For home use, you have three types to choose from: CWX, A100, and A20.
What Do They Look Like?



Torque
The most obvious differences between these are torque force.
CWX max torque force is 1.7 NM(That's why it can only operate small valves)
A100 max torque force is 10 NM
A20 max torque force is 2 NM.
Open/Close Time
The open/close time has differences as well. The time of CWX and A20 is the same, 3-5S approximately. The A100 open/close time is about 13-15S.
Valve Body
Because of actuators" different torsion, the applicable valve body is different.
A20 actuators offer more torque than CWX. Fit 2-way brass valve (1 1/4" or less), 2-way stainless steel valve (1" or less), and 3-way brass Valve (1/2", 3/4", and 1").
A100 actuators offer more torque than A20. Well fit bigger valves like 2-way stainless steel valve (1 1/4", 1 1/2", and 2") and 3-way stainless steel L-port valve.(What is T Port and L Port for 3 Way Valve?)
CWX may be used in 1/2" 2-way and 3-way T-port valve. If you need a
3/4" and 1" 2-way valve, we will use a valve body with reduced bore size (3/4"=15mm bore size, 1"=20mm bore size)(What's Reduced Bore and Full Bore?). So, if you want a full bore size valve, we highly recommend you select the A20 actuator.
Price Difference
A100>A20>CWX.
Manual Switch and Indicator
Manual Switch Only for Voltage Under 36V
CWX:No for Both
A20: Yes for Both
A100:Only Indicator
IP Grade
CWX:IP65
A20:IP67
A100:IP67
Can I replace the valve body myself?
Why not? As Long As socket fit and torsion is enough.
Current Comsumption
A lot of customers question description in manual
"Limit Switches Inside, Cut Off Power Automatically When F.O or F.C"
I tested myself and below is my research result. I believe A20 consume 10-25% more power than CWX.

What else do you have?
Time Control
Water Leak Protection
Partially Open
My application need more powerful and industrial Grade Actuator
We have a Series Called "TCN/R SMART", Using industrial interface, die-cast aluminum housing (N) or ABS / PC + PET Housing(R). Torque UP to 2000NM. The volume is 1/10 of Traditional industrial grade valve.



Please feel free to contact me for tech information and manuals.
Wire Diagram for CWX all series:CR01, CR02, CR03, CR03T, CR04, CR05
Wire Diagram for A20 all series:CR201,CR202,CR301,CR302,CR303,CR501,CR502,CR702,CR701,CR703,CR401,CR704
Wire Diagram for A100 all series:CR201,CR202,CR303,CR501,CR502,CR703,CR401,CR704
A20 and A100 Actuator Size Comparison (SP-2)
3-Way Valve Flow Path (3way)
A20 Brass Tee 3 way T-port valve bore size(S002-B3SY)
A100 SS 3-way L-port valve bore size(S002-S3SY)
A100 valve installation size(A100)
How to use manual switches and indicator(SP-1, SP-3, MA-A20-5)
Wire diagram comparison of CWX, A20, and A100 series actuators (Diagram-comparison)
If you want to know more about how to choose correct actuators or motorized ball valves, I wrote an article entitled Motorized Ball Valve FAQ TOP 30 for you.
Comments
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Is there is a recommended mounting position for motorized ball valves?
Why there is no reply to my question?
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