Piston Compressor Series

A piston air compressor is a type of positive displacement compressor that utilizes a crankshaft-driven piston and cylinder to compress air.

In operation, the piston moves back and forth within the cylinder. As it moves downwards to the bottom dead center, atmospheric air is drawn in through the intake valves and filtered by the dry air filter. When the piston moves upwards towards the top dead center, the air is compressed by the discharge valves. The resulting compressed air is then delivered by the piston’s action. The compressor’s head block is powered by an electric motor through a belt-pulley system.

Single-stage compressors are used for applications requiring lower pressures, while two-stage compressors are designed for higher pressures. In a two-stage compressor, air is first compressed in one head block and then further compressed in a second head block.

However, piston compressors have some drawbacks, including wear on components such as pistons, valves, and rings. To achieve higher pressures, multiple head blocks are often connected in series, which can add complexity to the system.