Actuator

Shafer™ RV-Series Rotary Vane Valve Actuators
Operating Valves in Critical Pipeline Applications

Applications
Emerson – Actuation Technologies is recognized worldwide for the reliability of
its actuators under the most demanding conditions. The Shafer™ RV-Series rotary
vane actuator was specifically designed for pipeline applications where rugged
dependability of equipment is vital.
Shafer rotary vane actuators are used to automate ball valves or plug valves in all
types of severe climatic conditions. Over the last 60 years, more than 100,000
rotary vane actuators have been successfully installed on various kinds of
pipelines, and most of the actuators are still in operation.
Emergency Shut Down
& Linebreak Protection • Full open/close operation of ball valves and plug valves
• Automation of valves on natural gas pipelines where the actuators are

typically powered by natural gas using gas-over-oil technology
We take on the most •

•
Emergency Shut Down
Mainline isolation
critical applications. • Linebreak protection
• Station blow down
• Remote valve control
• Hi/low pressure shutoff
• River crossings
That’s our business! • The rotary vane’s compact size and concentric weight distribution
make it ideal for high vibration applications
• Slurry pipelines
Exceptional reliability • Pump and compressor stations
with minimal • Valve automation for crude oil or refined products pipelines with
precise control of the stroking speed
maintenance
Capabilities
• Torque output range:
1,000 lbf-in to 17.8 million lbf-in
(113 Nm to 2.0 million Nm)
• Power supply pressure range:

200 psi (13.8 bar) minimum, up to 3,000 psi (206.8 bar)
on various models
• Ambient temperature range:

-20°F to 250°F (-29°C to 121°C) Standard
-50°F to 250°F (-46°C to 121°C) Optional
-76°F to 250°F (-60°C to 121°C) Consult Factory
Capabilities
The rotary vane is a hydraulic powered actuator. Hydraulic force

simultaneously forces both of the rotor’s vanes away from the
stationary shoes producing rotation and perfectly balanced
torque output. Hydraulic input power is reversed for rotation in
the opposite direction.
There is no conversion of linear to rotary motion, so this highly

efficient actuator design produces perfectly balanced torque.
The rotary vane actuator models an ideal torque couple. The resultant force
vectors acting on the vanes are always perpendicular to the vane surface.
The two opposing forces form a torque couple which is the most efficient
method of producing rotation.
The balanced torque output of the rotary vane actuator will not produce any
destructive side loading forces that could be transmitted to the valve stem or
the actuator’s bearings.
TORQUE OUTPUT PROFILE

ACTUATOR TORQUE OUTPUT
Torque output of the rotary vane actuator remains constant

throughout the full rotation of the valve. This ensures that
your specified safety factor will not be jeopardized at different
positions during the valve stroke. Constant torque output is an
especially important feature in the following applications:
• Potentially high flow applications like blow down and line

break
• Plug valves or metal to metal seated valves
• Ball valves with rotating seats
DEGREES OF VALVE ROTATION

Construction
Pressure equalizing
passages in the upper head Carbon Steel
Upper Head
Vane Seal Bronze Rotor

Bearing
Shoe Seal Bronze Wear

Pads
Cast Iron
Stationary Shoe
Carbon Steel
Adjustable Rotor/Vane
Travel Stop Module
Carbon Steel
Body
Carbon Steel
Lower Head
Performance Features
• Life expectancy is 50 years with minimal maintenance
• Proven reliability backed by a 10 year warranty
• The most compact actuator available
• The double vane design will not generate any side loading forces on
the valve stem or actuator bearings
• Constant torque output over the full 90° rotation
• Vibration resistant with the actuator body centered directly over the
valve stem and weight equally distributed over the valve flange
• Maximum rated pressure and maximum operating pressure are equal
• Valve response is always smooth and always dependable

Operating Sequence
SEQUENCE 1
The actuator may be powered by a hydraulic power unit,

stored gas pressure or by natural gas pressure from a
pipeline. In this illustration, the actuator is fitted with gas
hydraulic tanks and is powered by gas pressure. In the first
sequence, the actuator is in the open position. There is no
pressure in the actuator or tanks.
SEQUENCE 2
The actuator control system is used to admit high pressure

gas into the closing gas hydraulic tank. The pressurized
gas in the tank forces hydraulic fluid into the actuators
closing port. Pressure equalizing passages allow both
closing quadrants to be pressurized simultaneously
providing balanced torque as the vanes push away from
the stationary shoes. The actuator is rotating clockwise.
SEQUENCE 3
When the actuator reaches the fully closed position, the

control system will allow all remaining pressure in the tank
to vent to atmosphere, thus neutralizing the pressure in
the tank and actuator.
High Pressure Gas

Pressurized Hydraulic Fluid
Non-Pressurized Hydraulic Fluid
Shafer designs, builds and tests the complete valve operating system,
including the actuator, controls and accessories. When you specify Shafer,
you receive a complete system, factory tested, field proven and guaranteed.
Shafer RV-Series actuators can be operated locally, remotely or automatically

by a variety of sensory and control devices. We have developed more than
4000 individual control systems to meet the many requirements of our
customers.
TYPICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
• Local manual
• Remote two-way electric
• Linebreak Protection sensing rate Proven reliability
of pressure drop
• Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
backed by a 10 year
or fail-safe warranty
• High/low pressure shutoff
More than 4000

control systems
developed.
We design, build and

test the complete
valve control system
All accessories have undergone thorough testing and field evaluation to

insure their performance as part of a larger system
COMMON ACCESSORIES
• Manual hydraulic hand pump
• Control valves –hydraulic and pneumatic
• Sensors for automatic operation
• Power storage vessels
• Power supply units
• Limit switches and position transmitters
• Speed controls
• Regulators
• Filters
World Area Configuration Centers (WACC) offer sales support, service,
inventory and commissioning to our global customers. Choose the WACC
or sales office nearest you:
NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
19200 Northwest Freeway P. O. Box 17033

Houston TX 77065 Dubai
USA United Arab Emirates
T +1 281 477 4100 T +971 4 811 8100
F +1 281 477 2809 F +971 4 886 5465
Av. Hollingsworth P. O. Box 10305

325 Iporanga Sorocaba Jubail 31961
SP 18087-105 Saudi Arabia
Brazil T +966 3 340 8650
T +55 15 3238 3788 F +966 3 340 8790
F +55 15 3228 3300
24 Angus Crescent
ASIA PACIFIC Longmeadow Business Estate East
P.O. Box 6908 Greenstone
No. 9 Gul Road 1616 Modderfontein Extension 5
#01-02 Singapore 629361 South Africa
T +65 6777 8211 T +27 11 451 3700
F +65 6268 0028 F +27 11 451 3800
No. 1 Lai Yuan Road

EUROPE
Wuqing Development Area
Tianjin 301700
Berenyi u. 72- 100
P. R. China
Videoton Industry Park
T +86 22 8212 3300
Building #230
F +86 22 8212 3308
Székesfehérvár 8000
Hungary
T +36 22 53 09 50
F +36 22 54 37 00
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Shafer™ RV-Series Rotary Vane Valve Actuators

Operating Valves in Critical Pipeline Applications

• Automation of valves on natural gas pipelines where the actuators are

We take on the most •

• Power supply pressure range:

• Ambient temperature range:

The rotary vane is a hydraulic powered actuator. Hydraulic force

There is no conversion of linear to rotary motion, so this highly

TORQUE OUTPUT PROFILE

Torque output of the rotary vane actuator remains constant

• Potentially high flow applications like blow down and line

DEGREES OF VALVE ROTATION

Vane Seal Bronze Rotor

Shoe Seal Bronze Wear

• Proven reliability backed by a 10 year warranty

• The most compact actuator available

• Constant torque output over the full 90° rotation

• Maximum rated pressure and maximum operating pressure are equal

• Valve response is always smooth and always dependable

The actuator may be powered by a hydraulic power unit,

The actuator control system is used to admit high pressure

When the actuator reaches the fully closed position, the

High Pressure Gas

Shafer RV-Series actuators can be operated locally, remotely or automatically

TYPICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

More than 4000

We design, build and

All accessories have undergone thorough testing and field evaluation to

NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

19200 Northwest Freeway P. O. Box 17033

Av. Hollingsworth P. O. Box 10305

No. 1 Lai Yuan Road

©2017 Emerson. All rights reserved.

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