What is the maximum pressure of the air compressor?

The rated discharge pressure of air compressors is divided into low pressure (0.7~1.0MPa), medium pressure (1.0 ~ 10MPa), high pressure (10 ~ 100MPa) and ultra-high pressure (above 100MPa). Different pressure ranges can be selected according to different needs. Specifically, the following application-related air compressor pressure information is available:

low-pressure air compressors: Usually used for simpler applications, such as spraying, ballooning and cleaning. Its maximum output gas pressure is generally defined as below 7bar. This kind of air compressor often uses piston type or screw type structure.

Medium and high pressure air compressor: more used for more complex applications, such as electronic components manufacturing and metallurgical processing. Their maximum output gas pressure is in the range of 7bar to 40bar, and they are of screw or turbine type construction.

Ultra-high pressure air compressors: When extremely high pressure requirements are involved, such as gas testing and processing in the aerospace or nuclear industries, ultra-high pressure air boosters are required. The output gas pressure of these devices can exceed 1000bar. They generally use multi-stage pressurization to achieve such high pressures.

In addition to the above classification, there are some special air compressor categories:

two-phase electric compressor: The maximum pressure can be 8~10kg, but usually, 8kg is the maximum pressure set.

Household electric air compressor: Some household 220V electric air compressors can provide a maximum of 10kg of air pressure, corresponding to a pressure of 150Pa.

According to the purpose and structure, the pressure of the air compressor can also be classified as follows:

mini air compressor: the pressure is 1 ~ 5bar, which is often used to provide power to pneumatic tools and valves.

Light air compressor: the pressure is 5 ~ 10bar, widely used in industrial manufacturing processes, such as dust blowing and sand blasting.

Medium-sized air compressor: 10 ~ 20bar pressure, to meet the needs of various factories, mines and construction fields.

This type of air compressor can produce 25 ~ 30bar high pressure, mainly used in large pneumatic equipment and valves.

Therefore, the maximum pressure produced by the air compressor varies significantly depending on the use, type and design. If you need to know exactly the maximum pressure capacity of a specific compressor model, you should check the technical specifications of that model or contact the manufacturer for details.