Worm Gear Actuator

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Val-Matic's worm gear actuators provide precise quarter turn actuation in accordance with AWWA Standards. They are standard on Plug Valves and available on Ball and Butterfly Valves.

Product Overview

  • Quarter turn manual Actuators per AWWA Standards C504, C507 and C517 requirements
  • Available for above ground, buried service and submerged applications
  • Available in valve output torques up to 180,000 ft-lbs
  • Manufactured under a certified ISO 9001 quality system

Features

  • Totally enclosed and sealed
  • Externally adjustable mechanical stops rated to 300 ft-lbs
  • Self-locking mechanisim to maintain valve position
  • Position indicator clearly indicates valve position for above ground service
  • Sealed and grease packed for buried or submerged service
  • Corrosion resistant input shaft for buried and submerged service
  • Easily adapts to Handwheel, Chainwheel or 2" Nut operation
  • Spur gear available for ease of operation
  • Mounting holes for field mounting and multiple 90° orientations, utilizing multiple keyways for precise positioning
  • Exclusive bearing package for smooth operation and extended life includes bronze radial bearings and roller thrust bearings

Specifications

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
4" - 84" LS Worm Gear Actuator VM-WG-S

Materials of Construction

Above Ground - Butterfly Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
4" - 16" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3A08-M
18" - 20" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3G24-M
18" - 36" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3H24-M
36" - 48" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3L24-M
54" - 84" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3P24-M

Buried Service - Butterfly Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
4" - 20" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-4A02-M
24" - 36" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-4F02-M
36" - 66" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-4H02-M
72" - 84" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-4M02-M

Above Ground - Plug Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
4" - 12" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7A08-M
14" - 18" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7E18-M
14" - 18" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7G12-M
20" - 24" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7M18-M
24" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7N30-M
30" - 36" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7R24-M

Buried Service - Plug Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
4" - 12" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-8A02-M
14" - 16" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-8E02-M
18" - 24" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-8J02.5-M
30" - 36" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-8R02-M

Spur Gear - Plug Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
20" - 24" Spur Gear for Plug Valve VM-SG3-M

Dimensions

Above Ground - Butterfly Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
4" - 16" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3A08
18" - 20" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3G24
18" - 36" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3H24
36" - 48" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3L24
54" - 84" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-3P24

Buried Service - Butterfly Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
4" - 20" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-4A02
24" - 36" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-4F02
36" - 66" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-4H02
72" - 84" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for BFV VM-4M02

Above Ground - Plug Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
4" - 12" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7A08
14" - 18" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7E18
14" - 18" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7G12
20" - 24" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7M18
24" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7N30
30" - 36" Above Ground Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-7R24

Buried Service - Plug Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
4" - 12" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-8A02
14" - 16" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-8E02
18" - 24" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-8J02.5
30" - 36" Buried Service Worm Gear Actuator for Plug Valve VM-8R02

Spur Gear - Plug Valve

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
20" - 24" Spur Gear for Plug Valve VM-SG3

Manuals

Valve Size Product Description Drawing Number
3" - 24" Butterfly Valve - External Stops BFV-OM3
30" - 120" Butterfly Valve - External Stops BFV-OM4
3" - 48" Plug Valve CCPV-OM2

Technical Data

Product Description Drawing Number
Worm Gear Actuator Mounting Positions VM-2000-WGA
Manual Valve Actuators White Paper