Air compressors are some of the most crucial tools in a construction or rental business. These machines power a vast range of other tools, from nailers to pneumatic wrenches to paint and air sprayers.

An air compressor, also known as an air pump, is a device that converts the mechanical energy of a prime mover (usually an electric motor) into the pressure energy of gas. Its core function is to ...

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...