VTop Control Valves
M/VTOP-M/E ed. 01 2020
3.12.5 – ACTUATOR MAINTENANCE
The PSL-AMS actuators are maintenance-free, all the gears are lubricated for life and therefore do not require periodic
lubrication.
During any cleaning, use a dry cloth (not rough and non-abrasive) and do not use detergent
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OPERATING ANOMALIES
4.1 – VALVE OPERATING ANOMALIES IN GENERAL
Some problems are outlined below which can occur during operation of the valves and the measures to implement.
PROBLEMS FOUND
CAUSE
MEASURE
The stem does not run the entire
stroke and/or stroke incomplete
1. The actuator is not calibrated
1. See page no. ?
2. Waste deposits between
compartment and plug
2. If seizure not generated, remove
deposits
3. Indicator label movement
compared to index
3. Reposition the stroke reference
based on index
4. The instrumentation does not
supply the correct signal and is
necessary to execute stroke
4. Search the causes on the
instrumentation
The stem moves in jolts
1. Stem seized and/or damaged
1. If possible, polish the stem,
otherwise replace the “trim”
2. Sediment in packing chamber
2. Replace the bonnet with packing
Heavy seal
compartment/plug leak
1. Soft seal class VI damaged
1. Replace the soft seal class VI
2. Metal seal class IV or V damaged 2. If possible, grind the cone of the
plug with the edge of the
compartment with “grinding
paste”
Otherwise, replace the trim
3. Differential pressure between
upstream and downstream of the
valve too high
3. Contact our Servicing to ask for a
quote for replacement, if possible,
of the actuator
Packing leak
1. Worn rings or seals
1. Replace the bonnet with packing
2. Soft seal broken
2. Given the complexity of the
operation, contact our Servicing