About EL-O-Matic


EL-O-Matic is a leading brand in premium quality rack and pinion valve actuation since 1973. Founded in the Netherlands, the EL-O-Matic brand quickly grew to become a global leader in actuation. With over millions of actuators sold worldwide into the toughest applications, you can be sure that the EL-O-Matic brand offers premium workmanship and durability. 

The EL-O-Matic Brand History

El-O-Matic was established, initially as a subcontract machine shop, the company soon specialized in the manufacture of pneumatic rack and pinion valve actuators.

The El-O-Matic worldwide network was quickly established in just five years after the company was founded - the first national unit was opened in Germany.

This was followed by units in the U.S.A. (1982), United Kingdom and Singapore (1985), India (1990), and South Africa (1994).

The El-O-Matic company was acquired by Emerson Electric, an American multinational conglomerate consisting of more than 300 companies and divisions.

Updated EL-O-Matic logo is launched with the new F Series actuator, offering premium design engineering and latest in “Fit & Forget” technology.

EL-O-Matic is now managed by Emerson as an independent brand, widely available through a global network of independent distributors, valve OEMs, valve integrators, and Emerson Impact Partners.

EL-O-Matic Product Development Rack & Pinion Product Ranges


“Fit and forget” Design Principles is one of the main design parameters in the development of the EL-O-Matic products is the “Fit and Forget” principle: they must be easy to install and then function faultlessly through a long working life, also the addition of ancillaries must be quick and easy to install. This is made possible by the high degree of modular construction in our products.

P Series

Over years of the product development and state of the art designs EL-O-Matic has produced three mains rack and pinion actuator ranges starting with the P-Series in 1973.

Note: P Series 90-degree actuators are obsoleted and now replaced by F Series.

E Series

Ten years later in 1983, the development was started for a successor product range to cope with the changing market requirements. The result was the very successful E-Series.

Note: E Series actuators are obsoleted and now replaced by F  Series.

F Series

The latest actuator, F-Series, was launched in 2014. F Series continues tradition of “Fit & Forget”, but features key improvements:

  • Standard dual stroke adjustment
  • Pressure balanced pinion design
  • Multiple spring concept
  • Premium guiding and bearing system for moving components.

Technology Leadership

The standard F Series has a body design of chromated cast aluminum that is powder coated for exceptional corrosion resistance.

When you buy an F Series actuator, you know you are getting an actuator that is built to last, brought to you by one of the industry’s most respected brands: EL-O-Matic.

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