Contents
General Information 3
Unpacking 3
Installation 3
Table I: Overhead Clearance for Maintenance 3
Maintenance 4
Disassembly and Reassembly 4
Disassembling the Actuator 4
Figure 1: Air-to-retract Cylinder Actuator 5
Figure 2: Air-to-extend Cylinder Actuator 6
Figure 3: Dual-spring Cylinder Actuator 7
Reassembling the Actuator 6
Table II: Tie Rod Torque Values 8
Reversing the Air-action 8
Figure 4: Exploded View, Spring Cylinder Actuator 9
Troubleshooting 10
Valtek VL-C Spring Cylinder
Linear Actuator
The VL-C series double-acting actuator provides precise control and
reliable performance. With decades of experience and reliability, VL-C
actuators have been known to be in service for over 30 years. Providing
maximum thrust from a compact package, the VL-C cylinder has set
the industry standard for two generations.
Periodic maintenance is easy to perform. VL-C spring cylinder actua-
tors uses standard O-rings for both static and dynamic seals, the VL-C
cylinder actuator soft goods are lower cost and easier to find. Carbon
steel is the predominant material offering for this actuator.
Valtek VL-C Spring Cylinder Linear Actuators FCD VLAIM054-01 – 06/13
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