Air Compressor Replacement Parts

Air compressors are widely used nowadays. The principle in this device is that air is delivered in decreased volume and increased pressure making it comes out with a great force. This has been used in cleaning purposes, fills flat tires, powers up pneumatic tools, air drills, spray-painters and sandblasting machines. Generally, it has two types: rotating air compressors and reciprocal air compressor. Rotating air compressor, known to produce low and medium pressures, uses bladed wheel to spin up air and the centrifugal force pushes air into the diffuser up to a narrow passage. The compressed air are either stored in tanks or used immediately. On the other hand, reciprocal air compressor that is known to create high pressure of air uses a piston in a cylinder to compress air and pushes it out to a control valve down to a storage tank, or it can also be used up directly.

Because air compressors are heavy working devices, it’s not uncommon for it to be broken down. Air compressor replacement parts are widely available in the market for purchase in order to replace and repair it. Repairing it does not decrease performance, as long as quality replacement parts have been used. The following are the common air compressor replacement parts that can be found in the market as well as in the online market:

• Air filters - It filters air used in the compressor.
• Oil filters - It filters oil used for the engine.
• Drain valves - It controls the flow of air.
• Gauges - This is a device that indicates measurement of air that has passed through.
• Pressure switch - This is a switch for turning the pressure on.
• Pumps - This is a device used to raise, transfer and compress air.
• Air filter housings - This is an external cover for the air filter.
• Mufflers - It reduces engine noise.

Other air compressor replacement parts:

• Drain cocks
• Oil coolers
• Regulators
• Pulleys
• Oil site glass
• Safety release valve
• Transfer tubes and nylon tubing
• Air fittings
• Vibration isolator pads
• Engine throttle control

Air compressors are recommended to be repaired by expert technicians because of its sophisticated mechanism. However, for problems involving only the valves, it would not be necessary to call help from technicians. Just buy an appropriate replacement valve and fit it up. Be aware of the kind of valve that is needed to be replaced because air compressors have different types of valves. In case that the part of the air compressor that needed to be repaired is unknown, don’t be brave to explore and dismantle the device; leave it up to the technicians. There are many cases shows that it worsens up the situation.

Air compressor replacement parts can also be purchased in the internet if a specific part is hard to find in the market. Use the wide options that are available in order to achieve satisfactory results.

Air compressors typically have replaceable parts that are available at the local hardware store. An air compressor is a machine that is used for a number of purposes, most commonly for pumping air into tires and powering nail guns, spray guns, wrenches and other tools. They are also used to supply moderate-pressure air for industrial processes in petroleum and cement industries.

Types of Air Compressors

There are two main types of air compressors. These are the piston type, single stage, two stage and compact air compressors.

1. Piston Type Air Compressors

Piston type air compressors come with tanks that store compressed air. The motor only stops when the tank is full of air. The motor automatically starts back up when the air pressure inside the tank drops whenever air is released. The two types of piston air compressors are single stage and two stage air compressors. Read More