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Workshop air compressor packs — screw vs piston for a small fab shop

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Post subject: Fab shop upgrade. Looking at used screw packs vs solid piston stations through i...
Chris HireYards
Chris HireYards
@hire_yard_chris
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Joined: 24 June 2021
AU
Posted: 3 Nov 2024, 7:54 am Topic Author
Fab shop upgrade. Looking at used screw packs vs solid piston stations through industrial auctions. Duty cycle is intermittent welding and pneumatic tools.
Sue L.
Sue L.
@workshop_sue
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Joined: 10 Sept 2022
AU
Posted: 11 Nov 2024, 4:57 pm
Screw if continuous use. For intermittent fab work a dual-tank piston with good dryer can be quieter money.
Kate T.
Kate T.
@tool_room_kate
22 posts
Joined: 29 Mar 2023
AU
Posted: 20 Nov 2024, 2:00 am
Check separator and dryer age. Oil-laden air destroys spray and tool seals quickly.
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