Piston air compressors, also known as reciprocal compressors, are best used when you only need occasional, small amounts of compressed air.
They’re simply not designed to provide a continuous flow of compressed air for hours on end. If that’s what
you’re after, a screw compressor, the big brother of piston compressors, is the way to go.
Piston compressors: pressure limits
Piston compressors are only designed to perform to certain pressures. A single-stage compressor is fine for pressures of up to about 800
kPa. Going higher? Use a double- or multi-stage compressor; they should cover you for pressures of up to 30,000 kPa. But in every case, keep
the load level below about 60%. Use your compressor intermittently. After about two minutes, you’ll want to give your compressor a rest for
the next minute and a half. In a whole day, they should only work for a maximum of about four hours. Four hours work a day … What a
lifestyle!
Oil-injected and oil-free piston compressors
Piston compressors are available in oil-injected and oil-free models.
With an oil-injected model, you’ll usually end up with a tiny amount of oil still in the compressed air. It’s
usually nothing to worry about. However, for the electronics, food-and-beverage and medical industries, even these trace amounts of residual
oil are a no-no. For this reason, these industries are likely to use oil-free piston compressors.
Oil-free models have permanently lubricated bearings and grease-free piston rings. There is not even the slightest
trace of oil in the output.
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We are one of New Zealand’s leading and most trusted compressed air and vacuum specialists, and offer a fast, easy, hassle-free shopping experience with air compressors that deliver top performance and superior reliability, ideal for professional workshops, serious DIYers and handymen and women. Our CP air compressors are top quality, reliable, robust and will perform to your expectations. Secure payment, Afterpay, nationwide delivery. Buy now, pay layer.
Why go Oil-Free? Our Chicago Pneumatic is a strongly built oil-less air compressor for your food, and dental applications and being oil-less there is no risk of contamination.
Our range of oil-free single phase compressors comes complete with regulator and water trap. An oil-free compressor gives you the convenience of a tidy air compressor that doesn’t create any oil spillage or mess in your workspace. We offer hassle-free, convenient online shopping with easy ordering, secure payment, and a fast turn-around time. Secure payment, Afterpay, nationwide delivery. Buy now, pay layer.
We stock a comprehensive range of Chicago Pneumatic Professional Piston Air Compressors.
Single phase piston compressors perfect for your professional workshop, small business, serious DIYers. 1.5HP - 3HP, we have a compressor that meets your needs!
Chat to one of the experienced staff members to find out more which oil lubricated or oil free piston compressor is right for your business. Ideal for professional workshops, and serious DIYers.
What happens when a passion for technology is fused with hands-on industrial experience? Our Chicago Pneumatic and ALUP Piston Air Compressors are the match for your heavy duty workshop.
We stock cast iron, low speed, low wear and tear, european manufactured piston air compressors.
The team at Ash Air pride themselves on providing quality piston compressor products and outstanding customer service to all our clients.
Reliable and powerful mobile piston compressors for production of compressed air everywhere where there is no electricity connection. Self-powered piston compressors offer complete freedom and flexibility under all circumstances, such as construction, agriculture, for facade cleaning etc. The team at Ash Air pride themselves on providing quality piston compressor products and outstanding customer service to all our clients. Chat to one of the experienced staff members to find out more which piston compressor is right for your business.
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Want to know more?
Would you like to know more about piston compressors? Or what the possible output is? Is a piston compressor the most suitable for the
job you’re doing?
You’re more than welcome to ask us at Ash Air We are always happy to put our knowledge to good use, especially if it’s going to
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