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Overview
Gast Manufacturing, part of The Gast Group with JUN-AIR, has been a leader in air solutions for over 90 years. They offer a diverse range of air-moving products such as vacuum pumps, compressors, air motors, gearmotors, vacuum generators, and regenerative blowers. These products are designed for original equipment manufacturers globally and are supported by a robust network of sales representatives and service facilities worldwide.

Design Expertise
Gast specializes in customizing solutions to meet specific customer needs, providing both standard and custom-designed pneumatic systems. Their R&D and product engineers utilize computer-aided design to develop solutions that incorporate the latest technology and cost-effective production methods.

Quality Commitment
Gast is dedicated to quality, as demonstrated by their ISO 9001 certification. They comply with European Community Directives for health, safety, and environmental standards for products sold in the European market.

Product Specifications

Rotary Vane: Available in oilless or lubricated models, offering quiet operation and high efficiency, suitable for breathing air supply and vacuum forming.
Diaphragm: Features oilless operation and rugged construction, ideal for blood analysis and air sampling.
Piston: Known for long service life and low noise, used in tire inflators and medical clinics.
Linear: Provides smooth airflow and high efficiency, suitable for medical instruments and environmental monitoring.
Vacuum Generators: Operate on the venturi principle, creating vacuum without moving parts, used in various industrial applications.

Performance Overview
The document includes detailed performance data for various models, highlighting specifications such as power rating, free air flow, maximum pressure, and vacuum capabilities, which are crucial for determining product suitability for specific applications.

Vacuum Generators
These are ideal for applications where traditional vacuum pumps are not preferred. Key features include chemical and corrosion resistance, compact design, low air consumption, and minimal maintenance. Suitable for applications like envelope insertion, vapor evacuation, and robotic pick and place.

Regenerative Blowers
Designed for high-volume vacuum or compressed air applications, featuring motor-mounted and separate drive models, with options for explosion-proof motors. Applications include air tables, vacuum hold-down, and soil remediation.

Air Motors/Gear Motors
Available in lubricated or non-lubricated models, offering variable speeds and non-electrical sparking. They are compact, portable, and can operate in all positions. Typical applications include mixing equipment, conveyor drives, and packaging.

Technical Specifications
Detailed tables provide information on torque, speed, power, and air consumption for various models. For instance, the 1AM model operates at 10,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 2.75 lb. in.

Contact Information
The document includes contact details for Gast Manufacturing's offices in the United States, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.

Catalog excerpts

Full Line Overview I Air Compressors, Vacuum Pumps, and Air Motors

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The Gast The Gast Group Difference Group Difference For over 90 years, Gast Manufacturing has been providing innovative air solutions to a broad breadth of customers. With the relatively recent addition of JUN-AIR, we have expanded our capabilities and formed, “The Gast Group.” Together, our diverse engineering background and pneumatic experience allow us to provide both component and system solutions to meet all of your pneumatic needs...all backed by our strong commitment to quality and customer support. Products for Almost Any Application – Worldwide We offer an extensive and versatile line...

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Performance Overview Maximum Pressure Maximum Vacuum Rotary Vane_ ■ Extra quiet AT Series Rocking Piston Vacuum Generators Maximum Pressure Maximum Vacuum Gast Full Line Overview 3

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1 Compact, lightweight - ideal for light-duty 1 Standard, twin, and miniature styles 1 Electric motors available in dual frequency, shaded pole, and permanent split capacitor (psc) versions as well as AC multi-voltages '4-24 volt DC options on the miniature Typical Applications • Blood analysis • Automobile cruise controls • Graphic arts equipment • Breast pumps • Agricultural foam markers Product Specifications In reciprocating motion, with a short stroke, the diaphragm at the top of the connecting rod flexes up and down in a closed chamber, creating pressure or vacuum. Gast Full Line Overview...

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Typical Applications • Blood cuff monitors • Waste water treatment • Environmental monitoring and air sampling • Oxygen supply for medical instruments • Liquid agitation and mixing • Medical nebulizers • Air supply for leak test equipment • Solder removal • Automotive emission test equipment • Leak test equipment • Scientific and medical analysis equipment MAXIMUM PRESSURE MAXIMUM VACUUM Electromagnetic oscillation of the rod/diaphragm assembly changes the volume of space enclosed between the casing and the diaphragm, creating pressure or vacuum. Gast Full Line Overview 7

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1 Excellent for those vacuum applications where a regular vacuum pump may not be 1 27 chemical and corrosion resistant models 1 Single or multi-stage designs offer several 1 Compact, lightweight construction 1 No moving parts - quiet operation 1 Vacuum cups in flat and bellows, threaded or "slip fit" mounting options available, with Typical Applications • Envelope insertion/extraction • Evacuation of volatile vapors • Carton forming • Robotic pick and place • Any number of other vacuum applications where pump size, noise level, or high-temperature Product Specifications When compressed air is...

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Notes www.gastmfg.com Gast Full Line Overview 11

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CAST IBSC A Unit of IDEX Corporation Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023-0097 Gast Hong Kong Room 6, 9/F, New Commerce Centre Hong Kong A Unit of IDEX Corporation Nash Road United Kingdom ®Registered Trademark/™Trademark of Gast Manufacturing Inc. Copyright ©2012 Gast Manufacturing Inc. All rights reserved.

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