[Editor’s note: This is the second of three columns covering the scroll compressor. The first article, “The Scroll Compressor - A History,” Sept. 1, covered the history of the scroll compressor along ...

Many modern day scroll compressors incorporate a variety of internal safety controls that can actuate the internal line break motor protection (Fig. 1). Some safety features that can be found in the ...

Engineers at Air Squared Inc., Broomfield, Colo. (www.airsquared.com), have developed the world’s smallest continuous-duty, oil-free scroll compressor, according to the company. It delivers 48% ...

Air compressors are some of the most crucial tools in a construction or rental business. These machines power a vast range of other tools, from nailers to pneumatic wrenches to paint and air sprayers.