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Air compressors are used to convert power into potential energy stored as pressurized, or compressed, air. This power can then be used to power construction tools and machinery used by both professionals and do-it-yourselfers. Some of the most common tools powered by an air compressor are rock drills, jackhammers, air motors and pumps. These tools are used to crush rock, pour concrete, bore holes and cut materials, among other tasks. Air compressors have three pressure classifications: low, medium and high, and can also be classified according to their design and operation. These classifications include single-stage reciprocating, compound, scroll and centrifugal. The first use of an air compressor in a construction application dates back to the Swiss Alps in the 1800s. If you are looking for air compressors, visit Construction Equipment Guide’s Used Air Compressors for Sale page. Need more information? Scroll down on the page and read our editorial coverage. You can find new and used air compressors for sale from the leading equipment manufacturers right here.

Dave Chartock - Tue May 02, 2006
DeFoe Takes Charge on Port Authority Job
DeFoe Corp. is quietly making good progress on a $46-million bus ramps and triple bridges rehabilitation project for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Launched March 7, 2002, the project, under the auspices of Mount Vernon, NY-based general contractor, DeFoe Corp., included the removal of an existing concrete bridge deck and replacing it with precast concrete slabs in 11 spans, according to DeFoe’s Project Manager, Dave Amato....

Wed January 25, 2006
Cleveland Brothers Names New Industrial Air Compressor Rep
Cleveland Brothers has announced the addition of Mike Purcell to Industrial Air Compressor representative based at the Wilkes-Barre, PA, branch. Purcell will be responsible for sales of new Sullair air compressors, parts and service for all makes and models....

Maybelle G. Cagle - Wed August 17, 2005
APAC Warranties Mississippi Road Project for Seven Years
An Interstate 55 overlaying project near the Montgomery/Carroll county line on Mississippi’s Highway 8 may look like routine work, but it will have a unique feature. It will be warrantied by the contractor for seven years after completion as part of a maintained pavement project....

Wed August 11, 2004
Kane Promoted to Industrial Air Compressor Rep in Manada Hill
Cleveland Brothers has announced the promotion of Michael Kane as industrial air compressor representative at the company’s Manada Hill branch. He will be responsible for sales of new Sullair air compressors as well as parts and service for all makes and models....

G.W. Hall - Thu September 05, 2002
U.S. Group Transforms Highway 601
Travel between Orangeburg and St. Matthews, SC, will become faster and easier in 2003, when the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and U.S. Group Inc. complete a $15.1-million road widening project on U.S....

Giles Lambertson - Wed May 15, 2002
Smith-Rowe Builds Patterson Ave. Bridge in Close Quarters
The new bridge across Patterson Avenue on the east side of Winston-Salem, NC, is taking shape right alongside the deteriorating bridge it will replace. That’s the problem: The close proximity of one bridge to the other has handicapped the contractor on the project. “It’s very difficult,” said David Rowe, president of Smith-Rowe Inc....

Mary Reed - Mon December 03, 2001
Rochester Awaits New $63.9M Bascule Bridge Over Genesee
A few years ago, a single lane bridge in upstate New York was replaced. It was affectionately known to local residents as the Thunder Bridge, from the loud banging that ensued when cars drove over its loose timber decking....

Giles Lambertson - Wed June 14, 2000
PLT Carves Path for Kinston Area’s Economic Success
Just outside Kinston, NC, a short gravel road used to wander south from NC 56. The most dramatic architectural features on the flat piece of land were several upright power poles that serve an annual farm equipment show staged at the site....
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