Crane ChemPharma & Energy
This actuator is lighter than its stainless-steel counterparts
Designed to operate at 4.5 bars while maintaining closure performance of up to 10 bars at 100% pressure drop, the Saunders P345 compact polymer pneumatic actuator (photo) will simplify plant infrastructure and provide a lower total cost of ownership compared to existing technologies, according to the manufacturer. This performance is achieved within a highly compact dimensional envelope and at a 30% lighter weight compared to typical stainless-steel variants, reducing dead-leg between associated valves. The use of polyamide housing and a stainless-steel bonnet provides a robust interface. Capable of withstanding temperatures between –10 and 100°C, the P345 is available in sizes DN8 (0.25 in.) to DN100 (4 in.) in spring-to-close, spring-to-open and double-acting modes of operation. — Crane ChemPharma & Energy, a business of Crane Co., The Woodlands, Tex.