Size
Rotary screw compressors tend to be compact and smooth running with limited vibration and thus do not require spring suspension. Many rotary screw compressors are, however, mounted using elastomer vibration isolating mounts to absorb high-frequency vibrations, especially in rotary screw compressors that operate at high rotational speeds. Rotary screw compressors are produced in sizes that range from 10 cubic feet per minute to several thousand CFM. Rotary screw compressors are typically used in applications requiring more airflow than is produced by small reciprocating compressors but less than is produced by centrifugal compressors.
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