My Craftsman Model 919.165230 compressor with a 25-gallon tank served me well for over 12 years. I used it to paint motorcycle parts, power a cut-off tool for automotive body work, sandblast the ...

The compressor is the heart of any air conditioning or refrigeration system, so when it starts showing signs of not working correctly, technicians must act quickly in order to find out what is wrong.

Here is a question to ponder: What should the amperage draw be of a compressor in which the nameplate says the RLA (rated load amperage) is 59.6, but the compressor is only pulling 45 amps? Is there a ...

At the heart of a commercial vehicle’s air brake system is its air compressor, which pressurizes air in the primary and secondary tanks to provide power for the air brakes and other pneumatic systems.

A neglected air compressor rescued from scrap is brought back to life through complete disassembly, cleaning, repair, and ...

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...