Compressed Air Explained

This section explains the basics behind compressed air - please click on one of the headings below - or one of the menu items on the left to find out more about compressed air

• Why Do We Need It?
  
  
• What happens when we compress air?
  
  
• The three different types of compressors
  
  
• Once air has been compressed, why refine it ?
  
  
• Different ways of treating/refining compressed air (products section)