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Compressors convert the mechanical energy of an electric or
combustion motor into the potential energy of compressed air. The
selections of a compressor depend upon the working pressure and the
required air quantity. Air compressors fall into two main categories
which are Reciprocating and Rotary.
DISPLACEMENT COMPRESSORS
RECIPROCATING ROTARY
SLIDING VANE COMPRESSOR
PISTON COMPRESSOR SCREW COMPRESSOR
DIAPHRAGM COMPRESSOR RADIAL FLOW COMPRESSOR
AXIAL COMPRESSOR
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