Customers in Nevada and California looking to buy a new air compressor in the 5-15 kW power range are often faced with the dilemma of choosing between a reciprocating compressor and a rotary screw compressor.
According to Air Center of Nevada, factors such as the amount of compressed air required and frequency of use, typically dictate the type of compressor suited to the specific application.
For instance, when compressed air is required for long durations of time, such as an entire shift, generally a rotary screw compressor would be best suited to the application. Rotary screw compressors perform at peak efficiency when run for long periods of time and are not suited to short periods of demand and long periods off duty. The majority of rotary screw compressors are oil lubricated – the warmer the compressor gets, the better the lubrication, and higher the efficiency. Read More