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J4C Electric Rotary Actuator

Reliable Control for Industrial and Building Applications

Simplify the control and regulation of valves with our J4C electric rotary actuators from J&J. FERGO offers the latest J4C series with a brushless motor for enhanced durability and long service life. These actuators are ideal for industrial processes as well as building automation applications.

Compact Size with Powerful Torque

Despite their compact design, the J4C electric actuators provide torque ranging from 20 Nm to 300 Nm, depending on the type. The flexible E-actuators feature a multi-voltage system, compatible with 24 V to 230/240 V AC/DC (50/60 Hz), ensuring adaptability to various control systems.

Easy Installation and Shaft Compatibility

The electric actuators are designed for mounting on valves with ISO 5211 / DIN 3337 top flanges. The shaft interface is available in standard square or double-flat variants, making the J4C compatible with a wide range of valve shafts.

Practical Features for Efficient Operation

The J4C actuators come with several practical features including dome position indicator, handwheel emergency operation, two additional potential-free limit switches, automatic enclosure heater, and a multi-color status LED. These functions ensure smooth operation and enhanced safety.

Advanced Variants and Legacy Model Options

The J4C series is also available in DPS 4–20 mA / 0–10 V versions (Digital Positioning System) and BSR NC/NO (battery safety pack) for advanced control applications. Older models such as J2, J3, and J3C are available on request.

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J4C electric rotary actuator – compact ISO 5211 mounting, multi-voltage electric actuators for industrial valves

PRODUCT CONFIGURATOR

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J4C-S20 Standard Electric Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 20Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1240
Electric quarter-turn actuator suitable for mounting flange ISO5211 F03/F04/F05, voltage 24V - 230V up to 240V (AC)/24V up to 135V(DC), running time(90°)- 9s ± 10%, working torque: 20Nm, duty cycle 75%, Connection 14mm (other connection sizes and biplane option at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Standard
Torque :
20Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €232.71
€276.92 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C-S35 Standard Electric Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 35Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1250
Electric quarter-turn actuator suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F03/F04/F05, voltage 24V - 230V up to 240 V (AC)/24 up to 135 V (DC), running time (90°)- 9s ± 10%, working torque 35Nm, duty cycle 75%, Connection 14mm (other connection sizes and biplane option at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Standard
Torque :
35Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €263.74
€313.85 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C-S55 Standard Electric Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 55Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1260
J4C S55 Electric quarter-turn actuator J4C S55 Electric quarter-turn actuator suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F05/F07, voltage 24V - 230V - 240V (AC)/24 to 135V (DC), running time (90°)- 13s ± 10%, working torque 55Nm, duty cycle 75%, connection 17mm (other stem sizes and biplane option at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Execution :
Standard
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm, 17X22,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Torque :
55Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €348.21
€414.37 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J2-H10 Standard Electric Actuator 24V AC/DC- 10Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1087
J2-H10 Electric quarter-turn actuator For mounting acc. to ISO5211/DIN3337, F03/F05, double square 14 mm with voltage 100-240V AC/DC (50/60 Hz), working time without load 19s/90°, working torque: 10Nm, breakaway torque: 12Nm, duty cycle 75%, limit switch: 2x SPST NO 5A 125V AC/3A 250V DC, housing polyamide (PA6), DIN plug: EN175301-803 Form A / Form CI, protection class IP65
Execution :
Standard
Torque :
10Nm
Voltage :
110/240V AC/DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Connection:
14mm (Double square)
Protection class :
IP65
Price €168.07
€181.00 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S85 Standard Electric Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 85Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1270
J4C S85 Electric Actuator 90 degree turnElectric quarter-turn actuator suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F05/F07, voltage 24V - 230V - 240V (AC)/24V to 135V (DC), Runtime (90°)- 29s ± 10%, working torque 85Nm, duty cycle 75%, Connection 17mm (other stem sizes and biplane option at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Execution :
Standard
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm, 17X22,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Torque :
85Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €438.71
€522.06 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S140 Standard Electric Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 140Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1280
J4C S140 electric actuatorElectric quarter-turn actuator suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F07/F10, voltage 24V - 230V - 240V (AC)/24V to 135V (DC), running time (90°)- 34s ± 10%, working torque 140Nm, duty cycle 75%, Connection VKT22mm (other stem sizes and biplane option at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Execution :
Standard
Connection option biplane:
17X22,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Torque :
140Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €560.24
€666.69 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J2-L10 Standard Electric Actuator 24V AC/DC- 10Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1086
J2-L10 Electric quarter-turn actuator For mounting acc. to ISO 5211/DIN3337, F03/F05, double square 14 mm with voltage 24V AC/DC (50/60 Hz), working time without load 19s/90°, working torque: 10Nm, breakaway torque: 12Nm, duty cycle 75%, limit switch: 2x SPST NO 5A 125V AC/3A 250V DC, housing polyamide (PA6), DIN plug: EN175301-803 Form A / Form CI, protection class IP65
Execution :
Standard
Torque :
10Nm
Voltage :
24V AC/DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Connection:
14mm (Double square)
Protection class :
IP65
Price €168.07
€200.00 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S300 Standard Electric Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 85Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1290
Electric quarter-turn actuator J4C S300 suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F07/F10, voltage 24V - 230V - 240V (AC)/24 to 135V (DC), running time (90°)- 58s ± 10%, working torque 85Nm, duty cycle 75%, Connection 22mm (other stem sizes and biplane option at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Execution :
Standard
Connection option biplane:
17X22,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Torque :
300Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €605.06
€720.02 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C-S20 DPS Positioner Electric Part-Turn Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 20Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1242
Electric part-turn actuator J4C S20 DPS with integrated DPS positioner 4-20mA (0-10V at request) suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F03/F04/F05, Multi-voltage-system: 24 - 240V AC/DC, 50/60Hz, runtime 9s ± 10%, working torque 20Nm, duty cycle 75%, connection VKT14mm (other stem sizes and biplane options at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Positioner
Torque :
20Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €425.17
€505.95 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C-S300 DPS Positioner Electric Part-Turn Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 300Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1292
Electric part-turn actuator J4C S300 DPS with integrated DPS positioner 4-20mA (0-10V at request) suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F07/F10, Multi-voltage-system: 24 - 240V AC/DC, 50/60Hz, runtime 58s ± 10%, working torque 300Nm, duty cycle 75%, connection VKT22mm (other stem sizes and biplane options at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Connection option biplane:
17X22,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Positioner
Torque :
300Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €925.68
€1,101.56 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S140 BSR Fail-Safe Battery Pack Electric Part-Turn Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC 140Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1281
Electric actuator J4C S140 BSR with integrated battery packElectric part-turn actuator J4C S140 BSR with integrated battery pack (NC or NO: please specify in case of order), suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F07/F10, Multi-voltage-system 24V -230V- 240V AC/DC, 50/60Hz, running time (90°): 34s ± 10%, working torque: 140Nm, duty cycle 75%, Connection VKT22mm (other stem sizes and bi-plane options available on request), Housing Polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Battery pack
Torque :
140Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Connection:
VKT22mm
Price €925.68
€1,101.56 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S35 DPS Positioner with Fail-Safe BSR Battery NC Rotary Drive Electric 35Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1253
J4C S35 with positioner 4-20mA [0-10V on request] with BSR battery pack (function NC) electric rotary actuator, suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F03/F04/F05, multi - voltage 24V - 230V to 240V (AC)/24V to 135V(DC), running time(90°) 9s ± 10%, working torque: 35Nm, duty cycle 75%, mounting VKT14mm (other square sizes and two-flat option available on request)
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Positioner + battery pack
Torque :
35Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €684.35
€814.38 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S140 DPS Positioner Fail-Safe BSR Battery NC Rotary Drive Electric 140Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1283
J4C S140 DPS Positioner Fail-Safe BSR Battery NC J4C S140 with positioner 4-20mA [0-10V on request] with fail-safe BSR battery pack (function NC) electric rotary actuator, suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F07/F10, multi - voltage 24V - 230V to 240V (AC)/24V to 135V(DC), running time(90°) 34s ± 10%, working torque: 85Nm, duty cycle 75%, mounting VKT22mm (other square sizes and dual flat option available on request)
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Positioner + battery pack
Torque :
140Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Connection:
VKT22mm
Price €1,246.30
€1,483.10 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S55 BSR Fail-Safe Battery Pack Electric Part-Turn Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC 55Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1261
Electric part-turn actuator J4C S55 BSR with integrated battery pack (NC or NO: please specify in case of order), suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F05/F07, Multi-voltage-system 24V -230V- 240V AC/DC, 50/60Hz, running time (90°): 13s ± 10%, working torque: 55Nm, duty cycle 75%, Connection VKT17mm (other stem sizes and bi-plane options available on request), Housing Polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Battery pack
Torque :
55Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €569.71
€677.95 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S300 DPS Positioner Fail-Safe BSR Battery NC Rotary Drive Electric 300Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1293
J4C S300 electric rotary actuator with positioner 4-20mA [0-10V on request] & fail-safe BSR battery pack (function NC) , suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F07/F10, multi - voltage 24V - 230V to 240V (AC)/24V to 135V(DC), running time(90°) 58s ± 10%, working torque: 300Nm, duty cycle 75%, mounting VKT22mm (other square sizes and dual flat option available on request)
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Positioner + battery pack
Torque :
300Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Connection:
VKT22mm
Price €1,291.12
€1,536.43 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S35 BSR Fail-Safe Battery Pack Electric Part-Turn Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC 35Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1251
Electric part-turn actuator J4C S35 BSR with integrated battery pack (NC or NO: please specify in case of order), suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F03/F04/F05, Multi-voltage-system 24V -230V- 240V AC/DC, 50/60Hz, running time (90°): 9s ± 10%, working torque: 35Nm, duty cycle 75%, Connection VKT14mm (other stem sizes and bi-plane options available on request), Housing Polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Battery pack
Torque :
35Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €485.25
€577.45 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C-S85 DPS Positioner Electric Part-Turn Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 85Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1272
Electric part-turn actuator J4C S85 DPS with integrated DPS positioner 4-20mA (0-10V at request) suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F05/F07, Multi-voltage-system: 24 - 240V AC/DC, 50/60Hz, runtime 29s ± 10%, working torque 85Nm, duty cycle 75%, connection VKT17mm (other stem sizes and biplane options at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Execution :
Positioner
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm, 17X22,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Torque :
85Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €637.81
€758.99 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C-S35 DPS Positioner Electric Part-Turn Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC- 35Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1252
Electric part-turn actuator J4C S35 DPS with integrated DPS positioner 4-20mA (0-10V at request) suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F03/F04/F05, Multi-voltage-system: 24 - 240V AC/DC, 50/60Hz, runtime 9s ± 10%, working torque 35Nm, duty cycle 75%, connection VKT14mm (other stem sizes and biplane options at request), housing polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Positioner
Torque :
35Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €462.84
€550.78 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S85 DPS Positioner Fail-Safe BSR Battery NC Rotary Actuator Electric 85Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1273
J4C S85 electric rotary actuator with positioner 4-20mA [0-10V on request] & fail-safe BSR battery pack (function NC) electric rotary actuator, suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F05/F07, multi - voltage 24V - 230V to 240V (AC)/24V to 135V(DC), running time(90°) 29s ± 10%, working torque: 85Nm, duty cycle 75%, mounting VKT17mm (other square sizes and dual flat option available on request)
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Positioner + battery pack
Torque :
85Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €859.32
€1,022.59 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock
J4C S85 BSR Fail-Safe Battery Pack Electric Part-Turn Actuator 24V - 230V - 240V AC/DC 85Nm Torque
Product number
Copy to clipboard 425-1271
Electric part-turn actuator J4C S85 BSR with integrated battery pack (NC or NO: please specify in case of order), suitable for mounting flange ISO 5211 F05/F07, Multi-voltage-system 24V -230V- 240V AC/DC, 50/60Hz, running time (90°): 29s ± 10%, working torque: 85Nm, duty cycle 75%, Connection VKT17mm (other stem sizes and bi-plane options available on request), Housing Polyamide (PA6), protection class IP67
Connection option biplane:
11X16,5mm (Auf Anfrage)
Execution :
Battery pack
Torque :
85Nm
Voltage :
24-240V AC
Voltage :
24-135V DC
Body:
Polyamide (PA6)
Price €660.21
€785.65 incl. VAT
Delivery Time: in stock
Available: In Stock

Frequently Asked Questions – J4C Electric Part-Turn Actuator

The J4C electric part-turn actuator is a compact, electrically driven rotary actuator that performs a 90° rotation to automate quarter-turn valves – butterfly valves, ball valves, and plug valves. Manufactured by J&J, the J4C series features a brushless motor for extended service life and low-maintenance operation.

Typical applications of the J4C:
  • Plants without compressed air – Wherever no pneumatic infrastructure exists or would be uneconomical to install, the J4C replaces the pneumatic rotary actuator
  • Industrial process automation – Chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, food processing, and energy supply plants
  • Building automation (HVAC) – Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, district heating networks, pressure boosting stations
  • Modulating control duties – The J4C DPS with 4–20 mA / 0–10 V input is ideal for continuous proportional control of variable flow rates
  • Safety shut-off with battery backup – The J4C BSR automatically drives to its pre-set fail-safe position on power failure
FERGO supplies the J4C as a fully assembled, adjusted and tested unit together with the valve on request – ISO 5211-compliant direct mount, no additional adapters or site rework required.
The J4C electric part-turn actuator is available in seven torque ratings:

Model Torque ISO Flange Run time 90°
J4C-S2020 NmF03 / F04 / F059 s ±10%
J4C-S3535 NmF03 / F04 / F059 s ±10%
J4C-S5555 NmF05 / F0713 s ±10%
J4C-S8585 NmF05 / F0729 s ±10%
J4C-S140140 NmF07 / F10on request
J4C-S300300 NmF10on request
J2-H1010 NmF03 / F0519 s

Sizing guidance: The actuator output torque should exceed the valve breakaway torque (from the FERGO data sheet) by a safety factor of at least 1.25. The FERGO engineering team is happy to assist with actuator selection and torque calculation: shop@fergo-valve.com or +49 (0) 21 31 / 15 39 28-0.
A key advantage of the J4C is its multi-voltage system: a single actuator unit is compatible with a wide range of supply and control voltages – without hardware modifications or voltage selectors.

Available voltage variants:
  • 24 V – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) – Covers 24 V AC, 110 V AC, 230 V AC, and 240 V AC in one unit; suitable for virtually all European and North American control circuits
  • 24 V – 135 V DC – For battery-backed control systems, DC-bus architectures, and PLC digital outputs
  • 110/240 V AC/DC – Fixed-voltage variant in the legacy J2-H10 model
  • 24 V AC/DC – Low-voltage variant for 24 V control circuits
The multi-voltage concept significantly simplifies stock management: one actuator type covers multiple voltage requirements, reducing ordering complexity and improving supply flexibility. For international projects with differing grid voltages, this is a particular advantage.

Operating frequency: 50/60 Hz compatible – usable in Europe, the Americas, and Asia without modification.
All J4C actuators conform to ISO 5211 / DIN 3337 – the industry standard for direct mounting of rotary actuators on quarter-turn valves. This enables tool-minimal direct mounting on all FERGO quarter-turn valves.

ISO flange sizes by actuator model:
  • F03 / F04 / F05 – J4C-S20, J4C-S35 (smaller valve sizes up to DN 100)
  • F05 / F07 – J4C-S55, J4C-S85 (medium valve sizes DN 100–200)
  • F07 / F10 – J4C-S140, J4C-S300 (large valve sizes DN 200+)
Drive shaft profiles (square / double-flat):
  • VKT 9 mm – on request (small valves)
  • VKT 11 mm – on request
  • VKT 14 mm – standard on J4C-S20 and J4C-S35
  • VKT 17 mm – standard on J4C-S55 and J4C-S85
  • VKT 22 mm – standard on J4C-S140 and J4C-S300
  • Double-flat (biplane) – e.g. 11×16.5 mm or 17×22.5 mm, available on request
FERGO delivers valve and actuator as a fully assembled, adjusted and tested unit – ready to install directly into the pipeline. Adapter kits are available for special shaft sizes or non-standard connection dimensions.
The J4C is available in four core execution variants, matched to different control and safety requirements:

J4C Standard (S):
  • Simple two-position control: Open / Close via potential-free contacts or 24 V signal
  • Two integrated potential-free limit switches (OPEN / CLOSED) for position feedback
  • Suitable for all straightforward on/off isolation and switching duties
J4C Positioner / DPS (Digital Positioning System):
  • Analogue control inputs 4–20 mA or 0–10 V for proportional position setpoint
  • Actuator drives to the commanded opening angle – ideal for modulating / throttling duties with variable flow
  • Position feedback via analogue output signal available
  • For use in PID control loops, process control systems, and SCADA architectures
J4C BSR (Battery Safety Return):
  • Integrated battery pack: on power failure the actuator automatically drives to its pre-set fail-safe position
  • NC (Normally Closed) – fail-safe CLOSED: valve closes on loss of power
  • NO (Normally Open) – fail-safe OPEN: valve opens on loss of power
  • Delivers electrical fail-safe functionality without an external UPS or compressed air supply
J4C Positioner + BSR (combination):
  • Modulating actuator with 4–20 mA / 0–10 V input and integrated battery safety return in a single unit
  • For safety-critical modulating duties where both control accuracy and fail-safe positioning are required simultaneously
The J4C part-turn actuator is standard-equipped with a set of practical features that simplify commissioning and day-to-day operation:

  • Dome position indicator – Mechanical visual indicator on top of the actuator housing; shows valve position (OPEN / CLOSED) at a glance without electrical power
  • Handwheel for emergency operation – Allows manual valve operation during power failure or for commissioning and setting purposes; declutch mechanism protects the motor during handwheel use
  • 2 × potential-free limit switches (SPST) – Standard feedback contacts for OPEN and CLOSED positions; compatible with PLC inputs and process control systems
  • Automatic enclosure heater – Prevents condensation inside the actuator housing during fluctuating ambient temperatures; extends electronics service life
  • Multi-colour status LED – Colour-coded indication of operating status, faults, and end-position signals; simplifies on-site diagnostics and commissioning
  • DIN connector EN 175301-803 – Standardised electrical connection (Form A / Form CI) for fast, normalised wiring
  • Polyamide PA6 housing, IP67 – Dust-tight and waterproof; suitable for harsh industrial environments and outdoor installations
Legacy models J2, J3, and J3C remain available on request.
Both actuator types have clear strengths. The following overview helps with the decision:

J4C electric part-turn actuator – preferred when:
  • No compressed air available – Plants without pneumatic infrastructure or where installing a compressed air supply would be uneconomical
  • Building automation (HVAC) – Heating, ventilation, and cooling systems; district heating; electric control is the norm in these applications
  • Modulating / throttling duties – Proportional positioning via 4–20 mA / 0–10 V (J4C DPS); pneumatic actuators without a positioner are on/off switching devices only
  • Electrical fail-safe required – J4C BSR delivers NC / NO safety positioning on power failure without compressed air
  • Low switching frequency – At low cycle rates, an electric actuator is more energy-efficient than a pneumatic one
  • Simple installation – Only an electrical cable required; no compressed air network, tubing, or solenoid valves needed
FERGO pneumatic rotary actuator – preferred when:
  • ATEX / explosion protection – Pneumatics are inherently spark-free; the preferred actuator type in Ex-rated zones
  • High switching frequency – Pneumatics are more robust and cost-effective at very high cycle rates per hour
  • Compressed air already available – Air supply (5–6 bar) already present in the plant
  • Fast switching times – Pneumatic actuators switch faster than electric for equivalent torque output
  • Spring-return fail-safe without battery – FERGO SR spring-return NC / NO operates without a battery or external energy source
FERGO advises on the right actuator type for your specific application: +49 (0) 21 31 / 15 39 28-0.
The J4C electric part-turn actuator is available to order directly in the FERGO online shop – with a product configurator for torque, voltage, execution variant, and ISO flange size.

Complete valve + actuator assembly:
  • FERGO supplies butterfly valves, ball valves, and plug valves on request pre-assembled with the J4C actuator – adjusted, tested, and ready for installation
  • Saves on-site assembly time and eliminates potential errors during actuator mounting
Available accessories:
  • Limit switch box (Switchmaster) – Additional position feedback, IP67 / ATEX, mechanical or inductive, if more than 2 switching points are required
  • Inductive sensors – IFM proximity switches for wear-free contactless position detection
  • Flange gaskets – Matching gaskets (aramid, graphite, PN 10–40) for the installation environment
  • Pressure gauges – Pressure monitoring at the valve or pipeline section
Legacy models: Predecessor models J2, J3, and J3C remain available on request – ideal for replacement procurement in existing installations: shop@fergo-valve.com.

Delivery: Common J4C types (S20, S35, S55, S85) are held in stock and available for immediate dispatch. Special executions and larger torque ratings (S140, S300) available on request.