Industries across the world need air for various applications and essential processes. Since the invention of compressed air in 1799 by Englishman George Medhurst, production and manufacturing processes have become more reliable, safe, energy-efficient, and dynamic as a result. We have lessened our economic impact significantly and created safer work environments for employees — all with the power of air.
Air blowers and air compressors both create air streams that can be used for a number of different jobs. Each machine accomplishes this in an entirely different manner, and produces different results; so you must ensure the machines are suitable for the job.
Various industrial jobs use air to streamline their manufacturing processes and produce industrial and consumer goods more efficiently. The movement of air is an integral part of production. Many manufacturers rely on compressed air solutions throughout various stages of the process — from the initial transportation of raw materials to the creating, storing, and shipping of finished products.
Ensure you have the best solutions for the job when you use the correct machines to move air. Consider the three fundamental principles during the application of any industrial air-moving device. Determine what device works best for your needs based on the differences in flow, velocity and pressure:
The main difference between an air compressor and an air blower is the pressure ratio, determined from the outlet pressure divided by the inlet pressure.
Air compressors pack air into a small space, making the trapped air denser and operate at a high pressure-to-volume ratio. When in use, air compressors release that highly pressurized air into a steady stream.
Air blowers continuously move large quantities of air for a moderate increase of pressure, meaning air blowers operate at a lower pressure-to-volume ratio.
Both devices are versatile as manufacturers use them for different kinds of tasks on a job site. While some of these devices may even look similar to one another, air compressors and air blowers serve vastly different functions. There’s little overlap in the types of industrial jobs they handle best.
Air blowers are machines that move large volumes of air for a moderate increase of pressure. Industrial blowers operate at a lower pressure-to-volume ratio than air compressors, making them more ideal for continuous and unsupervised use.
While air blowers can be classified as either centrifugal or positive displacement, all models work similarly to move low-pressure, high-volume air reliably. As the rotators, fan blades, or impellers turn, the air is sucked into the device’s suction side, pressurized, and released in a high-speed stream.
The air volume inside centrifugal blowers will remain constant as air is displaced from one end of the machine to the other. Alternatively, industrial blowers that use positive displacement accelerate the air outwards as the impeller rotates, using centrifugal force with pressure and flow rate as dependent variables.
To find the right type of industrial blower for your industry needs and purposes, you must understand their inner workings, functions, and benefits.
Because industrial air blowers operate at a low-pressure ratio, they offer industries many unique benefits:
Industries that require continuous airflow or a high-velocity air stream should use an air blower to enhance their manufacturing processes. Air blowers are extremely useful in various applications, including:
Various industries are adopting new ways to use the air created from air blowers, making them highly versatile. For example, the food and beverage industry has found multiple uses for air blowers — from drying bottles and cans before labeling to decontaminating meat, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, and more during the manufacturing process. Air blowers can eliminate all moisture and oil contamination, preventing spoiled goods and promoting a healthy environment.
Locations like cement plants and woodworking shops also find various uses throughout their operations for air blowers. Other specific industrial jobs and their uses for air blowers include:
An air compressor is a machine that reduces the volume of standard, atmospheric air by packing it into a smaller space. The compacted air is stored inside a pressurized chamber until the user decides to eject a focused airstream. Compressed air systems operate at a high pressure-to-volume ratio — ideal for manufacturing processes that need user-controlled airflow and intermittent bursts of high-pressure air.
Similar to air blowers, there are two major classifications for air compressors and how they operate:
Due to their high-pressure ratio, air compressors provide the following distinct benefits so businesses can reliably meet their equipment needs:
Industries that need high-pressure, low-volume air use air compressors to get the job done. Air compressors are intended for applications that require intermittent, concentrated bursts.
Air compressors are ideal for the following applications and others:
The most common industrial use for an air compressor is providing power to various items, like tools, controls, actuators and other automated equipment, in place of electricity.
Industries that use air compressors for any number of above reasons include:
Whether you need an air blower or an air compressor depends entirely on your industry, the application, and your desired outcome. Choose with these factors in mind for the most efficient use of air.
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