ing industry
(HVAC). We are able to develop industry-changing
product solutions by cross-linking the combined
knowledge of our customers, employees,
and suppliers.
Whats In a Name?
Elo
= Electronic
Drive
= Actuator
Elodrive Is Part Of The Phoenix Mecano Group
Founded in 1975, Phoenix Mecano AG is a
worldwide operating group with headquarters
in Switzerland. Phoenix Mecano and its
subsidiary companies have gained a leading
international position with innovative product
solutions for the industrial electronics and
machine industries. Product areas include
housings for electronics, industrial automation
components, switches, linear industrial actuators
and positioning systems, along with electronic
contract manufacturing. The Phoenix Mecano
group employs over 4000 people worldwide.
Elodrives History
Elodrive was founded in 1999 as part of the
Phoenix Mecano group, focusing on actuators
for HVAC damper and valve control. North
American customer service, distribution, product
management and valve assembly are located
in Pennsylvania. Actuator engineering, research
and development, and production are based in
Minden, Germany.
The company
Setting new benchmarks
ELODRIVE USA Inc.
(866) 356-3748
www.elodriveusa.com
Parts assembly is conducted with the highest precision
at our facility in Minden, Germany.
All actuators are tested 100% before shipment. Electronics and
torque output are tested throughout the 90 degree operating
range under full torque loading.
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The application
Flexible and universal
ELODRIVE USA Inc.
(866) 356-3748
www.elodriveusa.com
100% Dependability Elodrive actuators are important
components in special high humidity air-handling units used in
indoor swimming pool environments.
Elodrive actuators are used in conventional
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
systems. The compact housing design simplifies
use on dampers and control valves within
limited-space applications.
Elodrives NEMA 4 rated watertight and dust-tight
housing, unique in typical HVAC applications,
provides protection against the elements in
roof-top applications, as well as in harsh
indoor environments.
Typical applications:
Air-handling units
Unit ventilators
Fan-coil units
Variable air volume (VAV) terminal units
Applications often better served with a NEMA 4
rated actuator:
Outside supply-air control dampers
Condensation-prone chilled water valves
Rooftop air handling units
Elodrive actuators have proven their value in
the most extreme application conditions. In
applications where other actuators fail or require
expensive weather shields, Elodrive actuators
perform reliably, setting a higher standard for
the industry.
Some of our more extreme applications include:
Rail car heating and cooling units
Agricultural ventilation systems
Painting systems
Humidification/dehumidification
air-handling systems.
Groundskeeping systems
Durability
Use of high quality materials, such as high-strength
LexanR for our housing material, plus an
innovative manufacturing process, ensures
maximum reliable service life of our products.
Our compact modular product platform reduces
overall installation and maintenance costs.
Progressive Development
It is not always possible to use existing solutions
to meet customer requirements. In these cases
we develop customer-specific solutions. 5
Elodrives complete product range meets all
the needs of HVAC damper and valve actuator
applications, and brings unique new features
that raise the standard for HVAC actuation.
Elodrive provides the first high-quality
cost-effective solution for extreme environments,
with a complete line of actuators for high
humidity, wide temperature extremes, wet
indoor and outdoor applications with no
external enclosure required. Our standard
NEMA 4 rated housing is also available with an
optional high-UV resistant material for even
greater protection.
Elodrives patented
EloSafe®
fail-safe system,
based on Gold Cap capacitor technology,
electronically positions the actuator in the
event of a power loss. Because it eliminates
the need for springs, EloSafe allows maximum
torque in the most compact housing possible.
EloSafe stores four times the energy required
to drive the actuator to the fail-safe position
under full torque load. EloSafe capacitors
are an integral part of the actuators control
electronics, not just back-up energy storage,
so they are always energized and ready for
fail-safe operation. The capacitors also feature
temperature compensation, which allows
EloSafe actuators to deliver the full rated
torque for fail-safe, even at the lowest ambient
temperature rating. A 100% self-locking
mechanism keeps the actuator in the defined
fail-safe position.
A single-bolt mounting clamp centers the
actuator on the damper shaft, thereby reducing
oscillation and resulting in more reliable
long-term performance.
A modular product platform allows for many
actuator models in only a few housing sizes.
This means that most actuators use common
accessories, and allows for a very compact size
in relation to torque output.
Elodrive actuator construction is very robust.
The Lexan® housing is a structural component,
not just a cover. This material, and the clamshell
design that encases the gear-train, help make
the Elodrive actuator a strong product with very
quiet operation.
High-quality brushless DC motors, standard
for all actuators, ensure long service life and
provide constant running time independent of
torque load.
Simple manual positioning is standard on
all actuators.
External switch-selectable direction of rotation
(CW/CCW) and control signal (0-10 VDC or 2-10
VDC) adds flexibility and eases installation.
ELODRIVE USA Inc.
(866) 356-3748
www.elodriveusa.com
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The products
Complete range, powerful features 7
A Series

Non-fail-safe:
35 in-lb


B Series

Non-fail-safe:
44, 88, 132, 176 in-lb

Spring-return:
20, 35 in-lb

BE Series

EloSafe
TM

Electronic Fail-safe:
88, 132 in-lb


C Series

Non-fail-safe:
352 in-lb

EloSafe
TM

Electronic Fail-safe:
352 in-lb

Spring-return:
176 in-lb


EloFlow
TM

Equal Percentage Ball Valves

Globe Valves
Butterfly Valves

Pressure Independent Valves ELODRIVE AMERICAS
Serving:
USA
Canada
Latin America
442-B Pike Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Phone: (215) 942-4946
Fax: (215) 942-4947
Toll Free: (866) 356-3748
eMail: info@elodriveusa.com
www.elodriveusa.com
The people
Friendly and knowledgeable
Everyone at Elodrive in customer service, sales,
marketing, engineering, production, logistics, or
general management works toward a single goal:
customer satisfaction. Whether it is timely follow-up
with a customer on the status of an order, creating a
robust product line designed with users in mind, or
communicating product information effectively with
engineers, contractors and distributors; our goal at
Elodrive is to deliver quality products with personalized
service and to develop long-term customer relationships.
Our main office and stocking location is located near
Philadelphia in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania.
Valve assembly engineering and production are also
in Huntingdon Valley. Actuators are manufactured in
Germany. Regional sales offices throughout the USA
provide local support. Standard products ship from
stock same-day when your order is placed before noon,
with no expediting fees. Elodrive products are backed
by a five-year warranty, with a liberal
return policy during the first two years.