Bürkert has expanded its line of digital electropneumatic positioners for pneumatic actuators with the SideControl 8791 Basic. The new version, which has no display, is designed for universal applications at an excellent cost-performance ratio.

The new 8791 positioner is the basic version of the SideControl 8792 and 8793 positioners introduced in July 2009 and is specially designed for ease of operation. Yet the SideControl 8791 features the same reliable pneumatic positioning system for excellent control accuracy and dynamics. As it can be mounted in various different ways to linear and rotary actuators according to IEC534-6 and VDI/VDE 3845 (Namur) as well as to Bürkert process valves, the 8791 is extremely flexible and suitable for a wide range of applications. This positioner is also ideal for use in harsh environments due to its compact, sturdy aluminium housing with protection class IP65/67.

Since there is no display and the software has been simplified, the 8791 positioner is a good alternative for applications where no further configuration on site is necessary or desired. The only controls on the device are used to call up preset values.