At the heart of a commercial vehicle’s air brake system is its air compressor, which pressurizes air in the primary and secondary tanks to provide power for the air brakes and other pneumatic systems.

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...

ITASCA, Ill., Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PneuTech, a leading brand of compressed air and nitrogen generation equipment, is proud to announce the release of its new PF Series Piston Air Compressors.

Moving hydraulic fluid through a system requires either a pump or compressor. Both achieve this goal, but through different operating methods. Pumps have the ability to move liquids or gases.