Frequently Asked Questions: Are All Compressors Created Equal?

August 13, 2013
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All air compressors are basically the same regardless of manufacturer, right? So, why does it matter what brand I buy?

Asserting that all compressors are the same because they happen to have a motor and a compression chamber is like saying that all cars are the same because they all happen to have an engine and four wheels. But we know the difference between cars (and compressors) comes down to performance.

Atlas Copco has earned a reputation in the compressed air industry of building the most reliable, innovative and efficient compressors in the world. We earned this reputation by being committed to our customer’s needs and by constantly striving to improve our products.

Nothing demonstrates our commitment to innovation better than the new GA VSD+ range of oil-injected rotary screw compressors Take a few minutes to watch this video and you'll quickly learn that not all compressors are created equal.

Don’t just take our word for it. If you are in the market for a new air compressor, we encourage you to check out the CAGI Data Sheets. These standardized reports, compiled by the Compressed Air & Gas Institute (CAGI), give you an unbiased performance report.

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