In the case of industrial air compressor rental for huge manufacturing companies, the operating procedures can be different and the operation is most likely governed by an authoritative body to ensure safety. Using these machines without proper knowledge could mean a costly maintenance or it could lead to fatal injuries in one of the workers.
It is common to see rotary screw system used in construction works in air compressors that are powered by engines. With this type, twin screws that are placed side by side are locked together and rotated inside a chamber where the passage continues to narrow. This process then results to a higher pressure in the air. The best thing about these compressors that use rotary screw is that they don’t have to be equipped with tanks for storing air. There is an instantaneous supply of air depending on the machine’s full rated capacity. This is true even if one is using many tools at once. These types are also ideal to be used in continuous operations.
Nowadays, the latest models of this type of air compressor have engines that operate with the help of electronic system. When the need for air is higher, the speed of the engine is also faster. For this type, the air compressor is usually installed with a trailer for easy mobility with the use of a pickup. Larger types of air compressors are often mounted on skid or carried with the help of flatbeds. This is commonly seen in industrial size air compressors that are used in sand blasting and the likes.
If the application only requires small tools or the air needed is in small amount then the most applicable type of air compressor is the reciprocating or piston model. They can be powered in various ways – electricity, diesel, gasoline and engine-powered. For reciprocating types, there is a piston in the system that is responsible in increasing the air pressure and then storing it in a large air container. These kinds are used in applications and tools like paint guns, nail guns and wrenches used by many mechanics. There are a few differences between reciprocating and rotary screw air compressors such as the size and capacity. The tank of the reciprocating air compressor tends to store smaller amount of air which means that it has to recharge from time to time.