Single Stage vs. Two Stage Air Compressors
Air compression systems find applications across domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. Depending on the specific use case, either a single-stage or dual-stage compressor may be preferred. What is a Single-Stage Air Compressor? Single-stage air compressors, also referred to as piston compressors, operate with pistons that draw air into the machine, passing through a filter section. Subsequently, the air moves through intake valves into a cylinder, where pistons, driven by a rotating crankshaft, compress the air. This compressed air is then forced through exhaust valves into a discharge tube equipped with a check valve. Finally, the compressed air enters a storage tank, remaining there until needed by the user. What is a Two-Stage Compressor? Two-stage air compressors , also known as dual-stage compressors, employ a low-pressure, larger piston to draw in air initially. This air is filtered and directed through the intake valve into a cylinder, where a rotating crankshaft dr