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Can a compressor serve as a vacuum pump? We explain the key differences in design, pressure range and lubrication, and when the two are not interchangeable.

An overview of compressor types - reciprocating, rotary screw, scroll, centrifugal and diaphragm - with their working principles and typical applications.

How to analyse common compressor faults and the repair methods for air compressors, from pressure loss and overheating to abnormal noise and vibration.

Why compressors trip on high pressure, what the alarm indicates and the solutions for causes such as blocked condensers, overcharge and poor airflow.

What a compressor does, the main uses of compressed air in industry, and the application range of the different compressor types.