How to Choose The Right Piston Compressor for Oman’s Climate

An air compressor turns electrical energy into powerful kinetic energy. It is a lightweight and portable tool for powering other compact and handy tools. The purpose of an air compressor lies in factories, garages, and even in homes. For appliances that need a constant supply of a higher volume of air, an air compressor is very useful.

Here are five questions that will help you choose the right piston compressor for you.

Piston air compressors have a wide range of sizes, and it’s typically the application that is the most critical factor in determining the size of the air compressor you should buy. Larger units can generally deliver air at a higher cubic feet per minute (CFM) but are less portable. Your need for portability versus your required CFM output will play a pivotal role in making the right choice. Piston compressors can also come with a horizontal or a vertical tank. While they both deliver equal volumes of compressed air, a vertical tank can be a space-saver in compact spaces or other facilities where footprint size is important. Your choice will likely depend on the space or location considerations in your facility.

There are two main types of piston compressors: electric and gas-driven. You can choose between them depending on the location preference and requirement. If it’s indoors and generally remains in the same place, your best choice is likely an electric piston air compressor. These are the most common types of compressors used in auto-body shops, manufacturing businesses, and repair and maintenance operations. If ventilation is a concern, electric compressors are an appropriate choice because they are emission-free. This type of compressor also tends to be quieter than its gas-powered counterparts. When portability is a priority, a gas-powered piston compressor is the better choice because it doesn’t require a source of electricity. Gas-driven compressors are commonly used to power contractors’ equipment on worksites and repair trucks.

Further on, you’ll have to make a choice between an oil-free or oil-injected air compressor. Oil-lubricated compressors leverage oil to lubricate and seal the compressors’ mechanisms and also to cool the compressed air. They are suitable for a range of jobs in which traces of oil in the delivered air would cause no harm to the finished product. You can choose oil-injected piston compressors for auto shops, woodworking and metalworking shops, as well as the majority of manufacturing, industrial and small workshops. Generally, oil-lubricated compressors are also quieter than their oil-free counterparts. But an oil-free compressor would be a better fit where delivering higher-quality, oil-free air is vital. This would be the perfect fit where the application in which oil contact with the finished product would cause risks such as food production, paint shops, breweries, dental labs, and snowmaking operations.

High-quality piston compressors are usually more expensive in the initial phase, the long-lasting components make it more feasible in the long run. Higher-quality compressors also typically have longer warranties (usually a minimum of two years). The best warranties will cover all compressor parts against anything that might go wrong rather than specific parts with a limited range of problems. And don’t forget noise and efficiency! Typically, higher-quality piston compressors offer improved efficiency and reduced levels of noise. Once you are clear on your priorities, you will have a clear picture of what would be the apt choice for you.

The key to choosing the right piston compressor is often based on the frequency and volume of the need for compressed air. If the growing operation’s air demand remains intermittent, switching to a higher-horsepower piston unit may adequately fulfill your air compressor needs. However, if a near-constant need for compressed air develops, a different compressor technology might be the better choice.

Now that the technicalities are all settled, the responsibility to choose the best air compressor falls on your shoulders. It is always good to exceed your own expectations when it comes to buying large appliances. But with the right kind of information by your side, buying a stable and energy-efficient appliance that will last for years isn’t undemanding.

This handy guide will keep you well-informed about choosing the right piston air compressor, its best features, and significant benefits. 

Atlas Copco has earned the trust of millions of buyers by manufacturing and selling cutting-edge compressed air solutions, including reciprocating compressors, worldwide. Be it 1.5 kW belt-driven compressors, or industrial cast iron products, we have an impressive portfolio of piston compressors. Whether you want the oil-free variant or a portable model, get an Atlas Copco reciprocating compressor that takes the productivity of your industrial operations to the next level.

To discover our extensive product line and understand our offerings in-depth, you can read about Piston Compressors from Atlas Copco. 

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