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Air Pressure
When selecting air motors, remember that the specification listings show only one set of performance figures,
at a particular pressure 90 psig. Air motors are designed to produce optimum performance at this pressure.
Many other speeds, torques and power can be obtained from the same motor by regulating the pessure, air
supply or exhaust. While they will operate at pessures below 40 psig, their performance may not be consistent.
They can also be operated above 100 psig, but often at the expense of increased maintenance.
A good rule to follow is to size an air motor based on approximately 70% of the lowest available air pressure.
This will allow additional power for starting and possible overloading.
Maximum Power
Ungoverned air motors develop maximum horsepower at approximately 50% of free (unloaded) speed while
governed motors reach their peak horsepower at about 80% of free speed.
Required Torque
Equally important as the speed at which an air motor is to be run is the required torque. The combination of the
two factorsspeed and torquedetermine the power of the desired motor. Care should be taken to
differentiate between stall (maximum) and running torques when selecting air motors.
Inlet Controls
When installing reversible air motors, a four-way valve or two three-way valves should be used to prevent
blockage of the secondary Exhaust Port. This is the opposite Rotation Port to that which is being pressurized.
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