In fact, the list of tools that run on compressed air is almost endless, including sanders, staplers, spray guns, grinders, nail guns, and drills, to name a few. One of the key benefits of using an industrial air compressor is its lightweight and compact design compared to other equipment that use huge motors and other components. Better still, air compressors are easier to transfer from one worksite to another, are less noisy, require low maintenance, and last longer.
When it comes to how an industrial air compressor works, the process of compression actually comes in twofold. First, the pressure of the compressed air increases, and second, its volume drops. What you get in the end is a compressed air ready to power all sorts of pneumatic tools. Most of the time, a reciprocating piston compressor is used to perform the compression process. This kind of compressor is usually comprised of five major parts: piston, crankshaft, cylinder, connecting rod, and valve head.
At each top end of the cylinder is where the metal-flap shaped valves are attached, inlet and outlet valves. The inlet valve draws in the air to be compressed while the final product exits through the outlet or discharge valve. In terms of power, an industrial air compressor can be powered with electric or gas engine motor, depending on the specific model you require.