The compact and portable 4AM series offers air motor operating speed and power output that can be adjusted to meet the precise needs of your application. Their air throttling and pressure control is not only cost effective over electric motor controls, but they also can be stalled or overloaded for long periods without damaging the motor. In addition, these Gast air motors are cool running and have no electrical spark, which makes them ideal for use in hazardous locations.
Most of the Gast Air Motors and some of the Gast Gear Motors in this catalog meet the requirements of the EC directive 94/9EC (ATEX 100a). They may be used in zones 1 and 2 where explosive atmospheres of gas or dust are likely to occur. These are marked with II 2 G D c T4 in the catalogue and on the product. This indicates the air motor is Group II, Category 2, Gas and Dust Atmospheres, and a maximum surface temperature of 275 °F/135 °C. Check that the product driven by the air motor meets ATEX directive.
The output power of an air motor is relative to speed and to air line pressure.
Air Motors Up to 9 HP, speeds from 300 to 2,000 rpm, max. pressure 100 psi (7 bar)
