B/F Series

Pneumatic Actuators
Contents
B Series Pneumatic Actuators
Features of KITZ B Series Pneumatic Actuators............................ 1
Specifications and Dimensions..................................................... 3
Cylinder Volume and Air Supply Requirements.............................. 5
The products introduced in this
Air Piping for Actuators................................................................ 7
Actuator Sizing............................................................................ 8 catalog are all covered by the
Construction Details..................................................................... 9 ISO 9001 Certification awarded
Optional Accessories................................................................. 12 KITZ Corporation in 1989, the
earliest in the valve industry in
F Series Pneumatic Actuators
Japan.
Features of KITZ F Series Pneumatic Actuators........................... 13
Specifications and Dimensions................................................... 15
Operating Mechanism................................................................ 16
Actuator Sizing.......................................................................... 17
Construction Details................................................................... 19
Optional Accessories................................................................. 19
Valve and Actuator Handling Instructions.................................... 20
Precautions................................................................................. 20

Foreword

Pneumatic actuators are generally recommended because

they simplify piping arrangements and minimize
environmental pollution problems. These are advantageous
features when compared with hydraulically operated
actuators. Also, unlike electric actuators, care required for
inflammable or explosive servicing environments is much
less when pneumatic actuators are installed.
Application of pneumatic actuators has grown dramatically
in recent days for their cost and energy saving advantages.
KITZ proudly introduces B/F Series pneumatic actuators
which are readily mountable on all KITZ ball and butterfly
valves. Ball and butterfly valves constructed similarly to
KITZ valves may also be satisfactorily operated with KITZ
pneumatic actuators.

KITZ Ball Valve with Type BS Actuator

KITZ Ball Valve with Type B Actuator KITZ Ball Valve with Type FA Actuator
Features of KITZ B Series Pneumatic Actuators

Internationally patented
Type B (Double-Action)

Scotch Yoke
Pin Drive Shaft

Roller Housing
O-Ring Bearing
Bearing Housing Cap
O-Ring Adjust Screw
O-Ring
Piston
Ⓑ
O-Ring

Operational Mechanism
The air pressure supplied into the cylinder A
pushes the piston outward and energizes its
movement to rotate the scotch-yoke
Piston-Rod counterclockwise. The scotch-yoke converts
linear movement of the piston rod to
Cylinder counterclockwise rotational movement of the
drive shaft by 90° to open or close the valve,
Mounting Bracket following the preset mode.
Reverse supply of the air pressure into the
cylinder B activates the reverse valve
operation. Air failure will cause the valve to
Note: F
 or manual valve operation, a lever needs to be stay at the position where the operation is
mounted on the top end of the drive shaft of Type B-1
disturbed, unlike the valve driven by Type BS
through B-4 actuators. Separate manual operators are
or BWS actuator.
available for Type B-5 and B-6 actuators.

Smooth operation with minimum friction This construction prevents air leakage even when
Extensive use of fluorocarbon resin to coat inside the shaft clearance has increased during service.
parts of the actuator reduces friction to a minimum
for smooth operation. This includes the inside of the Drive characteristics suited to quarter-turn
cylinder, resulting in smooth sliding of the piston and valves
O-rings, as well as the surfaces of driving shaft, Unlike conventional cylinder actuators deploying
piston rod, and all bearings. As a result, the actuator linear drive characteristics, use of a scotch yoke
features long-term stable operation. mechanism provides a U-shape curve which
maximizes the force obtained at the start and end
areas of each stroke. This performance curve is
Simple, trouble-free construction similar to the torque characteristics of ball and
The number of parts has been minimized to reduce
butterfly valves in general, making KITZ B Series
mechanical problems and simplify periodical check,
actuators suitable for such quarter-turn valves.
maintenance, disassembly, or reassembly.
Installation of accessories
Separated turning mechanism and cylinder The actuator housing is provided with an
Unlike conventional designs, in which the cylinder
arrangement for mounting limit switches and valve
drive transmission mechanism is incorporated in the
positioners, etc. on its top, and solenoid valves, air
cylinder itself, the transmission mechanism of KITZ B
filters, and regulators, etc. on its side.
Series actuators is designed with a scotch yoke
installed separately from the cylinder.

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 Internationally patented
Type BS (Spring-Return)
Type BSW (Spring-Return with Manual Operation Device)
Rod Guide
Spring Retainer
Drive Shaft
Spring
Spring Cover

Cylinder

Tie Rod
Adjust Screw
Spring Case
Piston Rod
Bearing
Mounting Bracket

At the moment the air is discharged to the atmosphere through the

solenoid valve, the spring force pushes the piston to the reverse
direction, and the scotch-yoke activates clockwise rotation of the shaft
Operational Mechanism
to reversely operate the valve. Air failure will cause the valve to return
The air pressure supplied into the cylinder pushes the piston outward to the original open or closed position automatically, following the
and energizes its movement to rotate the scotch-yoke counterclockwise, preset mode, unlike the valve driven by Type B actuator.
compressing the spring. The scotch-yoke converts linear movement of The BSW actuator is driven with the same mechanism as Type BS, but
the piston rod to counterclockwise rotational movement of the drive shaft provided with a handwheel for manual operation. Please bear it in mind
by 90°, to open or close the valve, following the preset mode. that the handwheel must be factory mounted.

Type B Actuator Output Torque Type BS/BSW Actuator Output Torque

4,900 4,900

BSW-6
B-6 BS-6
1,960 1,960

980 980 BSW-5

B-5 BS-5

490 490
BSW-4
B-4 BS-4
Actuator output torque N·m

Actuator output torque N·m

196 196
BSW-3
B-3 BS-3

98 98

BSW-2
B-2 BS-2
49 49

BSW-1
BS-1
19 B-1 19 Output torque when air
pressure is supplied.
9
B-0
9 BSW-0
BS-0 Output torque caused by
spring force when air
4 4
0° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° 0° 15° 30° 45° 60° 75° 90° pressure is exhausted.
Driving degree of shaft Driving degree of shaft
Operating pressure:
0.4 MPa

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Specifications and Dimensions

Operating media : Compressed instrument air

Standard operating pressure : 0.4 MPa: factory preset pressure
Pressure supply range : 0.3 MPa to 0.7 MPa
Output torque : Refer to Page 2
Standard durability : 100,000 cycles under moderate service conditions
Housing test pressure : 0.97 MPa
Drive shaft rotation : 100° (when the stopper is fully relaxed)
Rotation adjustment range : 5° at each end
Service temperature range : –20°C to +60°C

Type B (Double-Action)
Type B-0 to B-5 Type B-6

E1 E2 E1 E2
W2

W2
W1

W1
b1
ℓ1

(*1)
d1
H4

(*1)
d1 d1
H1

H4

H1
2-P 2-P
H3

H2
ℓ2
H2

D2
t1
t
H3
t
ℓ2

D
d2 E3
D2

8-M Tap
ℓ2

4-M Tap
H3

Depth ·L
Depth ·L d2
d2

b2
h

14
5.5

D
1

D1
B
(B-5 only) j

*1. The operating lever cannot be mounted on the drive shaft of Type B-5 and B-6 actuators.

Type B Actuator Dimensions mm

Type E1 E2 E3 W1 W2 H1 H2 H3 H4 D D1 D2 d1 d2 b1 b2 B ℓ1 ℓ2 t t1 P L M h j
B-0 92 111 ─ 25 54 75 53 18 40 ─ 50 35 12 15 10 12 50 10 12 2 ─ BSPT1/8 9 M6 ─ ─
B-1 128 154 ─ 25 81 140 60 18 94 ─ 50 35 16 15 12 12 50 12 12 2 ─ BSPT1/4 9 M6 ─ ─
B-2 177 205 ─ 35 89 153 77 23 99 ─ 70 55 22 21 17 17 70 17 17 2 ─ BSPT1/4 12 M8 ─ ─
B-3 235 272 ─ 48 116 180 104 32 104 ─ 102 70 30 28.5 23 23 95 23 23 3 ─ BSPT /41
15 M10 ─ ─
B-4 289 333 ─ 57 149 230 138 43 127 ─ 125 85 45 41 32 32 114 32 32 3 ─ BSPT1/4 19 M12 ─ ─
B-5 372 428 ─ 81 203 225 167 34 91 ─ 165 130 45 46 ─ ─ 162 63 63 3 ─ BSPT /21
32 M20 ─ ─
B-6 532 636 212 130 267 208 158 144 82 260 220 180 45 60 ─ ─ ─ ─ 99 4 5 BSPT1/2 26 M16 18 64.4

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 Type BSW
Type BS (Spring-Return) (Spring-Return with Manual Operation Device)

Type BS-0 to BS-5 Type BSW-0 to BSW-5

E1 E2 E3 E2
E1

W2

W2
N

W1
W1
d1
H4
d1

H4

H1
H1
P1 P1
H6

H6

H5
H5
H2

H2
H3
H3

ℓ
ℓ

t
t

d2 d2 P2
P2
ℓ

ℓ
D2 EXH. PORT D2 EXH. PORT
d2 W3 W4 d2 W3 W4
5.5 H3

5.5 H3
4-M Tap 4-M Tap
14 14
Depth ·L Depth ·L
b b

(BS-5 only) D1 (BSW-5 only) D1

B B

Type BS-6 Type BSW-6

E1 E2 E5 E2
P2 E1
EXH. PORT P2
EXH. PORT

W2
W2

W1
130
W1

d1 d1
H4

H4
P1
H1

H1
P1
H3

H3
H5

ℓ
H5

H2
H2

t1
D2 D2 t
t1

D D
E4 E3 E4 E3
d2 8-M Tap d2 8-M Tap
Depth ·L Depth ·L
h
h

D1 D1
j j

Type BS Actuator Dimensions mm

Type E1 E2 E3 E4 W1 W2 W3 W4 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 D D1 D2 d1 d2 b B ℓ t t1 M L h j P1 P2
BS-0 163 127 ─ ─ 40 62 ─ 38 75 53 18 40 41 ─ ─ 50 35 12 15 12 50 12 2 ─ M6 9 ─ ─ BSPT1/8 BSPT1/8
BS-1 239 166 ─ ─ 30 83 47 38 140 60 18 94 52 46 ─ 50 35 16 15 12 50 12 2 ─ M6 9 ─ ─ BSPT1/4 BSPT1/8
BS-2 335 215 ─ ─ 38 106 62 56 153 77 23 99 68 54 ─ 70 55 22 21 17 70 17 2 ─ M8 12 ─ ─ BSPT1/4 BSPT1/8
BS-3 451 286 ─ ─ 52 140 80 78 180 104 32 104 92 73 ─ 102 70 30 28.5 23 95 23 3 ─ M10 15 ─ ─ BSPT1/4 BSPT1/4
BS-4 575 361 ─ ─ 81 188 100 91 230 138 43 127 130 99 ─ 125 85 45 41 32 114 32 3 ─ M12 19 ─ ─ BSPT1/2 BSPT1/4
BS-5 745 461 ─ ─ 117 256 128 114 225 167 34 91 182 139 ─ 165 130 45 46 ─ 162 63 3 ─ M20 32 ─ ─ BSPT1/2 BSPT1/4
BS-6 931 638 169 180 130 326 ─ ─ 208 217 144 82 184 ─ 260 220 180 45 60 ─ ─ 99 4 5 M16 26 18 64.4 BSPT1/2 BSPT1/2

Type BSW Actuator Dimensions mm

Type E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 W1 W2 W3 W4 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 H6 D D1 D2 d1 d2 b B ℓ t t1 M L h j N P1 P2
BSW-0 185 127 218 ─ ─ 40 62 ─ 38 75 53 18 40 41 ─ ─ 50 35 12 15 12 50 12 2 ─ M6 9 ─ ─ 90 BSPT1/8 BSPT1/8
BSW-1 259 166 315 ─ ─ 30 83 47 38 140 60 18 94 52 46 ─ 50 35 16 15 12 50 12 2 ─ M6 9 ─ ─ 100 BSPT1/4 BSPT1/8
BSW-2 362 215 438 ─ ─ 38 106 62 56 153 77 23 99 68 54 ─ 70 55 22 21 17 70 17 2 ─ M8 12 ─ ─ 140 BSPT1/4 BSPT1/8
BSW-3 482 286 582 ─ ─ 52 140 80 78 180 104 32 104 92 73 ─ 102 70 30 28.5 23 95 23 3 ─ M10 15 ─ ─ 200 BSPT1/4 BSPT1/4
BSW-4 609 361 734 ─ ─ 81 188 100 91 230 138 43 127 130 99 ─ 125 85 45 41 32 114 32 3 ─ M12 19 ─ ─ 250 BSPT1/2 BSPT1/4
BSW-5 795 461 956 ─ ─ 117 256 128 114 225 167 34 91 182 139 ─ 165 130 45 46 ─ 162 63 3 ─ M20 32 ─ ─ 300 BSPT1/2 BSPT1/4
BSW-6 1006 638 169 180 1250 130 326 ─ ─ 208 217 144 82 184 ─ 260 220 180 45 60 ─ ─ 99 4 5 M16 26 18 64.4 450 BSPT1/2 BSPT1/2

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Cylinder Volume and Air Supply Requirements

On installation of control system for actuators, air air which is made free from moisture by air driers.
requirements of actuators should be carefully For frequent operation, occasional lubrication is
studied to ensure that a sufficient pressure is recommended for higher efficiency and longer
provided. Actuators should be activated by clean service life.

Cylinder volume for

Type B actuators V1
Cylinder
Type V1 V2
B-0 0.05 0.07
Air
B-1 0.17 0.17
B-2 0.43 0.43
B-3 1.04 1.09
B-4 2.69 2.75
B-5 6.53 6.80
V2
B-6 15.90 14.20
(unit: ℓ)

Air

Cylinder volume for

Type BS/BSW actuators
Cylinder
Type V
BS-0/BSW-0 0.17
BS-1/BSW-1 0.33
BS-2/BSW-2 0.82
BS-3/BSW-3 2.23
BS-4/BSW-4 5.39 V
BS-5/BSW-5 13.70
BS-6/BSW-6 30.20 Air
(unit: ℓ)

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Air Supply Requirement (Flow Rate) Air Consumption
Actuators should be supplied with the air, sufficient Air consumption means the volume of air
to operate the valve through a full stroke from the discharged into the atmosphere from actuator
open to closed position and vice versa in “t” operation “n” cycles (double strokes) per hour as
seconds, as converted into flow rate per minute. converted into volumes per minute. The value is
The required air volume “Q” is calculated as calculated as follows.
follows.
Type B actuator:
P+0.1013 × —
60
Q=V —————— — ( N /min. )
0.1013 t P+0.1013 × —
1
Q = (V1 + V2) —————— n — (N /min.)
0.1013 60
Q= Air supply requirement per minute (N /min.)
V = Cylinder volume (liters) Type BS or BSW actuator:
V1 or V2, whichever larger, for Type B actuators
P = Supply pressure (MPaG) P+0.1013 × —1
Q=V —————— n — (N /min.)
t = Time required per stroke (seconds) 0.1013 60

All accessories to be mounted on the actuator For selecting compressors and air reservoirs for
such as solenoid valves, air filters, regulators, and these actuators, determine the capacities based
air supply pipes, should have sufficient capacity to on the air consumption values obtained from the
accommodate air flow rate (Q) calculated here. above calculations, adding an extra 30% as
allowance for possible loss of air caused by
solenoid valves, accessories, piping, etc.

CAUTION
●  or manual operation, ensure in advance to (a)
F ●  ong bolts securing the spring case should not be
L
shut off the supply of air and (b) discharge of the air loosened or unscrewed, unless required for
left in the housing to the atmosphere. maintenance, particularly in case of manual
F or double-action actuators, the pressure operation of spring-return actuators. A compressed
equalizing valve should be opened in advance. spring may suddenly break out, causing an
● After manual operation, the lever handle should be extreme danger.
removed. Operating actuators with handles ● K ITZ Operation Manual is available for safe and
attached is extremely dangerous. efficient operation of KITZ B Series actuators, on
request.

Manual Operation
For double-action type actuators, manual lever
handles for Type B-1 through B-4, and manual
operation devices for Type B-5 and B-6 are readily
available.
For spring-return type actuators, specify Type BSW
on your order for provision of manual operation.

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Air Piping for Actuators

When assembling air supply pipes (either copper 2. Seal all pipe joints securely to avoid leakage since
pipes or covered copper pipes) to actuators: accessories are mounted along the pipes between
air supply source and actuator. Use PTFE tapes for
1. S elect pipes of suitable diameter and wall sealing, making sure that loose tape ends do not
thickness, according to the table given below. extend into the pipe: they may block ports and air
supply may be adversely effected.

Diameter of piping port threads (BSPT)

Size –0 –1 –2 –3 –4 –5 –6
Type B /
18 /
14 /
14 /
14 /
14 /
12 /
12

Type BS/BSW 1/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/2 1/2 /

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Type B Actuators (Double-Action)

Air-to-open mode: Air-to-close mode:

S O S O
Pressure equalizing Pressure equalizing
valve valve

4-way 4-way
1 2 solenoid valve 1 2 solenoid valve

Air supply Air supply

IN IN

Air filter-regulator Air filter-regulator

Type BS/BSW Actuators (Spring-return)

Air-to-open mode: Air-to-close mode:

IN IN

4-way (or 3-way) 4-way (or 3-way)

solenoid valve solenoid valve
1 2 1 2

Air supply Air supply

IN IN

Air filter-regulator Air filter-regulator

Circuit diagrams of solenoid valves indicate that they are NOT energized.

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Actuator Sizing

The operating torque of a valve varies according IMPORTANT

to fluid conditions such as pressure, temperature, Selection of actuators is very critical when:
velocity, viscosity and density. The following ■Fluid pressure is higher than that listed below.
actuator sizes are recommended for typical light or ■Fluid velocity is extremely high.
heavy load service with the fluid conditions ■Operational interval exceeds three months.
specified below. Selection of Type B listed here ■Operating pressure is lower than 0.4 MPa
can be also applied to selection of Type BS and (60 psi)
Type BSW.

For TDZ Series (Full Bore Design)

in 1/2B 3/4B 1B 11/2B 2B 21/2B 3B 4B 5B 6B 8B 10B
Size
mm 15 A 20 A 25 A 40A 50 A 65 A 80 A 100 A 125 A 150 A 200 A 250A
Service Condition A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C
Service Pressure　　　
MPa
0.5
B 0‌
B 1‌

1.0
B‌-0 - - B‌-1 B‌-2 B‌-3 B‌-4 B‌-5 B‌-6
1.5
B 3‌

B 5‌
2.0
-
2.5
*Consult KITZ distributors for availability of appropriate actuators.

For TB Series
Full Bore Type in(mm) 1/2B (15A) 3/4 (20) 1 (25) 11/4 (32) 11/2 (40) 2 (50) 21/2 (65) 3 (80) 4 (100) 5 (125) 6 (150) 8 (200) 10 (250)
Size
Reduced Bore Type in(mm) 3/4B (20A) 1 (25) 11/4 (32) 11/2 (40) 2 (50) ─ 3 (80) 4 (100) 5 (125) 6 (150) 8 (200) 10 (250) 12 (300)
Service Condition A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C A B C
Service Pressure　　　
MPa B‌-4
0.5
B 2‌

B‌-0 B‌-0 B‌-0

B‌-1 - B‌-3 B‌-6
1.0
B‌-2 B‌-4 B‌-5
1.5
B‌-2 B‌-5
B 6‌
B 4‌

B 5‌

-
B 3‌

2.0
- B‌-4 -
-
2.5
*Consult KITZ distributors for availability of appropriate actuators.

Fluid Condition
Service Condition Light Load Service Heavy Load Service
Fluids
Water up to 1.0 MPa: A 1.0~2.5 MPa: B
Air, steam and gases up to 0.7 MPa: A 0.7~1.8 MPa: B
Highly viscous fluid up to 1.0 MPa: B
Kerosene, naphtha, alcohol, and other solvents up to 1.0 MPa: B
Oil-free service up to 1.0 MPa: B
Slurry and other liquids containing foreign objects up to 1.0 MPa: C
Service temperature: Fluids temperature See valve seat rating of “Ball Valves Catalog” (E-201)

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Construction Details of Type B Actuators

Set Screw

Indicator

Snap Ring

Thrust Bearing

Bolt
Adjust Screw
Nut
Packing
Washer Cylinder
Indicator Plate
Bolt

Housing Cover

O-Ring Nut
Bearing
O-Ring
Thrust Bearing
Snap Ring Piston

O-Ring
O-Ring
Shaft
Snap Ring Rod Guide
Roller O-Ring
Bearing Bearing

Key Piston Rod

Pin
Housing
Bearing
Bearing Roller
Housing Cap Snap Ring
Scotch Yoke
Bolt Thrust Bearing
Bearing
Nut O-Ring

Adjust Screw

Bolt Bracket

Connector

Gland Nut

Gland (A)

Gland Bolt

Nut

Gland (B)

Type B-3 is illustrated here.

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Construction Details of Type BS Actuators

Set Screw

Indicator

Snap Ring

Thrust Bearing

Adjust Screw

Washer
Indicator Plate Nut
Bolt
Packing
Nut
Cylinder
Housing Cover Cap
Screw
O-Ring Rod Guide (A) Bolt

Bearing
O-Ring
Thrust Bearing Piston
Snap Ring O-Ring

Shaft
Snap Ring

Bearing
Roller
Bearing
Piston Rod
Key

Pin

Bearing
Housing
Roller
Bearing
Snap Ring
Rod Guide (B) Scotch Yoke
Thrust Bearing
Cap Screw
Bearing

Spring Retainer O-Ring

Nut

Tie Rod

Spring

Bracket
Bolt

Connector

Gland Nut

Gland (A)
Spring Case
Gland Bolt

Nut
Nut Spring Cover
Gland (B)

Adjust Screw Nut

Type BS-3 is illustrated here.

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Construction Details of Type BSW Actuators

Set Screw

Indicator

Snap Ring

Thrust Bearing

Washer
Adjust Screw
Indicator Plate Cylinder

Bolt
Nut
O-Ring Packing
Housing Cover
Piston
Cap
O-Ring Screw
Rod Guide (A) Bolt
Bearing

Thrust Bearing
Snap Ring Nut
O-Ring

Shaft Snap Ring

Bearing
Roller
Bearing
Piston Rod
Key

Pin
Housing

Bearing
Bearing
Rod Guide (B) Roller
Snap Ring
Cap Screw
Spring Retainer Scotch Yoke
Thrust Bearing
Nut
Guide Bearing
Cap Screw O-Ring

Tie-Rod

Spindle
Bracket

Thrust Bearing
Spring
Guide Cap
Connector

Bolt Gland Nut

Thrust Bearing
Gland (A)

Gland Bolt

Nut
Gland (B)
Spring Case

Spring Cover

Nut

Stopper
Nut

Handwheel
Washer
Bolt

Type BSW-3 is illustrated here.

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Optional Accessories

The following optional accessories are recommended for KITZ B Series actuators.
For supply of other accessories, contact your local KITZ distributors.

Product code Purpose Specifications

Limit Switch For initiating electric signals to check open or LS AC: 10 A/125 V 10 A/250 V 10 A/480 V
close position of the valve: DC: 0.8 A/115 V 0.4 A/230 V
A separate limit switch is recommended for each LS-F AC: 5 A/125 V 5 A/250 V
LS Weather-proof of open and close indications. DC: 0.8 A/125 V 0.4 A/250 V
LS-F Explosion-proof Contact circuit: 2-Circuit double break

Solenoid Valve Flow switching over air flow by electric signal; 4- Connected pipe: BSPT1/4
way solenoid valves for double-action actuators, Working pressure: 0~0.97 MPa
4-way solenoid valves for spring-return actuators, Orifice diam: 6 mm
SOV Weather-proof with one OUT port plugged, or 3-way solenoid Electric current: 100 V/50 Hz 100 V/60 Hz
SOV-F Explosion-proof valves used. 110 V/60 Hz 200 V/50 Hz
200 V/60 Hz 220 V/60 Hz
Supply source connection
Weather-proof: DIN terminals or terminal boxes
Explosion-proof: Electric wire pipe threading

Air Filter-Regulator For removing moisture, water and other foreign Connected pipe: BSPT1/4, BSPT1/2
objects from operating air and for regulating air Working pressure: Max. inlet pressure;
F+R pressure at a desire level. 0.97 MPa
(With pressure gauge) Setting pressure range: Max. outlet pressure;
0.04~0.83 MPa

Speed Controller For reducing actuator operating speeds. Connected pipe: BSPT1/8, BSPT1/4, BSPT1/2
Operation pressure: 0.97 MPa max.
SP
Quick Exhaust Valve For increasing actuator operation speed. This Connected pipe: BSPT1/4, BSPT1/2
device can increase operation speed only when Working pressure: 0.97 MPa max.
QE the actuator is operated by the spring. Positioners
cannot be used together with a quick exhaust
valves.

Valve Positioner For controlling the flow rate. A positioner can be Connected pipe: BSPT1/4
mounted on either double-action or spring-return (pressure gauge: BSPT1/8)
P actuators. Operation mode, air-to-open or air-to- Supply pressure: 0.3~0.7 MPa
(Complete with close, can be changed simply by reversing cam Signal pressure: 0.02~0.1 MPa or specified
pressure gauge) direction. Linearity: ±2% max.
Hysteresis: 1% max.
Air consumption: 20 N /min. max. (at supply
pressure 0.5 MPa)

Silencer For reducing the air exhaust noise of solenoid Connected pipe: BSPT1/8, BSPT1/4, BSPT1/2
valves. The device is installed at the exhaust port Working pressure: 0.9 MPa max.
K of a solenoid valve.

Air Filter For removing moisture, water and other foreign Connected pipe: BSPT1/4, BSPT1/2
objects from operating air. Working pressure: 0.97 MPa max.
F
Pressure Equalizing For equalizing the internal air pressure to the Connected pipe: BSPT1/4
Valve atmospheric level for manual operation of Working pressure: 1.37 MPa max.
actuators.
C
Above specifications are KITZ standards. Different specifications are optionally available.

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Features of KITZ F Series Pneumatic Actuators

Type FA (Double-Action)

Drive shaft

Position indicator Piston

Gear rack

Stopper bolt

Pinion gear
Piston

Featured by the utmost handling ease and extended service life with high
operational efficiency
Easy answers to engineering modification saves air consumption for valve actuation.
requirements
Extended service life with monobloc casting
• Position indicator can be adjusted by 90°, when of two pistons and a gear-rack
actuator mounting position is turned by 90°, for
Pitch line of a gear-rack is positioned in the center
local piping or operating convenience.
of actuator housing, and two pistons are cast in
integration with gear-rack as one-piece unit. This
• Actuator shaft rotating angle (valve opening/
helps to keep piston position in parallel during
closing range) can be adjusted with optional
actuator travel.
longer stopper bolt to full 90° rotation for plus/
minus 7°. Light and compact housing
Employment of diecast aluminum for housings and
• Standard AIR-FAIL-CLOSE mode can be piston-rack assemblies has reduced the actuator
converted to AIR-FAIL-OPEN mode by means of weight by 20% to 40% (compared with KITZ D
mounting of spring cartridge on the actuator Series actuators) for better torque-to-weight ratio.
housing reverse end. (spring-return type only)
Conformity to international standards
NAMUR VDI/VDE 3845 designs are used for tubeless
• Replacing modular units of blowoff-proof spring mounting of solenoid valve and switchbox on
cartridge enables accommodation of higher output actuator housing besides the conformity to ISO
torque or lower operating pressure. (spring-return 5211 requirements for valve mounting flanges. The
type only) stem top design also conforms to NAMUR
dimensions.
• Valve actuation mode is convertible between
double-action and spring-return with addition or Actuators can be directly mounted to KITZ
deletion of spring cartridge. DJ, XJ Series Butterfly Valves
Economic advantage Optional adaptors (connectors) to the valves
Use of monobloc casting of piston-rack assembly on the bottom of actuators can be provided
results in reduced housing dimensions by 10% to for wide mounting variations
15% (compared with KITZ D Series actuators), and

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 Type FAS (Spring-Return)

Drive shaft

Position indicator
Piston

Gear rack

Stopper bolt

Pinion gear
Piston
Spring cartridge

Actuator Output Torque

Double-action unit：N・m
Operating pressure (air)
Type
0.3 MPa 0.4 MPa 0.5 MPa
FA-1 14.12 18.83 23.54
FA-2 33.41 44.54 55.68
FA-3 67.37 89.83 112.3
FA-4 134 179 223
FA-5 244 332 407
FA-6 588 784 980

Spring-return unit：N・m
Operating pressure (air)
Spring Operating force (spring)
Type 0.3 MPa 0.4 MPa 0.5 MPa (75 psi)
rating
　 0° ※1 　 90° ※2 　 0° ※1 　 90° ※2 　 0° ※1 　 90° ※2 　 0° ※3 　 90° ※4
0.3M 9.25 6.51 14.06 11.32 18.87 16.12 5.18 7.92
FAS-1 0.4M ─ ─ 11.66 7.64 16.47 12.45 7.58 11.60
0.5M ─ ─ ─ ─ 14.60 9.60 9.44 14.45
0.3M 20.19 13.68 31.32 24.81 42.45 35.95 13.21 19.71
FAS-2 0.4M ─ ─ 26.76 18.02 37.89 29.15 17.76 26.50
0.5M ─ ─ ─ ─ 33.39 22.43 22.26 33.22
0.3M 42.83 32.72 64.00 52.89 87.16 75.06 23.68 35.79
FAS-3 0.4M ─ ─ 53.52 35.54 75.69 57.71 35.16 53.14
0.5M ─ ─ ─ ─ 66.79 44.41 44.06 66.43
0.3M 83.00 59.40 129 106 175 152 55.60 79.10
FAS-4 0.4M ─ ─ 110 74.60 157 121 74.30 110
0.5M ─ ─ ─ ─ 138 93.20 93.10 138
0.3M 155 109 240 194 325 279 101 147
FAS-5 0.4M ─ ─ 203 138 288 222 138 203
0.5M ─ ─ ─ ─ 255 171 171 254
0.3M 354 249 551 446 748 643 237 342
FAS-6 0.4M ─ ─ 473 326 670 510 326 475
0.5M ─ ─ ─ ─ 591 392 394 593
※１ At starting point (close position)　※２ At ending point (open position)　※３ At ending point (close position)　※４ At starting point (open position)

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Specifications and Dimensions

Operating medium : Compressed instrument air or nitrogen gas

Operating pressure : Standard operating pressure 0.4 MPa
Operating pressure range : 0.3 MPa to 0.7 MPa ＊
Cylinder test pressure : 0.97 MPa
Shaft rotating angle : 90°±7°
Service temperature : −20±°C to ＋80°C (Supplied air should not be frozen.)
Opening degree indication : Indicator has 15 degree graduation (0 to 90°)
Valve mounting flange : ISO 5211
Accessory mounting connection : NAMUR VDI/VDE 3845
Coating : Baked Polyester Resin Coating
＊Be consulted by KITZ for non-standard operating pressure.

Type FA (Double-action)
40 40 M6
Depth 12
12 12
2-P
φ5

16
0

W2
40 40 M6
W3 W4

Depth 12 4-M5
12 12 Depth 10

16 16
2-P
φ5

Type FA-6
W1
0

W2
W3 W4

4-M5 4-M6
Depth 7.5 4-M5
Depth 7

16
Depth 10
 

Type FA-6
b1

W1

d1 E1 E2 4-R1 4-R2 4-R1 4-R3 4-R1 4-R2

4-M5 4-M6 Depth L1 Depth L2 Depth L1 Depth L3 Depth L1 Depth L2
H4

Depth 7.5 Depth 7

 

4
b1

D2
d1 D2 4-R3
H1

E1 E2 4-R1 4-R2 4-R1 4-R1 4-R2 D3

H5

D1
Depth L1 Depth L2 Depth L1 Depth L3 Depth L1 Depth L2
H4

D1
D1
 ｂ2
4

 ｂ2
D2
 B D2
H1

 B
H2
H5

D1 D3
ｂ2
I

B D1
D5 D1
 ｂ2

 ｂ2
t
H3

D4
Type FA Type
 B FA-1 Type
 B
FA-2,3 Type FA-4,5,6
H2

ｂ2
I

B
Type FA Dimensions D5
t
H3

D4
Type FA Type FA-1 Type FA-2,3 Type FA-4,5,6 unit：mm
Type E1 E2 W1 W2 W3 W4 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 d1 b1 b2 B ℓ t R1×L1 R2×L2 R3×L3 P
FA-1 87 87 50 54 30 0 70 55 3 12 ─ 50 ─ ─ 35 25 15 12 9 50 16 2 M6 × 9 ─ ─ BSPT1/4
FA-2 107 107 54 70 30 6 80 68 3 12 ─ 50 70 ─ 35 30 15 12 11 70 16 2 M6 × 9 M8 × 12 ─ BSPT1/4
FA-3 128 128 57 87 30 13 86 78 3 12 ─ 50 70 ─ 35 32 21 17 13 70 25 2 M6 × 9 M8 × 12 ─ BSPT1/4
FA-4 160 160 68 111 30 21 108 96 4 12 ─ 50 70 102 55 40 21 17 17 95 27 3 M6 × 9 M8 × 12 M10×15 BSPT1/4
FA-5 208 208 78 135 30 30 132 116 5 20 ─ 70 102 125 55 50 29 23 27 113 34 3 M8×12 M10×15 M12×18 BSPT1/4
FA-6 268 268 101 178 30 45 152 125 5 20 157 70 102 125 70 60 41 32 27 134 34 3 M8×12 M10×15 M12×18 BSPT1/4

40 40 M6
Depth 12
Type FAS (Spring-return) 12 12
φ5

2-P
0

16

M6
W2

40 40
W3 W4

Depth 12
4-M5
12 12 Depth 10
φ5

16 16

P1 2-P Type FAS-6

W1
0

W2
W3 W4

4-M5 4-M6
Depth 7.5 Depth 7 4-M5
 
b1

16

Depth 10
P1 Type FAS-6
W1

d1 E2 4-R1 4-R2 4-R1 4-R3 4-R1 4-R2

4-M5 E1 4-M6 Depth L1 Depth L2 Depth L1 Depth L3 Depth L1 Depth L2
H4

Depth 7.5 Depth 7

 
b1

D2
d1 4-R1 4-R2 D2 4-R3
4-R1 4-R1 4-R2
H1

E1 E2
H5

D1 D3
Depth L1 Depth L2 Depth L1 Depth L3 Depth L1 Depth L2
H4

D1
D1
ｂ2

ｂ2
4

D2
B D2
H1

P2 B
H2
H5

D1 D3
EXH Port ｂ2
I

B D1
D5 D1
ｂ2

ｂ2
t
H3

D4
Type FASP2 TypeBFAS-1 Type BFAS-2,3 Type FAS-4,5,6
H2

EXH Port ｂ2
I

D5 B
t
H3

D4
Type FAS Type FAS-1 Type FAS-2,3 Type FAS-4,5,6

Type FAS Dimensions unit：mm

Type E1 E2 W1 W2 W3 W4 H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 d1 b1 b2 B ℓ t R1×L1 R2×L2 R3×L3 P1 P2
FAS-1 132 87 50 54 30 0 70 55 3 12 ─ 50 ─ ─ 35 25 15 12 9 50 16 2 M6 × 9 ─ ─ BSPT1/4 BSPT¹⁄8
FAS-2 166 107 54 70 30 6 80 68 3 12 ─ 50 70 ─ 35 30 15 12 11 70 16 2 M6 × 9 M8 × 12 ─ BSPT1/4 BSPT¹⁄8
FAS-3 203 128 57 87 30 13 86 78 3 12 ─ 50 70 ─ 35 32 21 17 13 70 25 2 M6 × 9 M8 × 12 ─ BSPT1/4 BSPT¹⁄8
FAS-4 290 160 68 111 30 21 108 96 4 12 ─ 50 70 102 55 40 21 17 17 95 27 3 M6 × 9 M8 × 12 M10×15 BSPT1/4 BSPT¹⁄8
FAS-5 363 208 78 135 30 30 132 116 5 20 ─ 70 102 125 55 50 29 23 27 113 34 3 M8×12 M10×15 M12×18 BSPT1/4 BSPT¹⁄8
5
FAS-6 483 268 101 178 30 45 152 125 5 20 157 70 102 125 70 60 41 32 27 134 34 3 M8×12 M10×15 M12×18 BSPT1/4 BSPT¹⁄8

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 Operating Mechanism

Type FA (Double-action) Type FAS (Spring-return)

●Operating Mechanism
(1) Air pressure supplied into the chamber A through (1) Air pressure supplied into the chamber A through
port ①, pushes gear rack with two pistons port ① , pushes gear rack with two pistons
Double action
outward, and(Type FA)
discharges the air residue (chamber Spring
outward,return (Type FAS)the spring and discharges
compresses
(1)Air port ②.into the chamber A through port ①,
pressure supplied
B) through (1)Air
the pressure
air residuesupplied into the
through ② . A through port ①,
chamber
port
(2) pushes gear rack
The gear rackwith two pistons
rotates outward,gear
the pinion and and the (2) pushes
The geargear rack with two pistons outward, compresses
rack rotates the pinion gear and the
discharges the air residue through port ②. the springs and discharges the air residue through port ②.
shaftgear
(2)The counter-clockwise, to gear
rack rotates the pinion driveand
thethevalve.
shaft shaftgear
(2)The counter-clockwise,
rack rotates the pinionto gear
driveand
thethe
valve.
shaft
(3) counter-clockwise,
Reverse supplyto drive
of the air
the valve.pressure activates (3) counter-clockwise,
At the momentto drive the the in the chamber A is
air valve.
reverse valve operation.
(3)Reverse supply of the air pressure activates reverse valve discharged
(3)At the moment through
the air inthe
the solenoid
chamber Avalve, the spring
is discharged
operation. through
force the solenoid
pushes valve, thetospring
the pistons force pushes
the reverse the
direction,
pistons
and theto gear
the reverse
rack direction,
activatesand the gearof
rotation rack
the shaft
activates rotation of the shaft clockwise to reversely
clockwise to reversely operate the valve.
operate the valve.

Cylinder volume unit：ℓ

Cylinder volume unit ：ℓ
Cylinder volume unit：ℓ Cylinder volume unit：ℓ
Type Chamber A Chamber B Type Chamber A
Type Chamber A Chamber B Type Chamber A
FA-１
FA-1 ０.１５
0.15 ０.１ ５
0.15 FAS-１
FAS-1 ０.１ ５
0.15
FA-2
FA-２ 0.31
０.３１ 0.31
０.３ １ FAS-2
FAS-２ 0.31
０.３ １
FA-3 0.61 0.61 FAS-3 0.61
FA-３ ０.６１ ０.６１ FAS-３ ０.６１
FA-4 1.29 1.29 FAS-4 1.29
FA-４ １.２９ １.２９ FAS-４ １.２９
FA-5 2.29 2.29 FAS-5 2.29
FA-５
FA-6 ２.２９
5.27 ２.２ ９
5.27 FAS-５
FAS-6 ２.２ ９
5.27
FA-６ ５.２７ ５.２７ FAS-６ ５.２７

A
A

②
① ②
①

① ②

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 Actuator Sizing

The sizing shown below is based on the following conditions.

●Actuator Output Torque
Ball valves Butterfly valves
Operating pressure 0.4 MPa Operating pressure 0.4 MPa
Double action · Fresh water or lubricant, Max. 1.0 MPa
unit： N・m
Smooth fluid

( )
Fluid type
＊The figures shown in the table indicate service • Fresh water, lubricant (Max 1,000 cp)
pressure limit. UnitOperating pressure (air)
Fluid type
Type MPa Velocity Up to 2 m/sec
０.２
· Air ９MPa
gas ０.３９MPa
or steam, Max. 0.7 MPa ０.４９MPa
Fluid temperature 0°C to Max. working temperature
FA-１
Fluid temperature １４.１
−20°C to２ １８.８
+230°C (Limited within ３ rating)
seat ２３.５４
FA-２ ３３.４１ ４４.５４ ５ ５.６８temperature and pressure of the fluid shall be determined by the rubber
Type,
Be consulted by KITZ, if: seat. Valve selection must properly be made based on these conditions.
FA-３ ６７.３７ ８９.８３ １１ ２.３０
① Valves handle
a.FA-４ １３４naphtha or alcohol. １７９
Solvents, such as kerosene, ２２３
Extra care shall be taken on velocity, if valves are used at the pump exit.
b.FA-５ ２４４cake.
Powder, slurry or dehydrated ３３２ ４０７
c.FA-６ ５８８requiring oil free treatment.
Vacuum or any other service ７８４ ９８０
② Valves are not operated for more than 3 months.
③ Valves are used as a control valve.
Double action unit： LB.-IN.
Operating pressure (air)
Type
４５psi ６０psi ７５psi
FA-１ １２５ １６６ ２０８
Type FA
FA-２
(Double-action)
２９６ ３９４ ４９３
FA-３ ５９７ ７９５ Size ９９１
A 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300
FA-４ １１ ８６
Shell １５８４ １９７４
Type Bore Class Conection
FA-５ ２１６０
Material ２９３９ ３６０２
Product B ８６3/ 8 1 11/ 4 11/ 2 2 21/ 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
７４ / 2
1 3/ 4
FA-６ ５２０４ ６９３９ coding

Threaded 10FCT
Spring return Cast Iron unit ：N・m
Operating pressure (air)
10FCTB
Spring Operating force (spring)
Type ０.２９MPa JIS 10K Flanged ０.３９MPa ０.４９MPa FA-5 FA-6
rating
０°Ductile Iron ９０°
※１ ※２
０° ※１
10STBF ９０° ※２
０° ※１
９０° ※２
０° ※３
９０° ※４

３K ９.２５ ６.５１ １４.０６ １１.３２ １８.８７ １６.１２ ５.１８ ７.９２

FAS-１ ４K − − １１.６６
Threaded 10UT ７.６４ １６.４７ １２.４５ ７.５８ １１.６０
５KFull Bore − − − − １４.６０ ９.６０ ９.４４ １４.４５
Stainless JIS 10K 10/150UTB,
３K ２０.１９ Steel １３.６８
Class 150 ３１.３２10/150UTDZ２４.８１ ４２.４５
FA-1 ３５.９ ５
FA-2 FA-3 １３.２
FA-4１ FA-5 １９.７ １
FA-6
FAS-２ ４K − − ２６.７６ １８.０２ ３７.８９ ２９.１５ １７.７６ ２６.５０
JIS 20K 20/300UTB,
５K − − 300
Class − 20/300UTDZ − ３３.３９ ２２.４３ ２２.２６ ３３.２２
FA-6
３K ４２.８３ ３２.７２ Flanged
６４.００ ５２.８９ ８７.１６ ７５.０６ ２３.６８ ３５.７９
JIS 10K 10/150SCTB,
Ball Valve

FAS-３ ４K − Carbon − 150 ５３.５２ ３５.５４ ７５.６９ ５７.７１ ３５.１６ ５３.１FA-6

４
Class 10/150SCTDZ
５K − Steel −20K
JIS − 20/300SCTB, − ６６.７９ ４４.４１ ４４.０６ ６６.４３
３K ８３.００ ５９.４０ １２９20/300SCTDZ１０６ １７５ １５２ ５５.６０ FA-6
７９.１０
Class 300
FAS-４ ４K − −10K
JIS １１０ ７４.６０ １５７ １２１ ７４.３０ １１０
５K − Stainless Class− 150 − 10UTR · 150UTR
− １３８ ９３.２０ ９３.１０ １３８ FA-6
３K １５５ Steel １ ０９ ２４０ １９４ ３２５ ２７９ FA-3
１０１ １４７
JIS 20K
FAS-５ ４K − − 300
Class ２０３20UTR · 300UTR
１３８ ２８８ ２２２ １３８ ２０FA-6
３
Reduced
５K Bore − − Flanged− − ２５５ １７１ １７１ FA-5
２５４
Class 150 150SCTR FA-4 FA-6
３K ３５４ Carbon ２４９ ５５１ ４４６ ７４８ ６４３ ２３７ ３４２
FAS-６ ４K − Steel − ４７３ ３２６ ６７０ ５１０ ３２６ ４７５
Class 300 300SCTR FA-6
５K − − − − ５９１ ３９２ ３９４ ５９３

Full Bore (3 way) 10UTB4T (L) A FA-2 FA-3 FA-4 FA-5 FA-6
Spring return Stainless
JIS 10K Flanged unit ：LB.-IN.
Full Bore Steel
(PFA Lining) Operating pressure (air)
10UTBLN FA-1 FA-2 FA-3 FA-4
Spring Operating force (spring)
Type ４５psi ６０psi ７５psi
rating
０° ９０° ０°10XJME ９０° ０° ９０° ０° 90°
４５psi ８２Aluminum ５８ １２４ １００ １６７ １４３ ４６ ７０
FAS-１ ６０psi − JIS
−10K １０３10XJSME ６８ １４６ １１０ ６７ １０３
Butterfly
７５psiValve − − Wafer − − １２９ ８５ FA-1 FA-2
８４ FA-3 １２FA-4
８ FA-5 FA-6
４５psi １７９ １２１ ２７７10DJ ２２０ ３７６ ３１８ １１７ １７４
FAS-２ ６０psi −Ductile Iron −16K
JIS ２３７ １５９ ３３５ ２５８ １５７ ２３５
７５psi − BS−PN16 − 16DJ, PN16DJ − ２９６ １９９ １９７ FA-4
２９FA-5
４
４５psi ３７９ ２９０ ５６６ ４６８ ７７１ ６６４ ２１０ ２２８
FAS-３ ６０psi − − ４７４ ３１５ ６７０ ５１１ ３１１ ４７０
７５psi − − − − ５９１ ３９３ ３９０ ５８８
４５psi ７３５ ５２６ １１４２ ９３８ １５４９ １５４９ ４９２ ７００
FAS-４ ６０psi − − ９７４ ６６０ １３９０ １３９０ ６５８ ９７４
７５psi − − − − １２２１ １２２１ ８２４ １２２１
４５psi １３７２ ９６５ ２１２４ １７１７ ２８７７ ２８７７ ８９４ １３０１
FAS-５ ６０psi − − １７９７ １２２１ ２５４９ ２５４９ １２２１ １７９７
７５psi − − − − ２２５７ ２２５７ １５１４ ２２４８
４５psi ３１３３ ２２０４ ４８７７ ３９４８ ６６２１ ６６２１ ２０９８ ３０２７
FAS-６ ６０psi − − ４１８７ ２７７０ ５９３０ ４５１４ ２７８８ ４２０４
７５psi − − − − ５２３１ ３４７０ ３４８７ ５２４９
※１ At starting point (close position) ※２ At ending point (open position) ※３ At ending point (close position) ※４ At starting point (open position)

17４
Actuator Sizing

Type FAS (Spring-Return)

Size
A 10 15 20 25 32 40 50 65 80 100 125 150 200 250 300
Shell
Type Bore Class Conection
Material
Product B 3/ 8 1/ 2 3/ 4 1 11/ 4 11/ 2 2 21/ 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12
coding

Threaded 10FCT
Cast Iron
10FCTB
JIS 10K Flanged FAS-6
Ductile Iron 10STBF

Threaded 10UT
Full Bore
Stainless JIS 10K 10/150UTB,
FAS-1 FAS-2 FAS-3 FAS-4 FAS-5 FAS-6
Steel Class 150 10/150UTDZ
JIS 20K 20/300UTB,
Class 300 20/300UTDZ
Flanged
JIS 10K 10/150SCTB,
Ball Valve

Carbon Class 150 10/150SCTDZ

Steel JIS 20K 20/300SCTB,
Class 300 20/300SCTDZ
JIS 10K
10UTR · 150UTR FAS-5 FAS-6
Stainless Class 150
FAS-3
Steel JIS 20K
20UTR · 300UTR
Class 300
Reduced Bore Flanged
Class 150 150SCTR FAS-5
Carbon
Steel
Class 300 300SCTR

Full Bore (3 way) 10UTB4T (L) A FAS-2 FAS-3 FAS-4 FAS-5 FAS-6
Stainless
JIS 10K Flanged
Full Bore Steel
10UTBLN FAS-1 FAS-2 FAS-3 FAS-4 FAS-5
(PFA Lining)

10XJME
Aluminum FAS-2 FAS-3 FAS-4 FAS-5 FAS-6
JIS 10K 10XJSME
Butterfly Valve Wafer
10DJ
Ductile Iron
JIS 16K
16DJ, PN16DJ
BS PN16
Note : The standard combination of UTDZ/SCTDZ size 20A (¾B) is FAS-2

18
 Speed Controller

Construction
●Construction Details
Details

48
97
39
98
48
108 47A
47B
150 16
45B 1
124
50
2B 67A
Part No. Part Part No. Part
51 1 Body 67A Bearing
132B 2A End cover 67B Bearing
85 2B＊ Spring cover 67C Piston bearing
13B 3 Shaft 85＊ Plug
191 155B 13A Bolt 97 Indicator
142 13B Bolt 98 Indicator plate
16 Name plate 103 Gear rack
103
67B 35 Bolt 108＊ Retainer guide
45D 39 Bolt 124＊ Spring
177 45A O-ring 132A Stopper bolt
13A 45B O-ring 132B＊ Stopper bolt
146 3 45C O-ring 133 Nut
45D O-ring 142 Pinion gear
45A
45F O-ring 146 Back-up ring
132A 67C 47A Thrust washer 150＊ Spring retainer
45F 47B Thrust bearing 155A Seal washer
45C 48 Stopper 155B Seal washer
2A 50＊ Breathing plug 177 Piston
155A 35 51＊ Mizukiller 191 Rubber Plug
133 (FAS-6 only)
＊Spring-Return type.

Optional Accessories
●Optional Accessories

Proximity Switch
Switch Box

Mechanical Limit Switch

Equalizer Valve
Spring Cartridge

Solenoid Valves

Air-filter Regulator

Speed Controller

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Valve and Actuator Handling Instructions

1. B
 efore installing valves on pipelines, remove 5. If a pipeline vibrates, take appropriate prevention
welding chips, scales and other foreign objects measures.
from the ports; flush the insides thoroughly. 6. In corrosive atmospheres such as SO2 or Cl2,
2. B
 oth pneumatically operated ball and butterfly corrosive gas should not be intruded into the air
valves can be installed horizontally or vertically. supply.
Fluid can be discharged from either port. 7. U
 se air compressors and air reservoirs with a
However, air filters and lubricators attached to capacity of 130% of the piping capacity and air
actuators should be correctly positioned in consumption.
consideration of the weight of actuators which T he maximum supply air pressure for KITZ B
may cause an extra stress on the pipeline. Series actuators is 0.7 MPa (or 100 psi).
3. F or convenience of maintenance service, 8. D
 uring the initial operation, or after suspension of
provide an adequate space around valves, such operation exceeding 3 month, operating torque
as 300 mm above, 500 mm below, and 300 mm may exceed the specified level. In these cases,
wide from the sides. actuators should be manually operated several
4. A
 mbient temperatures allowable for actuators times before starting pneumatic activation.
ranges between –20°C and +60°C. Valves
should be adequately protected if the ambient
temperature exceeds this range.

Precautions

CAUTION
● Ensure to read and follow instructions of operation manual when handling F Series actuators.
● Ensure to select F Series actuators in consideration of specifications of this catalog.
● Refer to the valve catalogs for detailed specifications of the valves to mount actuators.
● Cylinder bodies of double-action type and spring-return type are interchangeable. Double-action type can
be converted to spring return type by changing spring cartridge.
● Actuator sizing may differ for the particular service conditions when converting double-action type to
spring-return type. Contact KITZ Corporation for proper sizing.
● Standard operating pressure built-in spring return type is 4K. (0.4 to 0.7 MPa)
● Spring cartridge with different operating pressures 3K (0.3 to 0.7 MPa) and 5K (0.5 to 0.7 MPa) is
optionally available. Contact KITZ Corporation for actuator sizing of 3K and 5K types.
● Do not use excessive operating pressures to actuators, which will damage internal parts and result in
malfunction.
● Ensure to use compressed instrumentation air or nitrogen gas as operating medium.
● It will damage internal and external parts to use actuators under corrosive environments.
1. Holding valve position
KITZ pneumatic actuators do not assure no leakage. Actuators do not hold valve positions long time
without continuous air supply. If you need to hold valve position long time without continuous air supply,
contact KITZ Corporation or its distributors.
2. Internal air residue of spring-return type actuators
Output torques of spring-return type actuators indicate valves without internal air residue remains inside
their cylinders. Please design your systems to be able to exhaust internal air residue at spring-return
action. If internal air residue remains in the cylinders, the output torque will be small and valves do not
open or close by spring-return action.
● Air supply inlet threads are BSPT 1／4 as standard. Ensure to use piping tubes which diameters are φ6 and
smaller. Contact KITZ Corporation to reduce operating time with larger diameter piping tube.
● It is recommended to use KITZ standard accessories for F Series actuators.

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 CAUTION
● Ensure to select solenoid valves suitable for the service conditions.
● Specify piping positions when using actuated valves with positioners since piping positions may make
opening slip.
● A part to avoid water to enter into a spring case (“Mizukiller”) is installed on spring-return type actuator’s
breathing port. And the Mizukiller is sealed with a sticker. Remove the sticker before running automated
operation.
(For products shipped before December 2009, a cap is installed on spring-return type actuator’s breathing
port instead of the Mizukiller. Remove the cap before running automated operation. If the cap remains,
actuator speed may become slow.)
● When Type FAS spring-return actuator is used outside or in wet condition, the Mizukiller has to be
installed into it. If the Mizukiller is not installed, water may enter into a spring cartridge and cause a
malfunction.

WARNING
● Spring cartridge for spring-return type has strongly compressed built-in spring. Careful handling of spring
cartridge is required to avoid its blowing out. Do not loosen stopper bolt of spring cartridge.
● Do not remove end covers and spring covers or disassemble actuators while they are pressurized.

DISCLAIMER
●K
 ITZ does not take any responsibilities for damages arising from a result of natural disasters, accidents or
fire which KITZ is not liable for, conduct of a third party, intentional act, misuse or use under abnormal
conditions by a customer.

●K
 ITZ does not take any responsibilities for damages arising from negligence of the prohibitions and
cautions given in the catalogs and operation manuals, or installation and usage beyond the specification
range.

●K
 ITZ does not take any responsibilities for damages arising from product modification not entrusted to KITZ
or usage under the load applied from other devices.

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Pressure-temperature ratings and other performance date published in this catalog have
been developed from our design calculation, in-house testing, field reports provided by our
customers and/or published official standards or specifications. They are good only to cover
typical applications as a general guideline to users of KITZ products introduced in this catalog.

For any specific application, users are kindly requested to contact KITZ Corporation for
technical advice, or to carry out their own study and evaluation for proving suitability of
these products to such an application. Failure to follow this request could result in property
damage and/or personal injury, for which we shall not be liable.

While this catalog has been compiled with the utmost care, we assume no responsibility for
errors, impropriety or inadequacy. Any information provided in this catalog is subject to
from-time-to-time change without notice for error rectification, product discontinuation,
design modification, new product introduction or any other cause that KITZ Corporation
considers necessary. This edition cancels all previous issues.

Read instruction manual carefully before use.

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Government will be required under the Foreign Exchange Laws.

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The contract shall become effective subject to that a relevant export license is obtained from
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