---
title: Air Compressor
tags: pneumatics
---

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An **air compressor** is a [pneumatics](pneumatics)
component used to compress air for powering pneumatics systems.


## Connections

### Air

Air is output via a quick connector.


### Electrical Power

A voltage of +12v is necessary to run the compressor. Damage to the compressor
will result if the polarity is reversed. The compressor should be connected to
a [spike relay](spike-relay) to allow the robot controller to automatically
control the compressor with the help of a [pressure
switch](pressure-switch).


## Current Product Info

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### Suppliers

* [Thomas Industries](http://www.thomasind.com "http://www.thomasind.com" ).