Rotary Screw vs. Reciprocating Air Compressors
A simple upgrade could improve productivity and make you more money.
The two most common mobile compressors are rotary screw air compressors and reciprocating (or piston) air compressors. Traditionally, the piston compressor has been the more widely used due to price and availability. Many commercial van operators request reciprocating (“recip(s)”) compressors because they simply do not understand the difference between a rotary screw and a recip and are only familiar with what they’ve traditionally used. Rotary screws have very distinct and important advantages over recips...