Thermal actuators are designed to respond to a specified temperature range for heating, cooling, or control/activation applications. Utilizing our exclusive Thermoloid® paraffin wax, the actuator piston retracts or expands based on temperature.
In its “cold position" the wax is solid and the piston is retracted. As temperature increases to within the valve's pre-determined active range, the wax changes into its liquid phase, causing the piston to extend, producing usable stroke and putting the actuator into its “hot position." This piston movement can be used to push/pull, open/close or move a load based on temperature.
In its “cold position" the wax is solid and the piston is retracted. As temperature increases to within the valve's pre-determined active range, the wax changes into its liquid phase, causing the piston to extend, producing usable stroke and putting the actuator into its “hot position." This piston movement can be used to push/pull, open/close or move a load based on temperature.
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In addition to our comprehensive catalog of standard products, we offer engineering services for custom designs, to satisfy unique product requirements. The flexibility of our thermostatic wax actuator technology allows for temperature control within the standard range of 35ºF to 210ºF (1.7ºC to 98.9ºC). If you require lower temperatures than our standard offerings, please inquiry. |
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N/A The wax in each actuator is individually blended to respond to a specific temperature range and used in a wide variety of temperature control applications. The effect of the piston stroke generated by the thermal actuator depends entirely on the thermal management/control system it's integrated into. |
