Industrial Air Compressor

There are many choices when a business opts to purchase an industrial air compressor. An industrial air compressor is used to power many machines and tools. An industrial air compressor can range in horsepower, size, and even the fuel used to run it. Industrial Air Compressors are used by medical facilities, industrial use, construction use, automotive facilities, and for office use.

There are different types of industrial air compressors, these are rotary screw, reciprocating, and centrifugal. Air pressure ranges as well, from 90- over 200 PSI. The sizes of industrial air compressors vary as well. For example, and industrial air compressor with a horsepower of 5 or less is considered very low power. A low powered industrial air compressor has a horsepower of between 5 and 10. A low to medium industrial air compressor has a horsepower between 11 and 24. If your horsepower is between 25 and 50, it is a medium powered air compressor. A high-powered air compressor is between 51 and 100 horsepower. Anything above 100 horsepower is considered very high.

Here is a listing of some of the choices available when choosing an industrial air compressor:
· Electric Powered Industrial Air Compressor- you can find electric powered compressors from 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, horsepower and holding anywhere from 60- 120 gallons. Choose the air compressor that will best meet your company's needs. An electric powered industrial air compressor can range between $300 -$3,000 dollars depending on the size and horsepower you prefer.
· Gas Powered Industrial Air Compressor- utilizing gas engines, these air compressors are silent and extremely powerful. They can range between 5 and 20 horsepower and are either stationary, or can come with wheels so that you can move them. Typically these gas powered compressors range from $500 -$3,000 depending on the size and horsepower.

When purchasing an industrial air compressor, be sure to ask about warranties and guarantees.