
Rotary vane air compressors are a popular tool for many applications thanks to their versatility, cost-effectiveness, and relatively easy maintenance. These tools are designed to compress air by trapping it between a set of spinning rotary vanes and a steel chamber, increasing the pressure before sending it forward to a storage tank or tool. Rotary vane compressors are ideal for smaller and quieter applications like automotive shops or agricultural work. Tank-mounted compressors offer the added benefit of storing additional compressed air within the tool and, in some cases, serving as portable tools.