Characteristics

Movement
rotary
Type
pneumatic
Technology
rotary vane
Configuration
double-acting
Material
aluminum, steel
Other characteristics
compact
Force

Min.: 4 N

Max.: 400 N

Torque

Min.: 0.15 Nm (0.111 ft.lb)

Max.: 16.27 Nm (12 ft.lb)

Pressure

Min.: 2 bar (29 psi)

Max.: 10 bar (145 psi)

Rotation angle

Min.: 30 °

Max.: 270 °

Ambient temperature

Min.: -5 °C (23 °F)

Max.: 60 °C (140 °F)

Description

Rotary actuators provide a reciprocating angular or turning moment. The range includes both rotary vane actuators and rack & pinion actuators. Rotary vane actuators are small self-contained, double acting actuators taking less space than rack and pinion actuators but offering less torque output. Rack and pinion actuators offer greater torque, but depending on the angular motion specified this will increase the footprint of the rotary actuator.