HOW CAN WE HELP? | FAQ | CAREERS 704-523-4122 REQUEST A QUOTE RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS HOME > COMPRESSORS > RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS Pattons provide reciprocating compressors that are built to provide innovative solutions to meet all your compressor needs. We have the expertise and know how to offer the best suited compressor based on your industrial requirement. Our compressors are ready for quick installation and they are a superior payback on your investment. Reciprocating compressors are best suited for industries that have very high pressure requirement and those that have a lower duty cycle. TS SERIES | 5-15 HP ELGI RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR ELGi Reciprocating air compressors are designed for optimum efficiency while requiring minimum maintenance to meet your demands of compressed air & its robust and complete cast iron construction that makes these compressors rigid and less prone to vibration. VIEW PRODUCTS DUPLEX SERIES | 5-25 HP CAS RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR The CAS pumps are manufactured for durability and long life. These units feature some of most heavy duty features available for air compressors. These units all feature heavy duty cast iron low RPM pumps, so that they can provide you with reliable compressed for your application. VIEW PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL SERIES | 5-15 HP CAS RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR The CA1 and CA2 pumps are manufactured for durability and long life. The units feature some of the most heavy duty components found in piston compressors today. The units run at a low RPM to provide reliable air for your application, and are designed for automotive and industrial applications. VIEW PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL SERIES | 15-30 HP CAS RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR CAS large industrial compressors are designed for the heavy duty industrial air user that require reliability and value in a high cfm reciprocating compressor. VIEW PRODUCTS ADVANCED SERIES | 5-25 HP CHAMPION RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR The Champion Advantage Series units come fully packaged with pre-installed accessories. They are highlighted by our quick-ship program so the compressor arrives quickly, ready to install and operate. Each new assembled unit has a 3-year warranty on the compressor pump. VIEW PRODUCTS R-SERIES | 2-30 HP CHAMPION RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR The Champion R-Series Compressors have a time-tested, proven design. Rugged standard features, a wide selection of configurations, and quality available options make the R-Series compressors the solution to your application. Delivering high performance, long life, and tremendous value. VIEW PRODUCTS EVOLUTION | 5-15 HP CHAMPION RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR The Champion Evolution compressors provide the advantages of a reciprocating compressor coupled with less noise and vibration. Loaded with rugged features, these compressors deliver high performance and tremendous value. Ideal for areas with a low noise requirement. VIEW PRODUCTS THE BASICS OF A RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR Reciprocating Air compressors employ pistons moved by a crankshaft for compressing air. The compressing air decreases its volume and increases its density. The pistons move away from the intake valve which results in gas moving backward into the gas cylinder where it entered earlier- fulfilling the “reciprocating” name. Now the air is compressed. When the cylinder’s interior pressure is more than the pressure in the discharge pipe, the valves open and the air exits the cylinder. The air is either used by a pneumatic machine or stored in a compressed air tank. RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS THAT ARE LONG LASTING Reciprocating air compressors work on the norms of reciprocation, the term reciprocation meaning the movement from backward to forward in a straight line. They are also known as piston compressors. They operate under the positive displacement mechanism which means, the machines are designed in such a way that the pressure of air is increased before it is compressed. Various designs and types of compressors are available in the market, at Pattons we have the expertise and knowledge to help you choose the right model that best suits your application. RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR USES Reciprocating Air compressors are used in many business ranging from small to medium size. Let’s have a look on common compressor uses. Compressors are used in sandblasters in factories, automobile spray painting equipment, artificial snow manufacturing machines that are used in recreational industries, dental tools, pneumatic tools which are used in the construction industry and so on. Apart from businesses, the agriculture industry also uses compressors in conveyors that help in grain movement, ventilators that are used in hydroponic systems and so on. Large businesses also use compressors in air tools and automated machinery, welding or cutting equipment, molding gas tanks and plastic bottles, pneumatic finishing and packaging devices. CHOOSING RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR OVER SCREW COMPRESSOR How do reciprocating air compressors evaluate against rotary screw and centrifugal compressors, and what features and benefits needs to be considered? Mechanism Rotary screw compressors have a couple of screws for compressing the air whereas the reciprocating compressors engage pistons moved by a crankshaft. Air receiver tanks in reciprocating compressors store air and remove pulsation before it runs the connected application. A rotary screw compressor delivers a stream of continual air without any disruption or pulsation hence the units don’t require a tank. Components and Maintenance The number of components in a reciprocating compressor such as valves, crankshafts, rods draws attention towards regular maintenance when compared to the two screw parts that are used in rotary screw compressor. However, the parts are less expensive and have an overall low maintenance cost. Temperature Equipment longevity depends upon the heat generated during the operation of a compressor. A rotary screw compressor produces less friction since the screws rotate without touching each other. The temperature is around 80 – 99 degrees Celsius. The reciprocating air compressors operate at a temperature ranging between 150 – 200 degree Celsius. The movement of piston rings against the cylinder wall causes friction that results in high temperature. Reciprocating compressors hence have greater maintenance requirement. Pressure Reciprocating compressors are one up in terms of pressure produced. A reciprocating compressor has the capacity to produce double the pressure of a rotary screw compressor. Oil Filtration A reciprocating air compressor does not have an oil filtration system hence there are chances of residual oil contamination air compared to oil lubricated screw compressors that are designed with three stage oil filtration. Reciprocating compressors are preferred by industries that have very high pressure requirements, easy availability of spare parts and lower duty cycle. For all compressor buying decision reach Patton’s service center. Our world class sales team will guide you in choosing the best suited compressor based upon your requirement and ensure you get the maximum value. Need help with choosing the right reciprocating air compressor for your business? 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