RATINGS
/ SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
DUTY CYCLE:
100%
CYCLE TIME:
(To Open or Close) Approximately 1/2 to 1 second*
* -
Dependent upon actuator model, air pressure and delivery
TORQUE OUTPUT
MAINTENANCE
Gemini A500 Series Pneumatic Actuators are designed to be maintenance free and normally are replaced
vs. repaired.
Double-Acting Models:
For double-acting models, rebuilding of the actuator by our
Factory Authorized
Service
Center may enable the actuator to be returned to service depending on the duty cycle the actuator
has seen. The cost to rebuild the actuator is generally 50% of the cost of a new actuator. For details on this
service please contact us. Additionally, for those customer desiring to replace 0-rings, gasket(s) and lubri-
cant, we offer o-ring kits which contain these genuine factory components.
Spring-Return Models:
For the A500 Series spring-return models, rebuilding of the actuator by our
Fac-
tory Authorized Service
Center may enable the actuator to be returned to service depending on the duty
cycle the actuator has seen. The cost to rebuild the actuator is generally 50% of the cost of a new actuator.
For details on this service please contact us. O-rings kits are not available for the A500 Series Spring Return
models.
Torque Output - in. - lbs.*
CAUTION: Care must be taken to assure the output torque of the A500 Series Actuator selected is adequate
to turn the valve or device to be operated. Note: Does not apply for mounting of Gemini Valves to A500 Series
Actuators. Gemini Valve offers a selection chart for your convenience. See our literature for details. Note
also; special sizing considerations should be given when a valve is handling suspended solids, abrasives,
dirty media, oxygen and dry gasses.
* - Approximate
