Whenever most people think about a compressor, they probably have a piston compressor in mind. You might already know there are two basic principles of air compression. One of those is the principle of displacement compression. There are a lot of compressor types that classify as a displacement compressor. The piston compressor is one of them, oil-lubricated or oil-free.
Oil-free piston compressors have piston rings made of PTFE or carbon, and alternatively, the piston and cylinder wall can be profiled (toothed) as on labyrinth compressors. Larger machines are equipped with a crosshead and seals on the gudgeon pins, and a ventilated intermediate piece to prevent oil from being transferred from the crankcase and into the compression chamber. Smaller compressors often have a crankcase with bearings that are permanently sealed.
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There are a lot of things you have to consider when choosing an air compressor for your business. In this article we will explain what compressor is best suited for you, based on your application and needs.
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There are two generic principles for the compression of air (or gas): Positive displacement compression and dynamic compression. This guide covers both.
22 February, 2022
Learn more about air compression and the different types of displacement compressors we know today. Here we’re talking about diaphragm compressors.
