Single and Double Acting Pneumatic Actuators

Press Release:
  Aug 8, 2007 — Asahi America, Inc. has expanded their pneumatic actuator product line by adding a new more powerful model, the M79P, to their family of pneumatic actuators. The double acting (air to air) M79PN pneumatic actuator can produce up to 40,441 inch pounds of output torque based on an 80 psi air supply. The single acting (air to spring) M79PSN pneumatic actuator can produce up to 15,660 inch pounds of output torque based on an 80 psi air supply.

This new unit incorporates standard features including adjustable travel stops, captive springs (single acting model only), aluminum alloy body and end caps with Cataphoresis and Rilsan coating inside and outside for maximum corrosion resistance, Cataphoresis coated steel output shaft with double o-ring seal on top and bottom, aluminum alloy pistons, nylon piston guide, PTFE and bronze piston guide rings, self-lubricating BUNA-N O-Rings and stainless steel external hardware.

The M79P operates at a temperature range of -25◦ F to 195◦ F, provides output torque range from 15,660 in/lbs to 40,441 in/lbs at 80 psi and is powered with air, non combustible gas, or non-aggressive fluid.

These new actuators are able to be mounted on Asahi/America large size butterfly valves (14” or larger) as well as most thermoplastic or metal large size ball valves and butterfly valves with standard ISO or NAMUR mounting dimensions.

About Asahi

Asahi/America, Inc. specializes in providing solutions for fluid handling systems, individualized to meet virtually any customer’s need. Asahi is a leading manufacturer of corrosion resistant thermoplastic fluid handling products, including valves, actuators, pipe and fittings.

The company maintains an extensive custom fabrication department, and provides on-site consultation, supervision and training where required.

For more information contact: Asahi/America, Inc., 35 Green Street, Malden, MA 02148. Call toll free 877-24-ASAHI or 781-321-5409. Fax 800-426-7058. Send an email to asahi@asahi-america.com or visit Asahi on the Internet at http://www.asahi-america.com.

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Company Details:
 Contact:Jeff Baker 
 E-mail:jbaker -at- asahi-america -dot- com 
   
 Company:Asahi / America View Company Profile 
 Address:work655 Andover St 
 Location:workAndover, MA 01843  United States 
 Phone:workpref800-343-3618 
 Fax:fax800-426-7058 
 Web Site:http://www.asahi-america.com