What is an air receiver?
An air receiver (also called a vessel or tank) is used to store compressed air before it enters a piping system or pneumatic equipment. It serves as a buffer between the compressor and the fluctuating pressure caused by changing demand.
Why do you need one?
Compressed air requirements can vary by factors such as process, time of day or shift pattern, or unusual demand. An air receiver provides storage to meet short-term peak air demands that the compressor cannot meet alone. An air receiver helps ensure a predictable supply of compressed air even when demand varies.
