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Rack & Pinion Actuators

Air powered rotary actuators for precise action
& reliable long-life operation.

 

MT Series

90ยฐ | Aluminum
General Purpose,
Widest Torque Range

DA: Up to 46,000 in-lbs
SR: Up to 22,700 in-lbs
Options: Lockmesh/ENP/Epoxy,
Extended Travel Stops

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SS Series

90ยฐ | Stainless
Washdown &
Corrosive Exterior

DA: Up to 17,600 in-lbs
SR: Up to 8,500 in-lbs
Options: Mirror Polish,
Extended Travel Stops

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UT Tech Series

90ยฐ | Technopolymer
Light Duty &
Corrosion-Immune Body

DA: Up to 530 in-lbs
SR: Up to 230 in-lbs
Low Profile Indicator
Options: Limited

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UT 180 Series

180ยฐ | Aluminum
3-Way Valves,
Dampers Needing 180ยฐ

DA: Up to 17,600 in-lbs
SR: Up to 4,210 in-lbs
Options: 3-Position, Center Return,
Double Acting, Spring Return

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Rack & Pinion Case Studies

Custom Forged Sesto Trunnion Ball Valves w/ Air Controls, Explosion Proof Termination, & Pneumatic Actuators Case StudiesHD SeriesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSesto ForgedSolenoid Valves
July 28, 2025

Custom Forged Sesto Trunnion Ball Valves w/ Air Controls, Explosion Proof Termination, & Pneumatic Actuators

Even more Pneumatically Automated Explosion Proof Forged Trunnion Valves are shipping today! This order is a great example of the transition point between affordability of a Rack & Pinion and Scotch Yoke. At some point in the consideration of a higher torque actuator, the decision…
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3-PC 2000 WOG Ball Valves w/ Extended Butt Weld End Connections Automated w/ Pneumatic & Electric Actuators Case StudiesLimit SwitchesM32 SeriesMA SeriesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves
July 28, 2025

3-PC 2000 WOG Ball Valves w/ Extended Butt Weld End Connections Automated w/ Pneumatic & Electric Actuators

This is a fantastic example of our Extended Butt Weld End Connections available on our Sesto M32 Series 2000 WOG Ball Valves! These are being automated by our Max-Air Rack & Pinion and MA Series Max-Electric Actuators.
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Dedicated Truck Shipment of Resilient Seated Lug Valves w/ Declutchable Overrides & Hand Pump Overrides 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesGOW SeriesHD SeriesMT Series
July 28, 2025

Dedicated Truck Shipment of Resilient Seated Lug Valves w/ Declutchable Overrides & Hand Pump Overrides

This dedicated truck shipment of Resilient Butterfly Valves is full of large lug valves w/ pneumatic actuation & manual override options. The Rack & Pinion assemblies include our GOW Series Declutchable Gear Operators and the Scotch Yokes include Hydraulic Hand Pump Overrides. #thebestwaytoautomateyourprocess
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Pneumatically Operated Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve w/ Open/Close Feedback & Declutchable Gear Override 050/051 SeriesCase StudiesGOW SeriesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves
October 23, 2024

Pneumatically Operated Resilient Seated Butterfly Valve w/ Open/Close Feedback & Declutchable Gear Override

These Delta T Resilient Butterfly Valves in Ductile Iron Wafer Body w/ Stainless Steel Disc & EPDM Seat are being operated by our MT Series Rack & Pinion Actuators. Each assembly has a GOW Series Declutchable Gear Operator for Manual Override. The Solenoid diverts air,…
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Sesto Class 150 Flange Multiport Ball Valve w/ 3-Way Indicator Limit Switch, Solenoid Valve, & Termination Case StudiesLimit SwitchesMM1F SeriesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves
October 21, 2024

Sesto Class 150 Flange Multiport Ball Valve w/ 3-Way Indicator Limit Switch, Solenoid Valve, & Termination

These Pneumatically Automated Sesto 3-Way Valves include Limit Switch w/ L-Port Beacon, Termination, Solenoid Valve w/ Speed Control Mufflers, and our Patented Dual Travel Stop MT Rack & Pinion Actuator. Each product in this assembly is 100% provided by Max-Air! We have a full line…
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Custom Epoxy Coated Max-Air Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ Positioner, Air Filter Regulator, & Tubing Case StudiesMT SeriesPositioners
October 18, 2024

Custom Epoxy Coated Max-Air Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ Positioner, Air Filter Regulator, & Tubing

This Epoxy Coated MT71 DA Actuator has a a torque of 23,088 in-lbs at 80psi. Our larger sized Rack & Pinions are perfect for situations where a scotch yoke is too heavy or takes up too much space. This one includes an Air Filter Regulator…
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Max-Air MT Series Aluminum Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ Gear Operator & Explosion Proof Limit Switch/Termination Case StudiesGOW SeriesLimit SwitchesMT SeriesSolenoid Valves
October 16, 2024

Max-Air MT Series Aluminum Rack & Pinion Actuator w/ Gear Operator & Explosion Proof Limit Switch/Termination

Below you will see an MT Series Rack and Pinion Actuator w/ Explosion Proof Solenoid, Limit Switch Box, and Termination. Our GOW Series Declutchable Override features an easy declutch mechanism, integrated block and bleed capability, and lockout/tagout holes.
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