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Air compressors are used to convert power into potential energy stored as pressurized, or compressed, air. This power can then be used to power construction tools and machinery used by both professionals and do-it-yourselfers. Some of the most common tools powered by an air compressor are rock drills, jackhammers, air motors and pumps. These tools are used to crush rock, pour concrete, bore holes and cut materials, among other tasks. Air compressors have three pressure classifications: low, medium and high, and can also be classified according to their design and operation. These classifications include single-stage reciprocating, compound, scroll and centrifugal. The first use of an air compressor in a construction application dates back to the Swiss Alps in the 1800s. If you are looking for air compressors, visit Construction Equipment Guide’s Used Air Compressors for Sale page. Need more information? Scroll down on the page and read our editorial coverage. You can find new and used air compressors for sale from the leading equipment manufacturers right here.



Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Announces Establishment of Hitachi Global Air Power, Sullair Company Name Change

Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd. (HIES), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., announced the establishment of Hitachi Global Air Power, a new company bringing together its global compressed air business....


Seven Things That Make Your Compressor Tough

A truly reliable compressor must be capable of operating in the harshest conditions for extended periods of time. Here are seven indicators that your unit is tough enough to continuously tackle even the most demanding projects....


Sullair Announces Release of E1035H Electric Portable Compressor

Sullair, an industry leader in innovative compressed air solutions since 1965, announced the next step in its commitment to a carbon neutral value chain with the introduction of the E1035H electric portable compressor....


Atlas Copco's Portable Air Compressors: Designed for Toughness

There are ordinary portable air compressors, and then there are really tough ones. The unsung heroes of many construction sites, these units quietly get on with their jobs despite some serious trials and tribulations while out on the field....


Atlas Copco Raises the Bar With Boosters

While the pressurized air supplied through a standard compressor is more than sufficient for many industrial processes, certain applications require pressure levels to be taken up a notch (or 10). In these instances, adding a high-pressure booster is the ideal solution — and carries with it an abundance of efficiency, safety and productivity benefits....


Importance of Regulating Systems in Portable Compressor

Why are regulation systems so vital in a portable compressor? And how do they differ to those suitable for a stationary machine? Guy Laps, technology and innovation manager at Atlas Copco, explains. Integrated within a compressor are systems that play an essential role in regulating the machine's flow, pressure, power and speed to name a few....


Chicago Pneumatic Welcomes Ebbert Pacific in Southwest

Chicago Pneumatic has announced Ebbert Pacific as a new Manufacturers Representative in the west region of the United States — encompassing Northern California and Northern Nevada territories —effective immediately....


10 Things You Need to Know About Compressor Pressure

Applications, regulations, treatments — there's plenty to consider when understanding your pressure requirements. For more information on Atlas Copco Portable Air Division, visit www.atlascopco.com/en-uk/construction-equipment/products/mobile-air-compressors....


Chicago Pneumatic Unveils New CPS 185 Air Compressor

Chicago Pneumatic and Power Technique North America is going back to its roots with an air compressor designed for the toughest applications. Engineered and built in Rock Hill, S.C., the CPS 185 -100 is a durable and reliable portable compressor that is powerful enough for any job site, according to the manufacturer....


Electric Compressor's Environmental, Economic Benefits Join Forces for Drilling Company in Norway

Only 30 minutes from the center of Norway's capital city of Oslo, a new real estate area called Langenga is taking shape. The area is currently transforming from a muddy construction site into a green, child-friendly suburban oasis....


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