Water Lubricated Air Compressor

The overall mechanism of an air compressor is a piston or rotary component (e.g. rotary screw or vane) that allures air flow, which is compressed into a storage container. Naturally, because the piston or rotary component needs to move consistently and smoothly for this to function, it generally needs to be lubricated.

In a lubricated air compressor, there is lubricating oil which will keep the piston or rotary element running smoothly without damaging the system. The lubricant also helps to dissipate heat and maintain air compression Water Lubricated Air Compressor efficiency.

Oil-free air compressors also use a piston or rotary element, however they bypass the lubrication problem by coating the compression component with a pre-lubricating material like Teflon. Some oil-free compressors could also use water instead of essential oil for the lubricating and cooling process. These alternate materials protect the pump and invite the mechanism to move smoothly with no need for any oil-centered or synthetic lubrication.