Double-Acting vs Single-Acting pneumatic valve actuators

Here's a concise summary of the key points about double-acting vs single-acting pneumatic valve actuators:

‌Single-Acting Actuators (Spring-Return)‌

• Operate with air pressure in one direction (open/close) and spring force in the opposite direction
• Offer fail-safe operation: automatically return to default position if power/air fails
• Best for safety-critical applications where valve position during failure matters
• Drawbacks:
  • Higher cost due to springs
  • Springs wear out faster, reducing durability
  • Larger physical size
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‌Double-Acting Actuators‌

• Use air pressure for both opening and closing motions
• Advantages:
  • Lower cost
  • Longer lifespan (no springs to wear out)
  • More compact design
• No inherent fail-safe capability (unless specially equipped)
• Ideal for high-cycle applications where fail-safe isn't critical
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‌Innovation Option‌

• New double-acting actuators with integrated fail-safe (combines benefits of both types)

‌Selection Criteria‌
Choose single-acting when:

• Fail-safe operation is critical
• Cycle counts are moderate
• Size constraints allow it

Choose double-acting when:

• Cost and durability are priorities
• High cycling is needed
• Space is limited
• Fail-safe isn't required (or use new hybrid models)

For specific application advice, consulting with valve specialists like Gemini Valve is recommended.

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