The history of air compressors as a tool dates back to antiquity. Man has used air compression for thousands of years to heat his home, cook food, and move objects. The earliest type of compressor was a bellows used to blast compressed air onto a fire. These simple compressing units were either powered by man or animals to compress. These were replaced by mechanical air compressors which were used for industrial purposes. With advances in science, compressors were reduced in size and found uses outside of factories as aids for underwater diving or to power pneumatic tools and drills.
Air compression devices have been used since 2000 BC and were made of leather. These first air compression devices were pumped open and closed manually. This model was improved upon with the addition of handles and intake valves. But, the newer version was still a hand or foot powered low pressure device used mainly to fan fires. Later, the foot powered compressors were replaced by water wheels.
With science advancing, new air compressors were invented to expand the uses for compression. In 1650, German scientist Otto von Guericke, devised a single piston and cylinder air pump. In 1797, the first motorized compressor was designed by George Medhurst of England. By the 18th century, scientist discovered that compressed air could be used as a source of energy to power and move items. The discovery happened when water boiling in a container exploded and moved an item. After this discovery, compressed air was used for rock drilling. In the 19th century, Paris devised an air compressor grid system to power their clocks with a pulse of air every minute. Paris, also in the 19th century, experimented with the idea of air compressor systems as an alternative to electricity.
With the birth of the industrial age, air compression gained new uses in the field of manufacturing. The 20th century saw the use of piston compression air compressors in industry. In 1930, the screw compressor, first invented in 1878 Germany, offered quieter forms of air compression. By the end of the 20th century there were three main types of compressors used. The reciprocating, or, piston compressor, was used for oil refineries, gas pipelines, and refrigeration plants. They draw air in through an intake valve then out through an outlet. Its pistons are driven by a crank shaft to deliver air at high pressures. The rotary compressors, a type of gas compressor, emerged after the piston compressor. They deliver larger volumes of high pressure air which is good for industrial use. These compressors use a continuous sweeping motion to limit pulsation. And, the jet compressor uses pressurized water or gas to force air out a cylinder or diffuser.
Today, compressors are used in all walks of life. They are found on construction sites, factories, medical offices and homes. The history of air compressors will continue to evolve as technological advances create different demands for compressed air and the quality of compressors improve.
Categories
- 120U2582 (2)
- 120Volt (1)
- 1230V160Hz (2)
- 12Volt (1)
- 145PSI (1)
- 170Gallon (1)
- 1Gallon (1)
- 20Gallon (4)
- 230Volt (1)
- 2340L5 (1)
- 2Gallon (1)
- 2Inch (1)
- 30Gallon (1)
- 32Horsepower (1)
- 4Cycle (1)
- 4Gallon (1)
- 55Horsepower (1)
- 5Horsepower (1)
- 60Gallon (2)
- 8Piece (1)
- AC310H (1)
- Accessory (1)
- Actually (1)
- Applications (3)
- Automatic (1)
- Basics (1)
- Benefits (1)
- Between (1)
- Bostitch (1)
- Business (1)
- Buy (3)
- Buying (5)
- California (3)
- Campbell (4)
- Camping (1)
- CAT1740D (1)
- Central (1)
- Cfm175 (1)
- Champion (1)
- Cheap (8)
- Choice (1)
- Choose (2)
- Choosing (1)
- Classical (10)
- Coleman (2)
- COMP06 (1)
- Compare (3)
- Compliant (1)
- Compressed (3)
- Compressor (54)
- Compressors (16)
- Conditioner (1)
- Conditioning (4)
- Consumers (1)
- Contractor (1)
- Convert (1)
- CTA5090412 (1)
- Cylinder (4)
- D55140 (1)
- D55168 (1)
- Danfoss (2)
- Deal (3)
- Description (1)
- DEWALT (2)
- Difference (1)
- Different (1)
- Direct (1)
- Discount (2)
- Displacement (1)
- Driven (2)
- DuroMax (1)
- Dynamic (1)
- EC2510E (1)
- Efficient (2)
- Electric (2)
- Electric246 (1)
- Energy (2)
- Engine (1)
- Essential (1)
- Examined (1)
- Explained (1)
- FC1500HBP2 (1)
- Features (2)
- Formulas (1)
- FP2048 (1)
- Gallon (4)
- Gasoline (1)
- GasPowered (1)
- Get (2)
- Guidelines (1)
- Hausfeld (4)
- HeavyDuty (1)
- HGR73H (1)
- Highly (1)
- HighPressure (1)
- History (1)
- Hitachi (1)
- Horizontal (1)
- Hydraulic (1)
- Hydrostatic (1)
- IL1682066MN (1)
- ILA1683066 (1)
- Important (1)
- Industrial (6)
- Inflating (1)
- Inflator (1)
- Ingersoll (1)
- IngersollRand (1)
- Intake (1)
- Intl (1)
- IPA1882054 (1)
- Learning (1)
- Linear (1)
- MAC2400 (1)
- MAC5200 (1)
- Maintaining (2)
- Makita (4)
- Model (1)
- Motors (1)
- MP100220V (1)
- OilFree (4)
- OilLube (1)
- OilLubricated (1)
- Origin (1)
- PK5020VP (1)
- Pneumatic (1)
- Pontoon (2)
- Popularity (1)
- Portable (6)
- Positive (1)
- Practical (1)
- Pressure (1)
- Prices (3)
- Product (1)
- ProForce (1)
- PumpMotor (3)
- Purchasing (1)
- R410a (2)
- Related (1)
- Reliable (1)
- Review (1)
- Reviews (2)
- Robinair (1)
- RolAir (1)
- Rotary (2)
- Safety (1)
- Scroll (2)
- Selecting (1)
- Single (1)
- SingleStage (1)
- Stage (1)
- System (3)
- Take (2)
- Technologies (1)
- Terminology (1)
- Things (1)
- TwoStage (2)
- Vacuum (3)
- Various (1)
- Vertical (4)
- VLF1582019 (1)
- Voltage (2)
- VT6271 (1)
- VT6275 (1)
- VTwin (1)
- VType (1)
- Westward (1)
- Wheeled (1)
- WL212000SJ (1)
- Wonder (1)
- Woodworking (1)
- Workshop (1)
- XP652WP (1)
Archives
-
▼
2013
(94)
-
▼
February
(58)
- Air Compressors Are Highly Practical Tools Meant F...
- ***Get Air Compressor, 5.5 Hp Electric,24.6 Cfm,17...
- ***Buy Campbell Hausfeld FP2048 2-Gallon Air Compr...
- Hydraulic Pump Motors - Linear and Rotary
- >>>Take Puma Oil-Lube Belt Drive Single-Stage Port...
- What Is A Portable Air Compressor Used For?
- *Best buy New Classical Style V Belt B72 B-72 5L75...
- ~~Cheap Hitachi EC2510E 5.5-Horsepower Gas Oiled T...
- The History of Air Compressors
- >>>Buy 34 CFM Cast Iron Air Compressor Pump Three ...
- Bostitch Air Compressor - A Reliable Brand For Buy...
- 4 Tips When Inflating Camping Gear With an Air Com...
- *Cheap Danfoss 120U2582 4 Ton Scroll Compressor fo...
- The Facts About Air Compressors
- ~~~Deal New Classical Style V Belt A91 A-91 4L930 ...
- Central Pneumatic Air Compressor
- ~~~Buy CAT - MP200 2.0 HP Ultra Quiet & Oil-Free A...
- Robinair 15600 Two-Stage AC Vacuum Pump - Why You ...
- ~~~Discount DEWALT D55168 200 PSI 15 Gallon 120-Vo...
- How to Choose an Air Compressor - A Brief Guide
- Air Compressor! Choose The Right Size For Your Aut...
- **Cheap WL212000SJ Campbell Hausfeld Air Compresso...
- Pressure Basics - Air and Hydrostatic
- >>Cheap New Classical Style V Belt A84 A-84 4L860 ...
- **Get New Classical Style V Belt B82 B-82 5L850 5/...
- Air Conditioner Compressor
- **Cheap Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air Compres...
- Using a 12 Volt Air Compressor
- ~Cheap DEWALT D55140 1-Gallon 135 PSI Max Trim Com...
- Buying the Right Industrial Air Compressor
- **Deal Makita MAC5200 Big Bore 3.0 HP Air Compress...
- *Best buy Ingersoll Rand SS5 5-Horsepower 230-Volt...
- 3 Tips - For Buying and Using Air Pumps - And For ...
- Find an Emglo Air Compressor For Any Job
- >>Reviews New Classical Style V Belt B95 B-95 5L98...
- Keys to Maintaining an Efficient Compressed Air Sy...
- ~~~Discount Industrial Air Contractor CTA5090412 4...
- Fan Belts
- **Deal New Classical Style V Belt B90 B-90 5L930 5...
- What to Look For When Purchasing an Air Compressor
- The Uses of Air Compressors
- **Buy Campbell Hausfeld VT6275 15 Amp 3.2-Horsepow...
- Air Compressor Sales
- *Compare Prices Ingersoll-Rand 2340L5 Type 30 Two-...
- Vacuum Pumps
- **Cheap Twin Cylinder Air Compressor Pump<
- A Consumer's Guide to Buying an Air Compressor
- On Board Air Compressors
- New Technologies in Makita Air Compressors - Examined
- Air Compressor Oil
- The 60 Gallon Air Compressor - Make the Right Choice
- Air Compressor Pumps Convert Power Into Energy
- How Important is the Air Compressor Pump and How t...
- Westward Air Compressor Product Review
- Selecting the Best Air Compressor Pump
- Air Compressors - Choosing the Best
- A Few Things You Ought To Know About Air Compressors
- test
-
▼
February
(58)
0 comments:
Post a Comment