An air compressor, also known as an air pump, is a device that converts the mechanical energy of a prime mover (usually an electric motor) into the pressure energy of gas. Its core function is to ...

Turbine compressors historically have been coated as an afterthought. Initially, silicone aluminum paint and diffused nickel cadmium were the only coatings available for application to both rotating ...

Parallel compressor refrigeration racks have been the primary source of refrigeration for the grocery store industry over the years. The grocery store industry has realized that parallel rack systems ...

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 ...

Choosing a truck-mounted compressor can be confusing. There are under-hood, under-deck and above-deck units. There are both rotary screw and reciprocating piston pump airends, and the units can be ...

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11879464B1) discloses a scroll-type electric compressor designed to compress refrigerant efficiently. The compressor comprises a housing with intake ...