What is the air switch?
The air compressor switch is also known as the pressure switch and is used to turn off the air compressor when the air pressure of the tank reaches a certain point. The air switch, which consists of a spring and membrane system, is stretched into the bungle, welded to the compressor tank and responds to the air pressure pushing against the switch. The air compressor switch that works as the switch type of switching on/off is connected to the power line and interrupts the power flow between the switch and the compressor engine. When the compressor pumps the air into the storage tank, the pressure begins to rise inside the tank. On the left, unchecked, the compressor could theoretically pump air into the tank until the stored pressure causes the tank failure and dangerous outcomes of the explosion. By installing the air compressor switch into the air tank, this problem is eliminated when the compressor pump and the engine turn off when setting safe pressure.
mThe pressure of the pressure that the air compressor switch is programmed to turn on and off is usually measured in the pounds per square inch (dogs) of the air pressure. The air compressor switch is evaluated using two numbers, for example, switches 85/130. This means that the switch is designed to turn on at 85 dogs inside the air tank and turn off the power supply to 130 dogs inside the air tank. Some switches have a small amount of settings built into the design and can be adjusted to a slightly higher pressure setting before switching off.
The type of switch used to control the air pressure inside the air compressor tank is very similar to the type of pressure switch used to control the water pump on the domestic water. When the water pressure reaches a predetermined point, the water pump turns off. Some compressor switches include a special bypass that prevents the compressor pump from starting, while the compressor cylinders are under pressure. This prevents damage to the compressor when the pressure air is pushed against the pistonThe compressor pumps, while the compressor engine attempts to move the pump pump simultaneously.