ISA 96-02 Test for Electric Actuators

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ISA 96-02 testing. This standard was created to develop a standard for electric actuators. Recommended practices, white papers, guidelines, terminology and definitions will be created for the greater benefit of end users in the industrial market using electric actuators for on/off or modulation tasks. It does not apply to electric actuators that are integral parts of control valves.

Here are some key terms and definitions in ISA96.02:

• Electric actuator: A device that converts electrical energy into mechanical motion to operate a valve.
• Motor: The electrical component that provides the mechanical force for the actuator.
• Gear set: A set of gears that transmit the engine's torque to the output shaft.
• Encoder: A device that provides feedback on the position and speed of the actuator.
• Stall torque: The maximum torque an actuator can produce before the motor comes to a stop.
• Operating torque: The torque required to operate the valve under normal operating conditions.
• Duty cycle: The ratio of the time the actuator is running to the total time of a cycle.
• Positioning accuracy: The actuator's ability to accurately position the valve at a desired setpoint.
• Environmental rating: A rating indicating the degree of protection provided by the actuator against environmental hazards such as dust, moisture, and corrosive chemicals.
• Cable enclosure: A protective enclosure that houses the actuator's electrical connections.

These definitions and terms help promote open communication between designers, manufacturers and end users of electric valve actuators. By following these standards, electric actuators can be designed, manufactured and operated more efficiently and effectively, ultimately benefiting the entire industry.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with ISA 96-02 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.