Electric damper actuators, made in Britain
The British-made alternative to Belimo, Honeywell, Siemens or likewise brands. Non-spring return actuators for precise airflow control in commercial and industrial ventilation, held in UK stock and backed by a five-year warranty.
The same certifications as the major brands. Dispatched from our own factory in Britain, so you wait days, not the months the larger manufacturers often quote. Send us your spec and we will respond with a price and lead time.
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Made in Britain
Our own factory
CE · UKCA · UL · RoHS
Fully certified
5-year warranty
On every unit
Held in UK stock
Short lead times
BMS ready
2/3-point & modulating
Why buyers switch to Firbeson
The same actuator, without the wait or the premium
If you already specify one of the leading global brands, you know the products. What you may not know is that you can specify the same standards, made in Britain, without the long lead times or the premium price. Here is how Firbeson compares.
comparison table
Manufacturing
Lead time
Warranty
Certifications
Pricing
Support
Made in Britain, in our own factory
Held in UK stock, dispatched quickly
5 years
CE, UKCA, UL, RoHS
Competitive UK value. Request a price
Speak directly to the people who make the actuator
Typical global brand
Overseas or global supply chains
Often quoted in months
Commonly shorter
The same standards
Premium
Through distributors
The range & specification
One platform, three variants of damper actuator
The F30A range gives precise control of air volume and direction across commercial and industrial ventilation. As non-spring return actuators, they hold position on loss of power, which suits modulating and on/off duties where a defined fail-safe position is not required.
Six torque ratings from 2 to 40 Nm cover damper areas up to 8 m². Two and three-point or modulating control is available on a 0(2) to 10 V or 0(4) to 20 mA signal, selected on an onboard dial. Optional auxiliary switches add two SPDT contacts for position feedback.
All three variants share the same mounting and control platform, so you can select on performance without changing how the actuator installs: a standard unit for general HVAC, a low-noise version at 35 dB for quiet spaces, and a fast-running version from 2.5 seconds where airflow response matters.
Three variants for the job
Standard (F30A)
The core actuator for everyday HVAC. 2 to 40 Nm, running 35 to 100 s, ≤45 dB.
Low Noise (F30A-L)
For offices, hotels, healthcare and education. ≤35 dB, a 10 dB reduction. 2 to 10 Nm.
Fast Running (F30A-Q)
For rapid airflow response. 2.5 to 8 s travel. 5 to 16 Nm.
Choose your variant
Pick the variant on performance below. The full torque and running-time tables, control-signal wiring, order codes and dimensions sit in the datasheet and manuals, so this page stays quick to scan.
| Standard (F30A) | Low Noise (F30A-L) | Fast Running (F30A-Q) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torque | 2 to 40 Nm | 2 to 10 Nm | 5 to 16 Nm |
| Running time | 35 to 100 s | 75 to 150 s | 2.5 to 8 s |
| Noise level | ≤45 dB | ≤35 dB | 55 to 60 dB |
| Life cycle | ≥70,000 | ≥70,000 | ≥30,000 |
| Certification | CE, UKCA, UL, RoHS | CE, UKCA, RoHS | CE, UKCA, RoHS |
| Best for | General HVAC | Noise-sensitive spaces | Rapid response |
All three share the same mounting and control platform, so you can switch variant without changing the install.
Specifications by variant
Optional auxiliary switches add two SPDT contacts on any variant. Full model-by-model figures are in the datasheet.
Who it's for
Built for the people who buy on spec and lead time
Three groups get the most from Firbeson actuators. If that is you, the form takes a moment and we will reply with pricing and a lead time.
HVAC & damper manufacturers
Actuators sized to your dampers, certified and consistent, so your production line keeps moving and your bill of materials stays simple.
Air handling unit manufacturers
A UK supply you can plan around, with stock available and one point of contact for sizing and lead times.
Installation & mechanical contractors
The right torque and control, dispatched quickly, so a site date does not slip while you wait months for an imported part.
why firbeson
Reasons buyers choose us over the larger brands
Made in Britain
Designed and built in our own factory in Britain, not shipped in from overseas.
Short lead times
Held in UK stock and dispatched quickly. You wait days, not the months the larger manufacturers often quote.
Five-year warranty
Every actuator is covered for five years, which few smaller manufacturers will match.
Same certifications
CE, UKCA, UL and RoHS. The standards your specifications and tenders require.
Competitive pricing
Strong UK value against the premium brands. Request a price with your specification.
One platform, three variants
Standard, low-noise and fast-running share the same mounting and control, so you select on performance without changing the install.
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British manufacturer of electric damper actuators and control valves for HVAC and industrial systems.