Reciprocating Compressors

A reciprocating air compressor is a positive displacement compressor that uses a crankshaft driven piston and cylinder to compress air. A single-stage reciprocating reciprocating compressor works by drawing air into the cylinder where it is compressed in a single piston stroke of approximately 120 PSI and then sent to a storage tank. A two-stage compressor includes additional steps where air is compressed by a second, smaller piston to a pressure of up to 175 PSI.

Working Principles of Reciprocating Air Compressors
Compressors reduce the amount of space occupied by air by compressing it. A reciprocating compressor is a positive displacement air compressor that uses a piston and cylinder driven by a crankshaft. Our reciprocating air compressors use a single or two-stage process to compress the air. 

Compressed air reduces its volume and increases its density without turning into a liquid. Here's how a reciprocating air compressor works: 

Gas enters the cylinder through the intake valve. 
The piston is pulled through the intake valve and allows gas to pass into the cylinders. 
The crankshaft powers the piston, which compresses the gas in one stroke at a pressure of approximately 120 pounds per square inch (psi). 
In two-stage compressors, the air goes to a second cylinder for another compression round. A second piston compresses the gas at a pressure ratio of 175 psi.
Upon completion, the compressed air is sent to a storage tank for use. 
Reciprocating air compressors are compact options that workers can turn to for natural gas processing and distribution and oil refining. These air compressors work across industries to give you powerful compression.