What is a rotary screw compressor?

Rotary screw compressors are ideal for work truck applications that need air continuously or high volumes (CFM) of air for the application, as long as the compressor is allowed to operate longer than 20 minutes each time it is turned on.

What is a stellar ® truck mounted rotary screw air compressor?

Stellar ® Truck Mounted Rotary Screw Air Compressors are innovative, powerful and designed to handle your workload with ease and efficiency.

Are rotary screw air compressors a good choice for service trucks?

Stellar Truck Mounted Rotary Screw Air Compressors are becoming increasingly popular for service trucks and for good reason — they give you all the air you need and offer numerous features and benefits that make them ideal for many applications where high-quality equipment is required.

How does a rotary screw air compressor work?

Rotary screw air compressors work by trapping air between two meshed rotors and reducing the volume of that trapped air as it moves down through the rotors. This decrease in volume results in compressed air, which can be used to power pneumatic air tools, inflate tires and perform many other applications.

Do rotary screw compressors need a reservoir?

For certain applications, a reservoir is a good addition to a rotary screw compressor application to provide a surge of air at initial startup and ahead of the compressor building pressure. A minimum 10-gallon reservoir is recommended for this. It is beneficial if the compressor has been shut off but air is needed.

Why do you need a truck mounted air compressor?

Truck mounted air compressors make your job easier by offering compressed air on demand that’s ready when you need it — so you can be equipped out in the field with as many essential pneumatic tools as possible. It all adds up to increased efficiency and profitability.