Robust, reliable, rapid.

Suitable to any 90 rotation valve.

Can be made in different configurations for any
application and adaptation of other automation devices.

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PNUEMATIC ACTUATORS

PNUEMATIC ACTUATORS
RACK & PINION
The RHINO double pneumatic Rack and Pinion actuator is one of the
best designs in the market. Available as Double Action (Air-air) or
Spring Return with torque outputs for small to large valves.

Both actuators have twin cylinders, horizontally opposed incorporated

piston guides to assure the correct contact between the Rack and Pinion
facilitating that the kinetic energy is transformed directly in a turn room
that will provide a soft and constant torque.

E
ALV
OV
HIN

VALVE
RHIN O

Prepared with bores and threads that meet the international

standards NAMUR and ISO. Built in robust extruded aluminum, but light and resistant to environmental corrosion.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION OF THE ACTUATOR

ISO5211 WITH SPRING RETURN.

Air pressure applied to the Port A will cause the internal cavities to pressurize, forcing the pistons to move
toward the end, compressing the springs.
The axis rotates in a counter clockwise motion. When
stopping the application of air pressure in port A the
springs will exercise pressure to close the pistons and to
rotate the axis quickly in a clockwise motion. This action is frequently used to close the valve referred to as
NORMALLY CLOSED.

The axis will rotate in counter clockwise motion when pressure

is applied in Port A, it forces the pistons to separate.
During this operation, the air of the external cavity is expelled
through port B.
The turn of the axis in a clockwise motion is achieved with the
action opposite to the previously described by applying pressure to port B.

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PNUEMATIC ACTUATORS
RACK & PNION

CONSUMPTION OF AIR PER STROKE

AP1 DA/SR

MODEL
COUNTER CLOCKWISE

CLOCKWISE( DA ONLY)

MODEL
DOUBLE ACTING
SPRING RETURN

AP2 DA/SR

AP3 DA/SR

AP3.5 DA/SR

AP4 DA/SR

AP5 DA/SR

AP6 DA/SR

AP8 DA/SR

LITERS

0.08

0.12

0.24

0.48

0.68

1.4

3.2

5.3

FEET

0.003

0.004

0.008

0.017

0.049

0.049

0.11

0.18

LITERS

0.1

0.16

0.44

0.56

0.96

2.16

8.6

FEET

0.0035

0.005

0.015

0.02

0.034

0.076

0.014

0.3

AP1

AP2

AP3

AP5

AP6

LESS THAN
1 SEC.OND
LESS THAN

LESS THAN
1 SECOND
LESS THAN

LESS THAN
1 SECOND
LESS THAN

AP3.5
LESS THAN
1 SECOND
LESS THAN

AP4
LESS THAN
1 SECOND
LESS THAN

1 SECOND

1 SECOND

1 SECOND

1 SECOND

1 SECOND

AP1 DA

AP2 DA

AP3 DA

AP3.5 DA

AP4 DA

LESS THAN
1.25 SECONDS

AP8

1.5 ~ 2

3~4

SECONDS

SECONDS

1.5 ~ 2

2~3

4~6

SECONDS

SECONDS

SECONDS

AP5 DA

AP6 DA

AP8 DA

WEIGHT

MODEL
KILOGRAMS

0.85

1.62

2.92

4.18

5.86

11.18

21.20

43.00

LBS.

1.87

3.57

6.44

9.22

12.92

24.65

46.75

94.82

AP1 SR

AP2 SR

AP3 SR

AP3.5 SR

AP4 SR

AP5 SR

AP6 SR

AP8 SR

1.08

1.74

3.16

4.66

6.34

13.1

24.60

54.50

2.38

3.84

6.97

10.28

13.98

28.89

54.20

120.20

WEIGHT

MODEL
KILOGRAMS

LBS.

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PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
EXPLODED VIEW

We offer double acting and spring return units with

torque outputs for small to larger flanged valves.
Mounting pads are drilled and tapped to international NAMUR and ISO standards. Rhino offers a
full array of solenoids, limit switches, positioners
and other accessories to meet the customers needs.
Double acting and Spring return actuators are the
same size in dimensions.

DESCRIPTION
Actuator Body
End Cap
Pinion
Piston
Guide
"O" Rings
Springs
Screws and Nuts

Item
DESCRIPTION
ACTUATOR BODY
1
2
PISTON
3
END CAP
4
PINON
5
PISTON GUIDE
6
PINION GUIDE RING
7
O-ring
8
PINION GUIDE RING
9
O-ring
10
CIRCLIP
11
THRUST WASHER
12
PLUG
13
LOADED SPRINGS
14 SCREW EXTERNAL STROKE
15
O-ring
16
PLAIN WASHER
17
STOP NUT
18
END CAP BOLTS
19
O-ring
20
PISTON GUIDE RING
21
O-ring
22
CIRCLIP ANTI-BLOW OUT

MATERIAL
Extruded Aluminium Alloy
Pressure die casting Aluminium Alloy
Carbon Steel
Pressure die casting Aluminium Alloy
Acetal Resin
Buna N
Spring Steel
Stanley Steel

FINISH
Gold Anodized
Black Epoxic Coated
E.N.P.
Natural
Natural
60 IRHD
Epoxic-Coated or Dacromet320
Natural

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Q.ty
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4-12
2
2
2
2
8
2
2
2
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PNEUMATIC ACTUATOR
DIMENSIONS

Dimension in inches.

MODEL

ISO5211

AP1 DA/SR
AP2 DA/SR
AP3 DA/SR
AP3.5 DA/SR
AP4 DA/SR
AP5 DA/SR
AP6 AD/SR
AP8 AD/SR

5.39
5.91
8.03
9.06
10.67
14.17
18.19
21.85

2.64
3.27
3.94
4.33
4.92
6.10
7.87
9.48

2.36
2.87
3.35
3.86
4.33
5.51
6.89
8.46

3.43
4.06
4.72
5.12
5.71
7.28
9.06
11.81

0.79
0.79
0.79
0.79
0.79
1.18
1.18
1.97

1.65
1.65
1.97
1.97
1.97
-------

1.61
1.75
1.95
2.09
2.28
-------

0.47
0.47
0.55
0.75
0.75
1.10
1.42
1.89

0.31
0.31
0.39
0.55
0.55
0.79
1.10
1.26

----------5.12
5.12
5.12

3.15
3.15
3.15
3.15
3.15
3.15
3.15
---

1.18
1.18
1.18
1.18
1.18
1.18
1.18
1.18

0.98
1.38
1.38
2.17
2.17
2.76
3.35
3.94

0.39
0.47
0.63
0.79
0.79
0.94
1.14
1.50

0.08
0.08
0.12
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.14
0.20

0.35
0.43
0.55
0.67
0.67
0.87
1.06
1.42

1.42
1.65
1.97
2.75
2.75
4.02
4.92
5.51

--1.97
2.75
--4.02
-------

(M5)
(M5)
(M6)
(M8)
(M8)
(M10)
(M12)
(M16)

--(M6)
(M8)
--(M10)
-------

1/8"
1/4"
1/4"
1/4"
1/4"
1/4"
1/4"
---

F03
F04
F05
F07
F07
F10
F12
F14

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--F05
F07
--F10
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PNUEMATIC ACTUATOR
Installation & Service

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

INSTALLATION
1.
Lubrication: the mobile parts are lubricated in the warehouse and they don't usually require maintenance. However, under extreme conditions of operation, these parts might require re-lubrication.
2.
Air supply: The actuator can be supplied with dry or lubricated filtered air. Water or slight oil can also be used.
To use with non corrosive gases, please consult our office or distributors.
3.
Manual override : When the actuator is totally depressurized, it can be operated with lever or gearbox in the
event of an emergency.
4. Adjustment: The actuators have a 90 degrees stopping point which can be adjusted +/-3 degrees with a screw inside
the cover by using a screwdriver.

MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT: BEFORE DISMANTLING MAKE SURE THAT ALL THE AIR AND ELECTRIC
CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN DISCONNECTED.
A
B
C
D
E
F

Remove the screws (18) from the ends (3).

Removes the ends (3).
Rotate the gear (4) counter clockwise to allow the piston to come out from the body.
Remove the safety washer (10) from the gear (4).
Remove the gear (4) from the lower part of the body by pressing with the fingers from the top.
Replace the following parts if necessary:

Pistons (2): O-rings (21) of the piston, nylon guides (20).

Body ends (3): O-rings (19) the body ends
Piston: Ring guides (superior and inferior) (6 and 8), Or-rings (7 and 9).

Note: Internal parts as the cylinder, gear and ring guides should be lubricated with
LITHIUM 2 (Bradford Oil Co.). To re-assemble, follow the previous procedure in the in
reverse order.

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PNUEMATIC ACTUATOR
SPECIFICATIONS

Range of air pressure:

Double Acting: 2 bar (29 psi) to 8 bar (116 psi)
Spring return: 3 bar (44 psi) to 8 bar (116 psi)
Maximum pressure of operation 10 bar (145 psi).

Environment: lubricated dry-air, do not use corrosive gas, water or hydraulic oil.

Range of temperature:
Standard :
Optional :
Recommended:

-4F (-20C) to + 175F (80C)

-68F (-120C) to 302F (+150C )
-58F (-50C) to 175F (+80C )

Rotation: counterclockwise when pressure is applied to the Port "A". Clockwise when pressure is applied to the Port B and spring Return operation (see operation principle).
Opening : 90 DEGREES ADJUSTABLE OF 3 DEGREES TO 3 DEGREES.
Lubrication: ALL THE PARTS ARE LUBRICATED FOR LONGER LIFE.
Construction: APPROPRIATE FOR INTERIOR OR EXTERNAL FACILITIES.

Connections: Inferior connection according to the standard ISO5211/DIN 3337, interfaces

with solenoid valve and superior connection for compatibility of accessories with the international standard VDI/VDE 3845 NAMUR.
Inspection: Each unit is tested hydraulically and certified.

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PNUEMATIC ACTUATOR
TORQUES
TORQUES

DOUBLE ACTION. To size a double acting actuator please follow these instructions:
Determine the torque rating required by the valve, including the recommended safety factor of 25%
and the minimum pressure of available air in the operation. Look at the following chart (Figure 1-2)
and select the column of the minimum pressure of applicable air. Find it in the column going down,
locating a torque not smaller than the one required (do not forget the safety factor). Next, look to the
left at the first column and read the actuator size to be ordered.
Example, torque of the valve (to the operating pressure and the flow media)
80 Nm + 25%=100 Nm
Suppose a minimum pressure of air of operation of 5 bar.
Looking for the torque rating down in the column of 5 bar a value not smaller than 100 Nm, we find 119 Nm.
The Model number indicated in the first column on the left of that line is AP5 DA.
WORKING PRESSURE
bar
MODEL
psi
Nm
AP1 DA
lbf.in
Nm
AP2 DA
lbf.in
Nm
AP3 DA
lbf.in
Nm
AP4 DA
lbf.in
Nm
AP5 DA
lbf.in
Nm
AP6 DA
lbf.in
Nm
AP7 DA
lbf.in
Nm
AP8 DA
lbf.in

2
29
5.9
52.6
9.4
83.8
20.0
178.4
34.0
303.3
48.0
428.2
111.0
990.1
227.0
2024.8
426.0
3800.0

3
44
8.9
79.3
14.1
125.7
30.0
267.6
51.0
454.9
71.0
633.3
167.0
1489.6
340.0
3009.0
638.0
5691.0

4
58
11.8
105.2
18.8
167.7
40.0
356.8
68.0
606.5
95.0
847.4
222.0
1980.2
454.0
4049.6
851.0
7591.0

5
73
14.8
132.0
23.5
209.6
50.0
446.0
85.0
758.2
119.0
1061.0
278.0
2479.7
567.0
5057.6
1064.0
9491.0

6
87
17.7
157.8
28.2
251.5
60.0
535.2
102.0
909.0
142.0
1266.6
333.0
2970.4
680.0
6065.6
1276.0
11382.0

7
102
21.7
193.5
32.9
393.5
70.0
624.4
119.0
1061.5
168.0
1498.5
388.5
3465.4
794.5
7087.0
1491.0
13299.0

BAR/PS1
8
116
24.8
221.1
37.6
335.4
80.0
713.6
136.0
1213.2
192.0
1712.6
444.0
3960.5
908.0
8099.4
1704.0
15200.0

FOR SPRING RETURN . To size a SPRING RETURN actuator follow these instructions:

Figure 1-2

Determine the torque required by the valve, including the recommended safety factor of 25% and the minimum pressure of air available
in the operation. Select in the following chart ( Figure 2-2) the column of SPRING TORQUE /0 and look going down until finding a
torque value not smaller than the one required (Please do not forget the safety factor).
Next, on that same row, look toward the left columns at the minimum applicable air and 0 degrees. The opposing value will also be
bigger than the required torque (otherwise look for a bigger actuator). Look for the first column on the left and read the model number
from first column to be ordered.
Example: Torque of the valve (the operation pressure and the flow media factor) 60Nm + 25%=75Nm

Suppose a minimum air pressure of operation is 5 bar. Looking down in the column of breakaway TORQUE / 0 a value not smaller
than 75 Nm, we will find 108 Nm. Looking for it to the left in the column of 5 bar and 0 you will find 108 Nm, as well as it is bigger
than the one required, the Model number indicated in the first column on the left of the line is AP5 SR5.

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PNUEMATIC ACTUATOR
TORQUES / SPRING RETURN

Figure 2-2
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