Many people think that compressed air power is the biggest output of an air compressor, and if you do you are missing something big. Analysis of the output of a typical air compressor shows that only ...

When the valve is open, the compressor delivers full output. When closed, it delivers zero output. To produce 70% output, the compressor operates loaded 70% of the time and unloaded 30% of the time.

Air Compressor Market Research Report by Output Power (0 kW–50 kW Output Power, 250 kW–500 kW Output Power, and 50 kW–250 kW Output Power), Product Type, Seal, Maximum Pressure, Application ...

The Air Zenith compressor has hit the market hard with a true 200-psi, 100% duty compressor that has quickly become one of the top-rated compressors in the mini-truck world.

References [1] Review of suction valve capacity regulation technology in reciprocating compressor. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (2025).