Hytork Excel Commando Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Valve Actuator
The Hytork™ Excel Commando Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Actuator by Emerson delivers precise, high-torque quarter-turn valve control with rugged, corrosion-resistant performance for demanding industrial applications.
The Hytork™ Excel Commando Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Valve Actuator, engineered by Emerson, is a high-performance, heavy-duty actuator designed for precise and reliable quarter-turn valve control in demanding industrial environments. Utilizing a rack and pinion mechanism, the Excel Commando actuator converts pneumatic energy into smooth, consistent rotary motion—delivering superior torque output, repeatable positioning, and long service life.
Built to meet the highest standards of durability, safety, and performance, the Hytork Excel Commando features a compact, modular design with precision-machined components, low-friction bearings, and high-strength alloy pistons. Its corrosion-resistant materials and multi-layer surface protection make it ideal for onshore, offshore, and hazardous-area installations.
Available in both double-acting and spring-return (fail-safe) configurations, the actuator ensures dependable operation in oil and gas, chemical, refining, and power generation applications. The Excel Commando series is also designed for easy maintenance, field conversion, and integration with positioners, limit switches, and solenoid valves, offering a fully flexible automation solution.
Technical Specification of Hytork Excel Commando Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Valve Actuator
- Power Source
- Pneumatic
- Product Type
- Pneumatic Rack and Pinion Actuator
- Actuation
- Quarter-turn
- Certifications
- ROHS3, REACH, ATEX, PED and Machinery Directives, SIL
- Control Type
- On/Off, Positioning, Modulating, ESD
- Valve Type
- Ball, butterfly, plug and any other quarter turn application
- Operating Temperature
- Standard -20°C to +100°C (-4°F to +212°F). Optional high and low temperature options
- Torque
- 12 sizes; 19 to 3232 Nm (167 to 28500 lbf.in)
- Operating Pressure
- up to 8.3 bar / 120 psi
Feature of Hytork Excel Commando Rack and Pinion Pneumatic Valve Actuator
- Hytork XL Commando is a basic Hytork XL actuator with special coating suitable for many corrosive environments.
- Aluminum body parts are treated with a Self-Priming one-coat blends of FEP fluoropolymer.
- Provides a complete, durable impregnation of all body parts, inside and out.
- Coating is sprayed on the parts and dried and cured in an oven.