Amish Air Motor

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A pneumatic motor (air motor), or compressed air engine, is a type of motor which does mechanical work by expanding compressed air. Pneumatic motors generally convert the compressed air energy to mechanical work through either linear or rotary motion. Linear motion can come from either a diaphragm or piston actuator, while rotary motion is supplied by either a vane type air motor, piston air motor, air turbine or gear type motor.

A widespread application of pneumatic motors is in hand-held tools, impact wrenches, pulse tools, screwdrivers, nut runners, drills, grinders, sanders and so on. Pneumatic motors are also used stationary in a wide range of industrial applications. Though overall energy efficiency of pneumatics tools is low and they require access to a compressed-air source, there are several advantages over electric tools. They offer greater power density (a smaller pneumatic motor can provide the same amount of power as a larger electric motor), do not require an auxiliary speed controller (adding to its compactness), generate less heat, and can be used in more volatile atmospheres as they do not require electric power and do not create sparks. They can be loaded to stop with full torque without damages.

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[ThatJay]

looks like the Amish are having their technological revolution

[BlueXonar]

The hoops amish folk will jump through to meet their arbitrary requirements on extreme technicalities will never cease to be amusing.

[chuckconrad]

Mind officially blown apart!
Surprised that motor will run that kind of RPM with quality

[veterayt]

In their defense, unlike combustion engines, this thing is powered by an air compressor hooked to a windmill, it's sweet tech

[gotkittys]

I learned about an Amish carpentry shop, with a windmill powered air compressor. The big tank ran air nailers, saws sanders, drills, ect. Theres an air powered version of most tools, readily converted to carpentry, or other uses.

[ronblack]

there is a way to generate huge quantities of compressed air using a water stream and a height difference . like a tromp . there was a guy in canada that built one system for supplying compressed air to a mine . it worked for a very long time like 50 years in northern ontario maybe sudbury. it had no moving parts except for the water which was free. it produced about 100 psi and supplied it with a pipe something like 20 inches in diameter so alot of air.

[fuze]

I can’t get over the sound, sounds like an old straight-6 or V12 at high revs. Would love to have this thing power all my appliances lol

[weibrot]

When the Amish realise their while nervous system rely on electricity:
Guess I'll die

[Surms]

waiting for amish powered cars come out. Great series.

[HyperionGamingTOPKEK]

Impressive, very nice...now let's see where the Amish get the compressed air.

[zeniththetoaster]

Ah, I remember this from a video essay about this specific type of motor used as a pump. It was in a book of mechanisms which often had to do with moving water. Interesting to see it used as a motor run off of compressed air

[De-Eskalator]

If you consider that nerves and brains, in principle, also function electrically, you could well ask yourself whether the radical rejection of the use of electricity is in keeping with creation. Anyone who uses wind taps into the power that creates electrical lightning in the clouds. Greetings from Germany!🇩🇪🤝

[michaellegg]

It looks like it was made from a old aircon pump from a car! They work the same way mostly.. except for the shaft that has the belt pulley was replaced by a small housing with a small turbine to spin it up.. i've seen people turn old aircon pumps into 6 cylinder petrol engines and put em in bike's.. i assume that its very similar. But this is pretty cool regardless now they need to attach it to a wagon with a big compressed air chamber and bam amish car lol

[TaintedMojo]

Ahhh yes, compressed air fresh from the compressed air bushes

[SoundShunter]

This is an axial reciprocating motor and it's nothing new. In fact this concept has been around since 1588. They're usually used in reverse as hydraulic pumps (axial piston pump) and you'll find them nearly everywhere.

[billybrant]

I would bet anything that it required electricity in order to build this…😂

[SilntObsvr]

And if you connect the rotary shaft to a source of power (water wheel, windmill, electric/gasoline/diesel etc.) and spin it the other way, it's an air compressor. This would be both quieter and more compact than a common single- or dual-piston compressor pump.

[heraklit.]

Reminds me of an axial piston pump, but here it's used reversed. I'm impressed 👍

[augustday]

A lot of people diss the Amish for their choice of lifestyle, but personally I really respect the dedication to a set of ideals.
And, if nothing else, the Amish will be able to pick up the pieces of our civilization if we ever get hit with a big CME, EMP attack, or something like that.

[greengabe]

I swear the Amish are just trying to live the hardest life possible