Rotary Screw Compressors: Best for large scale jobs and industrial settings that require continuous airflow and range in power from 5 horsepower up to 350 horsepower. Rotary Screw compressors have an internal cooling system and generate energy via two internal rotors that turn in opposite directions.  These can be lubricated with oil or run oil-free.

Reciprocating Compressors: Best for home and small construction projects, these are not designed for continuous use and can come in single or multistage variations depending on the amount of power needed.  Reciprocating compressors work via a piston inside a cylinder which compresses and displaces the air to build pressure.

Axial Compressors: Best for aerospace applications and high-speed engines for ships or airplanes. These are highly efficient and powerful for high horsepower applications.

Centrifugal Compressors:  Best for large scale manufacturing plants. Centrifugal compressors use a multi-phase compression process to produce a high amount of energy in a relatively small machine, can reach around 1,000 horsepower.