Compressed air turbine

cults3d

This is a basic turbine designed for compressed air experiments. I've created two prototypes. The first one can be seen in the accompanying images. The axle used in this model is an 8mm metal rod, which I machined down from a 10mm diameter rod on a lathe. However, any 8mm threaded rod could serve as a suitable alternative. The bearings employed in this turbine are 608Z models, boasting a diameter of 22mm, a hole size of 8mm, and a thickness of 7mm. Refer to the images for assembly instructions. Operation-wise, this turbine functions smoothly and rapidly. Nevertheless, when subjected to an air pressure of 8bar, it pushes out the grease from its bearings. It's essential to ensure that the housing components are tightly assembled to prevent air leakage. This model was printed using PET-G material with a resolution of 0.2mm.