Description of Compressor
What is a reciprocating compressor
A reciprocating compressor is a piston type pump which develops pressure from the action of a piston
moving through a cylinder. The cylinder, or cylinders, may be vertical, horizontal or angular.
When air is drawn in from the atmosphere and compressed to its final pressure in a single stroke, the com-
pressor is referred to as a “single stage” pump. Single stage units normally are used in the 90 to 125 PSI
range and are available as single or multi-cylinder (twin cylinder) compressors.
When the air drawn from the atmosphere is compressed first to an intermediate pressure, and then further
compressed to a higher pressure, it is done in a “two stage” pump. These cylinders are unequal in size and
the first stage always takes place in the larger, low pressure cylinder. From there it passes through the inner
cooler to the smaller, high pressure cylinder. The cycle is completed as the air then moves through the after
cooler and discharge line into the tank. Two stage compressors are generally used for pressure ranges from
100 to 175 PSI and deliver more air per horsepower at these pressures. This increase in efficiency is partially
due to the heat dissipated as the air passes through the inner cooler.
Description Of Cooling
Our compressors are cooled by fan blades, incorporated into the driven sheave (pulley), blowing air across
the intercooler, after cooler, and cylinder head.
Description Of Controls
Stop/Start Receiver or plant air system pressure is controlled within limits by a pressure switch automati-
cally stopping and starting the compressor as the air pressure reaches a maximum preset pressure (cut out)
and then drops to a minimum presser pressure (cut in).
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