How to consider other criteria and adaptation when you choose an air motor ?

Now we understand that the working point of an air motor will bring different advantages and disadvantages depending on where it stands compare to its optimal working point. Using your motor close to its stall torque, or close to its free speed answers different needs for different situations, as summarized below.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Use in hight temperature

Our air motors can function in temperatures as low as -30°C and as high as +150°C. In very low temperatures, however, you need to keep an eye out for condensation or even small ice crystals caused by the additional cooling of the air in a cold environment. Should water or crystals get into the air supply, they could cause damage to the motor.

Use of air motors in spécific environments

Whatever the working environment – dusty, radioactive, in and always use clean, dry, lubricated air (our FRL unit does the job nicely) then you won’t have a problem.

Particulary clean environements

Motors used in industries where a clean, sterilised environment is paramount (for example pharmaceuticals or nuclear) your motor will need to have an in-built air exhaust collector to ensure that the air expelled from the motor does not contaminate the interior of the laboratory or factory plant.

Waterproof motors

We can waterproof all our air motors. The waterproofing provides 100% resistance to water so the motors can be used in a variety of underwater operations. Equally, the water-tight sealing offers an effective solution for use in environments that require a comprehensively sealed air motor, such as the nuclear or chemical processing industries.

Conclusion:

To sum up, if you want to choose the right pneumatic motor that gives you the best all-round performance, optimum safety and the best return on your investment, then start by analysing what you need the motor to do and go from there. And remember, we’re always on hand if you’d like a little help!