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Air compressors are devices that are utilized for compressing air which is then used to drive various machines that require a substantial amount of force. According to the magnitude of work, these compressors are available in a wide range of sizes which are mainly grouped under three broad categories i.e. industrial, garages and home workshops. Industries use air compressors for powering robotic tools, punching and stamping work, while garages and home workshops comprise of devices such as drills, grinders and nail guns.

Industries basically make use of three types of compressors according to their power requirements as well as nature of production. Reciprocating air compressors are made up of pistons which compress and pump air into the machines tanks through it’s up and down movement. These compressors are used on applications which require intermittent supply of compressed air. The second or the rotary screw compressors make the use of screw instead of pistons for compressing air and can be used on a continuous basis.  Industries that are into large scale production as well as power generation use centrifugal compressors that have an inbuilt turbine engine to supply compressed air efficiently.

All the above mentioned types of compressors are either used directly for powering machines or fitted with various tools and devices for efficient and controlled air supply. In the following section we will list out some of the common pneumatic tools that require air compressors in industrial applications:

Air Motors – Used in industries, air motors are operated at extremely high speeds which is achieved by powering them with air compressors.
Blow Guns – Blow guns are used in laboratories and manufacturing plants as well as in removing debris, non contact drying and cleaning for which these are attached to compressors for manual air control.
Duct Hose – Duct hose are attached to industrial air compressors which offer a continuous supply of air for powering various mechanical devices in a factory.
Cylinders – Cylinders are filled with air using compressors which have to be operated at different pressure levels as required by the cylinder’s chambers.
Pressure regulators – In industries where pressurized air is driven from compressors into air lines for powering pneumatic devices, pressure regulators are used to keep the air flow consistent as well as remove any variations in air pressure.
Dryers – Compressed air dryers are pneumatic tools that are powered by air compressors and help in the functioning of various technologies such as refrigeration, and removal of contaminants trough absorption and water filtration.
Filters – Filters are also fitted into supply lines which are attached to air compressors in order to remove dust particles, moisture, oil and other contaminants from the ducts.
Air springs – Air springs are an important device in industries as well as laboratories where they serve as a pneumatic actuator by buffering the cyclic motion of the compressors as well as decreasing vibrations in the machinery.
Air valves – Industries use air valves to control air as well as fluid flow in cylinders as well as air ducts.

While the above mentioned section lists out only a few of the pneumatic devices and tools which are used in powering machines it is clear that air compressors are one of the most vital apparatus for today’s industries.

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