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BELT DRIVE COMPRESSOR
This compressor type is known as belt drive. Belt driven compressors are usually mounted onto a receiver which acts as a storage tank for the compressed air. The pump is driven by the power source (in this case a motor) via a flywheel. The fly wheel has two purposes. Firstly to transmit the rotation from the motor at a geared down speed to the pump. And secondly, to act as a cooling fan for the pump and inter / after coolers.

The benefit of belt driven compressors is primarily they can offer a greater free air delivery, and are more durable for industrial applications.

DRAWING REFERENCE DESCRIPTION

1 - Pump Unit
2 - Motor
3 - Motor Pulley
4 - Drive Belt
5 - Belt Guard
6 - Regulator
7 - Drain Valve
8 - Air Receiver
9 - Pressure Switch
10 - Tank outlet tap
11 - Safety Valve
12 - Receiver Gauge