Design and functionality of a turbine motor

Pneumatic turbines are continuous-flow machines, which can be executed in single-stage or

dual-stage design.

The conversion of the pressure energy into kinetic energy takes place in the inlet nozzle. On a
two-stage turbine, the largest part of the kinetic energy is converted in the 1st turbine wheel. The
air-flow is diverted over the stationary turbine wheel. The remaining energy is converted in the
2nd turbine wheel.

Design and Functional Principle of a Vane motor

Vane motors consist essentially of a rotor which revolves in an eccentrically offset perforation of
the rotor cylinder. The vanes form working chambers, the volume of which increases in the turn
direction. As the compressed air expands, the pressure energy subsequently transforms into
kinetic energy, thereby producing the rotary motion.
Air motors that are designed to rotate in one direction only, have more rotational angle for the air
to relax. Therefore the non-reversible vane motors reach a higher power output and higher
speeds than reversible air motors.

Design and function of a gear motor

Gear motors consist of two gear wheels, that run in a housing with minimal play. One gear wheel
is rigidly interconnected with the drift shaft, the other generates the torque. Two gear flats are
directed with compressed air into the turn direction and one gear flat against the turn direction.
The exhaust air is directed into chambers which are formed between the gear flat and housing
wall towards the exhaust air side and rotation is generated.

Design of a Gear Motor