There are many different types of an air compressor – rotary screw, reciprocating, axial and centrifugal – each suited as a power generator for different, specific applications. Here are some tips and advice on choosing the right piece of industrial equipment . Application of an Air Compressor The first thing to consider is what you’re going to use the air compressor for. Rotary screw compressors are often used at large construction sites as a power generator for air hammers, drilling equipment, paint sprayers, angle grinders, and nail guns, while reciprocating compressors are generally used on small sites where continuous power isn’t required. Dynamic compressors like centrifugal and axial compressors are ideally suited to large-scale production facilities like chemical plants and natural gas processing plants or in chillers. Energy Efficiency Operating costs are a significant consideration in most large-scale projects or applications where air compressors are utili