| Manufacturers and industry alike depend on | | | | be more energy efficient because they run on |
| the services of industrial air compressors. | | | | a higher level of horsepower than other |
| Most industries that use air compressors use | | | | models; this increased usage of horsepower |
| high quality industrial-grade models. These | | | | also creates a better working machine that is |
| models are different, more powerful and more | | | | less likely to break down and requires less |
| expensive than ones that are used for | | | | maintenance. |
| lightweight jobs and for regular homeowners. | | | | |
| | | | As with the purchase of any type of air |
| Industrial air compressors can be fueled by | | | | compressor, those purchasing industrial air |
| either natural gas or electricity. Most | | | | compressors need to be especially cautious of |
| industries use natural gas to power their air | | | | safety and quality standards. Very few |
| compressors. Even though both types of energy | | | | industries are legally allowed to buy air |
| used to run these industrial air compressors | | | | compressors that are not certified by the |
| can be costly, many businesses find that | | | | American Society of Mechanical Engineers |
| using natural gas as a power source greatly | | | | (ASME). Increased workplace safety and |
| reduces their utility costs. | | | | liability concerns have made it necessary for |
| | | | most companies to purchase high-quality, |
| Most industries use a two-stage type of air | | | | certified-devices to ensure the well-being of |
| compressor for their needs. Generally | | | | their employees. Some safety features may |
| speaking, this type of industrial air | | | | include a safety valve to use in the case of |
| compressor is built for heavy-duty jobs. | | | | excess air pressure in the unit. The valve |
| These offer a much higher level of air | | | | will automatically release air, therefore |
| compression, as compared to smaller or | | | | decreasing pressure, in the event of an |
| compact models. Industrial air compressors | | | | overload of power. Without this safety |
| usually also offer the ability to store | | | | device, users of the machine run the risk of |
| unused air for future usage. These also can | | | | causing an explosion. |