Two Stage Reciprocating Air Compressor (771t)

A reciprocating air compressor, also known as a piston compressor, is a type of air compressor that uses a piston and cylinder mechanism to compress and store air. It is one of the most common types of compressors used in various industrial and commercial applications.

The operation of a reciprocating air compressor involves the following key components:

Cylinder: The cylinder is a chamber where the reciprocating motion of the piston takes place. It is usually made of durable materials such as cast iron or steel.

Piston: The piston is a movable component that slides back and forth inside the cylinder. As it moves, it creates a suction and compression stroke, drawing air into the cylinder and then compressing it.

Crankshaft: The crankshaft is connected to the piston and converts the reciprocating motion into rotary motion. It is driven by an electric motor or an internal combustion engine.

Valves: The reciprocating compressor typically has two types of valvesa intake (suction) valve and discharge valve. The intake valve allows air to enter the cylinder during the suction stroke, while the discharge valve opens during the compression stroke, allowing compressed air to exit the cylinder and flow into the storage tank or downstream system.

Compression chamber and storage tank: The compressed air is stored in a tank or reservoir to provide a steady supply of pressurized air for various applications. The tank helps to balance the load and reduces the number of start-stop cycles for the compressor.

Reciprocating air compressors are available in both single-stage and two-stage configurations. Single-stage compressors compress the air in one stroke, while two-stage compressors use two cylinders and compress the air in two stages, resulting in higher pressure outputs.