Biffi GIG/GIGS High Pressure Actuators

The Biffi GIG/GIGS High Pressure Actuators deliver reliable performance under pressures up to 105 barg, operating with sweet or sour gas, nitrogen, or instrument air. Offering torque outputs up to 750,000 Nm (GIG) and 335,000 Nm (GIGS), these actuators are designed for extreme conditions, with an ambient temperature range of -60 to +135 °C. Suitable for SIL3 applications and ATEX-certified, they meet IEC and ANSI/NEMA standards, ensuring compliance with PED and Machinery Directives.
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Key Features

Key features and benefits of Biffi GIG/GIGS High Pressure Actuators
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Key Features

The GIG series provides up to 750,000 Nm, while the GIGS series offers up to 335,000 Nm, making these actuators suitable for heavy-duty applications where significant force is required to operate large valves or dampers under high pressure.
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Key Features

Certified for SIL3 applications and ATEX zone 2 compliance, these actuators meet stringent safety standards, making them ideal for use in hazardous environments. They also adhere to international standards such as IEC 60529 and PED 2014/68/CE for pressure equipment, ensuring global regulatory compliance.
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Key Features

With an operational range from -60 to +135 °C, these actuators are capable of performing in extreme environmental conditions, ensuring reliability in both arctic and desert-like settings.

Actuator Specifications
Design Pressure: 105 barg maximum
Supply Medium: Sweet or sour high pressure gas, nitrogen or instrument air
Output Torque: up to 750.000 Nm (GIG), & up to 335.000 Nm (GIGS)
Ambient Temperature: -60 to +135 °C
Safety Integrity Level: Suitable for use in SIL3 applications
Area Classification: (ATEX) Ex II 2GD
Enclosure Standards: (IEC 60529) IP66, IP66M, IP67M (ANSI/NEMA 250) NEMA 4, 4X, 6
Pressure Equipment Directive: PED 2014/68/CE
Machinery Directive: 2006/42/EC
Actuator Design: Scotch Yoke

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Frequently Asked Questions

Biffi manufactures electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-hydraulic actuators for various industrial applications.

Biffi provides solutions for the oil & gas, power, water & wastewater, and industrial processing sectors.

Electric actuators automate valves, offering precise control for quarter-turn or multi-turn valve operations in industrial settings.

Biffi's low-pressure actuators are pneumatic solutions designed for rack-and-pinion, scotch yoke, and linear valve automation.

Biffi's high-pressure actuators provide robust control for small to large valves under very high-pressure conditions.

Electric actuators use electrical power, while pneumatic actuators rely on compressed air for valve automation.

Biffi actuators are designed for heavy-duty industrial use, featuring robust materials and advanced technology for longevity and reliability.

Yes, Biffi offers tailored solutions to meet the unique requirements of different industrial processes.

Electro-hydraulic actuators combine electric control with hydraulic power for reliable valve automation, even in power loss scenarios.

Biffi's compact actuators are designed for space-constrained environments, providing efficient quarter-turn valve control.

Biffi offers advanced control systems for monitoring and diagnostics of individual actuators and centralized control of multiple devices.

Biffi actuators meet international certifications such as ATEX, IECEx, and SIL, ensuring compliance with industry standards for safety, performance, and reliability in hazardous and critical environments.

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Biffi GIG/GIGS High Pressure Actuators