{"id":4243,"date":"2021-04-16T06:29:28","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T06:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/?page_id=4243"},"modified":"2025-03-04T14:34:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T09:04:13","slug":"reciprocating-air-compressors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/reciprocating-air-compressors\/","title":{"rendered":"Reciprocating Air Compressors"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"special-banner \">\n<section class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/06-Piston-Compressors-Product-Result1.jpg\" alt=\"RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS\" ><\/section>\n<section class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<h1>RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS<\/h1>\n<p>The reciprocating air compressors from ELGi are the backbone of varied industrial applications. Our range of reciprocating compressors offers cost-effective, long-lasting compressed air solutions, making them the best compressor for light to heavy-duty industrial applications.<\/p>\n<div class=\"banner-btn-item\"> <a href=\"javascript:void(0);\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#schedulecall\" class=\"link-btn\">TALK TO OUR AIR EXPERT NOW<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--Banner End Here--><\/p>\n<article>\n<section class=\"product-breadcrumb\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-12\">\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumb\">\n<ol class=\"breadcrumb\">\n<li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/\">HOME<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/air-compressor-products\/\">PRODUCTS<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"product-result-tab-block\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"nav nav-tabs d-none\" id=\"nav-tab\" role=\"tablist\"> <a class=\"nav-item nav-link active\" id=\"nav-01-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#nav-01\">Oil lubricated<\/a> <a class=\"nav-item nav-link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/oil-free-piston-air-compressors\/\">Oil Free<\/a> <\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"nav-tabContent\">\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"nav-01\">\n<div class=\"row product-separate\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4>ALUMINIUM COAXIAL RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS<\/h4>\n<h2>1-2 HP SINGLE-STAGE DIRECT DRIVE PISTON COMPRESSORS<\/h2>\n<p>ELGi\u2019s single-stage reciprocating air compressors offer superior performance via the uniquely integrated design of the motor and top block. Each component of our piston air compressor is designed for reliability and ease of maintenance, making them the best industrial air compressor for customers who require compressed air for light-duty applications.<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/1-2-hp-single-stage-direct-drive-piston-compressors\/\" class=\"knowmore-btn\">KNOW MORE<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"connect-btn\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#schedulecall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CONNECT WITH US<\/a> <\/aside>\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"image-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/wp-content\/themes\/ELGi\/images\/products\/up-pro-03.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"1-2hp reciprocating air compressors\"><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<div class=\"row product-separate\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"image-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/SS-01-LB.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"3hp reciprocating air compressors\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4>CAST BELT DRIVEN RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS 1-3 HP<\/h4>\n<h2>1-3 HP SINGLE-STAGE BELT DRIVE PISTON COMPRESSORS<\/h2>\n<p>ELGi\u2019s single-stage belt-drive reciprocating compressors are designed for continuous-duty applications. Our single stage reciprocating compressors are reliable workhorses that can generate up to 10 bar g pressure, making them the best industrial air compressor for  general engineering and automotive industrial applications.<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/1-3-hp-single-stage-belt-drive-piston-compressors\/\" class=\"knowmore-btn\">KNOW MORE<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"connect-btn\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#schedulecall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CONNECT WITH US<\/a> <\/aside>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row product-separate\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4>INDUSTRIAL, CAST IRON RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS 3-40 HP<\/h4>\n<h2>3-40 HP SINGLE &#038; TWO STAGE INDUSTRIAL PISTON COMPRESSORS<\/h2>\n<p>ELGi  industrial single and<strong> <\/strong><strong>two-stage  reciprocating air compressors<\/strong> are  known for their reliability and performance. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/air-compressor-products\/\">air compressors<\/a> are designed for optimum efficiency while requiring minimum maintenance  to meet compressed air needs, making\u00a0them the best industrial air compressors for various industrial  applications. Our two-stage  reciprocating compressors are used to  maintain higher pressure in compressed air. <\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/3-40-hp-single-and-two-stage-industrial-piston-compressors\/\" class=\"knowmore-btn\">KNOW MORE<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"connect-btn\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#schedulecall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CONNECT WITH US<\/a> <\/aside>\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"image-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/3-40-HP-SINGLE-AND-TWO-STAGE-Category.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"reciprocating air compressors for wood working\"><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<div class=\"row product-separate\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"image-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/MS-20LB-PET-2.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"reciprocating air compressor for packaging industry\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4>HIGH PRESSURE RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS 3-20 HP \/ UPTO 60 BAR<\/h4>\n<h2>3-20 HP HIGH PRESSURE RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS<\/h2>\n<p>ELGi\u2019s robust three-stage high-pressure piston compressors come with suction loaders and double poly v belts that make them highly efficient. These industrial reciprocating compressors are ideal for pet blowing, engine starting, circuit breakers and marine applications.<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/3-20-hp-high-pressure-piston-compressors\/\" class=\"knowmore-btn\">KNOW MORE<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"connect-btn\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#schedulecall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CONNECT WITH US<\/a> <\/aside>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"row product-separate\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h2>CUSTOM BUILT COMPRESSORS<\/h2>\n<p>ELGi  manufactures custom-built compressors for varied applications including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/air-compressor-mining\/\">mining<\/a>, diesel engine starting, hydel and concrete pumps. <\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/custom-built-compressors\/\" class=\"knowmore-btn\">KNOW MORE<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"connect-btn\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#schedulecall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CONNECT WITH US<\/a> <\/aside>\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"image-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/navy-compressor-for-website-custombuilt-compressor-with-new-logo.png\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"custom built compressors for mining\"><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"nav-02\">\n<div class=\"row product-separate\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4>OIL FREE PISTON COMPRESSORS<\/h4>\n<h2>1-4 HP SINGLE-STAGE DIRECT DRIVE RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR<\/h2>\n<p>ELGi\u2019s single-stage oil free piston compressors address the requirements of sensitive applications, like oil free compressed air for sophisticated equipment like dental chairs, laboratory and process equipment. For critical medical air and industrial oil free air needs, ELGi offers two-stage oil free piston compressors. <\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/1-4-hp-single-stage-direct-drive-oil-free-piston-compressors\/\" class=\"knowmore-btn\">KNOW MORE<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"connect-btn\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#schedulecall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CONNECT WITH US<\/a> <\/aside>\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"image-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/wp-content\/themes\/ELGi\/images\/products\/up-pro-03.png\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<div class=\"row product-separate\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<div class=\"image-holder\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/TS-10-OF-B-category.png\" class=\"img-fluid\"><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"col-md-6\">\n<h4>OIL FREE PISTON COMPRESSORS<\/h4>\n<h2>5-15 HP TWO-STAGE RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSOR<\/h2>\n<p>ELGi\u2019s two-stage oil free piston compressors deliver clean, dry air with maximum reliability, energy efficiency and ease of maintenance. Our oil free piston compressors are designed to meet the exacting demands of oil free compressed air for various industries. Select models are offered with desiccant driers for applications that demand low pressure dew points.<\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/me\/5-15-hp-two-stage-oil-free-piston-compressors\/\" class=\"knowmore-btn\">KNOW MORE<\/a><a href=\"#\" class=\"connect-btn\" data-toggle=\"modal\" data-target=\"#schedulecall\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CONNECT WITH US<\/a> <\/aside>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!--Row End Here--><\/p>\n<div id=\"oillubricated-lp-wrap\">\n<section class=\"receip-block\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"prod-info-title\">WORKING PRINCIPLE OF A RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<p>The reciprocating air compressor operates on the principle of reciprocation, where a piston inside a cylinder moves back and forth to compress the air. During the intake stroke, the piston moves downward, creating a low-pressure environment within the cylinder, which draws air through the intake valve. As the piston ascends, the air is compressed, reducing its volume and dramatically increasing its pressure. Once the desired pressure is reached, the discharge valve opens, and the compressed air is forced out of the cylinder into an air receiver or storage tank. The piston then completes the cycle by moving downward again to expel any remaining air. This process continues repetitively, allowing the piston compressor to provide a steady supply of compressed air for a wide range of applications, from powering pneumatic tools to supporting various industrial processes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"prod-info-title\">BENEFITS OF RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Versatility:<\/strong> Reciprocating air compressors are versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications, from small-scale tasks like powering pneumatic tools to larger industrial processes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>High Pressure Capability:<\/strong> The reciprocating\/piston compressors  can produce high-pressure output, making them suitable for applications  requiring substantial air pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compact Design:<\/strong> Reciprocating compressors come in various sizes, and their compact design allows for easy installation, even in limited spaces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Efficiency:<\/strong> These compressors can operate efficiently when properly maintained, providing a cost-effective solution for compressed air needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Durability:<\/strong> With fewer moving parts and a robust design, reciprocating air compressors  are durable and reliable, especially when used within their capacity limits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easy Maintenance:<\/strong> Routine maintenance tasks, such as oil changes and filter replacements, are relatively simple and can extend the  compressor&#8217;s life.<\/p>\n<\/aside><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"discover-product-block-top discover-product-block-top-spl mt-5\" style=\"margin-bottom:0 !important;\">\n<div class=\"container-fluid\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<aside class=\"col-md-8 contenty-sec-left\">\n<div class=\"elgi-footer\">LOOKING TO BUY A <br \/>\n          <span>RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Get Expert Guidance and Personalized Solutions<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"col-md-4 buttton-sec-right\"> <a href=\"\" data-toggle=\"modal\" class=\"view-btn\" data-target=\"#schedulecall\">CONTACT US<\/a> <\/aside>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RECIPROCATING AIR COMPRESSORS The reciprocating air compressors from ELGi are the backbone of varied industrial applications. 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