Portable Air Compressors, Coolers and Purifiers

Development knows no boundaries and the dissatisfaction or laziness of human race has given rise to many luxuries and amenities. So much so that now these amenities have become an addiction. Air is freely available and we have developed so many wonderful equipments of high utilitarian value that our life becomes so much simpler.

Portable Air Compressors

An air compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of the gas by decreasing its volume. As the pressure increases, the temperature also increases proportionately. A portable air compressor is required when we need to work with some of the following tools:

• Air bags
• Air chisels
• Air motors
• Air wrenches
• Paint guns
• Blow molding tools.

While looking for a portable air compressors, it is important to decide the volume of compressed air that you will require as this will help you decide on the capacity of the compressor. Also, approximately 10% of the air is wasted due to air leaks and must also be considered. Hence, it is always advisable to buy a compressor that is oversized.

Also the power source should be one of the most important factors to consider before buying. There are so many varieties of compressors out in the market, each of them offering a large number of capacities and accessories that it is easy to get confused. They are usually available at stores that sell automobile tools. The smaller varieties which are less then 1 horse power, ideal for non commercial purpose are available in the price range of $30 - $50 and these are more popular because they can offer a wide range of features and uses.

Portable Air Coolers

When it is hot and sultry, portable air cooler sounds like a dream come true. And with continuous advancement in technologies, portable air coolers have become state of the art electric equipments that are very convenient and cost effective, well suited for area where air is hot and humidity is low. The air coolers use the principle of evaporative cooling. Evaporative cooling works via heat absorption by moisture evaporation. Hence, evaporative coolers draw the exterior air into a pad that are soaked in water, cools the air by evaporation and finally circulates the air. Portable air coolers provide substantial energy saving as compared to air conditioning units, not to mention that they are far cheaper and can be moved anywhere in the house as per convenience. Further, maintenance of air coolers is also very low.

Portable Air Purifiers

Like the food that we eat and the water that we drink, the air that we breathe greatly impacts our health. Mother Nature has provided us with an immense wealth of trees and plants that do clean and purify the air. Sadly, with the industries spewing out smoke and poisonous gases growing everyday, we need to have man made air purifiers, especially around the young, the old and the sick. Portable air purifiers are available in large numbers today. The larger varieties help in cleaning the air in a small area like our house from most allergen, bacteria, pollen, dust and much more. The smaller ones can be work around the neck that ensures that the air that we breathe in is pure and free from dust and diseases.

The various types of portable air purifiers are:

• Ionizers which clean by imparting negative charge to the particle.
• Electronic air cleaner removes dust articles by electrostatic precipitation.
• HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Absolute) air cleaners remove particles by mechanical filtration and diffusion.

Also, some portable air purifiers come with a combination of the above features. Further, most machines are automated which adjust in performing and consists of auto mode to check the air excellence and amplify the performance of air purification when the pollutants in the air are higher. The portable air purifiers are highly recommended for offices, homes, computer and pathological laboratories where air cleanliness is a key factor to equipment operation.

We may be proud of our technological advancement however the fact remains that we don’t have fresh air to breathe which is indeed subject of concern for all of us. It is not too late but if we don’t pay attention to these things of global importance day is not far when everybody will be carrying an air purifier or oxygen cylinder in hand and soon even that option will go away. It is imperative to plant more trees and try in every possible way to cut down the air pollution. I am sure we will do the needful before it is too late…