Design and Construction

As a manufacturer, Emerson Process Management - Valve Automation realizes that

performance of our actuators is vitally important to your production process. An
actuator that does not function properly can have serious consequences for the
Bettis is the global leader
outcome of the process, costing you dearly in down-time and loss of production.
in providing safe, reliable, That is why for over 50 years Bettis has been the manufacturer of choice for
rugged actuators and providing a wide range of actuators to meet the demanding performance
automation solutions for the requirements of our customers. Many process industries including Oil and Gas,
oil & gas, process, nuclear and Chemical, Refining, Power Generation, Pulp & Paper and Pharmaceuticals rely on
other industries. Bettis for meeting their stringent performance requirements.

The Bettis CBB line represents the latest generation of pneumatic scotch-yoke
CBB with a newly improved actuators. They draw from the best features of earlier versions – CB and CBA – and
design has many features incorporate cutting edge features that add to its ruggedness and dependability in
which will benefit customers the field. Because it has the same envelope dimensions and mounting interfaces
in various applications and as previous CB versions, the CBB allows for mounting interchangeability and many
conditions. replacement parts from the earlier models.

The Bettis CBB-Series pneumatic actuators are compact, lightweight and ideally
With an improved torque suited for automating ball, butterfly and non-lubricated plug valves, or any
shaft seal design, CBB quarter-turn (90 degree) rotating mechanism. These economical, low maintenance
is suitable for most actuators provide a reliable means of automating your valve and are available
environments. with optional features and controls to meet your most demanding automation
needs. The CBB-Series, available in double-acting and spring-return models, are
independently certified to IEC 60529 IP66 and IP67M for water ingress
Protection against leakage
protection.
to the environment is made
possible with a separate Bettis quarter-turn rotary actuators utilize a ductile iron housing, advanced water
weather and pressure seal ingress prevention design, and a two component polyurethane paint finish to
design - providing dual ensure years of reliable performance in harsh environmental conditions. In addition
redundancy in the actuator. to these standard features, Bettis CBB-Series actuators are available with optional
proven accessories to meet the demanding requirements for valve automation.
Further enhancements with
improvement are made in the
travel stop design. CBB Series Application and Features

Overall enhanced performance For use in automating ball, butterfly Standard dual valve mounting
and reliability - suited for and non-lubricated plug valves, interface provides flexibility for
tough environments. or any quarter-turn (90 degree) installation in a fail-open or fail-close
rotating mechanism application without the need of
Easy field upgrade to high actuator disassembly. Installation is
PED 97/23/EC compliant to meet possible in any position, parallel or
temperature trim with ductile at right angles to the flow line, in the
the stringent requirements of
iron piston as standard. pressure retaining vessels. vertical or horizontal plane.

Compact, lightweight, and Ductile iron housing and piston

economical scotch-yoke design. The provide more strength per pound,
scotch-yoke mechanism provides increased durability and corrosion
optimum torque curves for quarter- resistance.
turn operation.
Increased actuator efficiency and
Choice of 29 sizes with guaranteed corrosion resistance are possible
minimum torque outputs up to with a Xylan fluoropolymer coating
11,515 lb-in (1,301 Nm) for double on the interior of the power cylinder.
-acting and 4,269 lb-in (482 Nm) The permanently-bonded coating is
spring-return configuration highly resistant to abrasion, thermal
shock and provides excellent
lubricity and low friction properties.
 Override options include a blowout proof jackscrew
with hex nut or jackscrew with handwheel

Operating principle
Both the double-acting and single-acting (spring-return)
versions of these pneumatic actuators are designed in such a
way that there are no moving parts on the outside (with the
exception of the position indicator). This makes them safe,
easy to install and virtually maintenance free.

Environmental protection
Reliability of an actuator is crucial for the safety of a plant’s
automation process and personnel. The Bettis CBB-Series
actuator is independently certified to IEC 60529 IP66 and
IP67M water ingress protection to prevent corrosion within
the actuator. To help achieve this rating, CBB-Series actuators
incorporate a proven design for preventing water ingress on Multiple spring packages
the torque shaft by using a separate pressure seal and weather Spring-return, single-acting actuators are used in the majority
resistance between the torque shaft and housing body. of systems as a fail-safe method of either closing or opening
the valve to suit the application. Their ability to automatically
Temperature extremes require different solutions to maintain return the valve to its failsafe position upon air failure provides
actuator operational integrity and reliability. Each model the vital link for ultimate system safety and shut down.
actuator is available in three different temperature trims. The Bettis CBB-Series spring-return actuators are available in
standard trim is suitable for -20°F to +200°F (-29°C to +93°C). 4-four-spring configurations to cover a wide range of torque
Optional high temperature trim +350°F (-18°C to +177°C) requirements under different supply pressures and operating
and cold temperature trims -40°F to +150°F (-40°C to +66°C) parameters. Each of the carbon steel springs are protected
can be supplied on factory built actuators or upgraded at the by Tactyl 50, a pliable self-healing coating, for extending the
distributor or end user level. CBB’s life cycle.
Flexible Configurations Bettis Has Broad Product Offering
Requirements for process automation sometimes vary within a
facility. To meet industry demands for product standardization Bettis is not limited in its technology offering for selecting the
with adaptability, Bettis offers many options for the CBB Series. best configuration for use in automated service.
Bettis has a wide range of hydraulic and pneumatic
Override modules used to reposition a valve in the event of technologies for meeting critical customer requirements.
a power loss can be supplied with a jackscrew and hex nut These include:
adaptor or a jackscrew with handwheel. Optional temperature
trims to meet harsh temperature extremes, extended travel Scotch-Yoke
stops for continuous adjustability for each direction of travel, Linear
and various spring configurations to meet torque and pressure Rack & Pinion
requirements are some of most common options chosen. Direct Gas
Gas Hydraulic
Travel Stops Electric
Instrumentation for valve automation requires repeatable Self-Contained MultiPort
positioning and position indication. Bettis CBB-Series actuators Controls
include bi-directional travel stops as an integral part of the Accessories
actuator. These travel stops are Trims – include N(Nuclear) trim
adjustable from 80° to 100° of
total valve travel. This feature,
with its unmatched travel range,
assists in prolonging valve seat
integrity. Applications requiring
greater adjustment of valve travel
can be supplied with the optional
extended travel stops for full
valve stroke travel adjustment.

Long Life Span

The rugged and dependable construction of the CBB actuator
is backed by Bettis’ industry leading five year warranty on
materials and workmanship. With the use of superior design
and materials throughout the construction, CBB spring-return
actuators and double action actuators will have a long cycle life
when properly maintained and sized.

Safety Integrity Level (SIL)

Bettis CBB-Series actuators are suitable for use within the
demanding applications of a SIL environment. The actuators
have a Failure Modes and Effects Diagnostics Analysis (FMEDA)
report performed by Exida.com™ for SIL suitability. They can
be combined with other SIL-rated components such as solenoid
valves, switches, and regulators. When Fisher’s TÜV-certified
FIELDVUE® controller is added the CBB, it is capable of partial
stroke testing and of providing continuous monitoring of
supply pressure, valve position and pressure values to the
actuator to verify its proper working condition. The CBB then
becomes an integral component in controlling the final control
element in SIL1, 2 or 3 applications.

For more detailed technical information see our

online documentation under www.Bettis.com/technical-data
Document number [DOC.DSB.CBB.US]
 Actuator / Accessory interfaces

Standards and Certifications

Bettis CBB pneumatic actuators are manufactured to meet the following

worldwide quality and safety standards:

PED/97/23/EC –
Pressure
Equipment
CE ISO-9001 ABS Directive

Bettis CBB with Topworx Positioner

Bettis Automated Packages
Bettis offers complete valve operating
system as a solution for final valve control.
Bettis has the capability to combine
the CBB actuator and controls with the
selected valve into a single system at
various international Valve Automation
World Automation Configuration Centers
(WACC) – perfect for large international
projects.

Through the use of Valve Automation

World Automation Configuration Centers,
Bettis can integrate its products with a
Bettis CBB with Wireless Transmitter complete offering of control options,
including world-class PlantWeb® digital
plant architecture and the entire range of
Emerson automation solutions.

BettiSystems™
To assist with valve automation solutions,
Bettis has pre-engineered and documented
a series of commonly required control
systems. These approved systems utilize
standard components, reduce lead times,
and simplify purchasing, installation and
start-up.

Please consult the factory for additional

information.