Which tube diameters do they fit?

Motor diameter — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm.

What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 10 Nm; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 10 Nm. Rated speed — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm.

What protocols and control options does each support?

Limit setting — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Electronic; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Mechanical. Control protocol — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Proprietary RF.

Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR: 230 V vs 12 V

Rated voltage — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 230 V^{[2; 2026-10-01]}; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 12 V^{[3; 2026-11-02]}.

Rated power input — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 105 W^{[2; 2026-10-01]}; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 W^{[3; 2026-11-02]}.

Rated current — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 0.47 A^{[2; 2026-10-01]}; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 3.75 A^{[3; 2026-11-02]}.

Last verified: 2026-11-02

When to choose Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm

For 230 V^{[2; 2026-10-01]} / 50 Hz^{[2; 2026-10-01]} mains.
For the stated supply type: AC mains^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.
For the stated diameter: 45 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.
For a rated torque of 10 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

When to choose Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm

For a supply rated 12 V^{[3; 2026-11-02]}.
For the stated supply type: DC^{[3; 2026-11-02]}.
For the stated diameter: 45 mm^{[4; 2026-10-09]}.
For a rated torque of 10 Nm^{[3; 2026-11-02]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 4 min^{[2; 2026-10-01]}; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 10 min^{[3; 2026-11-02]}.

Rated life — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published. Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published.

Thermal protection — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published. Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published.

IP rating — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: IP44^{[2; 2026-10-01]}. Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published.

Comparison table
Property	Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpmGeiger AntriebstechnikGU4510-F04	Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpmElero34 622.0101
Series & variant axes
SeriesDiffers: SOLIDline Flex AIR vs VariEco M-868 DC	SOLIDline Flex AIR	VariEco M-868 DC
Identity & lineage
Series / product line	SOLIDline Zip Air^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	Not published
Electrical
Rated voltageDiffers: 230 V^{[2; 2026-10-01]} vs 12 V^{[3; 2026-11-02]}	230 V^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	12 V^{[3; 2026-11-02]}
Mains frequency	50 Hz^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Power supply typeDiffers: AC mains^{[2; 2026-10-01]} vs DC^{[3; 2026-11-02]}	AC mains^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	DC^{[3; 2026-11-02]}
Supply rating (as stated)	230 V~/50 Hz^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	Not published
Rated power inputDiffers: 105 W^{[2; 2026-10-01]} vs 45 W^{[3; 2026-11-02]}	105 W^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	45 W^{[3; 2026-11-02]}
Rated currentDiffers: 0.47 A^{[2; 2026-10-01]} vs 3.75 A^{[3; 2026-11-02]}	0.47 A^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	3.75 A^{[3; 2026-11-02]}
Power factor (cos φ)	> 0.95 ^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Inrush current factor	1.2 x^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Cable connection	Pluggable cable^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	Not published
Drive performance
Rated torque	10 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	10 Nm^{[3; 2026-11-02]}
Rated speed	16 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	16 rpm^{[3; 2026-11-02]}
Short-time duty (S2)Differs: 4 min^{[2; 2026-10-01]} vs 10 min^{[3; 2026-11-02]}	4 min^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	10 min^{[3; 2026-11-02]}Highest stated
Duty type	S2^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	S2^{[3; 2026-11-02]}
Dimensions & mounting
Motor diameter	45 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	45 mm^{[4; 2026-10-09]}
Fits tube diameter	Not published	≥ 50 mm^{[5; 2026-10-01]}
Overall length	519.5 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
WeightDifferent basis: ≈ 1.9 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]} vs 1.6 kg^{[3; 2026-11-02]}	≈ 1.9 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]}Different basis	1.6 kg^{[3; 2026-11-02]}Different basis
Limits & protection
Limit settingDiffers: Electronic^{[1; 2026-10-02]} vs Mechanical^{[5; 2026-10-01]}	Electronic^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	Mechanical^{[5; 2026-10-01]}
Limit range	> 200 turns^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Obstacle detection	Yes^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	Not published
Control & communication
Control protocol	Not published	Proprietary RF^{[5; 2026-10-01]}
Control interface (as stated)	Not published	Radio^{[5; 2026-10-01]}
Radio frequency	Not published	868 MHz^{[6; 2026-09-23]}
Environment & protection
IP rating	IP44^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Noise level	39 dB(A)^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Application
ApplicationsDiffers: Awning, Roller shutter, Screen^{[1; 2026-10-01]}^{[1; 2026-10-01]}^{[1; 2026-10-01]} vs Awning, Roller shutter^{[5; 2026-10-01]}^{[5; 2026-10-01]}	Awning^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Roller shutter^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Screen^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	Awning^{[5; 2026-10-01]}, Roller shutter^{[5; 2026-10-01]}
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Relations and interchangeability

Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm → Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Used for Awning, Roller shutter (same)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Torque 10 Nm (same)
Speed 16 rpm (same)
12 V vs 230 V
Power supply DC vs AC mains
Control system not confirmed
Limits are set differently (Electronic → Mechanical)
Other brand: crown & drive adapters, head and bracket must be checked

Required changes / checks: Control system not confirmed; Limits are set differently (Electronic → Mechanical); Other brand: crown & drive adapters, head and bracket must be checked

Not checked: crown & drive adapters and motor head; Not checked: brackets; Not checked: remote pairing; Not checked: wiring

Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm → Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Used for Awning, Roller shutter (same)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Torque 10 Nm (same)
Speed 16 rpm (same)
230 V vs 12 V
Power supply AC mains vs DC
Control system not confirmed
Limits are set differently (Mechanical → Electronic)
Other brand: crown & drive adapters, head and bracket must be checked

Required changes / checks: Control system not confirmed; Limits are set differently (Mechanical → Electronic); Other brand: crown & drive adapters, head and bracket must be checked

Not checked: crown & drive adapters and motor head; Not checked: brackets; Not checked: remote pairing; Not checked: wiring

Series

Cross-brand alternatives

Wistar motor WSME50-10/13: 10 Nm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 230 V^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}
Wistar motor WSME50-10/17: 10 Nm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 230 V^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}
Wistar motor WSME50-10/21: 10 Nm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-02]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-02]}, 230 V^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-02]}
Wistar motor WSME50-10/16: 10 Nm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 120 V^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}
Wistar motor WSME50-10/21: 10 Nm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-02]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-02]}, 120 V^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-02]}
Wistar motor WSME50-10/33: 10 Nm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, Ø 45 mm^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}, 120 V^{[Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog); 2026-10-01]}

Questions and answers

What supply voltage and frequency does each use?: Rated voltage — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 230 V; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 12 V. Mains frequency — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 50 Hz. Power supply type — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: AC mains; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: DC.
Which tube diameters do they fit?: Motor diameter — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm.
What torque and speed is each rated for?: Rated torque — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 10 Nm; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 10 Nm. Rated speed — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm.
What protocols and control options does each support?: Limit setting — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Electronic; Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Mechanical. Control protocol — Elero VariEco M-868 DC · 10 Nm · 16 rpm: Proprietary RF.

Sources

↑Geiger Antriebstechnik manufacturer site (product catalog)geiger.deSeries / product line: SOLIDline Zip AirManufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-02 · Retrieved 2026-09-23 · Public web pageUsed for: 45662, 45666, 45671, 45678, 45680, 5690, 5689, 5691
↑Geiger Antriebstechnik PDF cataloguegeiger.deRated voltage: Spannung: 230V~/50 Hz [GU4510] (p. 11)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 32088, 32092, 32090, 32099, 32093, 32095, 32097, 32101, 32103, 32112, 32114, 32118, 32110, 32120, 32105, 32108, 32116
↑Elero GmbH PDF catalogue elero_Catalog_2026_oP_08-26_EN.pdf (Title)elero.comRated voltage: Rated voltage (V DC): 12 [346220101] (p. 136)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-11-02 · Retrieved 2026-11-02 · Public web pageUsed for: 67829, 67830, 67832, 67831, 67827, 67828, 67833, 67834, 67835
↑Tubular diameter derivation tdia-elero-catalog-2026-p135-varieco-dc-melero.com[tdia-elero-catalog-2026-p135-varieco-dc-m] Ø 45 mm from "VariEco M-868 DC". archive: vendor/elero/aero/catalog_pdf/d3db2f5a3087a18e41569789454c321eaa3e24c3927400842437f18ecca3c54a.pdf p135. elero catalogue 2026 p135, Technical data VariEco M DC / VariEco M-868 DC: "Min. shaft diameter (mm) 50 … Diameter (mm) 45"Derived (vendor document) · Observed 2026-10-09 · Retrieved 2026-10-09 · Public web pageUsed for: 54569
↑Elero manufacturer site (product catalog)elero.comFits tube (min.): Shaft size (mm) from 50Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-09-23 · Public web pageUsed for: 26530, 26529, 26531, 26526, 26527, 26528
↑Elero manufacturer site (product catalog)elero.commodel: VariEco M-868 DC VariEco M10-868 DCDerived · Observed 2026-09-23 · Retrieved 2026-09-23 · Public web pageUsed for: 7343

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