What is the difference between a screw and piston compressor?
The main difference between a screw and piston (reciprocating) compressor is the way they compress the air. Screw air compressors use two meshing helical screws, while piston air compressors use pistons driven by a crankshaft.
Another difference is the moving parts as the screw compressor has two moving parts which are not in contact while the piston compressor has a lot of moving parts. The screw compressors operate at a lower temperature and integrate a good cooling system.
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