How to Use — Actuator Only

Step 1 — Units
Choose Imperial (in-lbs / PSIg) or Metric (N·m / BAR). This controls all torque and pressure values throughout the tool.

Step 2 — Service Type
You have selected Actuator Only — this mode generates a bare actuator part number with no limit switch or positioner.

Step 3 — Torque Requirement
Enter the required torque for your application.

Step 4 — Safety Factor
Select a safety factor to apply in addition to the torque requirement. Default is 25%.

Step 5 — Air Supply Pressure
Select the available supply pressure. Options update automatically based on your Units and Actuator Type selections. Default is 80 PSIg / 5.5 BAR.

Step 6 — Actuator Type
Select Double Acting (DA) or Spring Return (SR). If SR, also select the spring direction: CW (clockwise) or CCW (counter-clockwise).

Step 7 — Actuator Model
Auto Select — the tool picks the smallest model that satisfies your torque and safety factor. The selected model and its torque output are shown below.
Manual — choose a specific model from the dropdown.

Actuator Part Number
Once all selections are complete and a torque is entered, your actuator part number appears in the output card. Use Copy Part Number to copy it to your clipboard, Datasheet to view the product page, or Print to generate a formatted summary.

Contact Kinetrol

• USA: sales@kinetrolusa.com

• Outside USA: sales@kinetrol.com

How to Use — Kinetrol Assembly Builder

Step 1 — Units
Choose Imperial (in-lbs / PSIg) or Metric (N·m / BAR). This controls all torque and pressure values throughout the tool.

Step 2 — Service Type
Select the type of assembly you need:

1. Actuator Only — bare actuator, no switch or positioner
2. Open / Close Assembly — actuator + limit switch box for on/off control
3. Modulating Assembly — actuator + positioner for proportional control

The cards will update to show only the options relevant to your selection.

Step 3 — Torque Requirement
Enter the required torque for your application.

Step 4 — Safety Factor
Select a safety factor to apply, in addition to the torque requirement. Defaults to 25% for Open/Close and 50% for Modulating.

Step 5 — Air Supply Pressure
Select the available supply pressure. Options update automatically based on your Units and Actuator Type selections. Default is 80 PSIg / 5.5 BAR.

Step 6 — Actuator Type
Select Double Acting (DA) or Spring Return (SR). If SR, also select the spring direction: CW (clockwise) or CCW (counter-clockwise).

Step 7 — Actuator Model
Auto Select — the tool picks the smallest model that satisfies your torque and safety factor. The selected model and its torque output are shown below.
Manual — choose a specific model from the dropdown.

Step 8 — Switch or Positioner (Open/Close and Modulating only)
Select your switch or positioner type and any options. Use the ▶ Configuration section to fine-tune settings. Preset buttons like Standard and With Angle Retransmit configure the most common option combinations in one click.

Assembly Number
Once all selections are complete and a torque is entered, your assembly number appears in the output card. Use Copy Part Number to copy it to your clipboard, or Print to generate a formatted summary page.

Contact Kinetrol

• USA: sales@kinetrolusa.com

• Outside USA: sales@kinetrol.com