Universal Actuators - Which Actuator Do I Need?

Some valves are harder or easier than others to rotate, so we offer three universal actuator models with different speed/torque specs. Consult the tables below to determine which model is appropriate for the valve you wish to actuate.

Two position valves

Valco Fitting size Valve type Universal Modular Universal
Valves for GC 1/32" W EUH UMH
1/16" W EUH UMH
1/16" UW EUD UMD
1/8" UW EUD UMD
1/4" MW EUT UMT
Valves for HPLC All All EUD UMD
Cheminert Number of ports Universal Modular Universal
Valves for
LC and HPLC
All EUH UMH
Valves
for UHPLC
4 and 6, 10K or 15K psi EUH UMH
4 and 6, 20K psi EUD UMD
8 and 10 EUD UMD

Selectors

Valve type Valve model Number of positions Universal Modular Universal
Valco selectors All All EUT UMT
Cheminert selectors
for HPLC
C5 4 and 6 EUH UMH
8 and 10 EUD UMD
Cheminert selectors
for UHPLC
C75 4 and 6, 10K or 15K psi EUH UMH
4 and 6, 20K psi EUD
8 and 10 EUD UMD
Cheminert
low pressure
C25Z All EUH UMH
C25 All EUH UMH
C25G All EUT UMT
C35Z All EUD UMD
C45 All EUT UMT