Air compressors are some of the most crucial tools in a construction or rental business. These machines power a vast range of other tools, from nailers to pneumatic wrenches to paint and air sprayers.

My love affair with compressed air started a number of years ago when I got an entry level oil-less air compressor for Christmas. Looking like a bloated red fire hydrant lying on its side, it made a ...

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...

Onboard air compressors come in several types, each with its own benefits and potential drawbacks, depending on your situation. Selection starts with determining your air needs, including the ...

Stef Lievens, Business Line Manager for Industrial Air at Atlas Copco Compressors UK & Ireland, outlines the key steps to follow when specifying a compressor – measures that ensure it is optimised in ...

Moving hydraulic fluid through a system requires either a pump or compressor. Both achieve this goal, but through different operating methods. Pumps have the ability to move liquids or gases.