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Sliding vane

1. When the rotor rotates, the blades slide out against the
housing. As the rotor rotates in an eccentric cylinder, air
compression occurs when the volume of the space between
the sliding blades decreases.

2. This type of compressor may or may not be lubricated by oil.
Due to high operating temperature and difficult sealing, oil-
free rotary vane compressors are limited to low-pressure Vane compressor
applications. The oil-lubricated version can obtain higher
pressures.

3. Some of the advantages of rotary sliding vane compressors Click here to watch how

are smooth and pulse-free air output, compact size, low a rotary compressor
works
noise levels, and low vibration levels.

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