MILWAUKEE VALVE FQ8(FCCW) Electric Actuator, Fail Safe, Spring Return, Fail Counter Clockwise

Milwaukee Valve FQ8 fail safe electric actuator is ideal for operating a valve in refineries, power plants and water & wastewater treatment plants. This LB Series actuator installs a valve for controlling its closing & opening.

Features:

• Milwaukee Valve FQ8 FCCW fail safe electric actuator closes and opens at the press of a switch.
• It has a spring to close the actuator / valve when power is lost.
• This spring return electric actuator has a NEMA 4 / 6 enclosure for handling outdoor conditions.
• It has position indication, travel limit switches & mechanical position stops for long operating life & safety.
• This fail-safe counterclockwise actuator has a cycle time of 28 seconds, a close time of 6 seconds and a torque break of 720 lb-inch.

Standards and Approvals:

• CSA
• ISO

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How to install this Milwaukee Valve FQ8 fail-safe electric actuator?

A.

• Manually open the desired valve and remove its mechanical stops.
• Install the mounting hardware on the valve and then install this spring-return electric actuator to the valve.
• Remove the actuator's cover and wire it using the wiring diagram.
• Turn it On and operate the valve to the close or open position while checking its alignment.
• Cover the unit for completing the installation.

Q. Can this Milwaukee Valve FQ8 FCCW fail-safe electric actuator handle overloads?

A. This spring return electric actuator features thermal overload protection to prevent damage due to overheating. This actuator can also withstand stall conditions up to a certain extent.

Q. Does this spring return electric actuator require regular maintenance?

A. Milwaukee Valve FQ8 FCCW fail-safe electric actuator generally does not require regular maintenance. However, upon reassembling it may require the use of lubricants.