Most compressor stations, in addition to a machine that compresses gas to the required pressure, also includes a metal container called a receiver. It is often much larger in size than the associated equipment. In this article you will find an explanation of why you need a receiver for a compressor, and by what parameters it is selected for a specific installation.
The purpose of the air container is directly related to the physical properties of compressed gases. The less volume they occupy, the faster they lose pressure in the event of a flow. The receiver is needed in the compressor to perform the following functions:
- creating the necessary supply of air to supply the consumer without turning on the motor or in case of its unexpected shutdown;
- smoothing pressure fluctuations, especially typical for piston machines;
- ensuring the convenience of regulating the output parameters of the gas outgoing from the compressor unit;
- reduction of vibration, noise, level of peak loads;
- collection of moisture and small mechanical impurities contained in the gas.
Important! Often, the use of large air collectors saves energy consumption due to the rational operation of the electric motor.
The compressor tank is traditionally manufactured from corrosion-resistant steels. It is allowed to use some types of plastic and high-strength rubber at small volumes and pressures. Receivers for mobile units can be up to 100 liters. The dimensions of stationary equipment are not limited by anything and are often measured in several cubic meters.
To fill the cylinder and the flow of air from it, one fitting is enough, but models with a separate gas inlet and outlet work better. In order to control pressure, some manufacturers additionally provide installation of a pressure gauge... For large containers, this requirement is mandatory. For their revision and cleaning hatches are welded.
The spatial arrangement of the receiver, depending on the convenience of the layout of the equipment, is selected horizontal or vertical. The first option gives more stability to mobile units. The second provides better separation of condensate and requires less installation space.
Receiver selection
The technical requirements for compressor receivers are quite strict. As high pressure equipment, they can be a potential source of danger. The most important characteristics determining the permitted parameters for the use of the tank are:
- operating pressure;
- temperature range;
- indicators of relative humidity.
The rules for the design and safe operation of pressure vessels regulate the volume, frequency and method of their control tests for density and strength. They must be airtight, without visible defects and traces of external or internal corrosion.
From a technological point of view, an air compressor with a receiver is needed to ensure the operation of certain pneumatic equipment. The required gas flow with the required pressure is important here. This takes into account the operating mode with probable peak loads. All these indicators determine minimum receiver volume capable of providing a stable air flow.
How to match a receiver to an existing compressor? Take advantage of special tables or calculators.
On a note! Simplified methods are based on averaged experimental data. It is believed that a cylinder for a compressor cannot be less than the volume of gas generated by it in 8 seconds of operation under normal loads.
Alternative choice of capacitive equipment based on compressor capacity. It gives the simplest dependency:
- 5 kW - up to 100 liters;
- 10 kW - up to 300 liters;
- 20 kW - up to 550 hp
All other values are obtained by interpolation.
Making and connecting an additional receiver with your own hands
Often, for a small workshop, it becomes necessary to place new pneumatic equipment that the old air blower can no longer cope with. You can try to solve this problem yourself if connect an additional receiver to the compressor. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to bear unjustified expenses when buying a regular capacity. Experienced craftsmen try to get by with improvised means.
In almost any household, old pressure equipment is often idle. The receiver for the compressor with your own hands can be made from a gas cylinder, a fire extinguisher or a piece of seamless thick-walled pipe of large diameter.
The most reliable is a homemade receiver made from a cylinder for liquefied petroleum gas. To do this, the inlet valve is dismantled from him, after which the inner space is intensively washed or steamed. It is advisable to fill the container with water and let the bottom sediments dissolve in it during the day. Only after that, if necessary, it is possible to carry out gas cutting and welding on the body.
Welded into the cylinder are fittings for connecting a pressure gauge, air inlet and outlet, a drain valve for condensate drainage.
Advice! Conveniently adapt handles and wheels for mobile installations or stable support for stationary applications.
The connection to the compressor is made with high pressure metal pipes or hoses. The assembled installation is required tested at maximum load, after which the optimal mode is selected for various situations.
In many compressor units, to increase the efficiency of working with compressed air, receivers are used - containers for storing air under pressure. Based on the intensity and volume of work, containers of 50, 100 liters, sometimes more, can be used. In this article, we will analyze how to make an additional receiver for a compressor with our own hands, what it is generally needed for, and what characteristics should be taken into account when assembling it.
What is a receiver for?
The receiver is required for the compressor to perform the following functions:
- The receiver stores compressed air, which helps to reduce vibrations in the system. This, in turn, reduces the loads on the base and reduces the noise level from the stationary installation;
- Stabilizes the air pressure supplied directly to the work area. At the same time, pressure drops are inevitable, since the operation of any compressor provides for the phase of air discharge and suction;
- Air purification from condensate. Otherwise, due to the increased pressure, the air humidity would also increase, which would lead to corrosion of the steel surface of the compressor;
- Provides the supply of compressed air when connecting an additional consumer, as well as in case of interruptions in the operation of the compressor.
To obtain large volumes of compressed air, the standard receiver may not be enough. For example, for sandblasting large surfaces, instead of a more powerful compressor, it is purchased additional receiver.
In addition, an additional receiver makes it possible to use the compressor less often, thus reducing energy consumption!
From a constructive point of view, the receiver is a sealed tank in most cases with a capacity of 50-100 liters. In the case of stationary units, containers up to 500-1000 liters can be used. The device is equipped with condensate drains, air filters and shut-off valves for connection to the working device and the main unit, consumed by compressed air, whether it is a spray gun, nozzle, etc.
The compressed air tank is made of steel - as a rule, from 16GA2F or 10KhSND steels, which are resistant to corrosion. However, in the case of low-power compressors, plastic receivers, and even high-strength rubber, can also be used.
Together with the installation, the receivers can be completed both vertically and horizontally. The first is in most cases used in stationary units, the second - in mobile ones. Each species offers its own pros and cons. For example, horizontal receivers need a shorter pipeline, since they are more compact, but in vertical receivers it is much easier to drain condensate.
Determining the parameters
In addition to spaciousness, the receiver for the compressor can be characterized by the following parameters:
- Placement requirements (within the air contaminated with mechanical particles, for example, near circular saws, away from explosive, combustible materials and heat sources).
- Working conditions (relative humidity should not be more than 75-80 percent, temperature in the region of 15-40 degrees).
- Maximum indicators of air humidity .
According to the requirements of PB 03-576-03, it is prohibited to use receivers that have defects on the surface, be it corrosion, dents and cracks, as well as those that have not passed the functional test of the vessel walls.
The characteristics of the receiver for the compressor are selected as follows. The first step is to determine the maximum and minimum pressure indicators, operating time and the required compressed air consumption. The next step, using a table with online calculations, which can be easily found on the Internet upon request, is the required data. For example, in the case of a maximum / minimum pressure drop of 4/3 atm, a maximum load duration of 5 minutes and an air flow rate of 0.1 m 3 / min, 500 liters will be considered the optimal indicator of the receiver tank volume.
This method is focused on the time during which the receiver will be completely empty. However, there is also a simpler tabular technique that allows you to correlate the power consumption of the compressor with the volume of the receiver. Among them, it is worth highlighting the most commonly used ratios:
- Up to 550 liters for compressors up to 20 kW;
- Up to 300 liters for 10 kW models;
- And up to 100 liters for 5 kW products.
If necessary, intermediate values can be calculated by interpolation. There are also experimental dependencies. According to one of them, the capacity of the receiver tank should not be less than the compressor capacity for 8 seconds. permanent work... In this case, the volume of the tank with an air flow rate of 400 l / min can be calculated as follows:
V = (400 * 8) / 60 = 53.33 l
Rounding up we get 54 liters.
Additional receiver for the compressor do it yourself
Some work in the workshop or in the household may require higher compressed air consumption, which is not possible with domestic compressors. One of possible solutions will place an additional receiver for the compressor. The cost of such a device, based on the volume, will be 12-15 thousand rubles, if you take it in a store, but nothing prevents you from saving and making a receiver with your own hands. An additional plus in the direction of the second solution is the fact that most of the models offered in the store are designed for standard compressors, which is why the price for them is so high!
The connection of the additional receiver is usually carried out in series with the main one, and therefore, depending on the required volume, a regular fire extinguisher body or a cylinder left over from liquefied gas may be suitable for operation.
As in the case with, the implementation of a homemade receiver begins with a thorough cleaning of the cylinder from gas residues. For this purpose, the first step is to remove the inlet valve. It is important to note that removing the valve not with a power tool, as there may be residual gas inside!
After that, the balloon is filled with water for a day. Further, threaded plugs with gaskets are screwed into the container, or tubular hose splitters are welded in. At the end, the balloon should be processed weatherproof paint!
At the bottom of the tank, you can install a condensate drain; it will also not be superfluous to have a pressure gauge or pressure switch on the receiver. In the case of a steam trap, select its size based on the dimensions of the connecting thread, operating pressure and compressor capacity. The average cost of steam traps is in the region of 2.5-3 thousand rubles.
Below in the photo you can see the finished additional receiver for the compressor, placed on top of a tripod welded from a steel bar.
When working with homemade device you should consider the following points:
- With a decrease in pressure, it will be necessary to reduce the operating time from the usual 75-80 percent to 50-60. At lower rates, a self-assembled element is impractical to use;
- Before giving full load to the compressor electric motor, it is worth first checking the possibility of its operation in tandem with an additional receiver! For this purpose, the compressor drive is started at idle speed, after which the pressure drop is measured by the flow meter during continuous operation (more than 20 minutes). In this case, the additional receiver is suitable for operation if the pressure during the test does not fall below the minimum value;
- In the case of an additional tank, the installation of a condensate drain is considered mandatory.
Well, now you know what the receiver is for, what it is, what characteristics it has, as well as how an additional cylinder is installed to the main tank. We hope these tips will be useful to you. Good luck!
To increase the efficiency of work using compressed air, the vast majority of compressor units use receivers - tanks for storing air under the required pressure. Depending on the intensity of work, receivers of 50, 100 liters and even more can be used.
What is a receiver in a compressor for?
The compressor receiver performs several important functions:
- It stabilizes the pressure of the air that is supplied to the working area (differences in pressure values are inevitable, since a single operation cycle of any compressor assumes a suction phase and an air discharge phase).
- Provide the supply of compressed air for some time in case of interruptions in the operation of the compressor, or when an additional consumer is connected to it.
- Cleaning the air from the accumulating condensate, since the high humidity of the air, which increases with an increase in its pressure, leads to intensive corrosion of the steel parts of the compressor.
- The accumulation of compressed air in the receiver for the compressor leads to a subsequent decrease in the total vibration in the system, which, in turn, reduces the overall noise level and reduces the level of loads on the base of stationary units.
When performing work related to the production of compressed air in especially large quantities, the standard receiver may not be enough. For example, when sandblasting surfaces with a large area, in order not to purchase a more powerful compressor, an additional receiver is often used.
The presence of the receiver, in addition, allows the compressor to be used periodically, that is, to reduce its consumption of electrical energy.
Structurally, the receiver for the compressor is a sealed tank with a certain capacity. For mobile compressors, receivers up to 50 ... 100 liters are used, for stationary ones - up to 500 ... 1000 liters. It is supplied with air-cleaning filters, condensate drains and shut-off valves for connection to the main unit and to a working device that consumes compressed air - a nozzle, a spray gun, etc.
The tank is made of steel, made of corrosion-resistant steels of the 10KhSND or 16GA2F type. In exceptional cases, for compressors of especially low power, the receivers can be plastic or even made of high-strength rubber.
The arrangement of receivers can be horizontal or vertical. The first is used in mobile units, the second - in stationary ones. Each variety has its own advantages and disadvantages. In particular, in vertical receivers it is easier to drain condensate, but horizontal receivers are more compact and require shorter pipelines.
How to choose the optimal receiver parameters?
In addition to capacity, the receiver for the compressor is also characterized by:
- Limit values of air humidity.
- Operating conditions (allowable difference in external ambient temperatures -15 ... + 40 ° C and relative humidity no more than 75 ... 80%).
- Requirements for the installation site (away from heat sources, combustible and explosive materials, as well as in an atmosphere contaminated with mechanical particles - for example, near circular saws).
The requirements of PB 03-576-03 (rules for the design and safe operation of pressure vessels) also prohibit the operation of receivers that have not passed the verification of the operability of the tank walls, as well as those with external surface defects - cracks, dents, traces of atmospheric corrosion.
The choice of characteristics of the receiver for the compressor is made as follows. The required compressed air consumption, duration of its consumption, minimum and maximum pressure values are set. Further, using the standard tables of online calculation (for example, //www.kaeser.ru/Online_Services/Toolbox/Air_receiver_sizes/default.asp) determine the desired parameter. For example, with the initial data of the air flow rate of 0.1 m 3 / min, the duration of the peak load during operation of 5 minutes, the permissible pressure drop minimum / maximum 3/4 atm, optimal volume the receiver tank will be 500 liters.
This method is focused on the time it takes to completely empty the receiver. There is also a simplified, tabular methodology that correlates the volume of the receiver with the power consumption of the compressor. The ratios used in practice are as follows:
- For a compressor with a capacity of up to 5 kW - up to 100 liters;
- For a compressor with a capacity of up to 10 kW - up to 300 liters;
- For a compressor with a capacity of up to 20 kW - up to 550 hp.
It is recommended to obtain intermediate values by interpolation. There are also experimental dependencies. For example, the capacity of the receiver tank cannot be less than the compressor capacity for 8 seconds of its continuous operation. In particular, with a compressor air consumption of 400 l / min, the volume of the tank will be at least:
V = (400 × 8) / 60 = 53.33 (L)
Additional receiver for the compressor do it yourself
A number of jobs in the household or in a small workshop require an increased consumption of compressed air, which a conventional household compressor cannot cope with. One of the outputs is the installation of an additional receiver for the compressor. Such a device can be purchased (the price of the issue, depending on the volume, is 12,000 ... 15,000 rubles), or you can make it yourself. Moreover, most of the offered models of receivers are focused on standard compressors, which explains the high price for them.
Depending on the estimated volume (it is easier to connect an additional receiver sequentially to the main one), a liquefied gas cylinder or a fire extinguisher body can be adapted for manufacturing.
A cylinder for a homemade receiver is first cleaned of gas residues. To do this, the inlet valve must be removed (the use of a power tool is unacceptable, since gas residues may remain in the cylinder). Further, the container is filled with water and settles for a day. After that, tubular splitters for hoses can be welded into the cylinder, although threaded plugs with reliable gaskets can also be provided. The reservoir is painted with weather-resistant paint.
A manometer can be installed in the finished receiver, and a condensate drain can be installed in the bottom of the cylinder. The size of the condensate drain must be matched to the compressor capacity, its working pressure and the size of the connecting thread. Prices for steam traps - within 2500 ... 3000 rubles.
The finished additional receiver, mounted for stability on a tripod welded from a steel bar, looks like the one shown in the photo.
When using the considered device, the following must be taken into account:
- Installation of a condensate drain on an additional receiver is required;
- Before loading, it is necessary to check the compressor electric motor for the possibility of its operation with an additional receiver. To do this, turn on the compressor drive at idle speed, and using a flow meter check the actual parameter difference during a long (more than 20 min) switch-on. If the pressure does not fall below the minimum set, then an additional receiver can be operated;
- If the pressure drops, you will have to reduce the desired turn-on duration from the standard 75 ... 80% to 50 ... 60% (at lower values, it is impractical to use a homemade receiver).
When carrying out construction, installation and finishing works, pneumatic tools are widely used. Compressed air is used to operate the pneumatic tool. Its production is carried out using compressor units. One of the main components of the unit is the compressor receiver.
What is a receiver in a compressor for?
A receiver is a container for storing liquids or gases during compressor operation. The device performs the following tasks:
- Accumulates the working mixture when the compressor is running.
- Delivers compressed air to one or several consumers.
- Regulates the pressure of the working mixture when leaving the compressor.
- Accumulates and removes the resulting condensation.
- Helps to reduce vibration, noise and stress during compressor operation.
The receiver for the compressor is made of high strength material. To store liquid and gaseous substances under a load of up to 2.0 atmospheres, containers made of high-strength plastic and rubber are used.
Metal containers are used to store substances under a load of more than 2.0 atmospheres. Steel with the addition of special additives is used as a material for them. These additives increase the strength, anti-corrosion and thermal resistance of steel.
The basis for the future receiver
To make a receiver for a compressor with your own hands, use a fire extinguisher or a gas cylinder. Gas tanks are considered the best option for the manufacture of the receiver. The advantages of gas cylinders are:
- capacious volume (up to 100 l);
- insignificant weight (from 30 to 70 kilograms);
- ability to work under high pressure.
Gas tanks are tested under load up to 25 atmospheres. They are used to store and transport various gases and liquids. To prevent leakage of the gas-air mixture, a valve with reliable gaskets in the neck of the cylinder is used.
The disadvantage of a gas cylinder is the lack of a condensate drain valve. Some experts consider this a significant disadvantage.
Advice: condensate drainage must be carried out at least twice a year - in spring and autumn.
Other experts do not see any difficulties in this circumstance. To remove condensate, open the shut-off valve, turn the container over and drain the condensate.
Required tools and materials
For the manufacture of a receiver for a compressor, the following equipment is used:
- cutting tool;
- vise or welding machine;
- adjustable wrench;
- sledgehammer or hammer.
Attention! When cutting a cylinder with a grinder, first make a longitudinal cut along the length of the container. Then transverse cuts are made. After that, the upper or lower part is cut off. Changing the order of operations can lead to sudden depressurization.
A grinder is used as a cutting tool. As a last resort, use a hacksaw for metal.
The vice is designed to fix the cylinder and prevent it from turning when the valve is removed.
An adjustable wrench is used to loosen the valve lock nut.
A sledgehammer or hammer is designed to beat off the cut off parts of the vessel and tap the valve when unscrewing.
The valve plugs are tapered. This form of thread ensures the maximum tightness of the cylinder. A large force is required to unscrew a valve with such a thread. To increase the torque, the handle of the wrench is built up using a metal profile of a rectangular or round shape.
Advice: instead of the factory valve, a conventional ball valve of the appropriate size can be used.
Materials used:
- two crosses with M15 thread;
- reducer with pressure gauge;
- safety valve;
- ball valve - 3 pcs;
- rubber hose.
When making a receiver for a compressor with your own hands, the parts used are connected in series with each other.
How to make a receiver with your own hands
The receiver is assembled in the following order:
- Clamp the bottom of the vessel in a vise.
- Using an adjustable wrench, remove the valve.
- Remove the remaining gas in the container.
- Remove the cover with a hole from the locking and trigger mechanism.
- They clean the container outside and inside from rust and dirt.
- Screw on a cover with a hole from the locking and trigger mechanism.
- The surface of the cylinder is cleaned of rust and dirt, primed and painted.
- Insert the adapter and attach the first crosspiece.
- A safety valve is attached to the upper branch pipe of the first crosspiece.
- A ball valve with a fitting for connecting an additional receiver is screwed to the lower end.
- A second cross is attached to the left branch pipe.
- A pressure gauge is attached to the upper end of the second crosspiece.
- A ball valve is inserted into the lower branch pipe to supply air from the compressor.
- An oxygen reducer is connected to the left branch pipe through a ball valve.
- A hose is connected to the gearbox for connecting the consumer.
Do not use cutting tools up to complete removal gas residues from the container. Flame sparks are generated when using the cutting tool. If a spark enters the vessel, it could cause an explosion.
Advice: To remove gas residues, the cylinder is filled with water and kept in a filled state for several days. After a long exposure, the water is drained. The filling and emptying procedure is repeated several times.
Anti-corrosion detergents are used to remove rust and dirt.
Single-chamber and dual-chamber receiver unit
The compressor receiver consists of two main elements:
- containers (balloon);
- reducer.
The reducer is designed to regulate the pressure when the working mixture leaves the vessel.
There are two types of gearboxes:
- single-chamber;
- two-chamber.
Single chamber gearboxes
These gearboxes have one low pressure chamber. The gas from the cylinder first enters the high-pressure chamber. There is a shut-off valve between the chambers. The valve is in the closed position under high load. The valve is opened using a special screw on the gearbox.
Gas from the high load compartment enters the low pressure chamber. The working mixture is supplied to consumers.
There are pressure gauges to monitor the pressure in both chambers. A safety valve is used to regulate the load. When the load rises above the set rate, the valve automatically opens and the gas flows outside.
The simplicity of the device allows the use of single-chamber gearboxes for the production of standard compressors.
Double chamber gearboxes
Receivers with such reducers have two low pressure chambers. They are located sequentially, one after the other. The workload reduction process is smoother and more accurate.
Double chamber gearboxes are capable of operating at low temperatures. Differ in the complexity of the design. They are used in industrial installations with large compressor capacities.
The device of the two-chamber gearbox
Pressure sensor device
Pressure sensors are used to continuously monitor the operation of the compressor unit. They perform the following functions:
- control of the level of gas or liquid in the receiver;
- measuring the flow rate of the working mixture.
There are two types of pressure sensors:
- sensor for measuring the absolute value;
- sensor for measuring excess value.
The main measuring element of the sensor is a ceramic diaphragm. It consists of a ceramic cell. The ceramic cell is a capacitor. The capacitor consists of a ceramic substrate and a conductive membrane coating.
Under the action of the working mixture, the membrane is deformed and the value of the electrical capacity changes. The absolute pressure cell is a closed system. It is used to measure pressure relative to vacuum.
The ceramic substrate of the gauge pressure sensor has an air inlet. The measurement is carried out with respect to the force of the pressure of the environment.
Ease of manufacture and a wide selection of scrap materials allow you to use a homemade receiver in the household. During the operation of the compressor unit, the rules for the operation of pressure vessels must be observed. Compliance with these rules will ensure the safe operation of the installation for many years.
Able to work only from receivers. These devices are responsible for the pressure inside the system. Many modifications are made with relays that differ in downforce. It should also be noted that receivers can be equipped with sensors. Filters are most often used with clamps. If necessary, the receiver for the compressor can be made independently. However, it is important to consider the type and capacity of the compressor unit.
Devices for 40 liters
Making a receiver for 40 liters is quite simple. First of all, a camera is prepared for the device. As a rule, stainless steel sheet is used. Experts say that the lid should be welded last. It should also be noted that there are two-chamber modifications. The easiest way to use a relay is to use a low conductivity. Self-made modifications, as a rule, are not equipped with sensors. Gearboxes for devices are selected of the chain type. In this case, valves with a T-piece are used for air purging.
Modifications for 60 liters
An additional receiver for a 60 liter compressor can be made with two chambers. Experts say that a sheet of metal should be 1.3 mm thick. Tees are most often installed next to the relay. Receivers of this type must be equipped with two filters. In this case, the gearbox must be installed with an adapter. Modifications for 60 liters are perfect for small compressors. The maximum pressure indicator for the systems is 6 bar. It is also important to note that only the port valve should be used during assembly.
80 liter device
Air receivers for a compressor of 80 liters are allowed to be made for two relays. Experts say that filters are selected with a large diameter. The outlet at the receiver should be at the top. Intermediate filters are mounted via an adapter. It should also be noted that modifications with stops located inside the chamber are considered common. The pressure parameter for receivers of this type is approximately 10 bar. Their relays are of the wired type. The maximum compression force is 3 N. Tees for modifications are selected with a diameter of 2.2 cm. It should also be noted that sensors are often installed in devices to control the pressure level.
Single valve models
How to make a receiver for a compressor with one valve? The housings in this case are used for 30 liters. You can also consider more compact modifications. To assemble the receiver, first of all, a camera is prepared. The hole for the gearbox is welded with a small diameter. Experts recommend using only wired relays with a tee. The diameter of the outlet for the 30 liter version must not exceed 2 cm. The check valve is mounted at the base of the filter. It should also be noted that modifications with two outputs are considered common. They are great for 10 kW compressors. The pressure in the system can then be maintained at 5 bar.
Two valve device
The receiver for the compressor for two valves is assembled with a capacity of 40 liters. The average pressure for models of this type is at 4 bar. Devices primarily differ in the conductivity of the relay. Their maximum downforce is 7 N. Many modifications are made with a contact gearbox for two outputs. If you assemble a simple modification, then it is more expedient to use the tee without a sensor. It is also important to note that the check valve must always be installed downstream of the filter. Experts say that the outlet pipe is welded last.
Single chamber devices
The single chamber version is suitable for compressor units of different capacities. Devices of this type are actively used in large factories. Modern models are distinguished by a high pressure parameter. They have a safety valve and a protected gearbox. To independently assemble a single-chamber type receiver, it is recommended to make a container for it. The relay is used with a conductivity of 1.2 microns. In this case, the downforce must be a maximum of 12 N.
Check valves are mounted behind the filter. In this case, the gearbox must be at the rear of the container. The optimum outlet diameter is 2.2 cm. However, it is important to consider the volume of the chamber. If you assemble a device for 40 liters, then an intermediate filter is installed behind the relay. It should also be noted that the camera must be checked for sealing before using the equipment.
Two-chamber modifications
A two-chamber home-made receiver for a compressor is produced with a 60-liter tank. Some devices are made with a sensor. For self-assembly of the model, you will need to make a camera, as well as make a hole for the pipe. The relay is of the wired type as standard. It is more expedient to use adapters with wrapping. Experts say that the receiver must withstand high pressure. The optimum outlet pipe diameter is 2.2 cm. Valves for devices are selected from steel or aluminum alloy.
Using gearboxes with interlocks
The receiver for the compressor with blockers is problematic to assemble. First of all, it is important to note that the models must have a high allowable pressure parameter. Device filters are suitable for padding only. It should also be noted that the relay must be installed in front of the gearbox. Experts say that receivers of this type are manufactured with small tees. Some modifications are assembled with carriers. Sensors are used to normalize the pressure inside the chamber. Reverse-acting valves are installed with baffles. They are capable of passing air in only one direction.
Devices with pressure sensors
The receiver for the compressor is produced with cylinders of different capacities. Some devices are suitable for powerful compressor units. However, in this case, a lot depends on the diameter of the nozzle. If we consider the models for one outlet, then their allowable pressure indicator is on average 5 bar. In this case, the downforce can reach a maximum of 12 N.
Reverse-acting valves are installed with or without shims. Reducers can be found in different conductivity. Tees on receivers are installed with a diameter of 2.4 cm. If we consider simple modifications, then they use only one filter. The permissible pressure for this type of receiver is about 2 bar. They are suitable for compressors with a total power of 8 kW or more.
