Industrial Compressors
An industrial compressor is an air compressor designed for commercial and industrial applications. These compressors are powered either from gas motors, or even from electricity. Personal air compressors usually run from 1.5-6 horsepower, industrial compressors are much higher and are needed for their continuous use. While gas powered compressors are much better at handling higher loads than electric models, and can go places where there isn't electricity available, they need much more ventilation.
There are many advantages to having and using industrial compressors, and they are used in many different applications. They power all different kinds of air tools, making it a lot easier to perform a wide variety of different jobs. If you have ever gone into an automotive shop, for whatever reason, and heard a loud tool sound, it will be an air tool, powered by an industrial compressor. They are used to torque nuts and bolts down, and remove them, as well as the power tire changers. These are used to take the tires off of rims and put them back on with very little effort, as well as fill them back up automatically.
They are also used by other businesses as well, including painters, auto detailers, and home construction. They are used for power painting machines, nail guns, as well as grinders and other machining tools. They can be used to blow away debris and materials that have been rusted on surfaces. However, there are drawbacks to owning an industrial compressor.
One of them is since they need adequate ventilation you also have to purchase hoses to keep them away from work areas. They require regular maintenance to keep oil levels up and parts lubricated. Their output can be overloaded just like any other piece of equipment, and if they don't have some kind of relief valve, there is a risk of the compression tank exploding.
For the most part, industrial compressors are a great help. There are many different brands and products available, in both stationary, and permanent models. You can choose from electric compressors, which provide quiet operation, and two different kinds of fuel compressors, both unleaded gas and diesel. They are manufactured by many different companies, including Kaeser, Vox, and Eaton, just to name a few. It is recommended that you check with each company to see what they have to offer, including prices, tank capacity, horsepower and output, as well as any special features.
Prices vary greatly and you can buy either new models or used refurbished compressors. While buying a refurbished compressor may be cheaper, you have to be careful when it comes to their warranty. It is a good idea the check out the many price comparison websites, because they will have many products to choose from in one location, and list different sellers of the item you are interested in. You still need to check out each site, because each retailer will have their own policies about shipping costs, taxes, and any guarantees or warranties available. Make sure that you get a warranty on any industrial compressors you buy, the longer the warranty, the better it is.
