The Rotork Q range is comprised of Q Standard and Q Pak actuators, which together make a simple and cost-effective way of controlling small quarter-turn valves and dampers. They are designed to meet an industry need for a compact and reliable watertight actuator where an IP68 (NEMA 6) enclosure is required.
Rotork Q Standard actuators are the simplest models in the Q range of products. They are designed for use with external controls and motor switchgear; they are suitable for simple open/close duties where on/off control is required, to suit a wide variety of applications, such as rubber lined butterfly valves in the water industry or dampers for HVAC requirements.
The Q Pak variant includes the addition of a control interface module, including a local control selectors, logic PCB, motor switchgear and transformer. This allows for increased integration of Q Pak actuators with existing site systems. Continuous position indication at all times, even without power Water ingress protection – double-sealed to IP68 1.2 m for 48 hours Torque available from 40 to 900 Nm (30 to 664 lbf.in).
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