How to Transport an Air Compressor
Air compressors are versatile machines used to power a number of pneumatic tools, including nail guns and impact wrenches. They consist of a tank filled with compressed air and a motor that maintains the pressure in the tank.
Air compressors come in a variety of sizes and designs, each of which must be taken into consideration when determining the best method for transporting your particular machine. Most have tanks designed to stand either horizontally or vertically, and if transported in a different orientation, oil may leak into the cylinder and prevent the compressor from operating properly.
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Things You'll Need
- Rope or cargo straps
- Pallet (optional)
- Bolts and nuts (optional)
- Truck or other vehicle with large cargo space
Instructions
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Determine the direction the air tanks on your compressor are designed to stand. If your compressor has vertical tanks, it will need to be transported upright. If it's designed to operate horizontally, then it will need to be transported horizontally. If the compressor is transported incorrectly, oil may leak from the motor into the air chamber.
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Secure the compressor during transport with rope or straps. One option would be to bolt and strap the compressor to a pallet and secure the pallet, which may work well for some methods of transport, especially over long distances.
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Test the straps or rope before transporting the air compressor. Make sure that they restrict movement forward, backward and sideways to 1 inch or less in each direction.
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References
- Photo Credit people at work, air compressor image by Greg Pickens from Fotolia.com
