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 ...

After reciprocating, sliding vane compressors, also referred to as rotary vane compressors, are one of the oldest types of compressors. The first known description of a sliding vane pump was in a book ...

The typical range for AC compressor cost is $800 to $2,800, with a national average of $1,200. Some of the biggest cost factors for AC compressor replacement are home size, compressor size and speed, ...

Approach provides way for designers to assess losses in the driving bearing in compressors and optimize their efficiency ...

Global demand for comfort cooling is growing, which is contributing to increased carbon emissions and putting a strain on electricity grids around the world and in the U.S. In fact, according to a ...

Stef Lievens, Business Line Manager for Industrial Air at Atlas Copco Compressors UK & Ireland, outlines the key steps to follow when specifying a compressor – measures that ensure it is optimised in ...