Pierburg’s newly engineered wastegate actuator allows direct activation of the wastegate valve by being mounted on the hot turbine housing. Thermal insulation from the housing combined with efficient temperature control of the coolant prevent actuator overheating under all operating conditions. The 12-V DC motor is cooled to such a degree that motor load can be stepped up with the advantages of a lower gear ratio between motor and actuator shaft and a higher actuating torque. The shaft can also be completely sealed against the aluminum housing for protection against water splashes without the risk of heat damage.
The design of the actuator and the idea of mounting it on the turbine housing were both originated at Pierburg. An essential aspect of the design was the DC motor which is being built at Pierburg’s own motor production facility. For system validation, prototypes were produced and tested on the company’s test benches. The actuator worked to complete satisfaction and demonstrated its stability even under hot-soak conditions. It has now been readied for series production.Besides its wastegate control function, the unit can also serve as an actuator at the bypass on the high-pressure stage of a two-stage charger.
