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Universidad Politécnica de Aguascalientes
Teacher: Juan Francisco Ramírez
Team: Esthefania Polina, Roberto Félix, Aarón Herrera, Víctor
Sebastián, Luis Ángel de la Rosa
Date: January 13th, 2022

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What is a compressor?
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In its simplest form, an air
compressor is a piece of
equipment that creates and
moves pressurized air

That means:

Air compressors are a machine devised and

designed to take air / gas from the environment
to later store it and compress it inside a tank
called a boiler, after this it can be used to power
pneumatic tools, perform multiple tasks.

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COMPRESSOR’S
COMPONENTS

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AIR INTAKE
The air compressor collects the gas from
outside. To do this, the air intake channels
that air from the outside to the inside so that
the compressor mechanism transforms it into
compressed air.

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The compressed air tank is the container in which
the gas that makes the compressor work
precipitates. Its function is clear: to be a store for
the air, in such a way that the rest of the elements
act on it to generate the necessary pressure.

Collaterally, the compressor tank acts as a stabilizer

for the tool's compressed air network, since it
prevents the device from developing air pulsations

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 BACKFLOW VALVE

The famous “CHECK” VALVE.

Without the existence of the non-return valve or retention

valve, the air would be lost and at the moment of starting
the compressor we would not have compressed air.

It is located in the air outlet pipe (natural channel through

which the gas would spread), before the connection
flange.

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PURGE VALVE AND TANK PREASSURE GAUGE

PURGE VALVE TANK PREASSURE GAUGE

When this capacity is exceeded, the safety of the How to control the compressed air contained in the tank?
compressor, its maintenance and its operation are This task falls to the tank manometer, a device that
compromised. To expel this excess air, the device includes measures the amount of gas inside the container and the
the purge valve pressure it supports.

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COMPRESSED AIR OUTLET AND OUTLET PREASSURE GAUGE

COMPRESSED AIR OUTLET OUTLET PREASURE GAUGE

When this capacity is exceeded, the safety of the How to control the compressed air contained in the tank?
compressor, its maintenance and its operation are This task falls to the tank manometer, a device that
compromised. To expel this excess air, the device includes measures the amount of gas inside the container and the
the purge valve. EXAMPLE Rapidair 90100 pressure it supports.

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PREASSURE REDUCER AND START/STOP BOTTON

PREASSURE REDUCER START/STOP BOTTON

This is the pressure reducer, which regulates the pressure

(higher or lower) inside the container.
This start or stop button is one of the key parts of the
compressed air compressor.

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 COMPRESSOR BLOCK

In the image you can find an industrial compressor block,

used for the industry with the capability of compress more
air.

The compressor block executes the compression of the

gas.

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 INTERIOR PARTS OF THE COMPRESSOR

PIECE FUNCTION
Protect each of its components. This "shroud" surrounds the compressor impeller blades with its spiral
CASE
shape.

HEAD The head is the component responsible for compressing the air from the compressor.

It is the part that joins the connecting rod to generate the space required by the piston in its movement to
CYLINDER
generate compression of the contained gas.
In order for the piston to maintain its path, it is necessary to create a "path". The connecting rod and the
CONNECTING ROD AND CRANK crank perform that task.
The manifold gear pump requires a control system for communication between the sump and suction
RETENTION VALVES manifold. This function falls on the check valves, which also act as a watchdog for gas communication
between the crankcase and the compressor valve plate.

TANK The tank is the container in which the compressor stores the compressed air.

The crankshaft is the axis that causes the movement of the connecting rod to modify its trajectory. He
CRANKSHAFT achieves it based on counterweights and elbows.
In order for the internal pressure on the air to be generated and at the same time the compressor to work, a
MOTOR mechanical force is required to move the entire gear of components that make up the compressor.

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 INTERIOR PARTS OF THE COMPRESSOR

PIECE FUNCTION
SUCTION AND DISCHARGE VALVES Its main function is to communicate in both directions the gas between the cylinders and the loading and
unloading manifold.

REGULATOR The regulator is the component that controls the air pressure and its output.

Lubrication acts as a seal on the piston rings, to prevent friction generated by the mechanical movement of
GREASE the moving parts of the compressor.
Responsible for protecting the entire system when the motor generates high temperatures through sensors,
THERMAL PROTECTORS they interpret the temperature of the compressor and in case of overheating, they stop it. They are thermal
protectors.
CABLE GAND The glands are responsible for keeping the refrigerant needed by the compressed air compressor and
preventing leaks.

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Types of air compressor

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PISTÓN
COMPRESSORS

It is one of the most used in companies with

moderate or medium compressed air
consumption, such as mechanical workshops;
also in some body and paint shops with few
workers.

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SCREW
COMPRESSORS

Also known as helical, they are equipment for

exclusive industrial use. They are indicated for
larger companies, being the most recommended
option for body and paint workshops. In
addition, they are more efficient and quieter.

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 AIR COMPRESSOR
MAINTENANCE
Change the oil

Change oil filters

Change air filters

Change separator filters

Change the straps if you have them

Check the electrical consumption of the equipment

Check the operation of the control valves

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MOST COMMON
USES OF THE AIR
COMPRESSOR
Compressor for painting the body of cars and motorcycles.

Compressor for sandblasting wood, in a mechanical workshop or

production plants.

Supply of various pneumatic tools in an automotive workshop.

Compressor for shooting artificial snow on the ski slopes or in the

entertainment industry.

Compressor for pneumatic nail gun.

Compressor for medical and dental services.

Compressor for pneumatic drills and hammers on construction

sites.

Compressor for water jet and gun for washing cars and machinery.

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MUCHAS
GRACIAS

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Bibliografia:

¿Qué es un compresor de aire? | Bricolemar Blog. 2018. Español. Autor Guillermo Ollarves.
Blog de Bricolaje Bricolemar URL:
https://www.bricolemar.com/blog/que-es-un-compresor-de-aire/
¿Qué es y para qué sirve un compresor de aire?. 2021. Español. MN del Golfo. MN Del Golfo
URL:
https://www.mndelgolfo.com/blog/reportaje/que-es-y-para-que-sirve-un-compresor-de-aire/

https://compresor.pro/partes-de-un-compresor-de-aire/

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