RCI-400 Series

The Remote Control rack and pinion actuators offer a lower cost alternative to our highly successful scotch yoke design. The addition of this product broadens Remote Control’s ability to satisfy all rotary, pneumatic actuation and fills a positive position within our family of actuators. The rack and pinion design provides constant torque in the double acting version, as required in some valve types and a linear characteristic in the spring return version.

The 400 Series is a continuation of the compact design feature of the 200 Series scotch yoke and is available in eleven sizes. Each size in spring return is capable of five different break and end torque combinations, by adding or subtracting preloaded spring cartridges. Because the springs are individually preloaded, conversion of the actuator characteristics is simple and safe. Large piston guides and rings are provided to minimize cylinder wear and maintain optimum contact between the rack and pinion. The namur solenoid interface provides simple and fast installation of solenoids, without the requirement for external piping. The high interface position on the actuator body allows easy installation of both air and electric connections. Cylinders anodized externally and internally, along with epoxy coated end caps fastened with stainless steel hardware, provide a unit with inherent corrosion resistance.

The use of high quality materials, high standards of manufacture and attention to detail, make this actuator an excellent choice for most actuation applications.