| Series | AP / APM |
| DA Double Acting / SA Single Acting | |
| Size range | AP0 ÷ AP12 (Ø32 mm to Ø330 mm) |
| Stroke | 90° with single travel adjustment ±3° (AP series) |
| 90° with double travel adjustment ±5° (APM series) | |
| Pressure range | 2 bar ÷ 8 bar for Double Acting |
| 3 bar ÷ 8 bar for Single Acting | |
| Torque range | 2,4 ÷ 7500 Nm (21,4 ÷ 66875 lbf.in) |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C ÷ +80 °C (-4 °F ÷ +175 °F) standard |
| Design reference | UNI EN 15714-3, ISO 5211, VDI / VDE 3845 |
| Flange interface | ISO 5211 |
| Stem connection | Square or polygonal shape ISO 5211 |
| Interface for pilot valve | NAMUR type |
| Accessories flange | VDI / VDE 3845, UNI EN 15714-3 |
| Applications | They find their best application for actuation of quarter turn valves, such as: ball valve, butterfly valve, plug valve |
| Certifications | 2014/34//UE ATEX, SIL IEC 61508 – IEC 61511 |
| GOST-R, CU TR 10 CU TR 32 |
Pneumatic Rotary Actuator SIRCA AP / APM
The SIRCA AP / APM series are rack & pinion pneumatic actuators designed for 1/4-turn valves, including ball, butterfly, and plug valves. The range includes DA (double acting) and SR (spring return) variants.
Technical Operating Limits
- Sizes: AP0 to AP12, piston diameters Ø32 to Ø330 mm.
- Operating angle: 90°.
- AP: travel stop adjustment at 90° open, ±3°.
- APM: travel stop adjustment at both open and closed positions, ±5°.
- Air supply: 2–8 bar for DA, 3–8 bar for SR.
- Torque output: 2.4 to 7,500 Nm.
- Ambient temperature: -20 to +80 °C (standard).
Construction and Sealing
Body is extruded aluminum with anodized or hard anodized finish. End caps and pistons are die-cast aluminum. Shaft is nickel-plated steel. Standard sealing uses NBR O-rings. Sliding and guiding rings are fitted to reduce friction. Springs are preloaded in cassettes for safer disassembly.
Standards and Interfaces
- ISO 5211 / DIN 3337 for valve mounting interface.
- NAMUR for solenoid valve interface.
- VDI/VDE 3845 for limit switch box, positioner, or visual indicator.
- UNI EN 15714-3 as design reference.
- ATEX 2014/34/EU, SIL IEC 61508 / IEC 61511.
- IP67 per EN 60529.
AP, APM, DA or SR Selection
Selection is based on valve torque (with safety margin), minimum available air pressure, and required fail position. DA is used where pneumatic actuation is needed in both directions. SR is used for fail-close or fail-open operation in case of air loss.
Applications
Suitable for isolation and automation in water networks, instrument air, gases, chemical auxiliary lines, HVAC, water treatment, and industrial plants. The actuator is only exposed to pneumatic air; process media compatibility concerns the valve.
FAQ
What is checked during maintenance?
Air pressure, moisture, O-rings, open/close times, travel stops, limit switches, and pneumatic connection leaks.
When is APM required?
When precise mechanical adjustment is needed at both valve end positions.
Datasheet and documents
Description
Accessories & Compatibility
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Butterfly valve triple offset - ZETRIX 019 | ARI
Butterfly valve triple offset - ZETRIX 016 ANSI | ARI
Butterfly valve triple offset - ZETRIX 018 ANSI | ARI
Butterfly valve triple offset - ZETRIX 019 ANSI | ARI
Butterfly valve double offset - ZEDOX 120 | ARI
Butterfly valve double offset - ZEDOX 121 | ARI
Butterfly valve double offset - ZEDOX 122 | ARI
Butterfly valve high performance - S96 | Alfa Europe
Butterfly valve high performance - S97 | Alfa Europe
Butterfly valve triple offset - S96/3 | Alfa Europe
Butterfly valve triple offset - S97/3 | Alfa Europe
Butterfly valve triple offset - S98/3 | Alfa Europe
Butterfly valve high performance - METAL-METAL | TTV Valves
Fire Protection Butterfly valve - Grooved ends | TTV Valves
Buttefly valve - TRITIUM | TTV Valves
Butterfly valve high performance - METAL COLOSSUS | TTV Valves
Butterfly valve high performance - FIRE SAFE COLOSSUS | TTV Valves
Limit Switch for Rotary Positioner - PTL7R | OMC
Solenoid Valves - Double 3/2-way valves | Hafner
Solenoid Valves - 2/2-way valves | Hafner
Solenoid Valves - 3/2-way valves | Hafner
Solenoid Valves - 3/3-way valves | Hafner
Solenoid Valves - 5/2-way valves | Hafner
Solenoid Valves - 5/3-way valves | Hafner
Valves with NAMUR-Interface - Solenoid valves | Hafner
Stainless Steel Valves - Solenoid valves | Hafner
ATEX Valves - Solenoid valves | Hafner
Butterfly Valve double Offset | Neway
Butterfly valve triple offset | Neway
Butterfly Valves | Tassalini
Limit Switch Box - Standard Range - I-Box | Eurotec
Limit Switch Box - Standard Range - Wave Box | Eurotec
Limit Switch Boxes - Standard Range - Neptun Box | Eurotec
Limit Switch Boxes - Standard Range - Flex Box | Eurotec
Limit Switch Boxes - Standard Range - EUROBOX | Eurotec
Limit Switch Boxes - Standard Range - Big-Box | Eurotec
Limit Switch Box - Ex-protected - I-Box | Eurotec
Limit Switch Box - Ex-protected - Wave Box | Eurotec
Limit Switch Box - Ex-protected - Neptun Box | Eurotec
Limit Switch Box - Ex-protected - Flex Box | Eurotec
Butterfly Valves type BV-BVT | Mei
Butterfly Valves type BR-BRT | Mei
Butterfly Valves type BVS | Mei
Butterfly Valves type DV0-2 DV4 | Mei
Butterfly valve double offset - ZEDOX 123 | ARI