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Magnevane

Magnevane is a type of pneumatic motor, most specifically, a sliding vane motor, that use the power of super magnets to induce a better sealing of the vanes against the housing of the rotor. This near perfect sealing of the vanes, result in a much improved performance of the motor, when compared to the standard technology. It can also be used as a compressor motor. The pneumatic sector has a very low energy conversion efficiency. A rotary-screw compressor consumes about 16.5 kW of power to produce 100 cfm of compressed air at 100 psi. And, when turning this compressed air into mechanical energy a rotary vane air motor, commonly used in any industry, will consume about 60 cfm of compressed air to produce an output of 1 kW. Therefore, we can consider that the standard energy conversion efficiency is 10 to 1. A Magnevane motor achieves an energy conversion efficiency of near 6 to 1, when used as pneumatic motor. The sealing effect of the magnets results in less loss of air in the motor chambers, therefore increasing the output of power that the compressed air can deliver. The process of reduction of air leakage inside the motor, also results in a better life cycle of the equipment and lower maintenance requirements (less air friction, the lower the wear and tear).