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SX Series

Open/Close/Jog/Modulating, Heavy Duty,
Spring Return for Hazardous Locations

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SX Series | Hazardous Locations

Open/Close/Jog/Modulating,
Heavy Duty, Spring Return

SX Series Hazardous Location industrial electric mechanical spring return actuators are offered in 4 frame sizes and 4 different torque ratings providing 475 in-lbs thru 2,300 in-lbs. SX Series actuators are available in 24 VAC, 24 VDC, 120 VAC, 230 VAC; these are also offered in complete 3 phase configurations in 220, 380 or 460 VAC. All SX Series are available in Open / control configuration (please contact the factory for additional control requirements). Units will provide mechanical failsafe positioning to either a full CW or CCW position upon loss of mains power. All units are available with or without a manual override handwheel.

All units comply to CSA Class 1, Division 1, Groups C, D T4 temperature standards as well as Class 2 Division 1Groups E, F, G with T130 degree temperature standards. The units are also fully ATEX rated for Class 1, Zone 1 Ex dbIIB T4 Gb (Canada) and Class 1, Zone 1 AEx db IIB T4 Gb (for US); Ex tb IIIC T130C Db(for Canada). All units come standard with an industrial powder coated heavy duty, IP68 rated aluminum enclosure, ISO mounting and female drive output. A 360-degree viewable raised position indicator, 2 auxiliary switches, and anti-condensation heater are standard on all units.

*All SE & SX available with & without handwheel

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