What equipment is air compressor

Air compressor (air compressor for short) is a kind of equipment for compressing gas. It is a device that converts the mechanical energy of the driving force (usually an electric motor or a diesel engine) into gas pressure energy. It is a pressure generating device for compressed air. It is also the core equipment of the pneumatic system and the main body of the electromechanical bleed air source device.

Air compressors are general machinery type equipment, which are widely used in various fields and industries, such as manufacturing, mining, construction, medical and food industries. Their main function is to provide power for pneumatic tools, spraying equipment, industrial production lines and other equipment and systems that require compressed air.

There are many types of air compressors, which can generally be divided into two categories: volume type and power type. Volume type compressor by changing the volume of gas to complete the compression and transmission of gas, mainly reciprocating piston and rotary (such as screw type) two. Power compressors convert kinetic energy into pressure energy by increasing the speed of gas molecules. Centrifugal compressors belong to this category.

In general, the air compressor is an important industrial equipment that provides the required power for various pneumatic equipment and systems.