
• Normally open, normally closed and diverting options
• Up to 1,380 bar (20,000 psi) working pressure • Position indicator
• Low temperature and low power versions • Built-in exhaust filter
Contact Rotork and see PUB124-005 (Alcon, M&M); • ON/OFF or modular control configuration
PUB117-011 (Midland-ACS) for further details. See PUB125-001 for further details.

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 Instrument Valves

Instrument Valves

Rotork Instruments offers state of the art, precision

engineered instrumentation valve solutions products, such as
needle valves, ball valves and Double Block and Bleed (DBB)
valves in single or combined valve arrangements.
DBB monoflange and piping valves combine piping and
instrument valves in a single assembly, providing weight and
space savings as well as a reduction in potential leak paths.
• One piece body construction
• ¼” to 1” sizes
• Pressure range up to 689 bar (10,000 psi)
Contact Rotork for further details.

Medium Pressure Valves Subsea Valves and Connectors

The portfolio of medium pressure products allows for the Experience gained since 1987 of successfully applying valves
safe and reliable implementation of 1,379 bar (20,000 psi) directly immersed in seawater has been applied to develop
pressure systems incorporating needle valves, ball valves, the technically superior, market leading performance, FPS10
single block and bleed manifolds, Double Block and Bleed range of shearseal type directional valves. Fully seawater
(DBB) manifolds, check valves, fittings and adaptors. The compatible, the standard products operate on fluids with
medium pressure valves are available in ¼", 3 /8", 9 /16", ¾" contamination levels greater than NAS 1638 Class 12. These
and 1" tubing sizes comprising of a coned and threaded are true failsafe valves offering the benefits of reduced
connection. This connection method allows for increased manifold weight, size and cost.
flow rates due to the larger bore sizes.
• Subsea valves
• Innovative locking device for ball valves
• Subsea connectors and stab plates
• Maintenance free stem sealing
• Subsea gate, needle, ball and manual valves
• Non wetted threads
• Lower torque to operate Contact Rotork for further details.
See PUB135-001 for further details.

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 Controllers

Valve Positioners Rail Systems

Rotork Instruments offers a comprehensive range of valve Rotork Instruments has been providing critical components
positioners and valve controllers for all actuator types. and safety systems to the rail industry for over 20 years.
Applying piezo, torque motor and digital electronics They range from a simple manual system to an advanced full
technologies, Rotork provide solutions from the simplest to automated control system.
the most sophisticated valve position control requirements.
• Specialist freight rail wagon door systems
• Pneumatic and electro-pneumatic positioners • Fully automated control systems for door
• SMART positioners • High reliability solutions for brake and traction control
• Electronic digital controllers and SIS systems • Double-acting, fully adjustable cushioned metric cylinders
• Zero leakage designs to VDMA 24562 and BS ISO 6431 standards
• Partial stroke testing • Train stop braking controls and points motors
• HART protocol and diagnostic capabilities • Unique product portfolio for tunnel ventilation solutions
Contact Rotork and see PUB126-001 (YTC) for further details. See PUB108-013 for further details.

I/P and E/P Controllers Fire Protection

Rotork Instruments fast response, high flow, compact I/P, Rotork Instruments provides innovative products for
E/P, D/P and P/I electro-pneumatic converters have extensive hazardous gas detection and fire protection equipment for
combinations of inputs and outputs, carry standard FM, CSA, all industrial and commercial buildings, either in individual
ATEX or IECEx agency approvals, and maintain accuracies components or as a full operating systems meeting all UK and
of up to 0.15%. Fast response, high flow and high accuracy European standards.
models feature proportional pressure regulation.
• Fire protection
• Hazardous and safe area models • Oil fill equipment
• High accuracy • Gas detection, pressure proving, ventilation and
• High performance interlock systems
See PUB103-005 (Fairchild); PUB126-001 (YTC) for • Tank level control
further details. • Fire fighting equipment
See PUB117-013 for further details.

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 Measurement

Valve Position Sensors

Rotork Instruments' extensive range of valve position sensors maintenance on actuated valves using diagnostic capabilities,
offer visual indication with digital, and analogue feedback, driving CAPEX and OPEX reduction while increasing safety
HART protocol and wireless communication capabilities. and productivity.
Our Soldo limit switch range is based on our unique twin
• Intrinsically Safe (IS) and explosionproof
shaft design which enables easier and safer disassembly
for installation and maintenance. All designs are corrosion • Unique design features
resistant and suitable for a wide range of environments in • Wireless position sensors for Zone 0 with real-time feedback
hazardous and safe areas. Material options include polymer, • Wireless redundant mesh network
aluminium and stainless steel.
• IP65 (Nema 4/4X) enclosures
The Rotork RI Wireless system utilises the Zigbee mesh • Global certification, ATEX, IECEx, INMETRO, UL,
protocol to offer a breakthrough in wireless technology EAC and SIL
that provides real time position-indication on valve
• Proximity sensors
position. Suitable for manual or any actuated valve, the RI
Wireless system offers a lower cost installation solution for See PUB109-003 (Soldo); PUB133-001 (RI Wireless) for
wired systems. The functional features enable predictive further details.

Transmitters and Switches

Rotork Instruments manufacture pressure and position

sensing components and devices providing digital or 2-20 mA
and HART protocol feedback. Suitable for high pressure and
high vibration applications, with accurate repeatability giving
reliable performance.
• Pressure transmitters
• Position transmitters
• Pressure switches
Contact Rotork and see PUB126-001 (YTC) for further details.

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 Instrument Pumps

Pumps Intensifiers and Accumulators

Rotork Instruments offers a range of high quality hydraulic Rotork Instruments product range includes a unique range
pumps for applications in the upstream and downstream oil of pressure intensifiers for topside and subsea applications.
and gas industries. These include an extensive range of axial The innovative designs can boost pressure by a factor of up
piston oil pumps which provide cost-effective solutions to any to 7 without external power, operating with any water-based
flow and pressure requirements. From the 0.23 l/m SM pump or mineral / synthetic oil-based fluid. Inlet pressures up to
to the 193 l/m XH with pressures up to 690 bar (10,000 psi) 420 bar (6,000 psi) and outlet pressure up to 1,380 bar
for most ranges and even up to 1,040 bar (15,000 psi) for (20,000 psi). Once the required high pressure is achieved, the
the X pump. pressure intensifier maintains it without consumption of fluid.
Any pressure leak is automatically corrected.
• Water / glycol, water and oil service
• Ratios from 2:1 to 10:1
• Chemical injection applications
• Topside and subsea versions
• High pressure up to 1,040 bar (15,000 psi)
• Suitable for mineral or synthetic oils – or with any
• Lubricated and rotating swash plate designs water / glycol mix
Contact Rotork for further details. • Extensive qualification testing at pressures of 207 to
1,000 bar (3,000 to 14,500 psi) to approximately
500,000 cycles
Contact Rotork for further details.

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Network Control Systems Pakscan System

Integration of the plant controls using network The Rotork Pakscan system is the world leader
connectivity has been a hallmark of Rotork's actuator in actuation control automation. Pakscan
products for many years. The use of proprietary and continues to be at the forefront of network
open systems makes the commissioning of a plant, technology, helping to control over 150,000
and the subsequent control and monitoring, a simple field units. Pakscan's superior technology
and reliable task. keeps it ahead of the competition.

All Rotork actuators are compatible with a wide range of Now with 30 years installed experience Pakscan has
communication and process controls systems by including the found preference in all industry sectors and many
appropriate option card. The actuator reports status feedback, diverse applications.
via the field highway, to the overall plant control system (DCS
or PLC) and valve control commands are actioned. At the heart of the Pakscan system is the Master Station,
™
providing the vital link between the control system and
Our own Pakscan system complements the open systems
the devices in the field. The field devices are connected
from Foundation Fieldbus®, Profibus®, Modbus®, HART® and
DeviceNet®. Innovative technology together with expert bus to the Master Station using Pakscan networks which have
system knowledge ensures that Rotork can always provide been designed for use in industries and applications
the ideal solution for the control system. where robust and reliable plant control and monitoring
is required.

A full listing of our worldwide sales and service network is Pakscan: comprehensive solutions for modern
available on our website at www.rotork.com plant control and monitoring.

• Automatic network monitoring and fault management

• Master Station with hot standby capability
• Redundant, fault tolerant field networks
• Fully pre-configured Master Station
• Intuitive user interface
Modern facilities require up-to-date
• Long distance and high device count without the need for
communications 24 hours a day, external repeaters
right down to plant level. • Well recognised, simple Modbus RTU / TCP host
communications
• Field and host communication diagnostics
• Built in webpages for full system diagnostics
• Commission field devices without the need for the host
control system
• Field networks open to third party devices
• Efficient low cost installation with minimum
cost of ownership
• Multiple host connectivity
• Backed by Rotork global support

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Field Control Unit

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Mixer Compressor Solenoid Pressure
Valve Transmitter

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Multiple Bus Connectivity

Multiple fieldbus connectivity

Rotork actuators are compatible with most industry standard Profibus®

fieldbus systems via network cards that are fitted in the main
electronics enclosure. Profibus is a leading international network protocol
(IEC 61158-3). Rotork's Profibus DP module supports DP-V0
cyclic communications, extended actuator diagnostics and
configuration is included in the DP-V1 acyclic data. Single
highway and dual highway units, with the DP-V2 redundancy
feature, are available. EDD and DTM files allow the Rotork
device to be incorporated into asset management systems,
whilst the GSD file guarantees device interoperability with all
Profibus PLCs.

• RS485 Profibus DP V0 and V1 compliant

• Single and dual redundant options
• Fully compliant with IEC61158-3 standard
• Profibus PNO certified
• Supports speeds up to 1.5 Mbit/s

See PUB088-001 for further details.

Foundation Fieldbus® DeviceNet®

The Rotork Foundation Fieldbus module connects directly Devicenet is communications protocol which utilises the CAN
onto the standard Foundation H1 bus system (IEC 61158-1). bus network. Rotork's DeviceNet module Electronic Data Sheet
The ability to report extensive actuator feedback within a (EDS) file is used to set up the actuator parameters to allow
single input block as well as system diagnostic information the systems performance to be optimised. Status, alarms and
makes Rotork the first choice for use with a Foundation control functions are available over the DeviceNet network.
Fieldbus system. The device has link active scheduler
capability as well as multiple digital and analogue function • Up to 63 devices on each network
block capability, inputs and outputs. DD files describe the
• 4-wire cable, 2 for signal, 2 for power
device capabilities to the host system.
• Trunk and drop line permitted
• Foundation ITK inter-operability certified
• ODVA certified to ensure compatibility
• Fully compliant with IEC61158-2 standard
• EDS electronic device description file
• Includes link master and LAS capability
See PUB090-001 for further details.
• Independent HIST approval by major DCS vendors
• Full H1 field capability

See PUB089-001 for further details.

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Modbus®
Rotork’s Modbus module allows actuators to be connected to
a 2-wire RS485 network for direct communication to a PLC
or DCS using Modbus RTU protocol. Modules are available
for standard single and dual (redundant) communication
highways. In addition, a redundant loop network can be created
with the single and repeater Modbus card. Status, alarms and
control functions are available over the Modbus network.

• RS485 2-wire RTU communication

• International open standard
• Single and dual redundant options
• Integral repeater modules included where necessary
• Up to 115 kbps

See PUB091-001 for further details.

HART®
Highway Addressable Remote Transducer (HART) is a process
control communication protocol. The HART signal consists
of two parts, the analogue 4-20 mA current loop and a
superimposed digital (variable frequency) signal. Traditionally
the 4-20 mA loop is used for control and the superimposed
digital signal for feedback, diagnostics and configuration.
Along with the use of standard HART function codes, a DD
file describes the device parameters which can be accessed by
a host or handheld device. The majority of user configurable
settings can be made over the HART interface.

• Up to 63 devices on each network

• Electronic Device Description (DD) files
• HART 7 compatible

See PUB092-001 for further details.

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Site Services

Rotork has expertise and

specialist knowledge of all
Rotork actuators are recognised as the best-in-
aspects of flow control.
class products for reliability and safety in the most Our service solutions increase
demanding applications. To maintain this hard-
earned leadership position, Rotork Site Services plant efficiency and reduce
is committed to helping clients maximise the maintenance costs.
continuous, fault-free operation and working life of
all their actuators. Workshop services return
With established worldwide service centres we are able to
equipment to as-new condition.
offer same-day or next-day service to the majority of our
customers. Our Rotork factory trained engineers have skills
in both multi-purpose and industry specific applications and
carry spare parts and specialist test equipment with them.
Our operations utilise a documented Quality Management
system established in accordance with ISO9001.
Rotork Site Services aims to be your number one choice for
taking care of fault diagnosis, service repairs, scheduled
maintenance and system integration needs.

See PUB056-013 for further details.

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Site Services

Client Support Programme Features of the Client Support Programme are:

Rotork offers a tailor-made programme designed to • Fixed term prices for Rotork products and services
increase reliability and availability of valve actuator • Tailored programme based on equipment criticality
and control products via planned maintenance, to production
predictive maintenance and asset management. • Equipment performance related targets for reliability
and availability
The primary goal of our Client Support Programme (CSP) is to
prevent the failure of equipment before it occurs. This includes • Priority support with customisable response times
equipment checks, replacement of worn components and • Fully parts and labour inclusive, no additional costs or
partial or complete overhauls at specified periods. discounted labour and parts
Planned preventative maintenance is a better alternative to • Fix or replace options
risking a potentially damaging breakdown of equipment,
• Periodic equipment performance and status reports
and enables our clients to realise the full potential of their
business by ensuring the maximum reliability and availability • Built-in regular health checks on all equipment
of the assets. Wherever our clients are in the world, Rotork
is able to support them. We have workshops strategically Benefits of the Client Support Programme include but
located around the world, with trained staff and full test and are not limited to:
maintenance facilities.
• Year-on-year reduced maintenance costs
As part of the CSP, clients have 24/7 access to the Rotork • Easy budget management
Support Centres, with priority technical assistance, backed by
comprehensive resources and dedicated systems. With over • Maximised production – reduced downtime
400 directly employed engineers and more service technicians • Year-on-year improved reliability and availability
available via agents, we have the infrastructure required to
• Optimised resource usage, accelerate in-house projects
effectively support all of our clients’ needs.
• Reduced lifecycle costs
In addition, Rotork will help with your site development when
you need to expand, diversify or introduce a new process to The Client Support Programme covers service and on-site
your plant. Our engineers and technicians will bring 60 years repairs of all brands of actuators for the power, water, utilities
of application experience to help you plan the way ahead. and oil & gas sectors.
Through consultation, the CSP is tuned to deliver the For further information, or to arrange a consultation please
optimum level of maintenance through predictive contact one of our dedicated sales team or service managers.
maintenance algorithms.
The CSP covers service and on-site repairs of all brands of
actuators used in process industries.
The predictive maintenance strategy is designed to facilitate
the highest production demands while providing a tiered
approach to maintenance. The Client Support Programme is
committed to reducing maintenance downtime and cost.

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Global Service and Support Valve Automation Centres:

Rotork understands the value of prompt and On-site – Manual Valve Automation
punctual customer site services and aims to supply • Full design, manufacture, supply and installation services to
our customers with superior flow control solutions automate your existing manual valves, penstock or dampers
by providing high quality, innovative products and • Power supplies, uninteruptable power supplies, distribution
superior service – on time, every time. boards, motor control centres
• System integration
Whether you have an actuator requiring on-site servicing, • Control system design, PLC, bus systems, logic, flow
a custom design service requirement or a new actuator control systems, PID control, failsafe critical plant
installation, we can deliver the fastest turnaround with the
• Full Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and
least plant disruption.
Automation (MIECA) installation by our own qualified
installation team
Actuator Workshop Overhaul
• Rotork and non-Rotork products On-site – Actuator Replacement
• Workshop facilities including torque testing and re-coating • Replacement of obsolete or ageing actuators in the field
• Large OEM stock in all workshops with the latest Rotork product range
• Correct product selection for the right application
• Fully trained and experienced service engineers
• Design and manufacture of adaption components
• Loan actuator facilities
• Electrical interface design and installation
Field Support • Fully commissioned to the plant control room
• Site repairs and commissioning • Extended warranty on all products installed by
Rotork technicians
• Upgrades
• Fault finding Off-site – New Valve Automation
• Maintenance planning and scheduling • Automation of new or refurbished valves in our dedicated
service centre
• Call-out with fully equipped service vehicles
• Correct product selection to suit the process demands
Planned Shutdown Support • Design and manufacture of all engineered components
• Preventative maintenance • Correct assembly of valve and actuator/gearbox
combinations
• Full on-site overhaul and testing facilities
• Selection and procurement of the preferred or specified
• OEM spares and support valve for your application
• Support for Rotork and non-Rotork products • Free issue valves accepted for automation in our
service centres
• Commissioning support to achieve return to service targets
• Packed and shipped to the desired destination
• Project management and supervision of your plant
overhaul and return to service dates

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Accreditation and Assurance

Rotork Site Services is accredited with all major safety
authorities around the world, providing our clients with
reassurance and peace of mind.
Rotork's engineering teams are experts in the design and
implementation of actuation solutions for all circumstances
and environments. Our global knowledge base draws upon
previous installations and environmental situations.
Our track record and commitment to undertake engineering
projects is second to none. Rotork is trusted by major utility
and industrial companies to design, install and maintain
their actuation stock. We keep their plants operating at
peak efficiency, helping them to be more profitable and
at the same time meet ever tightening industry watchdog
requirements.
Using accredited project managers we have the knowledge
and expertise to design, build and install any standard or
custom actuator installation for you, on time and in budget.

Asset Management
Rotork is a corporate member of the Institute of Asset
Management, the professional body for whole life
management of physical assets.

Giving You Peace of Mind,

Guaranteed Quality and
Improving Your Site Efficiency

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