Tips You Should Know When Buying an Industrial Air Compressor

If you're in the market for a new industrial air compressor, here are a few quick tips that you should know before you buy.

What is your air demand? If you already have a compressor that you've outgrown you can use your current air compressor as a baseline and simply add how much more capacity you need. If you don't have a current compressor, figure out your needs and add 15-20% for future growth. If you're downsizing, we recommend installing a flow meter to measure the demand so you can size the compressor accordingly.

Confirm the voltage available for a compressor. If you are at all unsure, have an electrician measure the voltage in the compressor room. Ordering a compressor with the wrong voltage can be a very expensive error.

Order the right technology for your application. Do you need a rotary screw or a piston compressor? Piston air compressors are great for light duty compressor applications as they need to shutdown periodically to cool down. Rotary screw air compressors are 100% duty cycle, meaning they can run for extended periods without any need for downtime.  Their better cooling system means they can run for hours without shutting down but they cannot run all the time. 

Finally, make sure you confirm all shipping details with your supplier including your receiving hours and whether or not your business has a loading dock. Freight companies generally charge more for lift gates and for reassignments.

If you have any questions about buying a new air compressor, please call our team at (866) 934-4491 or email info@compressorworld.com.