What supply voltage and frequency does each use?

Rated voltage — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 230 V; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 120 V. Mains frequency — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 50 Hz; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 60 Hz. Power supply type — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: AC mains; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: AC mains.

Which tube diameters do they fit?

Motor diameter — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm.

What torque and speed is each rated for?

Rated torque — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 40 Nm; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 40 Nm. Rated speed — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm.

What protocols and control options does each support?

Limit setting — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: Electronic; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: Mechanical.

Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR: 230 V vs 120 V

Rated voltage — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 230 V^{[3; 2026-10-01]}; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 120 V^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Rated power input — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 220 W^{[3; 2026-10-01]}; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 280 W^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Rated current — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 1 A^{[3; 2026-10-01]}; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 2.4 A^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Last verified: 2026-10-02

When to choose Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm

For 230 V^{[3; 2026-10-01]} / 50 Hz^{[3; 2026-10-01]} mains.
For the stated supply type: AC mains^{[3; 2026-10-01]}.
For the stated diameter: 45 mm^{[3; 2026-10-01]}.
For a rated torque of 40 Nm^{[3; 2026-10-01]}.

When to choose Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm

For 120 V^{[2; 2026-10-01]} / 60 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 40 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Verifiable indicators

Short-time duty (S2) — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 4 min^{[3; 2026-10-01]}; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 4 min^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Rated life — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published. Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published.

Thermal protection — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published. Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: Not published.

IP rating — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: IP44^{[3; 2026-10-01]}; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: IP44^{[2; 2026-10-01]}.

Comparison table
Property	Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpmGeiger AntriebstechnikGU4540-F04	Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpmWistar motorWSME50-LED-40/16
Series & variant axes
SeriesDiffers: SOLIDline Flex AIR vs WSME50-LED	SOLIDline Flex AIR	WSME50-LED
Identity & lineage
Series / product lineDiffers: SOLIDline Zip Air^{[1; 2026-10-02]} vs WSME50-LED^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	SOLIDline Zip Air^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	WSME50-LED^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Electrical
Rated voltageDiffers: 230 V^{[3; 2026-10-01]} vs 120 V^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	230 V^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	120 V^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Mains frequencyDiffers: 50 Hz^{[3; 2026-10-01]} vs 60 Hz^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	50 Hz^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	60 Hz^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Power supply type	AC mains^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	AC mains^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Supply rating (as stated)	230 V~/50 Hz^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	Not published
Rated power inputDiffers: 220 W^{[3; 2026-10-01]} vs 280 W^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	220 W^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	280 W^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Rated currentDiffers: 1 A^{[3; 2026-10-01]} vs 2.4 A^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	1 A^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	2.4 A^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Power factor (cos φ)	> 0.95 ^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Inrush current factor	1.2 x^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Cable connection	Pluggable cable^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	Not published
Drive performance
Rated torque	40 Nm^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	40 Nm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Rated speed	16 rpm^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	16 rpm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Short-time duty (S2)	4 min^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	4 min^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Duty type	S2^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Dimensions & mounting
Motor diameter	45 mm^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	45 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Overall lengthDiffers: 589.5 mm^{[3; 2026-10-01]} vs 980 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	589.5 mm^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	980 mm^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
WeightDifferent basis: ≈ 2.7 kg^{[3; 2026-10-01]} vs 4.15 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	≈ 2.7 kg^{[3; 2026-10-01]}Different basis	4.15 kg^{[2; 2026-10-01]}Different basis
Limits & protection
Limit settingDiffers: Electronic^{[1; 2026-10-02]} vs Mechanical^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	Electronic^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	Mechanical^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Limit rangeDifferent basis: > 200 turns^{[3; 2026-10-01]} vs 27 turns^{[2; 2026-10-01]}	> 200 turns^{[3; 2026-10-01]}Different basis	27 turns^{[2; 2026-10-01]}Different basis
Obstacle detection	Yes^{[1; 2026-10-02]}	Not published
Environment & protection
IP rating	IP44^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	IP44^{[2; 2026-10-01]}
Noise level	43 dB(A)^{[3; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Application
Applications	Awning^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Cassette awning^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Roller shutter^{[1; 2026-10-01]}, Screen^{[1; 2026-10-01]}	Not published
Documents	Request datasheet	Request datasheet

Relations and interchangeability

Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm → Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Torque 40 Nm (same)
Speed 16 rpm (same)
Power supply AC mains (same)
Protection IP44
120 V vs 230 V
Mains 60 Hz vs 50 Hz
Control system not confirmed
Limits are set differently (Electronic → Mechanical)
390.5 mm longer: check the space between brackets
Other brand: crown & drive adapters, head and bracket must be checked

Required changes / checks: Control system not confirmed; Limits are set differently (Electronic → Mechanical); 390.5 mm longer: check the space between brackets; 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

Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm → Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm

Not directly interchangeable

Same product type (tubular motor)
Ø45 mm (same class)
Torque 40 Nm (same)
Speed 16 rpm (same)
Power supply AC mains (same)
Length 589.5 mm
Protection IP44
230 V vs 120 V
Mains 50 Hz vs 60 Hz
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

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Questions and answers

What supply voltage and frequency does each use?: Rated voltage — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 230 V; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 120 V. Mains frequency — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 50 Hz; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 60 Hz. Power supply type — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: AC mains; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: AC mains.
Which tube diameters do they fit?: Motor diameter — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 45 mm.
What torque and speed is each rated for?: Rated torque — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 40 Nm; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 40 Nm. Rated speed — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: 16 rpm.
What protocols and control options does each support?: Limit setting — Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: Electronic; Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm: Mechanical.

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: 45728, 45732, 45737, 45744, 45746, 5741, 44727, 5740, 5742
↑Wistar motor manufacturer site (product catalog)wistarmotor.comSeries / product line: Ref: WSME50-LEDManufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 12262, 12248, 12260, 12237, 12246, 12250, 12233, 12235, 12252, 12242, 12254, 12258, 12264, 12256, 12239
↑Geiger Antriebstechnik PDF cataloguegeiger.deRated voltage: Spannung: 230V~/50 Hz [GU4540] (p. 11)Manufacturer-stated · Observed 2026-10-01 · Retrieved 2026-10-01 · Public web pageUsed for: 32192, 32196, 32194, 32204, 32198, 32200, 32202, 32206, 32208, 32216, 32218, 32222, 32214, 32225, 32210, 32212, 32220

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Geiger Antriebstechnik SOLIDline Flex AIR · 40 Nm · 16 rpm vs Wistar motor WSME50-LED · 40 Nm · 16 rpm