Storing Large Equipment When Not in Use
Cleaning
For a more forceful clean, you can use an air compressor. When dealing with dairy tanks, pharmaceuticals, and more, you must clean your equipment according to regulations. An air compressor can blast away bacteria and dirt particles that are invisible.
There are two different techniques you can use for specialized cleaning:
Pressure washing
The combined power of an air compressor along with water can provide an extra clean. The added force of water along with its mass can blast even the most difficult dirt particles off. Pressure washers clump residue together for easy evacuation, creating a clean environment for you to work in.
Sandblasting
Sandblasting can clean a surface free of dirt. The surface clean helps get a surface smooth so things can be applied, such as paint. Sandblasting is also a standard technique to clean the hulls of ships and statues. Also, sandblasting can etch carvings into a material and turn glass opaque.
Filling up tires
Air compressors must be used to fill up a tire. Without it, a manual pump would take hours to pump up your tires. Air compressors can pump more air at a faster rate. They can fill up more than just car tires, too. Compressors are great for bike tires, motorcycle tires, trailer tires, and more.
Painting
Painting via air compressor, or air brushing, can add levels and gradient that are hard to achieve. Paintbrushes apply paint in a blanket, which creates a flat look. If you want a beveled look or something with visual dynamics, use an airbrush.
An airbrush can control the amount of air coming out. Hooking up a paint canister allows you to place light texturing on a plane. For thick colors or expanded application, you can widen the nozzle. Airbrushing offers nuanced painting for any surface.
Diving
When going under the ocean for a sustained amount of time, you need an air tank. Air compressors can deliver the air you need in a safe and secure way. The air from a scuba tank is regulated by regular breathing unlike other compressors.
Compressors can also fill up scuba tanks. By hooking up a compressor to a tank, the tank can be pressurized. Without the pressure, more force would be required to get any needed oxygen from the tanks.
Power pneumatic tools
Pneumatic tools are a cheaper, more powerful option than electric tools. Using compressed air, pneumatics power can fuel jackhammers, paint sprayers, sanders, and more.
An air compressor is hooked up to whatever the tool is. Using a trigger, the air is forced from its air compressor tank into the tool. This causes strong movement, which creates the desired result. The trigger must be pulled to open the valve to force air into the machine.
Stress test
To test the durability of a product, you need to put it under a tremendous amount of pressure. Air compressors can simulate turbulent weather in select areas. The right air compressor can put your product through the wringer and make it come out stronger in the end.
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