News

AUMA expands its retrofit services for actuators

15.07.2024

Under the motto “Fit for the digital future” AUMA is enhancing its range of service offerings for upgrading existing plants with state-of-the-art, high-performance valve actuation technology.

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AUMA celebrates 60 years of success

17.10.2024

AUMA is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. In September, the company invited employees, families and friends to a big anniversary celebration at its headquarters in Müllheim, Germany.

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CORALINK wins Primus Award 2023

15.11.2023

CORALINK, AUMA’s digital ecosystem, is the winner of this year’s Primus Award in the actuators category.

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Our new image film

06.10.2024

AUMA – More than just products: Our new image film

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AUMA hosts SIL conference by Krohne Academy

09.01.2024

AUMA hosted a two-day conference on functional safety at its headquarters in Muellheim, Germany, at the end of November 2023. 

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TIGRON wins Valve Stars Award 2024

11.12.2024

AUMA’s TIGRON has been honoured as best actuator of the year and the winner of this year’s Valve Stars Award in the Actuator category. 

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AUMA Profinet actuator retrofit increases plant sustainability

16.01.2025

241 AUMA electric actuators have been installed as part of a retrofit at Stockholm’s largest combined heat and power plant, Kraftvärmeverk 1.

News

AUMA launches explosion-proof PROFOX-X actuators

29.02.2024

AUMA has added an explosion-proof version to its successful PROFOX actuator series.

Product

GK bevel gearboxes

Multi-turn gearboxes

If the effective direction must be displaced by 90°, GK bevel gearboxes are used.

The output torque can be considerably multiplied.

Product

GP coaxial multi-turn gearboxes

Multi-turn gearboxes

GP multi-turn gearboxes in combination with SA multi-turn actuators act as multi-turn actuators with higher output torques.

They are typically used with stem gate and wedge gate valves. Due to their compact design, these gearboxes can also be used in confined spaces.

Product

GHE part-turn gearboxes

Part-turn gearboxes

In spite of the high degrees of automation, there are still valves requiring manual operation. This is in particular the case if the respective valves are only rarely operated for opening or closing.

The GHE type range with the housing made of bronze is suitable for operating part-turn valves (butterfly valves and ball valves), as predominantly deployed in shipbuilding.

Product

GS part-turn gearboxes

Part-turn gearboxes

AUMA part-turn gearboxes are used for operating part-turn and special valves (damper, flue gas damper, ball valves).

• Type of duty: Short-time duty S2 - 15 min (open-close duty) and positioning duty
• Intermittent duty S4 - 25 % (modulating duty, bronze only)
• Selection of operation modes: - Manual operation directly with the handwheel - Motor operation (electric multi-turn actuator)
• Swing angle 0° to 190° or multi-turn

Product

HART

Industrial Ethernet

HART makes use of the known 4 – 20 mA standard signal for analogue data transmission. HART communication is modulated as additional signal to the analogue signal. Advantages: The digital HART signal can be transmitted simultaneously to the digital signal. The existing 4 – 20 mA infrastructure is thus also available for digital communication. Consequently, this allows for reading additional parameters and diagnostic data from field devices.

HART is based on the host-field device principle. The optional multidrop HART topology essentially complies with the line structures of fieldbus systems. In most cases, the conventional 4 – 20 mA point-to-point communication is used.

Product

Fieldbus

Communication systems

Many different fieldbus systems are available on the market. Certain preferences have evolved on a regional level or specifically to certain plant applications. Since AUMA actuators are implemented in all types of technical process plants around the globe, they are available with interfaces for the different established fieldbus systems within the process automation industry.

• Profibus DP
• Modbus RTU
• Foundation Fieldbus

Overall, AUMA devices are available with digital and analogue inputs to connect additional sensors to the fieldbus.

Product

Protection cover and lock kits

Accessories

The lockable protection covers and lock kits prevent unauthorised operation of actuator controls or handwheels.

• Protection cover for AC 01.2
• Protection cover for AM
• Protection cover for AMExC
• Lock kit for manual and motor drive
• Lock for manual drive
• Padlocks

Product

Sunshade

Accessories

The sunshade is a valuable aid to protect actuator controls against environmental impacts.

Product

Parking frame

Accessories

Parking frame (PAF) for safe storage of unplugged electrical connections, providing protection against direct touch of open contacts.

The variants equipped with pin carriers allow preserving the available fieldbus connection when disconnecting the actuator controls.

Product

Industrial Ethernet

Communication systems

Today, classic Ethernet is the leading standard for cable-based data networks in office environments. “Industrial Ethernet” describes the enhancements allowing the use of Ethernet even for sophisticated applications in industrial automation.

Product

Profinet

Industrial Ethernet

Profinet is a communication protocol for industrial automation technology based on Ethernet. Profinet uses the basic functional model of Profibus which allows smooth change-over to the new technology for Profibus users. Profinet combines the advantages of a known fieldbus system and Industrial Ethernet.

AUMA actuators with Profinet support the entire functional scope of AC .2 actuator controls, allowing easy and flexible integration into virtually any type of network.

Product

EtherNet/IP

Industrial Ethernet

EtherNet/IP is a communication protocol for industrial automation technology based on Ethernet. EtherNet/IP uses the CIP (Common Industrial Protocol) known from DeviceNet.

AUMA actuators with AC .2 actuator controls support EtherNet/IP, allowing easy and flexible integration into virtually any type of network.

Product

Modbus TCP

Industrial Ethernet

Modbus TCP is a communication protocol for industrial automation technology based on Ethernet. Modbus TCP corresponds to the direct implementation of the established Modbus protocol (RTU) to a TCP/IP based communication. Existing Modbus applications can thereby easily use a connection-based, secure exchange of process data via an existing Ethernet network.

Contrary to other protocols, Modbus can handle delayed messages which occur often e.g. for modem connections or wireless networks.

This way, Modbus enables reliable control, device monitoring and data recording, even from a distance.

AUMA actuators with AC .2 actuator controls support Modbus TCP, allowing easy and flexible integration into virtually any type of network.

Product

Floor pedestals

Accessories

Floor pedestals allow an elevated mounting of actuators and gearboxes.

They are perfectly suited for manual operation of valves in pit applications.

If required, floor pedestals are also available as special versions.

Product

Power tool emergency operation

Accessories

The retrofit kit replaces the handwheel by a square head power tool adapter. This allows emergency operation of the valve by using a power tool, considerably reducing the force and time requirements in critical situations.

A combination of adapter for power tool emergency operation and stem extension is available for pit applications.

Product

Handwheel stem extension

Accessories

The handwheel stem extension allows accessibility of the handwheel even in spaces with difficult access and can be led through walls, for example.

The extension is available in a variety of lengths.

Product

Chainwheel with remote activation

Accessories

The chainwheel allows for manual operation of actuators placed at considerable heights.

A remote activation via cable hoist allows for activation of the manual operation.

Product

SEVEN

Multi-turn actuators

The use of a frequency converter specially conceived for the actuator deployment offers many advantages. Besides the variable speed, the insensitivity to voltage and frequency variations, the lack of current increase during motor start-up as well as the valve protection by soft approaching of the end positions should be mentioned.

The rugged design makes these actuators extremely resistant to environmental impacts (standard corrosivity category C5, IP67, double sealed - enclosure protection is also ensured during commissioning) and can be further enhanced as an option.

The SEVEN actuator is available in three electronic variants: ECOTRON, PROFITRON and HiMod.

Product

SQ

Part-turn actuators

Part-turn actuators of the SQ .2 type range are designed for open-close duty and positioning duty (classes A and B) / (short-time duty S2 - 15 min).

Actuators of the SQ .2 type range can be combined with various controls: From simple OPEN-CLOSE controls to the micro-controlled version with logging of operating data or fieldbus interface.

Product

SQR

Part-turn actuators

Part-turn actuators of the SQR .2 type range are designed for modulating duty (class C) S4 - 25 %.

Actuators of the SQR .2 type range can be combined with various controls: From simple OPEN-CLOSE controls to the micro-controlled version with logging of operating data or fieldbus interface.

Product

TIGRON-M

Multi-turn actuators

The TIGRON is a multi-turn actuator with classic mission: Automation of gate valves with/without rising stem, of globe valves (double block and bleed valves) and in combination with part-turn gearbox of butterfly valves and ball valves.

Virtually unlimited stroke

Rising stems are led through the hollow shaft of the multi-turn actuator which drives the stem in combination with the output drive type A. The stem protection tube protects the stem from pollution and people from injuries.

Open-close duty, positioning duty and modulating duty

TIGRON actuator versions are available for all types of duty. Combinations with multi-turn gearboxes In combination with GK or GST gearboxes, torques up to 16,000 Nm can be reached.

Modular AUMA scheme

Six gearbox type ranges are part of AUMA’s product portfolio. They are ideally suited to complete and enhance TIGRON’s application range even to other valve designs. This includes numerous butterfly valves or the conventional ball valves of the oil and gas industry requiring a part-turn movement of mostly 90 degrees. In these cases, TIGRON is combined with AUMA part-turn gearboxes.

AUMA linear thrust units convert TIGRON’s multi-turn movement into a thrust movement which is required for globe valve automation.

Product

FQM/FQMEx

Part-turn actuators

With the FQM fail safe unit, AUMA offers innovative and safe actuator solutions for automatic operation of valves in case of emergencies making use of stored mechanical energy.

Constant torque characteristics across the overall torque range.

The spring is not operated during standard operation. As a consequence, actuator sizing can be relatively small.

The end position switches are automatically set during the setting procedure of end positions OPEN and CLOSED and do not require separate adjustment.

Product

SAR

Multi-turn actuators

SAR multi-turn actuators are rated for modulating duty (class C) S4 - 25 %. Special versions for S4 - 50 % and S5 - 25 % are also available.

The actuators can be combined with different actuator controls: From simple OPEN-CLOSE actuator controls to the micro-controlled version with logging of operating data or fieldbus interface.

Product

PROFOX-QX

Part-turn actuators

Explosion-proof devices must be used in plants where potentially explosive atmospheres are likely to occur. These devices are designed so that they will not act as an ignition source. They neither generate ignition sparks, nor hot surface temperatures.

Certification is performed in close collaboration with national and international certification bodies.

Product

PROFOX-MX

Multi-turn actuators

Explosion-proof devices must be used in plants where potentially explosive atmospheres are likely to occur. These devices are designed so that they will not act as an ignition source. They neither generate ignition sparks, nor hot surface temperatures.

Certification is performed in close collaboration with national and international certification bodies.

Product

SAREx

Multi-turn actuators

Explosion-proof devices must be used in plants where potentially explosive atmospheres are likely to occur. These devices are designed so that they will not act as an ignition source. They neither generate ignition sparks, nor hot surface temperatures.

Certification is performed in close collaboration with national and international certification bodies.

Product

SAV

Multi-turn actuators

With SAV .2 multi-turn actuators for open-close duty paired with ACV 01.2 actuator controls, the proven AUMA SA/SAR range is enhanced by variable speed models. AUMA is spearheading market technology by offering a wide speed control ratio of 1:10.

SAV multi-turn actuators are rated for open-close duty and positioning duty (classes A and B) / (short-time duty S2 - 15 min). Special sizing for longer running times is available for the S2 - 30 min duty.

Product

SA

Multi-turn actuators

SA multi-turn actuators are rated for open-close duty and positioning duty (classes A and B) / (short-time duty S2 - 15 min). Special sizing for longer running times is available for the S2 - 30 min duty.

The actuators can be combined with different actuator controls: From simple OPEN-CLOSE actuator controls to the micro-controlled version with logging of operating data or fieldbus interface.

Product

PROFOX-M

Multi-turn actuators

One solution for gate, butterfly, ball/plug and globe valves. Compact actuators with intelligent functions as platform concept for tailored automation solutions.

Each PROFOX is equipped with a centrally located LED: The FOX-EYE. It provides clearly visible information about both actuator and valve status. The FOX-EYE display scheme can be configured by the user as required.

Product

SA and GK

Multi-turn actuators

If the effective direction must be displaced by 90°, combinations of multi-turn actuators SA 07.2 – SA 16.2 / SA 25.1 – SA 48.1 and GK bevel gearboxes are used.

The output torque can be considerably multiplied.

Product

SA and GHT

Multi-turn actuators

With the multi-turn actuators SA 07.2 – SA 16.2 / SA 25.1 – SA 48.1, AUMA covers a torque range of up to 32,000 Nm.

Torques up to 120,000 Nm can be achieved by combining a multi-turn actuator with the GHT multi-turn gearbox.

Product

SA and LE

Linear actuators

Electric linear actuators performing a linear movement for automating globe valves, for example, can be combinations of SA multi-turn actuators and LE linear thrust units. If a lever arrangement has to be operated, the LE linear trust unit can also be mounted onto a base.

Product

SAEx

Multi-turn actuators

Explosion-proof devices must be used in plants where potentially explosive atmospheres are likely to occur. These devices are designed so that they will not act as an ignition source. They neither generate ignition sparks, nor hot surface temperatures.

Certification is performed in close collaboration with national and international certification bodies.

Product

AC

AC (with display)

AC actuator controls are your perfect solution if the application requires self-adapting control functions, data logging, a configurable interface or if valve and actuator are to be integrated into a Plant Asset Management System due to advanced diagnostic functions.

AC actuator controls are equipped with a parallel interface for free configuration and/or interfaces to fieldbus systems as used within process automation.

The diagnostic functions comprise a time-stamped event report, torque characteristics logging, continuous recording of temperatures and vibration within the actuator and, furthermore, counting the number of starts and motor running times.

Further to the basic functions, AC actuator controls offer a number of options to meet special demands. These include torque bypass to unseat valves if tightly seated or functions for extending operating times to avoid water hammer within pipelines.

With the development of the AC 01.2, particular emphasis was laid on user-friendliness and the ease of integration of actuators into the DCS. The large graphic display is used to perform menu-controlled programming of the actuator controls, optionally using AUMA CDT via wireless Bluetooth connection. For fieldbus connections, AC programming can be performed from the control room.

Product

AC-SIL/ACExC-SIL

AC (with display)

AUMA offers sophisticated control for premium safety requirements with AC 01.2-SIL or ACExC 01.2-SIL actuators controls. SA .2 and SQ .2 actuators combined with these actuator controls can be deployed in safety-related system systems up to SIL 3. AC 01.2 actuator controls in SIL version are equipped with an additional SIL module designed for the execution of safety functions. In case of an emergency at the plant and when requesting a safety function, the standard logic of AC is bypassed and the safety function is performed via the safe SIL module. Consequently, the safety function always overrules standard operation. SA .2 and SQ .2 actuators equipped with these actuator controls have been certified by TÜV Nord. They are suitable for the following safety functions:

• Safe OPENING/CLOSING (ESD) up to SIL 2 (single-channel system) or SIL 3 (redundant system) according to IEC 61508 Ed. 2
• Safe STOP up to SIL 2 (single-channel system) according to IEC 61508 Ed. 2
• Safe end position feedback signal up to SIL 2 according to IEC 61508 Ed. 2 or up to PL c according to ISO 13849 (not integral part of the certificate. A separate declaration of incorporation is available.)

Product

Combinations with part-turn gearboxes with base and lever

Part-turn gearboxes

Part-turn actuators with base and lever offer consequently an ideal solution if valves like butterfly valves can only be operated using a lever arrangement, due to space constraints.

In case of higher torque requirement, SA multi-turn actuators are combined with a part-turn gearbox with base and lever. The gearboxes are based on GS part-turn gearboxes which are converted by the combination with base and lever. Since this can be fitted retrospectively, benefits in warehousing are obvious.

Product

ACExC

AC (with display)

Explosion-proof devices must be used in plants where potentially explosive atmospheres are likely to occur. These devices are designed so that they will not act as an ignition source. They neither generate ignition sparks, nor hot surface temperatures. Certification is performed in close collaboration with national and international certification bodies. For multi-turn actuators SAEx/SAREx 07.2 – SAEx/SAREx 16.2 and part-turn actuators SQEx/SQREx 05.2 – SQEx/SQREx 14.2, AUMATIC ACExC 01.2 actuator controls with integral local controls are available.

Product

PROFOX-Q

Part-turn actuators

One solution for gate, butterfly, ball/plug and globe valves. Compact actuators with intelligent functions as platform concept for tailored automation solutions.

Each PROFOX is equipped with a centrally located LED: The FOX-EYE. It provides clearly visible information about both actuator and valve status. The FOX-EYE display scheme can be configured by the user as required.

Product

Remote control RSTX 100

Accessories

Explosion-proof remote control for comfortable local operation of AUMA actuators. 
Thanks to the large colour display, the valve end position setting, actuator parameter configuration and reading-out diagnostic data are easy and intuitive. 
The Bluetooth range of up to 20 metres allows for easier operation of actuators installed at locations which are difficult to access.

Product

SQVEx

Part-turn actuators

With the SQVEx .2 part-turn actuators for open-close duty, AUMA offers electric actuators with variable operating time, certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Part-turn actuators of the SQVEx .2 type range are designed for open-close duty and positioning duty (classes A and B) / (short-time duty S2 - 15 min).