Booster compressors increase pressure in systems up to 6 times normal levels, commonly used in factories for testing and operating devices. They are mostly pneumatic and can produce 400-600 PSI. They reduce energy costs but are used temporarily due to expense. They are used to test pressure-based devices and fittings. Pneumatic systems are the most common power source.
A booster compressor is a type of compressor made to increase the pressure in a system, typically four to six times the normal pressure produced by machines in factories. Most factories that need a booster only use it temporarily, as sustaining such high pressure can be difficult and expensive. While it can be used to operate a device, it is most often used for testing. Most of these compressors are pneumatic or use air, but some have other power sources.
Factories are where most compressor boosters are found, because few consumers need the high pressure and horsepower these compressors can deliver. Factory machines are commonly equipped to produce about 100 pounds of pressure per square inch (PSI) (6.89 bar), which is enough to run most devices, but not enough for other uses. When higher PSI is required, these boosters are used and commonly can produce 400 to 600 PSI (27.57 to 41.36 bar).
Most factories are able to raise their PSI without needing a booster compressor, but there are problems with that. A PSI boost often takes a lot of work to upgrade the equipment and costs a lot more to sustain the extra pressure. This means that this type of compressor makes it much easier to produce and sustain higher than average pressures. While this reduces energy costs, this compressor is still commonly used on a temporary basis, as energy costs can increase if this compressor is run for too long.
If a device, such as a nail gun or refrigerator, needs high pressure to operate, a booster compressor can be used. At the same time, most devices do not require the high pressure that this type of compressor can produce, and high pressure can be detrimental to functionality; for example, a nail from a nail gun can shoot a hole through the wall instead of simply being driven into the wall. For this reason, a booster compressor is most often used to test presses, pneumatic lifts, and other pressure-based devices. Through this compressor will also be tested the fittings and clamps that must be held firmly at certain pressures.
The most common type of booster compressor is pneumatic, because it is generally easy to use and requires only a relatively small amount of energy. Other common sources of power for this type of compressor include electric, diesel and nitrogen. Other sources tend to consume more energy and usually require other resources, so they are not as common as pneumatic systems.
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