
Air Motors & Mixers
GAST Air Motor 4AM-NRV-50C
The 4AM-NRV-50C is the NEMA 56C flange-mounted version of GAST's 1.27 kW (1.7 HP) reversible 4AM air motor, with 3,000 rpm free speed, 1/4" NPT ports and a 12.7 mm keyed shaft.
- Air
Powered - ATEX
Safe - Variable
Speed - Reversible
Explosion-Proof Power
for Hazardous Areas
The -50C configuration fits the 4AM motor with a NEMA 56C C-face flange, the standard North-American interface for small gear reducers, pump heads and bell housings. Performance is the full 4AM frame rating: 1.27 kW at 3,000 rpm, 6.33 Nm maximum torque and about 36.8 L/s of air at 7 bar.
As a reversible (RV) model the motor has two 1/4" NPT ports and is controlled with a 4-way valve; speed is set by supply pressure. The motor can be stalled or overloaded indefinitely, runs cool, and is CE / ATEX II 2 GD c T4 marked for Zone 1 and 2.
- NEMA 56C
Flange - Instant
Stall-Safe Torque - Cool
Running - Compact
Footprint

Technical Specifications
| Max power | 1.27 kW (1.7 HP) |
|---|---|
| Max speed (free) | 3,000 rpm |
| Torque: max / starting @ 5.5 bar | 6.33 Nm (56 in-lb) / 3.16 Nm (28 in-lb) (indicative, 4AM frame) |
| Torque at max speed | 4.07 Nm (36 in-lb) |
| Air consumption (max) | 36.8 L/s (2.2 m³/min, 78 cfm) |
| Air inlet / exhaust port | 1/4" NPT |
| Output shaft | Keyed, 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mounting | Flange, NEMA 56C |
| Rotation | Reversible (RV) |
| Lubrication | Lubricated |
| Max operating pressure | 7 bar (100 psi) |
| Weight | approx. 4.1 kg (indicative) |
Materials
| Body & End Plates | Cast Iron or Aluminium |
|---|---|
| Rotor | Steel, dynamically balanced |
| Vanes | Composite, self-lubricating |
| Shaft | Stainless Steel |
| Bearings | Sealed ball bearings |
| Muffler | Aluminium / sintered bronze |
Performance Curve
- 6.9 bar (100 psi)
- 5.5 bar (80 psi)
- 4.1 bar (60 psi)
- 2.8 bar (40 psi)
Dimensions
| Frame | Power (kW) | Length (mm) | Diameter (mm) | Shaft Ø (mm) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AM / 1UP | 0.03–0.1 | 92 | 58 | 8 | 0.8 |
| 2AM | 0.3–0.7 | 125 | 78 | 12 | 2.3 |
| 4AMthis model | 0.7–1.3 | 180 | 100 | 16 | 4.5 |
| 6AM | 2.0–3.0 | 250 | 140 | 22 | 13 |
| 8AM | 3.5–5.5 | 300 | 180 | 28 | 24 |
Typical dimensions for the model range; certified dimensional drawings are available on request.
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