Scroll compressors have basically one moving part on the inside of the engine. The internal “scroll” will actually move in an elliptical style pattern to produce the compressed air. Internally you have a stator which has an opposite of itself moving in opposing direction. These two rotate inside and are […]
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Why are Scroll Compressors More Efficient
Scroll Compressors have been the standard in high quality air compressors for a little while now. But many times the cost deters most buyers from purchasing. When looking at the specs of a scroll compressor versus a piston-type compressor it is pretty impressive how efficient the scroll really is. Scroll compressors can put out close to twice as much air a piston compressor of a similar size or have a much higher duty cycle. What’s the secret behind their efficiency and is it worth the added cost?