One of the most common ways that industries adapt and advance is to find new uses for an established technology. Many OEMs have used the proven technology of reciprocating compressors for new uses, ...

"An air compressor can be used for so many different domestic projects, even though so many people mistake them for something that only commercial areas need," said Andy King, founder and managing ...

Emerson Process Management’s Smart Machinery Health portfolio now provides an integrated protection and prediction solution for critical reciprocating compressors. Emerson Process Management’s Smart ...

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.

The compressor is the heart of any air conditioning or refrigeration system, so when it starts showing signs of not working correctly, technicians must act quickly in order to find out what is wrong.

The capacity of a compressor is measured in Btu per hour (Btuh) or Btu per minute (Btu/min). Remember, there are 12,000 Btuh or 200 Btu/min in one ton of refrigeration. The capacity of a piston-type ...