Air compressors use a steady jet of air at variable pressure to power anything from nail guns to sandblasters. The shapes and sizes are totally dependent on their function, i.e. whether they are put to industrial uses or not. However, the sizes may differ but the air compressors work on a simple and basic fundamental: cylinders draw in air from the outside and use a hose to put it out.
There are a handful of air compressor providers but Champion air Compressors have achieved a place of respect and recognition in the field. The Champion Air compressor has a long history behind it. A brother duo, Fred and George Rayfield founded Champion on 19th March, 1919. The early years were a blaze, chiefly due to Champion innovation like the opposed piston compressor. Also known as the type ‘K’ and the ‘unimated’ cylinder design. At that time, the technology of internal combustion engine was rapidly expanding and it created a large market for Air compressors. Champion Air Compressor seized the opportunity and its innovations saw to it that it had steady takers.
Unsurprisingly, Champion Air Compressors went to achieve the pinnacle of growth in a very convincing manner. Starting as a small shop in Chicago, it expanded to a large 130,000 square foot facility in Princeton and an additional 20,000 sq foot assembly and shipping operation in Manteca, California.
The streak of innovation that marked Champion Air compressor’s inaugural years have not disappeared and it can be said that it has strengthened over the years. Now, Champion manufactures oil less compressors. These improved types of air compressors have become a part of champion’s exalted assembly line of products and have opened up its markets to new frontiers. Oil-less compressors make it possible for Champion to bite into markets as diverse as dental, pharmaceutical laboratories, medical and food processing.
Rotary-screw compressors from Champion have been enthusiastically accepted by the automotive aftermarket. In fact, acceptance is understatement for Champion Air compressors have developed a complete service line for the automotive market. Lubricants, belts, Filters and other replacement parts are also part of the Champion Air Compressor success story. In 1998, Champion Air Compressor was acquired by Gardner-Denver and this merger has definitely brought in an edge to the original Champion thrust.
The Rotorchamp series of single-stage air compressors are definitely a continuation of the Champion motto – ‘built by professionals for professionals since 1919’. These models are reliable, flexible and price competitive – the hallmark qualities that set Champion Air Compressor in a different league from its moment of inception.
