Air compressors are some of the most crucial tools in a construction or rental business. These machines power a vast range of other tools, from nailers to pneumatic wrenches to paint and air sprayers.

"We're still performing monitoring activities, but so far the data indicates a substantial energy savings," said Paul Kistler, a mechanical engineer and team leader of the Navy's Technology Validation ...

Moving hydraulic fluid through a system requires either a pump or compressor. Both achieve this goal, but through different operating methods. Pumps have the ability to move liquids or gases.