Globe VS10C Pneumatic Vane Air Motor | 12.8 HP, 2400 RPM

Globe VS10C Pneumatic Vane Air Motor (12.8 HP / 9.5 kW, 2400 RPM)

The GLOBE VS10C Pneumatic Vane Air Motor is a top-quality, heavy-duty industrial workhorse for explosive, damp, and high-salinity marine conditions where electric alternatives are dangerous. Fitted with a carefully constructed pneumatic unit that delivers a remarkable 12.8 HP (9.5 kW) at a maximum speed of 2400 RPM for unrelenting torque and very responsive speed regulation.

GLOBE Airmotors in the Netherlands manufactures this particular variant, which offers a face/flange configuration for solid direct coupling to gearboxes, pumps, winches or mixing assemblies. Since the VS10C is totally powered by compressed air, there is no chance of electric sparking. This design allows the VS10C to run cooler under heavy loads and provide stalling without internal mechanical damage.

Model Details:

Brand: GLOBE Airmotors (Netherlands)

Model: VS10C

MPN (Manufacturer Part Number): VS10C / VA10XXXX10

Condition: New, Unused

Technical Data

Features and Benefits

1. ATEX Certified Spark-Free Operation: Intrinsically explosion-proof design rated for hazardous zones (Category 2G/2D, Gas Group IIC, Temp Class T4) ensuring complete safety around explosive marine vapours and volatile chemical situations.
2. Stepless Speed & Torque Variation: Precise control of speed and performance curves can be achieved by just adjusting the incoming air pressure or air volume lines without the need for complicated variable frequency drives.
3. Stall-Proof Mechanical Architecture: Under an over-torque stall scenario, an electric motor instantly burns out but the VS10C may stall under load forever without causing damage or heat build-up.
4. Bi-Directional High Starting Torque: Instantly changes direction of rotation from clockwise to counter-clockwise by merely changing the air supply port configuration (Port A vs. Port B), providing immediate mechanical response.
5. Aggressive Environmental Resiliency: Designed to operate reliably in difficult operating circumstances with a working range of -20°C up to +80°C (non-ATEX limit), fully immune to moisture saturation, dust or high spray wash-downs.

Marine Engineer’s Insight:

On a vessel or offshore facility, moisture and salt air are the absolute enemies of electrical insulation. The beauty of the GLOBE VS10C vane air motor lies in its mechanical simplicity. Because it operates on positive displacement air expansion, it experiences a cooling effect during operation, making it impossible to overheat in high ambient machinery spaces. However, because it relies on high-speed composite blade vanes sealing against the internal rotor housing wall, clean utility air supply is crucial to preventing premature wear.