Reversing Control Valve Actuator Fail Safe Mode
I want to reverse the “fail safe” mode of a Masoneilan (MIL) make control valve from “fail open” to “fail close ” and vice versa. Please suggest.
Answer :
If the actuator model is 37/38 series, it is not possible because model 37 is fail open and model 38 is fail close. If you have 37 series you need to order 38 series.
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But if the actuator model is 87/88 series, it is possible to change the fail safe mode easily in the field from fail open to fail close, by changing the spring and diaphragm direction installation order.
Actuator series 87/88 are field reversible.
Also Read : Valve Leakage Types
Pneumatic Spring Diaphragm Actuators
Actuator model is 87/88 series
Actuator model is 37/38 series
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