Contents
General Information
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Unpacking 3
Installation 3
Table I: Overhead Clearance for Maintenance
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Maintenance 4
Disassembly and Reassembly
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Disassembling the Actuator
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Figure 1: Air-to-retract Cylinder Actuator
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Figure 2: Air-to-extend Cylinder Actuator
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Figure 3: Dual-spring Cylinder Actuator
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Reassembling the Actuator
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Table II: Tie Rod Torque Values
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Reversing the Air-action
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Figure 4: Exploded View, Spring Cylinder Actuator
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Troubleshooting 10
Valtek VL-C Spring Cylinder
Linear Actuator
The VL-C series double-acting actuator provides precise control and
reliable performance. With decades of experience and reliability, VL-C
actuators have been known to be in service for over 30 years. Providing
maximum thrust from a compact package, the VL-C cylinder has set
the industry standard for two generations.
Periodic maintenance is easy to perform. VL-C spring cylinder actua-
tors uses standard O-rings for both static and dynamic seals, the VL-C
cylinder actuator soft goods are lower cost and easier to find. Carbon
steel is the predominant material offering for this actuator.
Valtek VL-C Spring Cylinder Linear Actuators FCD VLAIM054-01 – 06/13
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