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Air compressors are machines that compress and direct air for industrial applications. Small-scale devices are designed for pneumatic tools such as grinders, drills and nail guns. Manufacturing-scale products are used to drive punching and stamping equipment, power robotic tools, and convey parts. Air compressors that are designed for direct-use applications such as sandblasting and spray painting are also available. There are three basic types of air compressors: reciprocating, rotary screw, and centrifugal. Reciprocating air compressors use pistons to compress the contents of an air cylinder and force them into a storage tank. These piston-driven air compressors are designed for intermittent use. Rotary screw air compressors use twin screws instead of pistons to pressurize air. They are designed for continuous use and have a rated duty cycle of 100%. Centrifugal air compressors are turbine engines that use rotating blades to produce high pressures. Typically, these air compressors are used in power generation and large-scale industrial applications. 

Selecting air compressors requires an understanding of specifications and requirements such as air quality, temperature, power source, size, and mobility. Some air compressors are equipped with driers (dry compressors) which remove the condensation that is created during compression. Others include coolers that lower the temperature of the compressed air. Air compressors with paper or polyester filters that remove oil, dust, vapors, and other debris are also available. Oil-free air is especially important in applications such as food processing and semi-conductor manufacturing, where as little as one part per billion (ppb) of oil is unacceptable. Smaller air compressors are usually powered by gasoline, diesel fuel, or single-phase electricity. Larger, commercial and industrial units often use three-phase power at 208 V, 230 V, or 460 V. In terms of mobility, portable air compressors feature wheel, casters, or self-contained trailers. Vertical air compressors are designed for fixed mounting and require less floor space.  


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Air Blow Guns
Air blow guns attach to air lines for the manual actuation and/or control of air discharge. They are used primarily for debris removal and purging, non-contact part cleaning and drying, and general laboratory or industrial applications.
Air Compressor Parts
Air compressor parts are used in air compressors and replaced due to wear and usage. This product area include air compressor motors, filters, pumps, valves, pressure regulators, breathers, and other accessories.
Air Cylinders
Air cylinders are pneumatic linear actuators that are driven by a pressure differential in the cylinder's chambers. They may be single-acting (with a spring return) or double-acting.
Air Hose
Air hose is used in pneumatic systems and controls, or as supply lines for pneumatic devices and tools.
Air Motors
Air motors are powered by compressed air. They operate at relatively high speeds in industrial and spark-prohibited applications.
Air Pressure Regulators
Air pressure regulators control pressure in air lines (usually adjustable) to remove fluctuations and maintain consistent pressure for pneumatic devices.
Air Springs
Air springs use a contained column of air inside an elastomeric bellows or sleeve to buffer cyclic motion, provide vibration isolation, or serve as a pneumatic actuator. TEST
Air Valves
Air valves allow metered fluid flow in one or both directions. They are used in pneumatic circuits to regulate the rate of activation or exhaust of cylinders and other pneumatic devices.
Compressed Air Dryers
Compressed air dryers utilize technologies such as refrigeration, desiccant adsorption, and membrane filtration to remove contaminants, particularly water, from the air.
Compressed Air Filters
Compressed air filters are used to remove water, oil, oil vapor, dirt, and other contaminants from a compressed air supply.

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Part Numbers for Air Compressors

Part # Distributor Manufacturer Product Category Description
1LAA-46T-M100GX   Gast Group Air Compressors Motor mounted, corrosion resistant internal parts
7LDE-46T-M750X   Gast Group Air Compressors Motor mounted, corrosion resistant internal parts
4LCB-46T-M450GX   Gast Group Air Compressors Motor mounted, corrosion resistant internal parts
6LCF-46T-M616EX   Gast Group Air Compressors Motor mounted, corrosion resistant internal parts
3LBA-46T-M300GX   Gast Group Air Compressors Motor mounted, corrosion resistant internal parts

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