Parts of An Air Compressor: Piston, Cylinder & Head, Connecting Rod, Crankcase

Important parts of a reciprocating air compressor are as follows: Cylinder Head, Suction/ Intake valve, Delivery valve, Cylinder liner/ Wall/ cooling water jacket, Compressor casing, Crank case, Piston, Connecting rod, Crank shaft, Main Bearings, Bed plate or Bottom structure, Foundation, Lubricating Oil strainer, Stage relief valves, Intercoolers, After-coolers, Suction filter, and other minor components. An Air compressor is rotating machinery which can be found from huge power plants to a small mechanic shop.