Please refer to the drawing below, as it identifies the major components of a typical Air Compressor Unit
and their function. (Some Units may vary slightly from this design, eg. gas powered or base-mounted
Compressors.
Please refer to the Compressor Pump Service Bulletin provided with your Unit to identify the
part numbers, location, and quantities for your particular Compressor Pump model.
Check Valve
One way Valve that allows air
to enter the Tank, but prevents
the air from flowing back into
the Compressor Pump
Compressor Pump
Compresses the air
Aftercooler Tube
This Tube leads the compressed
air to the Air Receiver while
allowing the air to cool
Intercooler Tube
This Tube cools the compressed air while
leading it from the low pressure Cylinder to
the high pressure Cylinder
Electric Motor
Belt Guard
Ball Valve
Discharge/outlet
Drain Valve
Allows the operator to drain
the moisture from the Tank
Air Receiver (Tank)
Pressure Switch
A pneumatically operated electric
Switch for starting and stopping the
Unit at predetermined minimum
and maximum pressures
Pressure Gauge
Gauge reflects current Tank
pressure
Magnetic Starter
An electrically operated device which
receives a signal from the Pressure
Switch and allows power to flow to the
Motor.
Compressor Terminology
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Pump Components
HDI-01
Mar ‘07
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