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were made, which included optimizing its mechanical housing to be more robust for outdoor applications and simplifying the field wiring for operators.
“ The Tritex EX might be new to the market, but it’ s supported by 30 years of design history and thousands of proven applications," said Holmgard.
The Tritex EX follows the introduction of the Tritex EVA080 actuator in 2024. It was engineered with large ¾ NPT ports to provide more open space for easy wiring, and a simplified software setup to address those“ big pain points for customers.” Following success among customers in North America, Curtiss-Wright built on the Tritex EVA080 further.
“ Success breeds customers who want more,” said Holmgard.“ We then determined to do more beyond the Tritex EVA, despite how successful it is.”
The Tritex ® actuators in production.
The Tritex EX, as Holmgard describes, is a full-fledged product. Designed to extend capabilities in a wider range of valve-control applications, the Tritex EX is available in rotary and linear variants including the Tritex EXA090, EXM090, and EXR090.
The Tritex EXA090 is a linear design featuring a 4 inch stroke, 1000 lbf, rated thrust, and 1500 lbf seating thrust. The Tritex EXM090 is a rotary variant with servo motor output mounting. It can be paired with a servo gearhead for high-speed, precision modulating
applications or with the Exlar KX linear actuator for high-thrust linear valve actuation.
Rounding out the line, the Tritex EXR090, which can be configured for quarter-turn and multi-turn applications, houses an integral gearbox with torque options of 1200 lbf-in and 5000 lbf-in. It is also rated for continuous modulating duty with ISO 5211 direct valve mounting features.
The Tritex EX launch will be fully certified for ATEX Zone 1, which meets global standards for explosive gas applications that may be present during normal operation. It’ s also certified for full operation down to-40 ° F to manage extreme cold environments and conditions.
“ Our new Tritex EX is not limited to the North American market,” said Holmgard.“ Curtiss-Wright has a strong global presence so it will align with those markets as well.”
The Tritex EXR during life and durability testing.
All new Curtiss-Wright products and modifications across the flow control industry are tested extensively.
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