Reciprocating Compressors

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A distributor of air compressors, Central Air Compressor offers a wide variety of equipment. These include reciprocating compressors. Our company offers brands such as Bauer Compressors, Champion, Powerex, Emglo, Saylor-Beall & CompAir. Our technically trained support team of engineers is eager to assist you, whether it is through our 24 hour emergency operation or during regular business hours.
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Founded in 1945, Dearing Compressors & Pump Co continues to be an industry leader in compressor distribution. We distribute products such as reciprocating compressors. For many years, we have based our service on reliability, integrity & have served our customers with dependable equipment & systems. We strive to reach a higher level of excellence. Our motto is, Service is the key to the sale.
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Providing quality parts and services since 2000, Flow Solutions has over 100 years combined experience in the air compression industry. We supply equipment such as reciprocating compressors. We are a full service company who does it all; from sales and service to analysis & installation of new & existing systems. Our knowledgeable staff can help you get the right part at a price you can afford.
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Since 1923, US Equipment Co has been offering air compressor equipment & other industrial services & support to companies in Southern California. We are a master distributor for Ingersoll Rand Air Solutions, the largest air compressor manufacture in the United States. Products we distribute include reciprocating compressors. We want to provide value to our customers & achieve success in business.
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Since 1854, Curtis-Toledo Inc has been designing and manufacturing air compressor solutions for industry. We offer air compressor equipment such as reciprocating compressors. Our company is ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certified, and our products are the symbol of quality and excellence. Rely on our company for all air compression solutions that fit your needs and applications for any job.
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Reciprocating Compressors

Reciprocating compressors, also known as piston compressors, are positive displacement air compressors that use a piston in a cylinder as the mechanism for compressing air. Usually an electric motor provides power for a crankshaft to push the piston up and down; to reciprocate. When the crankshaft pushes the piston up, the air is pushed into a tank with a one-way check valve that does not permit it back into the cylinder. As more air enters the tank, the pressure increases. When the piston is pulled down, new air enters and the process begins again. Reciprocating compressors are the most common types of air compressors, and are utilized in oil refineries, gas pipelines, chemical plants, natural gas processing plants, and refrigeration plants. A compressor is a component of a vapor compression refrigeration system, which is the most common method for air conditioning of public buildings and residences. Reciprocating compressors differ from screw compressors by the method of compression they employ, but are able to be utilized in similar applications.

Air compressors are typically made of cast iron, aluminum, stainless steel, or a combination of these materials. The pistons or other minor components may be made of plastic in small air compressors. There are different varieties of reciprocating compressors that depend on the applications. In a single stage reciprocating compressor, all of the compression takes place in a single cylinder. Multi-stage compressors will compress the air to intermediate pressures in 2 or more steps before the final desired pressure is reached. This allows for higher pressures to be reached, but can limit the cubic feet per minute, or CFM.

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