Just like an engine of a car, as the pistons rise, they press the air into a tighter space which creates pressure.
Compressors can have 1 stage or 2 stages of compression.
Single-Stage Piston air
is compressed once and then discharged. Max Pressure = 130 PSI. Two-Stage Piston air is discharged once in a
low pressure side and again in a higher pressure side before discharge. Max pressure = 175 PSI.
Advantages of Piston Compressors:
- Low Price
- Easy to Understand
- Simple to Maintain
Duty Cycle: Piston compressors generate a lot of heat during the compression process, they are restricted to the
amount of time they can operate. This is what we can the "duty cycle". Single-stage pistons normally have a 50%
duty cycle and two-stage pistons have a 75% duty cycle.
Rotary screw compressors act like
superchargers in a sports car. Two helical rotors match each other and rotate together. As they do, air is squeezed into a smaller and
smaller cavity, creating increasing pressure. A thin film of oil lubricates the rotors and keeps them from overheating.
Advantages of Rotary Screw Compressors OVER Piston:
- Runs cooler so it can operate continuously - More stable pressure - Air always available when you need it - Low sound
level- 7 times quieter than a Piston - Better work environment for your team - Lower Oil Carryover - Reduces product
contamination - BEST choice for painting - Better for the environment
Sizing the Compressor
To size the compressor, we need some basic information.
1. Maximum Operating Pressure: - Look at the pressure ratings on the equipment - Are there any known pressure issues?
2. Total Air Requirements (Total cfm) - Add up all the cfm ratings on the equipment (they are listed on all tools) -
Do you want to wait on the compressor for air? - How many tools are you using at once? - Have existing compressors and storage tanks?
Calculate the Correct Air Requirements 1. Determine the total air requirements (in cfm) for all equipment 2. Make
adjustments: - Add 10% for leaks and growth in business - Use consumption x 1.5 for piston compressor - Use consumption x 1.0 for rotary
screw 3. Determine final air requirement in cfm for the equipment 4. Check your air requirements with the "benchmarks" below on the number
of workers
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Who we are and how Ash Air can help your business!
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reputation for quality and reliability.We look after all things compressed air for your business!
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With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our
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