A Trusted Supplier of Reciprocating Air Compressors
Reciprocating air compressors make use of pistons driven by a crankshaft to deliver gases at high pressures. With the ability to produce up to 5,000 pounds per square inch gauge, these machines are perfect for smaller sites but are not recommended for continuous use. They are typically used in processes with low flow rates and relatively dry process fluids.
A Trusted Supplier of Reciprocating Air Compressors
Reciprocating air compressors make use of pistons driven by a crankshaft to deliver gases at high pressures. With the ability to produce up to 5,000 pounds per square inch gauge, these machines are perfect for smaller sites but are not recommended for continuous use. They are typically used in processes with low flow rates and relatively dry process fluids.
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How Reciprocating Compressors Work
Reciprocating air compressors use a piece of metal that moves back and forth to compress the gas. Air flows into the cylinder after going through a suction valve and an air filter. Afterward, it exits through a discharge valve and is stored in a storage tank until it is needed.
These machines have two major types: the first is based on how the piston works, while the second depends on the number of cylinders. The former can either be single- or double-acting, and the latter can be single- or double-stage.
Single-acting compressors draw and compress air on only one side of the piston, with the other side connected to the crankshaft, while double-acting compressors do so on both sides of the piston, driven by a connecting rod through an airtight seal.
In contrast, the distinction between single- and double-stage compressors lies in the number of compressions between the inlet valve and tool nozzle. Single-stage compressors compress air once, while two-stage compressors do so twice, effectively doubling the pressure output.
What Are the Applications of Reciprocating Compressors?
Reciprocating air compressors have various applications, including:
Component Ejection
Molding Plastic Bottles
Reciprocating air compressors are used to blow air into molds to create the shape of plastic bottles. This is done by connecting the machine to an air nozzle and setting the amount of air needed to be released for every interval. Selecting the correct amount is crucial since too much or little would make the end product look deformed.
Powering Welding or Cutting Equipment
The use of reciprocating air compressors is vital to any welding or cutting equipment. The compressed air supplied by these machines is needed to provide the power that drives the welding arc or cutting torch. It may even be used as a source of cooling gas for these processes.
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