In addition to helping you to inflate your car tires, air
compressors also have a wide range of other applications. For example,
they can be used in powering spray guns, nail guns, and wrenches. The
units are of different types with the main types being:
Piston type
These are powerful units that are characterized by large motors. They also have tanks that are used in storing compressed air. The large motors aid in balancing the air pressure that is contained in the tanks.
When the air pressure in the tank is low, the motor starts working thus filling the tank. When the tank reaches its limit the motor automatically shuts itself off.
This category has two main types of compressors: single and dual-piston units.
A single-piston compressor has one piston which compresses and distributes air to its storage tanks. This unit is usually used in moderate to light work. In most cases the unit is used in areas where the amount of air required is less than 150 pounds per square inch. The most common places to find the unit are at a local bike shop or in someone's home.
Dual-piston units have two pistons that are used in delivering air into the storage tanks. To do this the first piston compresses the air into a check valve then the second piston compresses the air for the second time after which the air is released into the storage tank.
Since the unit is powerful, it's usually used in heavy-duty applications - where a pressure of more than 150 psi is required.
Compact compressors
The units are specifically designed to be used for light work; therefore, they are usually common in homes. They are usually small in size and often lack a tank that brings about air control. In addition to being used at home, they are also heavily used in powering glue guns, caulk guns, and small spray guns.
Conclusion
These are the main types of air compressors. When buying the units you should remember that they are powered by either electricity or gas.
Electric units are the most common as they are easy to use and clean. The only flaw with them is that they need to have an accessible outlet.
Gas powered units on the other hand are great as you can use them almost everywhere. When using them you should ensure that the area is well ventilated in order to avoid suffocation.
Piston type
These are powerful units that are characterized by large motors. They also have tanks that are used in storing compressed air. The large motors aid in balancing the air pressure that is contained in the tanks.
When the air pressure in the tank is low, the motor starts working thus filling the tank. When the tank reaches its limit the motor automatically shuts itself off.
This category has two main types of compressors: single and dual-piston units.
A single-piston compressor has one piston which compresses and distributes air to its storage tanks. This unit is usually used in moderate to light work. In most cases the unit is used in areas where the amount of air required is less than 150 pounds per square inch. The most common places to find the unit are at a local bike shop or in someone's home.
Dual-piston units have two pistons that are used in delivering air into the storage tanks. To do this the first piston compresses the air into a check valve then the second piston compresses the air for the second time after which the air is released into the storage tank.
Since the unit is powerful, it's usually used in heavy-duty applications - where a pressure of more than 150 psi is required.
Compact compressors
The units are specifically designed to be used for light work; therefore, they are usually common in homes. They are usually small in size and often lack a tank that brings about air control. In addition to being used at home, they are also heavily used in powering glue guns, caulk guns, and small spray guns.
Conclusion
These are the main types of air compressors. When buying the units you should remember that they are powered by either electricity or gas.
Electric units are the most common as they are easy to use and clean. The only flaw with them is that they need to have an accessible outlet.
Gas powered units on the other hand are great as you can use them almost everywhere. When using them you should ensure that the area is well ventilated in order to avoid suffocation.
