Kinetrol Products from BM Engineering Supplies: Precision Actuation for Demanding Applications
At BM Engineering Supplies, we are proud to supply a full range of Kinetrol products, renowned for their reliability, long service life, and precision. Whether you’re automating valves in the food sector or operating dampers in water treatment, Kinetrol’s range of rotary pneumatic actuators and control modules delivers performance where it matters most.
What Are Kinetrol Products?
Kinetrol designs and manufactures high-quality quarter-turn pneumatic actuators, positioners, and damper drives. Their compact, robust design makes them ideal for harsh industrial environments where performance and uptime are critical.
With options ranging from spring return units to limit switch boxes and electropneumatic positioners, Kinetrol products offer complete actuation solutions for precise flow control.
Where Kinetrol Products Are Used
Kinetrol’s robust construction and precision performance make it suitable for a wide range of industries and applications, including:
🔹 Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water treatment facilities demand reliable actuation for control valves and dampers in aggressive environments. Kinetrol products offer corrosion resistance and minimal maintenance, ensuring long-term operation in treatment plants and pumping stations.
🔹 Food and Beverage Industry
In the food and beverage sector, hygiene and uptime are essential. Kinetrol actuators are perfect for controlling steam, CIP systems, and ingredient flow processes, providing repeatable accuracy under constant use.
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🔹 Chemical and Petrochemical Processing
Kinetrol’s actuators perform exceptionally in corrosive and hazardous environments. With high-performance coatings and fail-safe spring return models, they are trusted by chemical manufacturers for critical process control.
🔹 Power and Renewable Energy
Kinetrol damper drives and rotary actuators are used in airflow regulation and exhaust control systems in power generation and biomass plants. Their torque output and durability ensure safety and efficiency under extreme temperatures and pressures.
Benefits of Kinetrol Products
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- Durability: Resistant to corrosion, dirt, and wear, reducing maintenance needs.
- Precision: Delivers accurate and repeatable valve positioning.
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- Compact Size: High torque output with a small footprint.
- Fail-Safe Operation: Spring return options ensure system safety in the event of power loss.
- Long Service Life 4 Million Cycles: Proven to outperform traditional actuators in longevity and reliability
BM Engineering: Your UK Supplier of Kinetrol Products
As a trusted Kinetrol supplier, BM Engineering Supplies offers expert support and fast delivery throughout the UK. We can assist with product selection, technical support, and valve automation solutions tailored to your process needs.
Whether you require a single actuator or a complete valve automation package, we can supply the Kinetrol products to get the job done right.
Double‑Acting Pneumatic Actuators by Kinetrol
Kinetrol’s double‑acting vane-type rotary actuators offer industry-leading performance and longevity, backed by up to 4 million guaranteed operations and millions in service globally. Built around a single-moving vane mechanism, they deliver unmatched accuracy and wear-free rotary motion.
Key Features
- Single vane and shaft design for zero backlash modulation and precise control.
- Long maintenance-free life: up to 4 million operations guaranteed.
- Compact size yet high torque output, from fractions of Nm to thousands of Nm.
- Corrosion-resistant, epoxy powder-coated aluminium or zinc alloy casing.
- Robust internal components: stainless‑steel or SG‑iron vane/shaft, low-friction seals, long-life polymer surfaces.
- Modular accessory compatibility: add positioners, limit switch boxes, solenoids, and visual indicators.
Models & Torque Range
Kinetrol’s double-acting range includes models from 0M0 to 40, covering torque outputs from below 1 Nm to over 2,815 Nm at 7 bar/100 psi. Model selection depends on the required torque and application demands. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Notable Examples:
- Model 03: ~25.3 Nm at 7 bar, ATEX Cat 1, guaranteed to 4 million operations.
- Model 05: ~50.5 Nm at 7 bar, ATEX Cat 2, up to 4 million operations.
- Model 09: ~261 Nm at 7 bar, ATEX Cat 2, up to 4 million operations.
- Model 12: ~575 Nm at 7 bar, ATEX Cat 2.
- Model 14: ~1,375 Nm at 7 bar, robust SG-iron vane/shaft, ATEX Cat 2.
Applications & Advantages
These actuators are ideal for automating valves, dampers, and drives in demanding sectors like water treatment, chemical plants, energy, food processing, and aerospace:
- Outstanding life expectancy and reliability in high-cycle operations.
- Precise control thanks to minimal mechanical clearance.
- ATEX-certified models are available for hazardous environments.
- Accessory options support full integration with control systems.
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