Schubert & Salzer – Type 2030 Electric Actuator

Overview

The Schubert & Salzer Type 2030 is a high-resolution linear electric actuator designed for precise valve positioning in demanding industrial applications. It combines the positioning accuracy of a control actuator with the speed and reliability typically associated with pneumatic devices, making it a direct-fit solution where pneumatic supply is unavailable or undesirable.

Available in 450 lbf and 1100 lbf force versions, the Type 2030 features a robust aluminum housing with metal gears, a separate terminal box, and an IP67 ingress protection rating. An optional fail-safe module — powered by internal capacitors — returns the actuator to a selectable safe position upon loss of power.

Features & Benefits

• Very high positioning resolution with a dead band of ±0.2% — minimizes control hunting and improves process stability
• Fast stroking speed up to 19 s/inch (450 lbf version) — responsive performance comparable to pneumatic actuators
• Smooth start and slow-down control — reduces mechanical stress on valves and extends service life
• 100% duty cycle — suitable for continuous modulating control without duty-cycle restrictions
• Robust aluminum housing with metal gearbox — built for long-term reliability in industrial environments
• Separate terminal box — simplifies field wiring and commissioning
• Fail-safe option available — capacitor-powered, returns to a selectable safe position (open, closed, or any intermediate position) on power loss
• IP67 ingress protection — suitable for wet and washdown environments
• Self-monitoring and diagnostics — monitors drive power, set point, actuator temperature, and electronics; stores motor and total service life data
• Optional Bluetooth module (BT-1) — enables wireless connection to DeviceConfig configuration software
• Automatic stroke adjustment — adapts to valve mechanical limits without manual calibration
• Low-temperature version available — rated to -40°F for cold-climate installations

Technical Specifications

• Actuating Force: 450 lbf or 1100 lbf
• Nominal Stroke: 1.14 inches (450 lbf) / 1.15 inches (1100 lbf)
• Supply Voltage: 24 V AC/DC or 100–240 V 50/60 Hz
• Max Power Consumption: 40 W
• Input Signal: 0(4)–20 mA, 0(2)–10 V; optional binary 24 V DC (3-point control)
• Feedback Signal: 0(4)–20 mA, 0(2)–10 V
• Dead Band: ±0.2% (at minimum 0.24″ stroke)
• Repeat Accuracy: ±0.1% (at minimum 0.24″ stroke)
• Stroking Speed (450 lbf): 19 s/inch to 6,350 s/inch (standard 38 s/inch)
• Stroking Speed (1100 lbf): 51 s/inch to 6,350 s/inch (standard 38 s/inch)
• Duty Cycle: 100%
• Ambient Temperature (Standard): +14°F to +140°F
• Ambient Temperature (Low Temp Option): -40°F to +140°F
• Storage Temperature (Standard): -22°F to +176°F
• Ingress Protection: IP67 (EN 60529)
• Housing Material: Aluminum
• Gearbox: Metal
• Fail-Safe Cycle Life: 500,000 cycles / 10-year design life
• Additional Outputs: 2 alarm outputs
• Approvals: EU Declaration of Incorporation; IP67 Attestation
• Weight (450 lbf, without Fail-Safe): 14.9 lbs
• Weight (450 lbf, with Fail-Safe): 18.7 lbs
• Weight (1100 lbf, without Fail-Safe): 17.0 lbs
• Weight (1100 lbf, with Fail-Safe): 20.7 lbs

Applications

• Modulating and on/off valve control in industrial process plants
• Chemical and petrochemical processing
• Food & beverage production requiring washdown-rated components
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Energy and power generation facilities
• Tire, rubber & plastics manufacturing
• Textile industry process control
• Pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturing
• Applications where pneumatic supply is unavailable or undesirable
• Safety-critical valve positions requiring fail-safe actuation on power loss

Type 2030 Accessories

• Fail-Safe Module – Capacitor-powered fail-safe protection; mounts in its own body on the actuator; safety position selectable open, closed, or intermediate
• Stroke Limit Switches – Two additional stroke-dependent limit switches with volt-free contacts (open/close), freely adjustable
• Mounting Kit with Columns – Includes columns (L=8.56″), coupling complete with position indicator and additional regulation nut M8 for direct valve mounting
• BT-1 Bluetooth Module – Wireless upgrade module for connection to DeviceConfig configuration and diagnostic software

Documentation