Air compressors are a crucial part of operations in factories and workshops worldwide. Industrial air compressors are complex systems equipped with several components to guarantee optimal performance, and these units are the workhorses of a manufacturing plant. Valves used in air compressors provide a steady flow of compressed air for an extended period to meet the needs of various applications, including running pneumatic machinery in manufacturing plants.
Valves used in air compressors
The common valves used in air compressors are the following:
Intake valve
The intake valve acts as the breathing port of an air compressor. It allows air to enter, which the valve then directs to the compressor head, where it is compressed to form compressed gas. Intake valves also control the loading and unloading of the air compressor and the size and flow of the air pressure.