1. Asahi/America
Pneumatic Actuators
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Plastic

2. Asahi/America Topics: Design & Function Competitive Actuators
Pneumatic Actuators
Topics:
Design & Function
Competitive Actuators
Features&Benefits
Accessories
Engineering Specifications

3. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
Double Piston Rack & Pinion
Namur Dimensions
Piston
Rack
Concentric Springs
Pinion
Double O Ring Sealing

4. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
Air Open Spring Close (Single Acting)
Inlet A

5. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Air Open Springs Fully Compressed
90º
Springs Fully
Compressed 0º
Air
Constant Supply Air
Inlet A

6. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Spring Close Springs Fully Extended
90º
Springs Fully
Extended 0º
Inlet A
Air Exhaust

7. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Air Open/Air Close (Double Acting)
Inlet B
Inlet A
(Close)
(Open)

8. Pneumatic Actuators Asahi/America Pistons Fully Extended Air Air
Air Open 0º
90º
Pistons Fully
Extended
Inlet A
Air
Air
Supply Air

9. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Pistons Retracted Air Air
Air Close
90º
Pistons Retracted 0º
Air
Air
Air Channel to
opposite side of
pistons
Supply Air
Inlet B

10. Scotch Yoke-Pneumatic Actuator
Asahi/America
Scotch Yoke-Pneumatic Actuator
Piston
Crank
Torque Output
Cylinder

11. Scotch Yoke-Pneumatic Actuator
Asahi/America
Scotch Yoke-Pneumatic Actuator
Scotch-Yoke Type:
Internal components subject to play
Poor Throttling Characteristics
Overall length is very large (Spring Return)
Low Output Torque for Physical Size
Potential Side Loading (Support Required)
Single O-ring, steel-plated shaft

12. Asahi/America Vane Type Pneumatic Actuator Cylinder Seal Housing Vane
Air Close
Air Open
Shaft

13. Asahi/America Vane Type: Vane Type Pneumatic Actuator Short cycle life
Prone to air leakage between vane and cylinder
Single O-ring shaft
Spring Return Models (Require External Spring Pack)
Mounting Dimensions: do not meet ISO or Namur standards

14. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Standard Features:
Ball Valves & Multiports: ½” - 6”, Butterfly Valves: 1½” - 24”
Double Piston, Double Rack & Pinion
Visual position indicator
Extended Shaft
Concentric spring sets (spring return versions)

15. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
Unique Features:
Nylon-coated (10 mil) Aluminum, Polyamide glass filled or 316SS body
Polyarilamide Pistons& Rack (sizes A-E)
Pinion-Aluminum (Cataphoresis coated)
Stainless steel shaft with double O-ring seal
ISO & Namur mounting dimensions
Star Drive Output Shaft

16. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Engineering Specifications:
Aluminum,Polyamide glass filled or 316SS body
303SS shaft with double O-ring seal
Temperature range: 25° F - 450° F
Nitrile O-rings
Star Drive Output Shaft

17. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Engineering Specifications:
Output Torque's: 60 to 17,000 in-lbs..
Supply air: 80 psi (min.) to 120 psi (max.)
Air connections: ¼” NPT
Mounting Dimensions: ISO & Namur

18. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Declutchable Manual Override
Total Flexibility:
Declutchable Manual Override
180° Rotation
High Temperature Construction
Limit Switches
Positioners
Travel Stops
Bus Systems

19. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Solenoid Valve Limit Switch Travel
Stop

20. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators Solenoid Valve EXPLOSION PROOF COIL
DUAL MANUAL
OPERATOR
AC/DC
INTERCHANGEABLE
STAINLESS STEEL
HARDWARE
INTEGRAL LINEAR
FLOW CONTROLS
(METERING)
DELRIN SLIDE/
CERAMIC FLOW PLATE
INTERNAL BREATHER
BLOCK
STAINLESS STEEL
INSERT
3 WAY/4 WAY
SELECTION GASKET
MOUNTING BOLTS

21. (Declutchable Gear Operator)
Asahi/America
Pneumatic Actuators
(Declutchable Gear Operator)
Lever Lock
Engagement
Lever
Handwheel

22. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
K-10-Positioner
Remote Calibration
Visual Indication
Input/Output Gauges

23. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators K-10-Positioner Unique Features:
ZipCal-3 Minute Calibration
K-Base Performance Validation Reports
Spool Accessed from Exterior of Enclosure
Two Moving Parts (Spool&Shaft)
4-20mA Input&Output(Standard)
Hall Effect Sensor
Nema4x-Corrosion Resistant Enclosure
Hand Held Remote Calibration

24. PROXIMA
Calibration Area
Position Indicator

25. PROXIMA
LED Lights
Adjustment Pots
Dip Switches
PROXIMA

26. PROXIMA
Input & Output Gauges
External Spool Assembly

27. 4-20 mA input&output
PROXIMA

28. PROXIMA
Hall Effect Sensor

29. Asahi/America Performance: Pneumatic Actuators PROXIMA-Positioner
Output-4-20mA(Proportional to stem position)
Voltage VDC (Reverse Polarity Protected)
Resolution-(Infinite)
Linearity-(+1% Max.deviation from straight line)
Hysteresis-(Negligible)
Temp. Range-(-40F to 185F)

30. Asahi/America
Pneumatic Actuators
ICoT-Positioner

31. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
ICoT-Positioner

32. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
ICOT-Positioner
4 to 20mA Position Transmitter
Same unit for linear or rotary applications.
20 micron inlet filter
Three pressure gauges
Single acting, double acting or air assisting actuation.
Optional Integrated Components:
Position Sensors
Emissions Monitor
Solenoid Valve

33. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
ICoT-Positioner
With Feedback Signals Now Being Electrical Rather Than Mechanical, The Positioner Is No Longer Required To Be Mounted On The Valve.
Advantageous For Extreme Vibration and Temperature
Icot mounted
remote from
valve

34. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
ICoT-Positioner
Various Length Triggers Systems 0.300” to 48.0 inch Strokes.
No Troublesome Rotary / Linear Conversion Linkage Kits.

35. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
ICoT-Positioner
Linear Type
Rotary Type
No Linkage to wear, or misalignment
Increased Accuracy and reliability of Feedback

36. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
ICoT-Positioner
Ease of maintenance
Only two components:
Electronic Canister
IP Transducer.
Min. spare parts required
Allows future upgrades

37. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
ICoT-Positioner
Features:
Non-Contact Positioning.
Remote Mounting Ability.
Electronic Speed Control.
Push Button Calibration for Speed & Accuracy.
Linear & Rotary Applications From One Positioner Package.

38. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
ICoT-Positioner
Process Benefits:
Increased Accuracy and Sensitivity (Minimal Hysteresis)
Speed Of Response, Speed Control.
Tighter Control Of Process Loop.
Quality Of Process Output Increased.
Reliability Increase.
Lower Down Time For Maintenance & Re-Calibration.

39. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
ICoT-Positioner
Handheld communicator
Full Calibration of Positioner from any point on the loop, at the Instrument or I/O Card.

40. Asahi/America Pneumatic Actuators
Pneumatic Actuator Sales Questionnaire
The following questions need to be asked
to make a proper recommendation:
Air to Air or Air to Spring ?
Supply Air Available ?
On/Off , Modulating ?
Solenoid Nema Rating ?-IV or VII
Environment ?-Temp,Corrosion Resistance
Feedback ?-Switches -IV or VII
Positioner ?-3-15 psi or 4-20 ma (Analogue or Digital)