Air Compressor Tanks

The tank can be purchased as a separate unit. This is helpful if the compressor and motor are still serviceable but the tank no longer holds the pressure. This could be due to rust or damage, age or wear and tear. You can buy new or used air compressor tanks and some outlets will offer both for sale, so take your pick.

More commonly though the separate air tank for the compressor unit is used because of the size of the air compressor needed and the fact the air compressor is static or fixed. While smaller, portable units usually come with the tank fitted, larger industrial applications are bought separately and then installed as a unit. Rotary, screw and scuba or medical air compressors very often have separate tanks to ensure performance and capacity.

Tanks are either horizontal or vertical in their layout and bolted to floor or wall. Most industrial applications require certification that the unit is installed correctly and meets all relevant standards. You rarely see separate tanks for 12v, small or mini pump air compressors.

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