What are air motors used for?
Although it sounds like an illusion initially, air motors are the basis of the internal combustion engine as we know it today and contribute to its operation. In the internal combustion engine, a spark initiates fuel combustion, causing an explosion in the cylinder that moves the pistons. In the air engine, the expansion of compressed […]
What are the air motors technologies?
Air motors can generate continuous rotating power when coupled with a compressed air supply. When compared to electric motors, they have many benefits. Operating costs for air motors are expected to be higher than those for electric motors due to the high price of compressed air. Variations in airflow and pressure can affect the speed […]
Air Motors Explained: What They Are, How They Work & Why They Matter in Industry
Updated: August 25, 2025 Air motors—also known as pneumatic motors—have been converting compressed air energy into mechanical work for more than two centuries. Today, Atlas Copco air motors represent the pinnacle of this technology: safe, flexible, compact, and powerful. Built for demanding industries, they combine reliability, efficiency, and adaptability in ways that electric motors cannot always match. What is an Air Motor? An […]