Reciprocating Machines

Used Reciprocating Equipment

Reciprocating air compressors use pistons and valves to compress air. Air at atmospheric pressure is drawn into the compression chamber through a one-way valve. As the piston cycles, it decreases the amount of volume in the chamber while maintaining the same amount of air in the chamber, thereby increasing the pressure of the air in the chamber. The air then exits to be used.

The system is know as reciprocating because the system works with pairs of pistons and as on piston compresses the chamber the other piston expands it – providing a continuous flow of compressed air.

Reciprocating Equipment In Stock