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Portable Air Compressors

Posted on January 29th, 2010 by Lylyk Wahyu Sadikin  |  No Comments »

Types of Portable Air Compressors

Executive Summary About portable Air Compressors By Kurt K. Schefken


Be sure to check the power requirements of your tools to ensure that you purchase a model that has sufficient power to run your strongest tool. Portable rotary screw compressors are one of the more commonly used compressors. As discussed above, the compressor you need depends on your tools and the required power level. The truck mounted compressor is an oil less air compressor and can be mounted in the bed or under the hood of a truck.

This compressor does not rely on the truck for power since it has its own engine. However, it does require fuel to power the engine, unlike the truck mounted compressor which runs from the truck. As you see, the power source of compressors varies with some powered electronically and others requiring fuel. Quincy’s rotary screw compressors are very durable, reliable and quiet with its power level varying from 10 to 350 horsepower. Quincy’s available air compressors range in size from the smaller tank models to the larger, stationary styles.

The four gallon model is a compressor for homeowners.

Portable Air Compressors Are Handy

Executive Summary About portable Air Compressors By Ray K. Walberg

portable electric air compressor

portable electric air compressor


The most often used air compressors are portable rotary screw compressors. You can mount a truck compressor in the bed or underneath the hood of your truck. This is great to save some space and they use your truck’s engine for power, so they are easy to maintain. You must have your truck running to power the compressor, which can be a deterrent.

You can get a compressor that is mounted in your truck bed called a deck mounted compressor. Other compressors run off electricity, while others use gas. A Husky brand air compressor is great for use in your home. The tank has 135 PSI and holds 1.75 gallons.

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