MXa

MXa

The Limitorque MXa non-intrusive electric actuator is engineered to meet the demanding requirements of various industries, including power generation, oil and gas, and water management, offering reliable performance across a broad range of environmental conditions.

Brand: Limitorque
Category: Multi-Turn
Industries <ul><li><strong>Power:</strong> Nuclear, Conventional Steam, Combined Cycle, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), Biomass & MSW, Geothermal</li><li><strong>Chemicals:</strong> Basic (Organic & Inorganic), Specialty (Fine & Consumer), Biofuels, Pharmaceutical, Petrochemicals</li><li><strong>Water:</strong> Water Management, Wastewater, Agriculture & Irrigation, Flood Control System</li><li><strong>Oil & Gas:</strong> Upstream Exploration & Production, Midstream Transportation, Downstream Processing</li><li><strong>General Industries:</strong> Pulp & Paper, Mining, Steel & Primary Metals, Food & Beverage, Corn Wet Milling & Ethanol, Other Industries</li></ul>
Thrust Range 35 to 333 kN (8000 to 75,000 lbf)
Options Two-speed timer, analog position/torque transmitters, ESD inputs, solid-state motor reverser, arctic package
Ratings, Approvals, and Testing <ul><li>FM, ATEX, IECEx, SIL, FMEDA, and CSA Certifications</li><li>NEMA 3, 4, NEMA 4X, 6 and IP68</li><li>AWWA</li></ul>
Motor 1-Phase or 3-Phase Motor (50 cycle or 60 cycle)
Housing Material Powder-coated Cast Aluminum; also available in explosion-proof, weatherproof, and submersible variants
Controls Options Modbus, DeviceNet, Profibus DP, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, HART; supports Bluetooth
Output Speed Range 15 to 200 RPM
Torque Range 46 to 2307 Nm (34 to 1700 ft-lb)
Design Temperature -50°C to 70°C
Mounting MSS SP-102/ISO 5210
Sizes MX-05 through MX-85
Type Non-Intrusive Multi-Turn Electric Actuators
Configurations <ul><li><strong>Modulating Service:</strong> MX is available for modulating applications up to 1200 starts per hour.</li><li><strong>Network Service:</strong> MX is available for network applications that utilize Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus DP or PA, DeviceNet, and HART.</li><li><strong>Linear Control Valve Service:</strong> MX is available for use with control valves that may require exacting position utilizing a linear thrust base.</li><li><strong>Single Phase ACV Motor Voltages:</strong> MX is available for single phase ACV applications using a BLDC motor and solid state motor controller that provide reliable and safe operation.</li></ul>
Enclosure Ratings Weatherproof (NEMA 4, 4X), Explosion-proof (FM/CSA Class I, Groups B, C, D; Class II, Groups E, F, G), Submersible (IP68)

Non-intrusive electronic design

Wide variety of configurations, including torque-only, thrust-based, linear thrust base and rising stem applications

Weatherproof, explosion proof, and submersible applications

100% repeatable and redundant absolute encoder for position sensing

Electronic torque switch

3-phase, 1-phase, and DC motors

Instant actuator status and valve position in 11 languages

Low-temperature capability to -60°C (-76°F) with arctic temperature and solid-state starter options for modulation to 1200 starts per hour