MEDICAL, DENTAL & LABORATORY
Ever mindful of the needs of the patient, Gast offers proven reliable, quiet, high-quality products for the most demanding medical, dental, and laboratory applications. The dependable, lasting and low-maintenance features that these products are known for make them the natural choice for system integration.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
As the most recognized name in air-moving products, Gast provides quality solutions for a wide variety of applications in business and industry. Our customer base is built on OEMs getting precisely the right product for their application.
- Paint & Chemical mixing
- Liquid Pump drive
- Fiberglass and Other Chopping
- Torque Guns
- Water Blasting Automated Equipment
- Cable Pressurization
- Coring Drill
- Extruding Equipment
- Foundry Equipment
- Laser Cutting, Welding Equipment
- Mining and Construction Equipment
- Pulp & Paper, Chemical Processing
- Sprayers
- Surface Preparation Equipment
- Parts Drying
FOOD & BEVERAGE
With decades of experience in food and beverage processing, Gast products deliver reliable quality in the toughest environments. Our solutions provide peace of mind when performance and dependability are at the forefront of your business needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL & DRY SPRINKLER
Gast provides high-quality air-moving solutions that help preserve and protect our environment, including compressors that meet a variety of applications in the environmental and safety markets. Our sales and marketing experts work closely with our experienced engineers to develop solutions for virtually any environmental application challenge.
OIL & GAS
With their rugged design and simple maintenance requirements Gast products are counted on in the oil and gas industry to provide years of trouble free service. Our products have multiple mounting options and surface protection finishes available to perform in the harshest environments. From valve actuation, to pipeline construction, to lab gas analyzers, Gast provides high quality compressors, vacuum pumps and air motors for a wide range of applications
TRANSPORTATION
Providing rugged product design and reliable performance on demand, Gast pneumatic solutions drive the air-source requirements for many transportation applications. When high-performance and efficiency or low-profile and maintenance are desired, Gast has the technology to address the need.
PRINTING & PACKAGING
Designed for continuous operation in high-volume repetitive applications, Gast products are a staple for the printing and packaging industry. With Gast's product versatility, long life, and low maintenance, you can virtually fit it and forget it.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Gast has demonstrated decades of successful pneumatic solution integrations supporting a vast range of material-handling applications, serving as the driving force for conveying, filling, and hoisting applications. Whether the requirement is for precision inching and indexing, power retraction, or load lifting, Gast has the product solution to suit your material-handling needs.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Medical Operating Room Equipment
Gast compressors and vacuum pumps provided a reliable source of clean/dry air used in a variety of medical applications. Our vacuum pumps are used in surgical suction and liposuction equipment and along with our compressors, are used in medical instrument sterilization and in cleaning edoscopy instruments.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Medical Point-of-Care (POC) Equipment
Gast compressors are counted on for use in critical Point of Care applications applications such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators, nebulizers and air beds.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Lab Equipment
Gast compressors and vacuum pumps are sought after to provide clean and dry air used in immunochemistry, clinical chemistry, flow cytometry, hematology, tissue diagnostics, spectroscopy, surface science, material characterisitcs, cellular separation equipment.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Lab Gas
Gast compressors are used in inert gas and zero air generators that feed into lab equipment such as a mass spectrometry and chromatography machines.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Dental Hand Tool Operation
Gast compressors are used to drive drilling tools and other pneumatic equipment at the dentist's chair. Gast compressors provide clean, quiet air and can be counted on to perform for many years.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Bench Air
Gast table-top units provide a small, quiet source of compressed air or vacuum for a variety of general lab purposes.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Medical Dermabrasion
In dermatology and plastic surgery environments, dermabrasion instruments operated by medical professionals utlize Gast pumps and compressors to provide clean and quiet air sources in these critical environments.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Breast Pump
Gast offers a range of vacuum pumps solutions. Our vacuum pumps can even be used in small, portable equipent, such as breast pumps for nursing mothers.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Dental Vacuum Ovens and Mixers
The molding of crowns and making of dental fillings uses vacuum ovens and mixing equipment powered by Gast compressors and vacuum pumps.
MEDICAL & LABORATORY
Dental Suction
Dental aspiration and suction used in orthodontic surgical procedures are powered by Gast vacuum pumps. Our pumps provide years of clean and quiet air, while requiring minimal service.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Foundry Equipment
Gast air motors by design are cool running due to the expanding compressed air they run on. They can be used in high temperature applications such as conveyors, lifting eqiupment, and crucible pouring in metal foundries.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Parts Drying
Gast blowers are used with HVLP (High Velocity Low Pressure) air-knife blow off systems. A Gast blower used with an air-knife is an effective part drying solution in plating and other applications where drying is necessary.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Surface Preparation Equipment
Gast air motors turn grinding and cleaning equipment to prepare surfaces for new coatings. Applications include the cleaning of decking on ships, hulls of ships, sandblasting bridges and towers.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Pulp & Paper, Chemical Processing
Gast offers a wide range of pnuematic components to serve the Pulp & Paper and chemical processing industries. Our oil-less compressors ensure high quality paper production without risk of contamination, while our air motors provide reliable roller adjustment and tensioning capabilities without the risk of stalling failure.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Mining and Construction Equipment
Gast air motors are used in mining and heavy construction applications to turn conveyors, hydraulic pumps, trolley systems, and other rotating equipment.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Laser Cutting, Welding Equipment
Small Gast rocking pistion are used on plasma cutting systems. Gast compressors come in a variety of sizes to cover portable cutters and full size factory equipment.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Paint & Chemical mixing
Maintaining healthy dissolved oxygen levels in commercial fish hatcheries is essential. Gast blowers and compressors provide reliable aeration technology for this growing industry.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Coring Drill
When laying concrete, a core samples must be taken periodically. A vertical drill held solid by the force of a Gast vacuum pump can be used to take these samples.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Water Blasting Automated Equipment
High pressure water blast lancing tools are found on automated equipment which places the operator at a safe distance away from the point of use. Gast air motors are used in the positioning systems of these highly engineered cleaning tools and provide a safe alternative to the use of electricity where water is present.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Torque Guns
Pnuematic bolting tools use Gast air motor components and rely on their ability to delivery high tourqe output in a compact size.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Fiberglass and Other Chopping
This hand-held device chops fiberglass strands, mixes them with epoxy, and sprays the mixture onto the workpiece, making fiberglass application fast and easy. Gast air motors can be counted on to perform in tough environments
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Liquid Pump drive
In the world of rotating equipment, liquid pumps make up a large number of the field population. Liquid pumps can be driven by an air motor, as an alternative to electric or hydraulic motors in applications like chemical processing, hydraulic power units, food and beverage, and lubrication systems.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
Extruding Equipment
Gast blowers are used with HVLP (High Velocity Low Pressure) air-knife blow off systems. A Gast blower used with an air-knife is also an effective extrusion cooling solution in applications where water cannot be used and for dimensional stability control.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Nitrogen Generation
Nitrogen is often used in the storage and preservation of food. Gast compressors supply air to nitrogen generator systems and are counted on for their dependability and long life.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Beverage Dispensing
Gast provides quiet high quality compressed air solutions to breweries, pubs and restaurant chains around the world. Applications include Bag-in-Box (BIB) technology, syrup pumps, cellar beer systems, PET Keg dispensers and nitrogen infused beverage dispensers.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Food Processing and Packaging
Gast pumps are used in vacuum packaging & sealing, food flavoring & tenderizing and bottle filling. Gast air motors are used to power dispensing IRIS valves, conveyors and mixing equipment.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Milking Equipment
Today's mechanized dairy farms are equipped with automatic milking machines. Gast vacuum pumps pull a vacuum on the milk storage vessel, which is then used to operato the extraction manifolds.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Ice Cream and Yogurt Dispensing
Gast rocking piston compressors provide a reliable air source for soft serve ice cream and yogurt dispensing.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Produce Misting and Humidification Equipment
Gast rocking piston compressors provide the air for atomization within produce misting systems. They direct moisture onto the produce keeping produce fresher, longer.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Aquaculture
Maintaining healthy dissolved oxygen levels in commercial fish hatcheries is essential. Gast blowers and compressors provide reliable aearation technology for this growing industry.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Pond Aeration
Aerating ponds and lakes provides destratification to keep them healthy, reduces algae growth, and maintains a good aquatic life ecosystem. You can depend on Gast blowers and compressors to provide years of service for your ponds or lakes!
ENVIRONMENTAL
Dry and Pre-Action Sprinkler
Pressurized air or nitrogen lines in a dry sprinkler fire protection system hold back water initally in areas where pipes can freeze, where high value assests exist, and other water sensitive environments. You can depend on Gast compressors for your reliable compressed air source for this vital life saving application.
A dry spinkler system which uses compressed air or nitrogen to hold back water in the ovehead pipes of water sensitive environments
ENVIRONMENTAL
Respirator
Respirators provide safe breathable air for a variety of applications, such as paint booths, abrasive blasting, and welding environments. You can find Gast compressors at the heart of highly engineered respirator filtration systems.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Personal Sampling / Warning Air Sampling / Personal, Area or Source Point
From remediating harmful asbestos, to safety monitoring in mining, and other toxic gas environments where workers are present, air quality sampling is vital. Gast vacuum pump options are highly engineered, can fit in the palm of your hand, and are used in critcal portable applications like these.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Vapor Recovery / Gas Reclamation
During refuleling of vehicles at gas stations, gas vapor is recovered using vacuum pumps. The vapor is cooled, seperaed from air molecules, and returned to the storage tank in liquid form. Gast vacuum pumps can be used for this purpose.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Soil and Groundwater Remediation
Keeping our environment clean includes remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater supplies. Gast compressors and vacuum pumps are used in these critical applications for air sparging and soil vapor extraction equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Water Purification
Air is used in water purification to remove dissolved gases, such as carbon dioxide, and oxidizes dissolved metals such as iron, while helping to remove the flat taste in water. Gast compressors are commonly used for this important water treatment process.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Ozone Generation
Ozone is used in purification and disinfection for many applications, such as drinking water, agriculture, and pools. Gast air compressors of various sizes are a vital component of ozone generators used in these applications.
ENVIRONMENTAL
Wastewater Treatment / Aeration
Aeration of wastewater is a common practice to activate good bacteria and help accelerate the waste treatment process. Serving residential and commercial markets, aeration with Gast compressors and blowers is vital for this application and where long life and high quality is critical
ENVIRONMENTAL
Pest Control Equipment
Commercial grade insecticide sprayers use compressed air to create uniform spray particles and force them into difficult to reach areas such as wall voids, food preparation equipment, and cracks and crevices where insect pests live. Gast compressors are compact and match the high standards for robust operation and long life in these applications.
OIL & GAS
Gas compression engine pre-lube systems
Gast air motors power lubrication pumps used on large engine starting systems. Gast air motors are a great choice when electricity is unsafe or not practical to bring to the point of use.
OIL & GAS
Pipeline construction line up clamps and mandrels
The construction of oil & gas pipelines use mandrels to bend pipe and line up clamps to join sections of pipe prior to welding. Gast Air Motors power the propulsion systems of these internal clamps and mandrels and are a great choice when electricity is unsafe or not practical to bring to the point of use.
OIL & GAS
Reels
Larger hose reels can use Gast air motors for powered rewind capability. Gast air motors are a great choice when electricity is unsafe or not practical to bring to the point of use.
OIL & GAS
Valve Actuator Drive Motors
Multi-turn valve actuators are powered by Gast air motors in oil & gas and petro-chemical environments. Gast air motors are a great choice when electricity is unsafe or not practical to bring to the point of use.
OIL & GAS
Pipe Cutting and Beveling
Gast air motors can be used to drive orbital and recipricating cutters used in pipe cutting and beveling prior to welding. Gast air motors are a great choice when electricity is unsafe or not practical to bring to the point of use.
OIL & GAS
Hoists
A wide range of Gast air motor torque capabilities gives powered chain and wire rope hoist OEMs the flexibility to cover multiple product specifications. Gast Air Motors are a great choice when electricity is unsafe or not practical to bring to the point of use.
OIL & GAS
Chromatography
Labs in refineries and petro-chemical plants rely on a variety of analytical equipment to ensure quality standards. Gast compressors and tank systems provide clean, reliable air for nitrogen generators used in chromatography.
OIL & GAS
Industrial Compactors and Waste Grinders
Gast air motors are found on offshore oil and gas drilling platforms to power trash compactors and food waste grinders. This environment relies heavily on the use of compressed air generated on the platform to run a wide variety of rotating equipment.
OIL & GAS
Valve Actuators - Processing
Multiple turn valve actuators used in oil and gas and petrochemical processing plants are turned with Gast air motors providing a safe alternative to the use of an electric motor in hazardous duty locations.
TRANSPORTATION
Air Suspension
Commercial vehicle air suspension systems require high durability for the toughest conditions.
TRANSPORTATION
Vehicle Door Openers / Kneelers
Commercial vehicle door openers and kneelers (?) require consistent performance in the toughest environmental conditions.
TRANSPORTATION
Lumbar / Air Cushion Seating
Gast compressors provide consistent air for adjustable air operated lumbar support systems and air cushions for commercial vehicles.
TRANSPORTATION
Refrigerant Vapor Recovery
Not only is it damaging to the environment to release refridgerants into the atmosphere, it is also expensive. Almost anywhere they are present, these refridgerans must be collected. Gast vacuum pumps are used to evacuate refridgerant vapors, while a compressor forces them into a storage vessel.
TRANSPORTATION
Marine / Signaling
Gast tank systems are used on large boats to pressurize toilet systems and to give air horns their unique marine sound.
TRANSPORTATION
Ambulance aspirators
Gast Diaphragm pumps meet Federal regulations for ambulance aspirator suction systems.
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
Tire Changers
Shop air powers an air motor that spins the tire through a bead breaker. The air motor also provides the power to remove the tire from the rim and to mount the new or repaired tire.
TRANSPORTATION
Brake Assist
Emergency vehicle mounted compressor ensures the vehicle's air brake system is pressurized for immediate dispatch. Gast's compressors operate at 100% duty cycle.
TRANSPORTATION
Nitrogen Generation
Gast compressors are used in nitrogen generation systems on refrigerated cargo containers to delay the ripening process of fruits and vegetables by reducing ethylene levels.
TRANSPORTATION
Tire Inflators
Gast compressors are relied on for their robustness in the coin-operated tire inflator market.
PRINTING & PACKAGING
Printing, Drying
Sheets of paper go through high spreed printing presses and are stacked faster than the ink can dry, creating a condition called "offsetting." Offsetting can be corrected by direction warm air over the newly printed sheets as they pass through the press, to speed the drying process.
PRINTING & PACKAGING
Laminating
Laminate used on tables and cabinets are seal in a vacuum former. Gast vacuum pumps are used on this equipment.
PRINTING & PACKAGING
Can / Bottle Forming
Gast compressors are used to inflate thermoplastic tubes to take the shape of the mold cavity and cool them down before being removed from the mold cavity.
PRINTING & PACKAGING
Case Erectors
Gast vacuum pumps provide reliable suction to box forming and automated packaging equipment.
PRINTING & PACKAGING
3D Printing
3D printers have become essential equipment for rapid prototyping as well as fully functional production parts. Gast compressors help move material through 3D printing machine.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Plastic Pellet Drying/Conveying
Most plastic parts begin life as very small plastic pellets that must remain dry while waiting to be used. Gast compressor can be used to continuously remove moisture, while our vacuum pumps may be used to transport pellets from one storage bin to another.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Vacuum Lifting
Vacuum, an invaluable aid in assembly, packaging and inventory, can be used to manipulate just about any heavy object. From mvoing bags of dog food to 55-gallon drums, Gast offers a range of vacuum producing solutions.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Vacuum Table / Hold-down
Gast vacuum solutions can be used to produce extremely powerful holding force used to secure work pieces in manufacturing equipment such as vertical mills, laser cutters, CNC tooling, and textile cutting equipment.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Pneumatic Conveying Systems
Plastic pellets, grain, powder and other bulk dry materials can be transported from one container to another easily using Gast vacuum technologies. Product is pulled into a transport tube and delivered to a serpeartor before being deposited in the final storage container.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Air Tables
The stacks of paper used in all graphic arts applications are extremely heavy. To make the job easier, these stacks are floated on an air table so they can be manipulated with very little effort.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Vacuum Pick-and-Place
Gast pumps can produce the vacuum used by pick-and-place manufacturing equipment to consistently move product from one location to another.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Hose and Cable Reels
Ease of control and stallproof operaion make air power the practical way to wind hose or cable onto reels, especialy in remote locations.
MATERIAL HANDLING
Bag Packaging Equipment
Gast vacuum pumps can be used to open, hold and close bags in filling machines.
