Axial Piston Motors - High speed, high pressure
Our range of axial piston motors offers powerful drive solutions for demanding hydraulic systems: axial piston motors enable high speeds, high pressure resistance and excellent efficiency – ideal for industrial machinery, mobile equipment and hydraulic drive systems. Whether in mechanical and plant engineering, conveyor technology or mobile applications – rely on our axial piston motors for maximum efficiency and reliability.
Axial piston motors from LöSi - Bent axis and Swashplate design
What is an Axial Piston Motor?
An axial piston motor is a high-performance hydraulic motor designed specifically for high speeds and extreme pressure ranges. Unlike radial piston motors, the pistons here are arranged parallel to the drive shaft (axially).
This design enables an efficient conversion of hydraulic energy into mechanical rotation. Axial piston motors are true all-rounders: They work in both open and closed hydraulic circuits and offer the highest power density among hydraulic motors.
A distinction is mainly made between two types:
- Bent Axis Design: Cylinder block and shaft are tilted. Extremely compact and robust.
- Swashplate Design: Cylinder block parallel to the shaft, control via a tilted plate. Ideal for variable adjustment.
Advantages of Axial Piston Motors
Why do designers rely on axial piston motors? The answer lies in performance. While gerotor motors are built for power at low speeds, the axial piston motor dominates the high-speed range.
The technical strengths at a glance:
- High Pressure Resistance: Designed for system pressures up to over 300 - 400 bar.
- Variable Displacement: Many models can change their displacement during operation (variable motors) to adjust speed or torque.
- Compactness: Excellent ratio of power to installation space – perfect for mobile applications.
- Efficiency: High efficiency even at maximum speed.
Typical Areas of Application for the Axial Piston Motor
Due to their ability to precisely control high outputs, axial piston motors are the heart of many modern machines:
- Mobile Hydraulics (Construction & Agriculture): As travel drive in excavators, wheel loaders, combine harvesters, and tractors (often in combination with planetary gearboxes).
- Industry: Precision drives in rolling mills, presses, and metalworking machines.
- Lifting Technology: Drive of high-performance winches and cranes where variable speeds are necessary.
Selection Criteria & Technical Data
The selection of the right axial piston motor depends heavily on the desired controllability.
Decisive parameters for your configuration:
- Fixed or Variable Motor? Do you need a fixed displacement or variable control?
- Design: Bent axis for robustness or swashplate for through-drive capability?
- Pressure Range: Does the motor fit your system pressure (high pressure up to 400 bar)?
- Interface: Flange (SAE/ISO) and shaft shape must fit the application exactly.
Our expert team helps you calculate the optimal operating point (speed vs. pressure) for your application.
Select & Order Axial Piston Motor Now
Rely on efficiency and high performance. Discover our selection of axial piston motors in the webshop – from the robust fixed motor to the intelligent variable motor.
Benefit from high quality and technical advice. Find the matching model for your open or closed circuit and order conveniently online now!
