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BOGE Compressors (Australia) | High Quality German Air Compressor Wholesaler
Welcome to BOGE Australasia. Your number 1 choice for industrial compressed air solutions! BOGE manufactures a complete range of lubricated and oil free screw and piston compressors from 1 to 480 HP alongside a complimentary range of quality ancillary compressed air products. Compressed air is considered the fourth utility and you can find the BOGE product in most industry ...
Welcome to BOGE Australasia. Your number 1 choice for industrial compressed air solutions! BOGE manufactures a complete range of lubricated and oil free screw and piston compressors from 1 to 480 HP alongside a complimentary range of quality ancillary compressed air products. Compressed air is considered the fourth utility and you can find the BOGE product in most industry ...
S & L Engineering | Industrial Pneumatic Equipment
S & L Engineering has been operating throughout Western Australia in the compressed air industry since 1989, involved initially in fulfilling service and breakdown maintenance contracts for fuel companies, factories and engineering workshops. We extended our business to include the supply of quality pneumatic products at the request of our customers, who valued our expertise ...
S & L Engineering has been operating throughout Western Australia in the compressed air industry since 1989, involved initially in fulfilling service and breakdown maintenance contracts for fuel companies, factories and engineering workshops. We extended our business to include the supply of quality pneumatic products at the request of our customers, who valued our expertise ...
South West Compressors | Air Compressors & Pneumatic Systems
South West Compressors is a locally owned and operated Bunbury based pneumatics and hydraulics business, situated in the Halifax light industrial area. Established in 1991 South West Compressors has traded for over 20 years in the South West and operates from Mandurah to Albany and everywhere in between. Specialising in air compressors and pneumatic systems, we understand ...
South West Compressors is a locally owned and operated Bunbury based pneumatics and hydraulics business, situated in the Halifax light industrial area. Established in 1991 South West Compressors has traded for over 20 years in the South West and operates from Mandurah to Albany and everywhere in between. Specialising in air compressors and pneumatic systems, we understand ...
Macro Weld | Welding Supply Specialists
Macro Weld is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of welding equipment and CNC cutting equipment, with over 40 years’ experience we provide innovative solutions that are helping our clients succeed. An extensive knowledge of the industry, a product range that is continually expanding and our 360° machine support sets us apart. But not only that, we service what we sell, ...
Macro Weld is one of Australia’s leading suppliers of welding equipment and CNC cutting equipment, with over 40 years’ experience we provide innovative solutions that are helping our clients succeed. An extensive knowledge of the industry, a product range that is continually expanding and our 360° machine support sets us apart. But not only that, we service what we sell, ...
Kaishan | Compressed Air Equipment
With over 30 years experience in the Australian compressed air sales and support business, Southern Cross Compressors (Australia) have developed every aspect of the its operations towards a totally customer orientated company whilst still expanding and enhancing its unique technical servicing capabilities. Now as the Australian division the Global Kaishan Group, of one of the ...
With over 30 years experience in the Australian compressed air sales and support business, Southern Cross Compressors (Australia) have developed every aspect of the its operations towards a totally customer orientated company whilst still expanding and enhancing its unique technical servicing capabilities. Now as the Australian division the Global Kaishan Group, of one of the ...
Advanced Air Compressors | Air Compressors
Advanced Air Compressors commenced business in 1989 as a service organisation that catered mainly for large industrial air compressors and associated equipment. Since then we have not only become very strong in servicing but also in sales of air compressors, refrigerated air dryers, filters and ancillary equipment. As a subsidiary of ELGi – one of the world’s most trusted ...
Advanced Air Compressors commenced business in 1989 as a service organisation that catered mainly for large industrial air compressors and associated equipment. Since then we have not only become very strong in servicing but also in sales of air compressors, refrigerated air dryers, filters and ancillary equipment. As a subsidiary of ELGi – one of the world’s most trusted ...
Pulford Advanced Piston Air Compressors | T200S1
The new Pulford T-Series range of piston compressors are of traditional cast iron quality, designed and produced for optimum performance and ...
Pulford Advanced Piston Air Compressors | Endurance Series
The traditional Pulford Endurance range of piston compressors are of proven manufacturing quality, designed and produced in Australia since ...
CPS Compressors | Air Compressors
We Service all brands of air compressors. 24/7 Breakdown cover. Technical support. Spare Parts. Filtration & Air Treatment. Air Compressor Oil all types. Specialists in 100% Oil Free Air. 100% Aussie owned and operated. Offices in Sydney & Central Coast, NSW, Australia Servicing NSW & Selling Nationwide From simple installations replacing your old compressor for new to ...
We Service all brands of air compressors. 24/7 Breakdown cover. Technical support. Spare Parts. Filtration & Air Treatment. Air Compressor Oil all types. Specialists in 100% Oil Free Air. 100% Aussie owned and operated. Offices in Sydney & Central Coast, NSW, Australia Servicing NSW & Selling Nationwide From simple installations replacing your old compressor for new to ...
Nessco Pressure Systems | Screw compressors & Air Preparation Equipment
Nessco Pressure Systems (NPS) supply and service a vast range screw compressors, air preparation equipment and complete airline systems. NPS has over 15 years’ experience in delivering quality and highly optimised compressed air solutions. Our reputation within Western Australia has seen NPS work with large companies across the defence, education and industrial sectors. With ...
Nessco Pressure Systems (NPS) supply and service a vast range screw compressors, air preparation equipment and complete airline systems. NPS has over 15 years’ experience in delivering quality and highly optimised compressed air solutions. Our reputation within Western Australia has seen NPS work with large companies across the defence, education and industrial sectors. With ...
Metabo Australia | Hardware
In 1923, Albrecht Schnizler constructed the first hand-held drill. The name Metabo is derived from this metal drill. Today, the company with tradition employs almost 2,000 persons, 1,200 of which in Nürtingen, Germany. 25 subsidiaries and more than 100 agencies ensure that Metabo's premium solutions can be found in almost all countries. Apart from mains-powered and compressed ...
In 1923, Albrecht Schnizler constructed the first hand-held drill. The name Metabo is derived from this metal drill. Today, the company with tradition employs almost 2,000 persons, 1,200 of which in Nürtingen, Germany. 25 subsidiaries and more than 100 agencies ensure that Metabo's premium solutions can be found in almost all countries. Apart from mains-powered and compressed ...
Precision Automotive Equipment | Automotive Workshop Equipment
Established in 1996, we have a longstanding history in the Australian automotive repair industry as a specialist in the supply, distribution and service of a full range of premium automotive workshop equipment. Our extensive product range is sourced globally from many of the world’s most renowned manufacturers, including global manufacturers Rotary Lift & Hunter Engineering. ...
Established in 1996, we have a longstanding history in the Australian automotive repair industry as a specialist in the supply, distribution and service of a full range of premium automotive workshop equipment. Our extensive product range is sourced globally from many of the world’s most renowned manufacturers, including global manufacturers Rotary Lift & Hunter Engineering. ...
All Compressor Services | Air Compressors and Compressed Air Equipment
All Compressor Services is a professional service and sales company specialising in the service, maintenance and sales of all brands & types of air compressors and compressed air equipment. We are a major national partner of the ultimate German designed and manufactured 'Boge' range of Compressors and Compressed Air Equipment offering quite simply, the best in reliability, quality ...
All Compressor Services is a professional service and sales company specialising in the service, maintenance and sales of all brands & types of air compressors and compressed air equipment. We are a major national partner of the ultimate German designed and manufactured 'Boge' range of Compressors and Compressed Air Equipment offering quite simply, the best in reliability, quality ...
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AM Compressors | Compressors
AM Compressors was formed in the late 1980s by Alan Dunn and Peter Smith with the intention of offering quality service and technical support to a market that was being under supported. With over 80 years of experience between them and having worked with major manufacturers, AM Compressors quickly became recognised as a service company who would support Industry. In the late ...
AM Compressors was formed in the late 1980s by Alan Dunn and Peter Smith with the intention of offering quality service and technical support to a market that was being under supported. With over 80 years of experience between them and having worked with major manufacturers, AM Compressors quickly became recognised as a service company who would support Industry. In the late ...
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Heatleys Safety and Industrial | Industrial Safety
Heatleys Safety and Industrial (Heatleys) has been providing quality safety, industrial and workplace products across Australia for over 30 years. Heatleys is a part of ASX listed organisation Stealth Global Holdings (ASX:SGI), a leading Australian Public Listed multinational distribution group. Heatleys proudly serves 3,000 business customers from its five locations Canning ...
Heatleys Safety and Industrial (Heatleys) has been providing quality safety, industrial and workplace products across Australia for over 30 years. Heatleys is a part of ASX listed organisation Stealth Global Holdings (ASX:SGI), a leading Australian Public Listed multinational distribution group. Heatleys proudly serves 3,000 business customers from its five locations Canning ...
Promptair And Electrical | Air Compressors
Promptair & Electrical installs, maintains and supplies new and second-hand Air Compressors throughout Australia. For over 10 years now, Promptair & Electrical has been serving both the industrial sector and the general public with high quality air compressors. Be it Rotary Screw Air Compressors, Air Dryers, Air Receivers, Compressed Air Piping or Piston Air Compressors, we ...
Promptair & Electrical installs, maintains and supplies new and second-hand Air Compressors throughout Australia. For over 10 years now, Promptair & Electrical has been serving both the industrial sector and the general public with high quality air compressors. Be it Rotary Screw Air Compressors, Air Dryers, Air Receivers, Compressed Air Piping or Piston Air Compressors, we ...
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Pulford Air & Gas | Industrial Air Compressors
Since 1925, Pulford has maintained a leading position in the Australian compressor market as a provider of quality compressed air solutions and gas systems. Pulford is a subsidiary of global air compressor manufacturing company, ELGi. We continue to do so through supplying the renowned quality and durability in our products, providing specialist knowledge, and tailored ...
Since 1925, Pulford has maintained a leading position in the Australian compressor market as a provider of quality compressed air solutions and gas systems. Pulford is a subsidiary of global air compressor manufacturing company, ELGi. We continue to do so through supplying the renowned quality and durability in our products, providing specialist knowledge, and tailored ...
Piston Compressors | T Series
The new Pulford T-Series range of piston compressors are of traditional cast iron quality, designed and produced for optimum performance and ...
Piston Compressors | Endurance Series
The traditional Pulford Endurance range of piston compressors are of proven manufacturing quality, designed and produced in Australia since ...
KAESER Compressors Australia | Industrial Air Compressors, blowers, air treatment
We provide high-quality, German-manufactured compressed air systems, including a comprehensive selection of rotary screw compressors, dryers, filters, and more. Our solutions are designed to maximize your business's uptime, ensuring a reliable and efficient compressed air supply so you can concentrate on what matters most. With have Sales & Service Centres and a dedicated network ...
We provide high-quality, German-manufactured compressed air systems, including a comprehensive selection of rotary screw compressors, dryers, filters, and more. Our solutions are designed to maximize your business's uptime, ensuring a reliable and efficient compressed air supply so you can concentrate on what matters most. With have Sales & Service Centres and a dedicated network ...
KAESER Compressors Oil Free Piston Air Compressor 3.1 - 4.2 kW | i.Comp Tower (T)
Robust, compact and extremely versatile - also featuring an impressive new drive concept
KAESER Compressors Piston Air Compressor 10/35 bar | KCCD and KCD series
Industrial quality oil-lubricated reciprocating compressors KCCD and KCD series
ELGi Australia | Industrial Air Compressor Systems
ELGi Australia offers customers a diverse range of compressed air solutions with the lowest ownership cost experience supported by a nationwide network of aftermarket service technicians. With more than 8000 satisfied customers, ELGi Australia looks forward to assisting with your compressed air requirements.
ELGi Australia offers customers a diverse range of compressed air solutions with the lowest ownership cost experience supported by a nationwide network of aftermarket service technicians. With more than 8000 satisfied customers, ELGi Australia looks forward to assisting with your compressed air requirements.
ELGi Piston Compressor | 1-2 HP Single Stage Direct Drive
1-2 HP Single Stage Direct Drive Piston CompressorIntroducing the ELGi Piston Compressor: a powerful 1-2 HP single-stage direct drive solution. ...
ELGi | 1-3HP Single-Stage Belt Drive Reciprocating Compressors
ELGi’s single-stage belt-drive reciprocating compressors are designed for continuous duty applications. Discover ELGi's 1-3HP Single-Stage ...
Able Power | Power Machinery
We are a proudly Australian owned and operated company supplying quality power machinery. From generators to battery power systems, fuel tanks, air compressors, and more, our products are sourced directly from factories and sold straight to you, delivering unbeatable value. With over 31 years of industry experience, we’re renowned for hard-working machines built to handle ...
We are a proudly Australian owned and operated company supplying quality power machinery. From generators to battery power systems, fuel tanks, air compressors, and more, our products are sourced directly from factories and sold straight to you, delivering unbeatable value. With over 31 years of industry experience, we’re renowned for hard-working machines built to handle ...
Diesel Piston Compressor 13HP 42CFM 145PSI - 160L
Diesel Piston Compressor 13HP 42CFM 145PSI - 160L
Price Guide: $2,190
Portable Piston Air Compressor | 13CFM Compressor 4HP 70 Litre 145PSI
A robust diesel-powered air compressor designed for heavy-duty industrial applications, offering excellent ...
Price Guide: $1,690
Piston Air Compressor
Piston Air Compressor
What is a piston compressor, and how does it work?
A piston compressor is a type of air compressor that uses a piston and cylinder to compress air. The piston moves back and forth inside the cylinder, drawing in air on one stroke and compressing it on the other. The compressed air is then stored in a tank or released through a valve for use in various applications. The piston compressor is a common type of compressor used in many industries, including automotive, manufacturing, and construction. It is often used for tasks such as inflating tires, powering tools, and running pneumatic machinery.
What size piston compressor do I need for my workshop or business?
The size of piston compressor you need for your workshop or business depends on several factors, including the size of your workspace, the number of tools you will be operating, and the amount of compressed air required by those tools.
- Generally, a small workshop or home garage can be served by a 20-30 gallon piston compressor, while a larger workshop or commercial setting may require a 60-80 gallon compressor.
- It is important to consider the CFM (cubic feet per minute) rating of the compressor, which indicates the amount of air it can deliver. This rating should be matched to the CFM requirements of your tools.
What type of oil should I use in my piston compressor?
It is recommended to use a non-detergent mineral oil or synthetic oil specifically designed for use in piston compressors. The oil should have a high viscosity index and be able to withstand high temperatures and pressures. It is important to check the manufacturer's recommendations for the specific compressor model to ensure the correct type of oil is used. Regular oil changes are also crucial to maintain the compressor's performance and longevity.
What is the average lifespan of a piston compressor?
The average lifespan of a piston compressor depends on several factors, including the quality of the compressor, the frequency and intensity of use, and the level of maintenance and care provided. Generally, a well-maintained piston compressor can last anywhere from 10 to 20 years or more, while a poorly maintained compressor may fail after just a few years. Regular maintenance, including proper lubrication, cleaning, and inspection, can help to extend the lifespan of a piston compressor and ensure that it operates at peak efficiency.
How noisy are piston compressors, and are there any quieter models available?
Piston compressors are generally known to be quite noisy, with noise levels ranging from 70 to 90 decibels (dB). However, there are some models available that are designed to be quieter. These models typically have noise levels of around 60 to 70 dB, which is significantly quieter than the standard models. Some features that can help reduce noise levels in piston compressors include sound insulation, vibration dampening, and low RPM motors. It is important to consider the noise level when purchasing a piston compressor, especially if it will be used in a residential or indoor setting.
Can piston compressors be used for painting or other sensitive applications?
S can be used for painting and other sensitive applications, but they may not always provide the necessary level of air quality required for these applications. It is important to choose a compressor with the appropriate filtration and drying system to ensure that the air produced is clean and dry enough for the job at hand. Additionally, oil-free compressors may be necessary for certain applications where oil contamination is a concern.
What are the maintenance requirements for a piston compressor, and how often should it be serviced?
Maintenance requirements for a piston compressor include regular oil changes, cleaning or replacing air filters, checking and tightening bolts and fittings, and inspecting valves and belts for wear and tear. The compressor should also be kept clean and free of dirt and debris. The frequency of servicing will depend on the usage and operating conditions of the compressor, but generally, it should be serviced every 500 hours of operation or once a year, whichever comes first. It is important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for maintenance and servicing to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the compressor.
What are the safety features to look for in a piston compressor?
A piston compressor is a type of air compressor that uses pistons and cylinders to compress air. When purchasing a piston compressor, it is important to look for safety features to ensure safe operation. Some safety features to look for include:
- Pressure relief valve: This safety feature automatically releases excess pressure in the compressor tank to prevent it from exploding.
- Thermal overload protection: This feature automatically shuts off the compressor when it overheats to prevent damage and fire.
- Automatic shut-off: This feature shuts off the compressor when the tank is full to prevent over-filling and possible explosion.
- Oil-level indicator: This feature helps prevent damage to the compressor by alerting the user when the oil level is low.
- Anti-vibration pads: These pads reduce noise and vibration during operation, which can prevent injuries and equipment damage.
- Safety guards: These guards protect the user from moving parts and prevent debris from entering the compressor.
- Pressure gauge: This feature allows the user to monitor the pressure in the tank and prevent over-pressurization.
Are there any environmental considerations when using a piston compressor?
Piston compressors are commonly used in various industries, such as automotive, manufacturing, and construction. They are known for their high efficiency, durability, and reliability. However, they also have some environmental impacts that need to be considered.
- One of the main concerns is the noise level generated by piston compressors. They can produce high levels of noise that can be harmful to workers' hearing and affect the surrounding environment. To mitigate this impact, noise reduction measures such as sound barriers and mufflers can be installed.
- Another environmental impact is air pollution. Piston compressors can emit exhaust gases, such as carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, which are harmful to the environment and human health. To reduce this impact, proper maintenance and regular cleaning of the compressor system are necessary.
- Additionally, piston compressors can consume significant amounts of electricity, which can increase greenhouse gas emissions from power generation. To reduce this impact, energy-efficient compressors and renewable energy sources such as solar and wind can be used.
What is the cost of a piston compressor, and are there any financing options available?
The cost of a piston compressor can vary depending on the size and type of compressor needed. Generally, smaller compressors can cost a few hundred dollars, while larger industrial compressors can cost thousands of dollars. Additionally, there may be additional costs for installation and maintenance.
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The listed price of a Piston Air Compressor for sale ranges from $500 to $5,000, averaging $2,750.
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