One-stage vs Multi-stage Compressor

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January 25, 2021

Did you know that there are one-stage compressors and multi-stage compressors? Well know you know! Learn more about each of these compressors and discover which one is more suitable for your production needs

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The one-stage compressor  Multi-stage compressor 
A one-stage compressor has one or more cylinders each of which compresses air from atmospheric pressure to operational pressure. A multi-stage compressor  has two or more cylinders connected in series in which air is gradually compressed to the final pressure.
Between steps, the compressed air is cooled with air or water.
Thereby improving efficiency, which achieving a much higher pressure than from the one-stage compressor.
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