Air compressors, especially piston/reciprocating compressors, can be very noisy. Working in a noisy environment long term can cause irritation, muffled hearing and even hearing loss in the most severe ...

Air compressors are some of the most crucial tools in a construction or rental business. These machines power a vast range of other tools, from nailers to pneumatic wrenches to paint and air sprayers.

"An air compressor can be used for so many different domestic projects, even though so many people mistake them for something that only commercial areas need," said Andy King, founder and managing ...