Electric Servo Actuators

for Process Control

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 A Change of Perception

Think electric actuators accomplished by pulsing the

motor on and off to position.
are not adequate for To produce a linear force,
modulating control valves? a lead screw assembly
Think again. is required, further
adding to the
Electric valve actuators have long been known complexity
as a great option for valve automation, but and more
perceived as deficient and unacceptable when it wear areas.
comes to modulating control. Exlar is changing
this perception of electric actuation by
manufacturing actuators with no duty cycle Exlar’s Tritex II easy-to-use integrated actuator above
limitations, virtually no dead time, response and provides a compact and high-efficiency electric
stroke times of milliseconds and life cycles in actuator solution.
the hundreds of million operations.
Traditional electric actuators rely on a gear train
such as worm gears and spur gears to produce
output torque. Continuous operation is
prohibited since the motor heat buildup can be
excessive. For this reason, they have a duty
cycle rating, which is the percentage of time the
actuator may operate in relation to the time it
must rest. Speeds are slow, and positioning is
The more traditional gear train options are laden with
complex and inefficient mechanical components.

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 “In the history of steam turbine control improvements few upgrades
have afforded as much advantage as the installation of electric
actuators for governor valve control.”
– Turbine Control Manufacturer

Efficiency and Speed Flexibility

A key differentiating benefit in the Exlar solution The control and positioner used with Exlar
is the technology used to convert the rotary actuators provides closed loop feedback,
motion of a motor directly to a linear force by eliminating the need for limit switches,
integrating a roller screw into a servo motor. The torque switches or any mechanical means
roller screw is extremely efficient, providing very of feedback. The electronics
precise positioning capabilities and has a life provide a 4-mA input and
well over 15 times that of a lead screw used in output, as well as digital
standard electric actuators. The design allows capability. In addition, extensive
the motor to be wrapped directly onto the outer diagnostics are available
shell; rotating the roller screw up to the full providing insight to the health of
RPM’s of the motor. This provides linear the actuator as well as the valve
Key Benefits
movement as fast as 40 inches per second or damper.
— speeds unheard of in typical electric •C
 ompact
actuators. The servo motor provides closed Life • 100% duty cycle
loop feedback, high torque-to-inertia ratio, 90% Think 50,000 cycles is a good life estimate? • Fast strokes
efficiency and reserve power of up to 2x Think again. • Long life
continuous power. Servo motors are designed The design life of an Exlar actuator is measured
for continuous motion, so duty cycles are in hundreds of million strokes vs. thousands like
always 100%, meeting IEC S9 standards. typical electric actuators.
Exlar’s rotary actuators have all of the benefits of
our linear product, but use a planetary gear head
in place of the roller screw. This allows the same
performance and life, but in a multi-turn package.

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 Power Utility Proven Solutions

Balance of Plant Steam Turbines

Exlar actuators are the perfect choice for Turbine engineers have utilized the Exlar
power plants of all types that are advantage for years by replacing their
seeking the best heat rate or efficiency. hydraulic actuators in governor valve
Replacement of high maintenance control applications with Exlar’s patented
traditional electric or hydraulic actuators roller screw actuators. Advantages
is one place to start. include improved frequency control,
faster start-up, less maintenance and
A few examples include injection spray
the elimination of hydraulic oil and all of
valve actuators, pressure control
its nuances such as filters and pumps.
actuators, boiler bypass and soot
Exlar’s capable actuator lines offer linear
blower actuators. Many of these valves
forces up to 40,000 lbs.
need to operate at low flow rates.
Achieving a fast response to small In addition to the replacement of the
signals with the required precision is main governor actuator, Exlar electric
difficult when using conventional actuators are also used for pilot valve
actuator technologies. With the high applications where the replacement of
stiffness and precise closed loop the main hydraulic is not feasible. With
feedback available with an Exlar this application the effects of friction and
actuator, control of high pressure hydraulic reaction forces acting on the
differentials down to the smallest flow spool valve are greatly reduced, leading
rate is customary. Exlar also employs to increased sensitivity. With the reduced
valve seat technology to assure a tight dead band, the high static and dynamic
shutoff for retrofitted valves as well as control accuracy can be better than
new installations. With cycle counts in 0.02 percent.
the hundreds of millions, the life of an
Exlar is pleased to work with all turbine
Exlar actuator is peerless.
OEMs and turbine retrofitters.

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 POWER
In all power plant types, there is a continuing need for the upgrading of existing final control
elements. In many cases installed damper, valve and actuator designs are not able to provide
the reliable performance or precise control required for plant operation. Exlar’s actuation
technology is designed for various power plant valve applications that offer significant cost
savings related to extended life and improved control.

Gas Turbines Dampers

Industrial gas turbine packages must deliver As clean air regulations become more stringent,
efficient and dependable performance with low many plants rely upon low-NOx burners within
operating and maintenance costs in order to their boilers. These burners depend upon
compete in today’s global market place. Exlar accurate control of the combustion air to
actuators offer several advantages. achieve the required NOx reduction. Controlling
combustion air is achieved through precise
• Fuel Control Valve — The use of electric
control of multiple dampers. Many older units
actuated fuel control valves on skids can
operate with damper drives that are not
eliminate the need for an air compressor.
responsive to small input changes. Exlar has the
• Inlet Guide Vanes — For gas turbines with capability of controlling dampers with extreme
variable guide vanes, Exlar actuators provide precision in a very robust package reducing
superior performance to other technologies. maintenance by 90% compared to other
Precise positioning and feedback provides the technologies.
ability to fine-tune injector airflow to maintain
In addition to secondary air dampers, Exlar is
CO and NOx emissions.
also an excellent choice for ID and FD dampers,
• Bleed Valve — High accuracy and speed burner tilts, scrubber dampers, and flop gates.
make Exlar servo electric actuators an
excellent choice for your variable air bleed
valves and inlet bleed heat valves.

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 Oil & Gas Proven Solutions

Pipeline Well Site

High performance actuators are needed At the drilling site, the use of robust Exlar
in pipelines in order to run close to servo controls can be found in many
pressure constraints without excessive applications.
throttling. They provide tighter process
• Choke valve — Proper pressure
control at individual pump stations,
control is critical, and the response
reducing risk of line shut downs due to
time and stiffness of Exlar actuators
pressure excursions. Frequent changes
makes them an excellent choice.
in flow rates and delivery locations along
with batch transport of widely differing • Down hole — Exlar roller screw and
products introduce performance demands robust servo motors are compact and
on the entire pressure control system. suitable for various down hole
applications
With minimal dead band and fast
response, the Exlar Tritex II Series • Drill Rig — Exlar servo actuators can
actuators are a perfect choice for these be used for improving the safety of
pressure valves and can easily be workers, including automation of Kelly
retrofitted in the field. A fully integrated valves
system designed for outdoor use with • Fracking & completion systems—
Class I Div 2 ratings makes the Tritex II Eliminate air compressors or hydraulics
actuator the perfect choice in both with the use of Exlar electric actuators
northern and southern climates. Analog
control as well as Modbus RTU is
standard, with the option of Ethernet IP.

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 OIL & GAS
Whether it’s upstream or downstream, the oil and gas industry requires actuators that can
excel in demanding applications in hazardous and explosive environments. Most
applications are outdoors, which can be problematic for many actuator technologies. Exlar
manufactures a full line of electric actuators well-suited for hazardous environments and
outdoor temperatures.

Production Key Benefits

You can eliminate methane emission problems When used in the natural gas industry, typical • 12 – 48VDC Solar
on your separators and other pressure valve pneumatic injection pumps and sampling bus capability
applications with the 12-48VDC Tritex II DC systems release methane gas to the atmosphere. • Fail safe positioning
actuators. Exlar works with all valve The Tritex II actuator series offers a unique if low bus voltage
manufacturers to provide a seamless installation combination of high speed, performance and limit is reached
for retrofits or new installations. Low power accuracy in a compact, lightweight package
• Analog, Modbus
consumption for battery use, plus analog or perfect for high stroke needs on injection pumps
or Ethernet
Modbus communications that can tie directly and sampling systems.
communications
into the SCADA system are just a few benefits of
• Additional I/O
the Tritex II DC actuator.
• Retrofit to any valve
Typical Applications
• Dump Valve
• Pressure Valves
• Gas Lift Valves
• Compressor Scrubbers
• Separators

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 The Ultimate Electric
Actuator Design

Tritex II actuators are well Tritex II Linear Actuators

suited for hazardous The Tritex II™ Series actuators
damper and valve control. integrate an AC or DC powered
servo drive, digital position controller,
Typical Applications brushless motor and linear actuator
in one elegant, compact, sealed
• Separators
package. Fully programmable to
• Pipelines follow an analog or digital signal, the
• Pressure control Tritex II linear actuator is perfectly
designed for control valve applications.
• Pilot Valves
• Guide Vanes Features
• Continuous modulation duty – S9
• Dampers
• Built in positioner with analog and digital feedback
• Injection Valves • Additional digital I/O
• Fuel Valves • Thrust range to 3225 lbf
• Programmable speed up to 37.5 in/sec
• Temperature range -40 to 65˚C
• Cycle counts in the hundreds of millions
• Class I Div 2 Groups A,B,C,D certification
• IP65S
• AC Power 100V – 240V
• DC Power 12-48 VDC
• Strokes to 18 inches for damper applications
• Two manual override options
• Compact and light weight
• Easily adaptable to rack and pinion
hardware for large rotary valve applications

Size Voltage Continuous Stall Force lbf (N) Max Speed in/sec (mm/sec) Approx. Weight lb. (kg)
TDM060 12-48VDC 528 (2,349) 33.33 (846.6) 4 (1.8)
TDM075 12-48VDC 872 (3,879) 25.00 (635) 11 (5)
T2M075 100-240VAC 1,037 (4,613) 25.00 (635) 12 (5.4)
T2M090 100-240VAC 1,448 (6,441) 33.33 (846) 14 (6.35)
T2M115 100-240VAC 3,224 (14,341) 25.00 (635) 34 (15.5)

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 Tritex II Rotary Actuators
The Tritex™ II Series rotary actuators are ideal for operating quarter-turn,
full-turn or multi-turn valves. Similar to the linear actuator, rotary designs
provide the same high power density, feedback device, and a planetary gear
reducer and controller in one compact package. Gear ratios of 4:1 to 100:1
allow the power of a Tritex II actuator to be applied to a broad range of
applications providing high turndown with no loss of accuracy.

Features
• Integrated servo motor, planetary gearing and positioner
•U  p to 4,000 lbf-in output torque
•C  ontinuous modulation duty – S9
• Additional digital I/O
•T  emperature range -40 to 65˚C
•C  ycle counts in the hundreds of millions
• IP65S, Class I Div 2 Groups A,B,C,D certification
• AC Power 100V – 240V
• DC Power 12-48 VDC
•T  wo manual override options
• Compact and light weight
Our Tritex II Rotary actuators are also available as the driving mechanism for our
FT Series and K Series roller screw actuators. This provides higher forces and
longer strokes than our standard linear Tritex, perfect for damper control of larger
control valves.

Size Voltage Gearmotor Output Torque lbf-in. (Nm) Max Speed (RPM) Approx. Weight lb. (kg)
RDM/G075 12-48VDC 264 (29.8) 4000 9.8 (4.4)
RDM/G090 12-48VDC 1,763 (199.2) 3300 20.5 (9.3)
R2G075 100-240VAC 273 (30.8) 4000 9.8 (4.4)
R2G090 100-240VAC 2,078 (234.8) 4000 19 (8.6)
R2G115 100-240VAC 4,066 (459.4) 3000 34 (15.5)

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 A superior actuator design in
process industry products.

GSX/GSM Features GSX/GSM Series Linear Actuators

• Speeds to 40 in/sec For applications that need forces up to 12,000
• Thrusts to 11,500 lbs. lbs, or temperatures up to 100C, the GS
Series of actuators is a perfect choice. The
• Strokes to 24 inches
GS Series provide an integrated servo motor
• Two manual override
and roller screw with options on feedback
options
type and brand of position controller.
• Class I Div 2 (Resolver Common applications include hydraulic
feedback) replacement on turbines and larger valves.
• IP65S
• 24VDC to 460VAC rms Model Max. Stroke in (mm) Continuous Force lbf (N) Max Speed in/sec (mm/sec) Weight lb. (kg) approx.
GSM/X30 24 (610) 1,277 (5,680) 25 (635) 9.5 (4.3) to 20 (11.3)
GSM/X40 24 (610) 3,457 (15,377) 37.5 (953) 20 (9.1) to 44 (20)
GSM/X50 18 (455) 7,150 (31,805) 40 (1,016) 54 (24) to 70 (32)
GSM/X60 12 (305) 11,528 (51,278) 40 (1,016) 69 (31) to 101 (46)

FT Series Features FT Series Actuators

• Strokes to 96 inches Utilizing our roller screw technology and an external
• Multiple actuator motor, FT Series linear actuators provide continuous
mountings force ratings in excess of 40,000 pounds, stroke lengths
up to 8 feet and speeds up to 60 inches per second.
Our FT Series products provide industry leading
flexibility in stroke length, rod end options,
case options, and motor mounting.
Lower force K Series actuators are
also available.

Model Frame Size in (mm) Gear Motor Max Stroke in (mm) Max Output Force lbf-in (Nm) Max Speed in/sec (mm/sec)
FT35 3.5 (89) SLG60 48 (1,219) 2,000 (8,896) 60 (1,524)
FT60 6.0 (152) SLG90 96 (2,438) 10,000 (44,482) 39 (991)
FT80 8.0 (203) SLG115 96 (2,438) 20,000 (88,964) 35 (889)

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 Our superior line of products includes:

EL Series Explosion-Proof Actuators

Our EL actuator line offers all the advantages of our GS line, but in
an explosion-proof package. Voltage is dependent on the position
controller chosen.
Rotary explosion-proof also available in the ER Series actuator.
II 2G 0518 C US 163694
SIRA 10ATEX1037X
Ex d II B T3 Gb IP66

EL Series Features
• Resolver Feedback
• Thrusts to 4080 lbf
Model Max. Stroke in (mm) Continuous Force lbf-in (Nm) Max Speed in/sec (mm/sec) Weight lb. (kg) approx.
EL30 6 (152) 885 (3936) 25 (635) 12 (5.4) to 15 (6.8) • IP65S
EL100 6 (152) 2011 (8945) 33.3 (846) 26 (11.8) • 24VDC to 460VAC rms
EL120 18 (457) 4081 (18152) 37.5 (953) 30 (13.6)
• Strokes to 18 inches (EL120)
• Two manual override options
(EL120)

SLM Series Brushless Motors and SLG Series Brushless Servo

Gear-motors
Similar to our rotary Tritex II actuators, the SLM brushless servomotors and
SLG gearmotors deliver high efficiency and power in a compact package.
The SL Series design yields 35-70 percent more torque than traditionally
wound motors of the same size. The SLM Series motors offer up to 600 lbf-in
continuous torque and speeds to 5000 rpm. The SLG Series gearmotors offer
up to 4600 lbf-in continuous torque. The SL Series is commonly coupled to
our FT actuators in high temperature or high force applications.

SLM/G Series Features

• Resolver Feedback
• Class 1, Div 2 groups A, B,
Model Max Output Torque lbf-in (Nm) Max Speed (RPM) Weight lb. (kg) approx.
*
C & D certified
SLM/G060 525 (59.3) 5,000 3 (1.3) to 11.5 (5.2)
• Terminal box with NPT ports
SLM/G090 1,892 (213.8) 4,000 5.4 (2.4) to 19.6 (8.9)
SLM/G115 4,696 (530.4) 3,000 14.2 (6.4) to 49.6 (22.5)
* Weights vary by number of motor stacks and gear stages.

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Headquartered at our manufacturing and motion control research
center in suburban Minneapolis, MN, Exlar serves a global
customer base with an extensive standard product line and
complete engineering support for custom applications.
Exlar provides sales and support world-wide. To find your local
representative, visit our website at www.exlar.com or call our
headquarters at 952-500-6200.

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Electric Actuator
PRODUCT CATALOG
Electric Actuator Product Catalog

Exlar Corporation
18400 West 77th Street
The main product The Tritex II Series
Chanhassen, MN 55317
Catalog includes full literature offers actuators
specifications on Exlar’s that combine a brushless
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GSX, GSM, EL, FT motor, servo amplifier
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Series rotary actuators. a simple and low-cost
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