After reciprocating, sliding vane compressors, also referred to as rotary vane compressors, are one of the oldest types of compressors. The first known description of a sliding vane pump was in a book ...
When selecting an onboard air compressor, start with the basics. Determine how much pressure (psi) and flow (cfm) is required, then determine the duty cycle. “Ask yourself what you will be doing with ...