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IC30 Hydraulic Rotary Actuator FAQs

IC30 covers up to 24,000 Nm (212,410 in-lbs) of drive torque at 210 bar (3,045 psi) across eight sizes.

The IC30 offers the highest torque in the IC Series, delivering a range of 1,900 to 24,000 Nm (16,810 to 212,410 in-lbs) at 210 bar (3,045 psi). This makes the IC30 very suitable for heavy-duty applications like mining equipment and material-handling. 

IC30 offers 180º and 360º of rotation.

All eight sizes of the IC30 are available as either 180º or 360º , depending on whether the application requires either half-turn or full-turn motion. 

Pressure, torque, rotation, external loads, and environment OR your existing Helac part number.

For correct sizing, you should specify system pressure, required torque (including peak/holding), desired rotation, expected radial and axial loads and moments, and environmental conditions. With these specs, our engineering team or technical charts can select the most appropriate configuration and size.

Alternatively, if you already have an existing Helac part number, you can use our widget or charts to find a drop-in replacement. For other popular brands such as SJH and HKS, please reach out to our engineering team.

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Rotary Actuators – IC30 Series

The IC30 is the highest-torque model in the IC Series of helical-spline hydraulic rotary actuators, with drive torque from 16,810 to 212,410 in-lb (1,900 to 24,000 Nm) at 3,045 psi (210 bar) across eight sizes. Standard rotation is 180° or 360°, and the IC30 is offered with foot or flange mounting, and cantilever or straddle shaft support. Built for heavy-duty applications like mining and material handling, it’s a direct drop-in replacement for the Helac L30 series and ships in 20–26 weeks standard or 10–14 weeks via expedited airfreight.

Given its high bearings and precision accuracy, it is a solution for many applications that involve positioning, rotating devices, steering, and more. The IC30 series is especially built for durability and maintains high performance in the toughest and most demanding applications. Additionally, the IC Series was designed with high shock absorption to preserve the product’s life.

Hydraulic Rotary-Linear Actuator Standard Features:

  • Standard Rotation: 180° / 360°
  • Max Drive Torque: 16,810 – 212,410 in-lbs at 3,045 psi (1,900 – 24,000 Nm at 210 bar)
  • Max Holding Torque: 43,360 – 522,190 in-lbs at 3,045 psi (4,900 – 59,000 Nm at 210 bar)
  • Max Straddle Moment: 169,930 – 2,270,210 in-lbs (19,200 – 256,000 Nm)
  • Max Cantilever Moment: 46,020 – 645,210 in-lbs (5,200 – 72,900 Nm)
  • Mounting: Foot, Flange
Model19284773
Drive Torque *
in-lbs (Nm)
16,810 (1,900)24,780 (2,800)41,590 (4,700)64,610 (7,300)
Holding Torque*
in-lbs (Nm)
43,360 (4,900)60,180 (6,800)106,200 (12,000)159,310 (18,000)
Max Cantilever Moment *
in-lbs (Nm)
46,020 (5,200)62,840 (7,100)105,320 (11,900)162,850 (18,400)
Max Straddle Moment *
180° in-lbs (Nm)
118,590 (13,400)149,570 (16,900)272,600 (30,800)423,060 (47,800)
Max Straddle Moment *
360° in-lbs (Nm)
169,930 (19,200)217,720 (24,600)401,820 (45,400)630,170 (71,200)
Radial Capacity
lbs (kg)
3,960 (1,800)5,070 (2,300)7,930 (3,600)11,020 (5,000)
Axial Capacity
lbs (kg)
3,080 (1,400)3,960 (1,800)5,950 (2,700)7,930 (3,600)
Model105140180240
Drive Torque *
in-lbs (Nm)
92,930 (10,500)123,910 (14,000)159,310 (18,000)212,410 (24,000)
Holding Torque * in-lbs (Nm)230,110 (26,000)309,770 (35,000)407,130 (46,000)522,190 (59,000)
Max Cantilever Moment *
in-lbs (Nm)
261,090 (29,500)343,400 (38,800)494,750 (55,900)645,210 (72,900)
Max Straddle Moment *
180° in-lbs (Nm)
664,690 (75,100)875,330 (98,900)1,115,020 (130,500)1,504,620 (170,000)
Max Straddle Moment *
360° in-lbs (Nm)
986,850 (111,500)1,292,200 (146,000)1,749,790 (197,700)2,270,210 (256,500)
Radial Capacity
lbs (kg)
14,990 (6,800)18,070 (8,200)22,040 (10,000)26,010 (11,800)
Axial Capacity
lbs (kg)
9,920 (4,500)13,000 (5,900)14,990 (6,800)18,070 (8,200)
* in-lbs at 3,045 psi (Nm at 210 bar)

Cantilever Mounting

The load is securely bolted to the shaft flange. Cantilever mounting is ideal for loads needing support at only one end of the shaft, and is not advised for aerial work platforms or other critical safety-related applications. 

Straddle Mounting

Straddle mounting is ideal for loads needing support at both ends of the shaft. Similar to cantilever mounting, the top of the load is bolted to the shaft flange. Then, the bottom is bolted to the end cap flange.

Counterbalance Valve

Actuators can be configured with a counterbalance, or load holding valve, to provide load stability and prevent the actuator from reaching excessive torque outputs. Producing back pressure in a hydraulic line gives control over the suspended load to stop unintended motion of the actuator. Valve blocks are available in steel and aluminum, and may be purchased separately if required at a later time. 

Helical Spline Hydraulic Rotary Actuators

Our rotary actuators are the helical spline design. This means, a piston and a helix, or sliding spline, work together to convert the linear motion of the piston into rotational motion. Composed of two moving parts and some form of housing, the sliding helical splined gear concept within the actuator is used in many applications where a rotary movement is required. Helical Spline Actuators function when the piston is axially displaced using hydraulic pressure causing simultaneous rotation of the piston. Standard amounts of rotation are 90°, 180°, and 360°. The primary benefit to this type product compared to alternative designs such as linkages using hydraulic cylinders (linear actuators) is its compact design.

Code Guide:

1SeriesIC30 Series
2Torque (output Torque/100) in Nm 19, 28, 47, 73, 105, 140, 180, 240
3Angle (other angles available)180°, 360°
4OutputQ front flange
S double flange
Z shaft output
5MountD foot
H rear flange
Q front flange
D rail
6Counterbalance ValveY with valve
W without valve
7Thread PatternBLANK metric
E imperial

IC-Fluid Power, Inc. supports many applications including energy, marine & offshore, mining, packaging, plastic & injection molding, and more. 


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