subject: Industrial Compressors And The Advantages Of Owning One [print this page] An air compressor is a device that takes in air at atmospheric pressure and then delivers that air at a higher pressure. There are a variety of uses for air compressors from those used on a scuba tank that feeds oxygen to a diver, to the operation of medical equipment, to the use with special tools in a variety of businesses. Industrial air compressors are designed for constant and high volume use for demanding jobs. Some of the benefits of air compressors are:
Can be used to Power Large Pneumatic Tools. When industrial air compressors are used in conjunction with the correct type of pneumatic tools, they can provide tradesmen with a tool far more powerful that conventional hand tools. For example, an air driven drill with a screwdriver attachment will turn a screw through wood with far more ease that a electric drill.
It Can Save A Considerable Amount of Time. Industrial air compressors are able to deliver a vast amount of power, which in turn means you can take advantage high RPM in order to get jobs done in a fraction of the time it would take you if you were using hand tools or electric tools. Have you ever noticed how long it takes you to get your wheel nuts off when you rotate the tires on your car? On the other hand, when a pneumatic tool is used, those nuts literally come flying off.
*Can be Used With a Variety of Tools.As any owner of power tools knows most power tools come with their own battery or cord. Each different tool may need a different battery and these batteries often need to be recharged causing delays in the amount of work you can get done without stopping. Industrial air compressors are designed to be used with a wide variety of tools meaning that you only need one compressor for all your needs.
*Often Safer than Traditional tools.Despite the fact that air compressors are designed to handle more RPMs and exert more pressure than hand or electric tools they are often safer than these other tools. Just think of the number of times you have struck your hand using a hammer. With a air compressor driven nail gun your hand isn't even in the way of the tool so there are no swollen fingers to contend with when the job is done.
Capable of Standing Up to High Demand. No matter how demanding a specific job may be, industrial air compressors are able to deliver. Because of their extremely robust nature, they can essentially reduce the amount of physical stress placed on a person's body, and of course they can also reduce the amount of man-hours required for many different types of jobs.
Of course there are times when an air compressor may not be an ideal choice, but with that said, there are far more times when a compressor can effectively makes life easier. In fact, it's easy to see why so many industries rely on industrial air compressors in order to keep their operations running smoothly.
