Air Compressors Are Handy For Home Or Business

An air compressor is quite a universal tool. The uses for these multi-faceted machines are indeed wide-ranging. Whether in the home, at the manufacturing plant or on the construction site, there is an air compressor built to fit whatever a given task may require.

 Air compressors can be powered by gasoline engine or electrically. While the power level of both types is nearly identical, electric compressors are more popular. Gasoline-powered compressors, however, offer convenience in their mobility when no electrical power source is available.

 Power Tools

 Pneumatic tools such as ratchets, drills and screwdrivers perform the same duties as their electric or battery-powered counterparts, but derive their power from compressed air. Instead of watts or amps, pneumatic tools are powered by pounds per square inch (PSI) of pressure, through the use of an air hose attached to a compressor.

 Air-powered hand tools are considered easier to use, more cost effective and durable than electric hand tools. Pneumatic tools are made out of lighter material, making them easier to manipulate than electric tools. They also don't require as many service trips to the power tool repair shop compared to their counterparts; as they don't have motors or other moving parts that can lead to more frequent breakdowns, work stoppage or replacement.

 Another advantage is the ease in which the amount of power generated by pneumatic tools can be controlled by dialing the PSI up or down. As opposed to the low, medium and high settings typical of electric-powered tools, pneumatic tools allow users to adjust the power settings to a level more in line with the specific requirements of a particular job.

 Around the Home

 Nail guns, sanders, spray painting and blow gun attachments are some other "around the house" uses for compressors.

 In addition to providing power to hand tools, compressors can come in handy for a number of other practical purposes. Having an air compressor on the premises gives kids an easy source for quickly filling up basketballs, footballs or soccer balls. Air compressors are also worth their weight in gold for families with swimming pools; as large inflatable floating devices can be painstaking to blow up manually.

 Industrial Uses

 On a larger scale, compressors are used in manufacturing production lines and factory assembly stations. They can be found in hospitals, chemical plants, automobile repair shops and any venue where fountain drinks are served.

 Air Compressor Maintenance

 When it comes to maintenance, there are steps an owner can take to keep their air compressor machines running smoothly. The approach is not much different than servicing a lawnmower. General compressor maintenance includes: Checking and changing the engine oil; changing the spark plug when necessary; emptying fuel when not in use for a long period of time; and keeping wiring and contacts clean.

 However, there are some preventive aspects that should be left to an experienced air compressor repair specialist. Air compressor owners should have their machines inspected, tested and thoroughly cleaned on an annual basis at a tool repair facility. Doing this will keep your air compressor operating at its maximum potential; which in turn will offer reassurance that it will be there when needed. 



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