uses for an air compressor?
I would think twice before preparing food with an air compressor — there can be oil in the lines. Many articulated-piston compressors are oil lubricated. That is, they have an oil bath that splash-lubricates the bearings and cylinder walls as the crank rotates. The pistons have rings that help keep the compressed air on top of the piston and keep the lubricating oil away from the air. Rings, though, are not completely effective, so some oil will enter the compressed air in aerosol form. Having oil in the air isn’t necessarily a problem. Many air tools require oiling, and inline oilers are often added to increase a uniform supply to the tool. On the down side, these models require regular oil checks, periodic oil changes and they must be operated on a level surface. Most of all, there are some tools and situations that require oilfree air. Spray painting with oil in the airstream will cause finish problems. And many new woodworking air tools such as nailers and sanders are designed to
They used a short burst from an air compressor in Edward Norton’s mouth to simulate the blast from a gun. DANGER WILL ROBINSON! Be very cautious with high-pressure air: it can and will inject into surface blood veins, causing life-endangering embolisms. It can easily kill you. Do not use high-pressure air to “wash” your hands, do not playfully “goose” a co-worker with air, etc.
