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Air motors from Atlas Copco

Air motor technologies from Atlas Copco

Industrial Drive solutions from Atlas Copco Tools

We want to be pioneers with our pneumatic motors. Atlas Copco air motors stand for development and innovation. They are lightweight, silent and sturdy, as well as featuring low air consumption. We not only offer a comprehensive range of standard air motors but also develop drive systems in accordance with our customers’ requirements.

Design

Air motors are compact and lightweight. An air motor only weighs a quarter as much and takes up a sixth of the space of an electric motor of comparable performance. The power density of air motors is superior to most other motor types.

Sturdy

Our air motors can be stalled to a standstill even under full load without any problems, without overheating or being damaged. They can be started and stopped as often as is necessary. In addition, they are not affected by arduous service conditions.

Energy-efficient

Our turbine and piston motors feature high energy efficiency. Energy-efficient air motors develop more power than most other motor types per unit size and weight.

ATEX certification

Our air motors are ATEX-certified and comply with ATEX directive 2014/34/EU of the European Union for equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres.

Atlas Copco offers the widest range of air motors on the market, with market-leading innovation and technology. 

Our three motor technologies at a glance:

Vane technology

  • A wide performance range with several planetary and spur gear options
  • Elongated motor design with small diameter in relation to length ensures many benefits such as high performance in relation to volume, low air consumption and long service life
  • High output with compact size
  • Our motors all have five vanes, ensuring good starting behavior with high starting torque
  • Compact single-stage or multi-stage planetary gear units convert the motor output to different torque and speed levels in accordance with practical requirements

Lamellenmotor

LZB66 vane motor

Kolbenmotor

PZB piston motor

Piston technology

  • Energy efficiency at low speeds
  • Ratings of 90, 120 and 210 Watts
  • Easy installation and assembly thanks to compact design and flange configuration
  • Operation without lubrication – ideal for clean room, chemical, automation and handing applications

Turbine technology

  • High energy efficiency and unparalleled power-to-weight ratio
  • Constant speed under load
  • Oil-free
  • Long service life 
  • Available for clockwise (A) and counter-clockwise (AV) operation
  • The TZB has a compact design with two mounting options for easy installation
  • Designed, developed and produced for difficult and demanding applications

Turbinenmotor

TZB turbine motor

Would you like to learn more about our pneumatic motors or send us a specific enquiry?

The videos will provide you with an overview of the design and features of our air motors.

Our air motors are in service in a variety of industries and segments 

Handling

Handling with air motors

Atlas Copco motors are essential for many material handling and transport applications.

Maintenance

Sicherheit von Druckluftmotoren

Atlas Copco pneumatic motors are used in maintenance as well as in high-pressure cleaning, blast cleaning, magnetic drilling, spraycreting and shotcreting.

Chemical and pharmaceutical industry

Chemie- und Pharmaindustrie

Agitator motors from Atlas Copco are used for a wide variety of mixing tasks.

Food-processing

Lebensmittelverarbeitung

Stainless steel motors from Atlas Copco can also withstand continuous cleaning in the food industry without any problems.

Pipe processing

Rohrbearbeitung

Atlas Copco turbine motors are used for processing pipes before the pipes are welded to pipelines.

 
 
You will find further information and our motor selection program here
Lamellenmotoren
You will find further information and our motor selection program here

Would you like to find out more about our motors or send us a specific enquiry?

You are welcome to contact our air motor expert and network with him on LinkedIn:

Jörg Rüßmann, Sales Manager Air Motors

Jörg Rüßmann

Sales Manager and Product Manager Air Motors

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Air motor technologies from Atlas Copco

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