Automax SuperNova Series

Pneumatic Rack & Pinion Actuators

The Flowserve S Series SuperNova pneumatic actuator is the

latest development of the product, which has won worldwide
praise for its reliability, versatility and safety.

Top and bottom pinion bearings designed to withstand the

toughest working conditions.

Steel pinion with ultra resistant Nitride surface treatment.

Rugged, yet compact construction, combined with new technical

solutions make this product extremely reliable in the severest of
operating conditions. Furthermore, an entire range of accessories
manufactured by Flowserve Automax, enables users to rely on a
single partner for all their valve automation system components.

Adjustable open & closed travel-stops.

Concentric springs with over 10 years of proven reliability.

Stainless steel fastenings throughout, for long-term

corrosion resistance.

The Automax actuators prime function is to generate a torque output to turn valves or other rotary equipment. As such it is not
deemed a pressure vessel or machine. Pneumatic actuators of
these sizes are not governed by the demands of the PED.

ISO 5211/DIN 3337 for valve connection (STAR DRIVE).

NAMUR (VDI/VDE 3845) for solenoid valve connection.

NAMUR (VDI/VDE 3845) for limit switch, positioner and

other accessories.

Spring Return Version

5

94/9/EC

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SIL 2 (IEC 61508)

MAIN FEATURES

Aluminium alloy body, internally and externally hard

anodised.

End caps, oven-treated with ultra-thick epoxy coating.

Fully field reversible for altering spring failure mode.

Piston guide bearings with wide contact surfaces,

increased efficiency and cycle life.

Independent open and closed adjustment (standard

across S050-S200) is indispensable where finite
adjustment or limited rotation is required.

Working temperatures to cover from -50C to +150C.

Standard -20C to +80C.

The unique design also allows for operation with

non-lubricated air.

Maintanable on site without the need for any special

tools.

Valve and accessory connections according to the

latest international standards:

Double Acting Version

THE PRODUCT RANGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:

Temperatures from -50C to +80C (Low temperature),

-20C to +150C (High temperature).

Stainless steel pinion.

Body with dual ISO 5211 mounting connections.

Spring Configurations

180 rotation plus options up to 250.

(technical and dimension data available on request)

Fast acting version with G ports on body / end caps.

MaxGuard - special coating for corrosive and aggressive

applications

MODEL S050 SPRING CHART

Spring Set

Spring Combination
# 1 Spring
# 2 Spring
# 3 Spring
(inner)

04

05

(low rate outer) (high rate outer)

Standard
Configurations
(air supply)

1
2

3 bar
4 bar

06

07

5 bar

08

5.5 bar

09

Spring markings: #1 Spring = 1 colour code dot

#2 Spring = 2 colour code dots
#3 Spring = 3 colour code dots
MODEL S063-S200 SPRING CHART
Spring Set

Spring Combination
# 1 Spring
# 2 Spring
# 3 Spring
(inner)

(low rate outer) (high rate outer)

04

05

Standard
Configurations
(air supply)

3 bar

06
07

4 bar

08

5 bar

09

11

12

10

5.5 bar

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Torque Outputs (Nm) - Spring Return Actuator (S050 - S200)

Air Supply Pressure (bar)

Springs
Model / Bore Spring
Set
S050S_ _
04
05
06
07
08
09
S063S_ _
05
06
07
08
10
12
S085S_ _
05
06
07
08
10
12
S100S_ _
05
06
07
08
10
12
S115S_ _
05
06
07
08
10
12
S125S_ _
05
06
07
08
10
12
S150S_ _
05
06
07
08
10
12
S175S_ _
05
06
07
08
10
12
S200S_ _
05
06
07
08
10
12

Spring Torque
Start End
5
3
6
4
7
5
8
6
10
7
12
8
10
6
12
8
13
9
15
10
19
13
23
15
20
13
24
16
28
19
32
21
40
27
48
32
37
25
44
29
51
34
59
39
74
49
88
59
61
40
73
49
85
57
97
65
121
81
146
97
86
57
103
69
120
80
138
92
172
115
207
138
155
103
186
124
217
145
248
165
310
207
372
248
235
152
285
181
328
214
378
243
471
305
563
367
331
200
397
264
464
309
529
353
662
441
794
529

NOTES:
_ _ = Spring Set Number

2.5
Start End
4
2

16

29

49

70

126

189

269

17

28

40

71

102

152

3
Start
6
5

11
9
8

22
19
16

40
35
30

67
59
50

96
84
72

173
151
129

259
228
194

368
322
275

4
End
4
3

7
5
3

15
11
7

28
20
12

46
33
21

66
48
30

118
86
53

172
119
74

252
183
112

Start

End

8
7
6

6
5
4

15
14
12

31
28
26

57
52
47

96
87
79

136
124
112

244
222
201

368
333
303

522
475
429

= Spring / Air Torque Balanced

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11
9
7

23
19
14

42
34
27

70
57
49

100
82
63

179
147
114

259
214
161

382
312
244

Start

End

10
9
8

8
7
4

19
18
15

40
38
32

74
69
59

124
115
98

176
164
139

316
295
251

473
442
377

675
628
536

15
13
9

31
26
18

56
49
33

94
81
56

134
115
80

240
208
143

353
301
203

512
444
304

5.5
Start End

11
10
8

8
6
4

21
18

16
12

44
38

80
70

134
117

190
165

342
297

512
447

728
636

32
24

60
44

100
74

141
106

254
189

370
273

543
404

Start

End

Start

End

11
10

7
5

13

21
19

14
11

24

16

44
38

30
22

50

34

81
71

55
40

93

62

135
118

93
66

154

103

191
167

132
95

219

147

344
301

236
171

395

265

517
452

342
246

591

385

736
643

504
365

843

565

Torque Outputs (Nm) - Spring Return Actuator (SN250 - SN300)

Air Supply Pressure (bar)

Springs
Model / Bore Spring
Set.
SN250S_ _
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
SN300S_ _
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12

Spring Torque
Start End
620
268
744
322
868
383
991
445
1115 510
1239 576
1363 645
1487 716
1043 446
1252 535
1460 636
1669 740
1878 848
2086 958
2295 1072
2504 1189

2.5
Start End
753
384
697
254

1062

435

Start

End

904
840

461
331

1368
1274

Start

End

1254
1189
1121

745
615
485

Start

End

5.5
Start End

Start

End

Start

1465
1393
1319

769
638
508

1600
1526

1733

922

2147 1336

2170
2055

1088
869

2547
2423

1262
1043

3035 1655

845
715

7
End

741
522
1780
1671

914
695
2361 1175
2241 956

Torque Outputs (Nm) - Double Acting Actuator (S050 - SN300)

Air Supply Pressure (bar)

Model / Bore

2.5
8
15
31
56
94
133
239
375
511
1058
1564

S050D
S063D
S085D
S100D
S115D
S125D
S150D
S175D
S200D
SN250D
SN300D

3
9
18
37
68
112
160
287
428
613
1270
1877

4
13
24
49
90
150
213
383
570
817
1693
2502

5
16
29
61
113
187
266
478
713
1021
2116
3128

5.5
17
32
67
124
206
292
526
784
1123
2328
3441

6
19
35
73
135
225
319
574
856
1225
2539
3754

7
22
41
86
158
262
372
670
998
1430
2962
4379

8
25
47
98
180
300
425
765
1141
1634
3386
5005

The diagrams below show typical torque curves for rack & pinion actuators.

DOUBLE ACTING

Torque %

100

SPRING RETURN

Torque %

100

AIR
80

80

60

60

40

40

20

20

45

90

SPRINGS

AIR

45

90

The spring return actuator, on the other hand, has four torques: spring
break, pneumatic break (usually the same) pneumatic end and spring end
(usually the same). Choice of actuator here depends on various factors
(valve type, normally open or closed) and the method is usually the same
as that of double acting models, except that the value must be compared
with the lower of spring and pneumatic end. The value of the springs can
in any case be modified to adapt the actuators torque to the value required
by the valve.

As seen in the graph, the double acting actuator has constant torque over
the whole travel, so that all that needs to be known for sizing is the
maximum static torque required by the valve, which is multiplied by a
safety coefficient (usually between 25% and 50% depending on the type
of valve). The value thus obtained is then compared with the figures in the
minimum air pressure column in the torque table. Having found the same
or nearest value (in excess), the suitable model can be read off the column
to the left.
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Parts & Materials Lists S050 - S200

24
23
22

21
22
8

14

13

23

4a
4

24

15

27
16
17

12
18
21
20

25
2a

12

14

10
8

13

11

20

15
16
19
26
7

Item
1
2
2a
3
4
4a
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27

*
*
*
*
*
*

*
*

*
*
*

Description

Standard Materials

Body
Left Piston
Right Piston
Pinion
Pinion Washer
Steel Pinion Washer
Pinion Circlip
Upper Pinion O-Ring
Lower Pinion O-Ring
Piston & End Cap O-Ring
Inward Stop Bolt (left)
Inward Travel Retaining Insert
Inward Travel Spring
Piston Guide
Piston Guide Band
Stop Bolt Retaining Nut
Stop Bolt Washer
Stop Bolt O-Ring
Outward Stop Bolt (right)
Right End Cap
Left End Cap
End Cap Supply O-Ring
End Cap Screw
Outer Spring
Middle Spring
Inner Spring
Top Pinion Bearing
Bottom Pinion Bearing
Top Bearing O-Ring

Hard Anodised Aluminium

Aluminium
Aluminium
Nitride Coated Steel
Nylon
Stainless Steel
Steel / Plated
Nitrile Rubber
Nitrile Rubber
Nitrile Rubber
Stainless Steel
Carbon Steel
Stainless / Plated
Nylon & Molybdenum Disulphide
Nylon & Molybdenum Disulphide
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Nitrile Rubber
Stainless Steel
Aluminium / Epoxy
Aluminium / Epoxy
Nitrile Rubber
Stainless Steel
Spring Steel Coated
Spring Steel Coated
Spring Steel Coated
Hard Anodised Aluminium
PEEK
Nitrile Rubber

* Parts Included in Repair Kit

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Quantity
D.A.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
8
1
1
1

S.R.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
8
2 max.
2 max.
2 max.
1
1
1

Parts & Materials List SN250 - SN300

16
5
2
4
17
19
20

9
8

6
1

3
10
11
12

18
2
8
13

13

12
23

11
9

10
22
15
21
14

Item

Description

Standard Materials

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

Body
Piston
Pinion
Pinion Washer
Pinion Circlip
Upper Pinion O-Ring
Lower Pinion O-Ring
Piston & End Cap O-Ring
Stop Bolt Retaining Nut
Stop Bolt Washer
Stop Bolt O-Ring
Stop Bolt
End Cap
End Cap Screw
End Cap Screw
Base O-Ring
Namur Block
Namur Block Screw
Adaptor Plate Screw
Adaptor Plate
Washer
Washer
Spring Cartridge

Hard Anodised Aluminium

Aluminium / PTFE insert
Nitride Coated Steel
Nylon
Steel / Plated
Nitrile Rubber
Nitrile Rubber
Nitrile Rubber
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Nitrile Rubber
Steel / Plated
Aluminium / Epoxy
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Nitrile Rubber
Hard Anodised Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Hard Anodised Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Steel / Plated

*
*
*
*
*
*

* Parts Included in Repair Kit

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Quantity
D.A.
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
1
2
8
8
2
1
4
4
1
8
8
0

S.R.
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
2
2
1
2
8
8
2
1
4
4
1
8
8
12 max.

Dimensions S050 - S200

D

A
D

B - Mounting Holes
L

M6

4
4

12

NAMUR STANDARD
DIN 3337 Pinion
ISO 5211 Mounting

E
F

Q
S

C
R

Stop Bolt

Stop Bolt

ISO Centre Ring

(optional)

Travel Adjustment
Counter-clockwise

Travel Adjustment
Clockwise

To Increase
Travel

To Increase
Travel
Namur VDI/VDE 3845

NAMUR VDI/VDE 3845 INTERFACE FOR SOLENOID

VALVES OR DIRECT PIPING USING PORTS

M5 x 6 Deep,
4 Off

24

32

30

M5 x 8 Deep,
4 Off

Model

ISO 5211 Mounting Centre ring

Mounting

ISO

( x H)

S050

F04

42

M5x8.5

30 x 2

12

S063

F05

50

M6x10

35 x 3

S085

F07

70

M8x13

55 x 3

S100

F07

70

M8x13

S115

F10

102

S125

F10

S150

F12

S175
S200

Overall Dimensions

Weight (Kg) Volume (litres)

90 180

D.A.

S.R.

11

10

10

20

11.9

12

170

220

29

40

65

69

26

G1/8

80

1.2

1.4

0.134 0.088

16

14

10

10

20

11.9

14

202

260

36

45

81

81

32

G1/8

80

1.7

0.260 0.163

20

17

14

14

20

17.5

18

250

316

48

57

106

105

41

G1/8

80

3.4

4.2

0.550 0.327

55 x 3

20

17

14

14

20

19.5

25

296

384

55

63

122

118

44

G1/4

80

5.2

6.6

0.910 0.622

M10x16

70 x 3

25

22

20

20

30

28

32

342

448

63

74

135

137

47

G1/4 130

10.2

1.530 1.060

102

M10x16

70 x 3

25

22

20

20

30

28

40

402

528

68

78

147

146

51

G1/4 130

11.5

13.7

2.090 1.470

125

M12x19

85 x 3

29

27

36

22.5

30

47.5

48

486

640

81

88

174

169

60

G1/4 130

19.5

23.2

3.660 2.600

F14

140

M16x25

100 x 4

40

36

36

22.5

30

47.5

52

542

726

95

106

209

201

69

G1/4 130

31.9

35

5.740 3.800

F14

140

M16x25

100 x 4

40

36

36

22.5

30

47.5

60

620

805

108 120

239

228

79

G1/4 130

41.5

53

8.300 5.430

-8-

CW

CCW

Dimensions SN250 - SN300

A
D

L
D

B - Mounting Holes

8
G

116.7
Q

70

C
V

N
ISO Centre Ring
(optional)

DIN 3337 Pinion

ISO 5211 Mounting

25

NAMUR VDI/VDE 3845 INTERFACE FOR

SOLENOID VALVES OR DIRECT
PIPING USING PORTS

24

32

Stop Bolt

M5 x 8 Deep,
4 Off

Stop Bolt

130

M5 x 6 Deep,
4 Off

Namur VDI/VDE 3845

32

30
90
8*

32

* Included in F and G Dimension

145

Model

ISO 5211 Mounting Centre Ring

Mounting

ISO

( x H)

SN250

F16

165

M20x18

130 x 4

50

SN300

F16

165

M20x18

130 x 4

50

Overall Dimensions

90 180

46

50

33

50

75

654

46

50

33

50

80

NOTE: For optional G Inlet Block, order separately using code 428132

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Weight (Kg) Volume (litres)

D.A.

S.R.

150

280

280

175.1

62

76.5

12.400 11.800

788 1118 160

340

340

190.5

99

131

23.000 16.700

995

CW

CCW

Automax Actuator Coding

S

Operating Conditions

Pressure Limitation

10 bar maximum working pressure.

Media

Air or non-corrosive fluid.

The media should have a dew point at least
10C below the ambient operating temperature.

Temperature Range

Standard
-20C to +80C
Low temperature variant -50C to +80C
High temperature variant -20C to +150C

Rotation
(viewed from top)

Pinion rotates anti-clockwise when the centre

chamber supply port (RHS) is pressurised.
Reverse acting options available.

Travel
(all sizes)

Average 100 total travel to provide nominal

5 over travel clockwise and anti clockwise.
SN250/SN300 models - travel stops in outward
direction only.

Extended Travel

180, 140, 120. For further options consult

your local Flowserve sales operation.

Adjustable Travel Stop

Standard on all 90 versions.

Optional on 140.
Open adjustment only on 180.

10

11

AUTOMAX ACTUATOR CODING

European SuperNova S050-S200 (SN250 & SN300)

O-Ring

SIZE

OPERATION

D
S

M
T

Double Acting, Standard

Spring Return, FCW (Fail Clockwise), Standard
Double Acting, CCW (Counter Clockwise Rotation),
Reverse Action
Spring Return, FCCW (Fail Counter Clockwise),
Reverse Action
Double Acting, 140 Rotation, Adjustment 135
(Special Body, Double Stroke Adjustment)
Double Acting, 180 Rotation
Double Acting, 120 Rotation

W
C
F

Pinion

Stainless Steel
Washer
O-Ring
Body

Piston

Piston Guide

Top Bearing

050, 063, 085, 100, 115, 125, 150, 175, 200, 250, 300
5

Circlip

Nylon Washer

Bottom Bearing
O-Ring
ISO Centre Ring (optional)
TRAVEL ADJUSTMENTS
TOP VIEW

SPRING CONFIGURATION

04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12

8

TEMPERATURE

Blank Standard Temperature, Nitrile 'O' Rings

L
Low Temperature, Fluorosilicon 'O' Rings
H
High Temperature, Viton 'O' Rings
9

10

11

Stop Bolt Adjustment

Left End Cap
AIR PORTS

SPECIAL VERSIONS

Blank No Special Variation

A

ISO Centre Ring

Corrosive Environment, Stainless Steel Pinion and

Circlip

Epoxy/Polyurethane Coated E01, E02, E03 etc

0 to 100% Stroke Adjustment

Special, please consult office SO1, S02, S03 etc

Stop Bolt Adjustment

Right End Cap

Actuator
Type

Double
Acting
Spring
Return
Spring
Return

Fail
Position

Clockwise
(CW) CLOSED

Counterclockwise
(CCW) OPEN

(CW)

Left end cap

stop bolt
Left end cap
stop bolt
Right end cap
stop bolt

Right end cap

stop bolt
Right end cap
stop bolt
Left end cap
stop bolt

(CCW)

Please consult I.O.M. for more information

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Complete Valve Automation Systems

WATERPROOF LIMIT SWITCH BOX

EXPLOSIONPROOF
LIMIT SWITCH BOX

PHAROS POSITION
INDICATOR

POSITIONER

INDICATOR

NAMUR - QUICK EXHAUST, LOCK

OUT & VENT AND SPEED CONTROL
BLOCKS AVAILABLE

NAMUR SOLENOID
VALVE

FC-SR

CENTRE RING
(OPTIONAL)

DECLUTCHABLE MANUAL
OVERRIDE

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FC-DA

Automax Main Operations

United Kingdom
Burrell Road, Haywards Heath,
West Sussex, England RH16 1TL
Telephone: +44 (0) 1444 314 400
Fax: +44 (0) 1444 314 401
Germany
Flowserve Limburg,
Im grossen Rohr 2,
D-65549 Limburg/Lahn
Telephone: +49 (0)6431 9661 0
Fax: +49 (0)6431 9661 30
Italy
Flowserve Spa, Via Prealpi, 30
20032 Cormano (Milano)
Telephone: +39 (0)2 663251
Fax: +39 (0)2 6151863

FCD AXEBR1001-05

To find your local Flowserve representative:

For more information about Flowserve Corporation,
visit www.flowserve.com

Netherlands
Flowserve Flow Control B.V.
Rechtzaad 17, 4703 RC Roosendaal
Telephone: +31 (0)165 598800
Fax: +31 (0)165 555670
USA
1978 Foreman Drive,
Cookeville, TN 38501 USA
Telephone: +1 931 432 4021
Fax: +1 931 431 3105
Asia Pacific
12 Tuas Avenue 20, 638824
Republic of Singapore
Telephone: +65 862 3332
Fax: +65 862 4940

Due to continuous development of our product range, we reserve the right to alter the dimensions and information contained in this leaflet as required.
Information given in this leaflet is made in good faith and based upon specific testing but does not, however, constitute a guarantee.

Local Automax Offices

Australia
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Scoresby Road, Victoria 3179
Telephone: +43 (0) 42 4241 1810
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India
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Whitefield, Bangalore - 560066
Tel: +91 (0)80 28410 289/293
Fax: +91 (0)80 28410 286/287
South Africa
Unit 1, 12 Director Road
Spartan Ext. 2
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Telephone: +27 (0)11 923
Fax: +27 (0)119 746 420