AirCompressorCrashCourse

空气压缩机 (空压机)

kōngqì yāsuōjī

The main machine that converts power into pressurized air.

电动机 / 电机

diàndòngjī

The power source that drives the compressor pump.

主机 / 压缩主机

zhǔjī

The "heart" where actual compression happens (usually for screw types).

进气过滤器

jìnqì guòlǜqì

Removes dust and debris from ambient air before it enters the system.

进气阀

jìnqìfá

Regulates the amount of air entering the compressor (controls load/unload).

储气罐

chǔqìguàn

Stores compressed air to buffer demand and stabilize pressure.

压力开关

yālì kāiguān

Automatically starts/stops the motor based on tank pressure levels.

单向阀 / 止回阀

dānxiàngfá

Allows air to flow into the tank but prevents it from leaking back out.

后冷却器

hòulěngquèqì

Cools the hot compressed air to drop out moisture before it reaches the tank.

冷干机 / 干燥机

lěnggānjī

Removes water vapor to prevent rust and frozen lines downstream.

油气分离器

yóuqì fēnlìqì

Separates lubricating oil from the compressed air before discharge.

排水阀

páishuǐfá

Used to discharge accumulated water (condensate) from the tank/filters.

调压阀

tiáoyāfá

Adjusts the output air pressure to the specific level needed for tools.

安全阀

ānquánfá

A fail-safe that opens if pressure exceeds the tank's maximum rating.

压力表

yālìbiǎo

Provides a visual reading of the air pressure inside the system.

往复式(活塞)空压机

wǎngfùshì huósāi kōngyājī

Uses a piston and cylinder; common for smaller shops

螺杆式空压机

luógǎnshì kōngyājī

Uses interlocking screws; standard for continuous industrial use

空滤

kōnglǜ

油滤

yóulǜ

油分

yóufēn

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