| As complex mechanical devices, compressors are | | | | Compressor parts may need to be replaced for three |
| composed of many different parts. Most of the parts | | | | reasons. The first is bad usage. This includes physical |
| can be found and replaced with relative ease. | | | | damage caused to any part of the compressor |
| Damage to parts such as the gas tank or pistons will | | | | because of improper usage. |
| usually require complete replacement. | | | | The second cause for replacement is incorrect or |
| Exterior compressor parts (parts that can easily be | | | | insufficient oil usage. If bad oil is used or if no oil is |
| seen with the eye) are the gas tank, the frame, and | | | | used, then sooner or later, an oil-lubricated |
| the air/gas compression module. Optional external | | | | compressor is guaranteed to malfunction. |
| compressor parts can be wheels, handlebars, and | | | | Finally, as time passes and compressors operate |
| electricity cables. Although these parts are the most | | | | heavily, some of the internal parts (pistons, for |
| exposed, they are also the least likely to be replaced. | | | | example) get damaged slowly over time. This wear |
| This is because normal operation of the compressor | | | | and tear is completely normal, and it happens to the |
| will not cause any problems to these parts even | | | | majority of mechanic devices. |
| after long periods of time have passed. | | | | As the pistons are put in use day after day, they |
| Interior compressor parts are mostly located within | | | | reach a stage where they are no longer usable and |
| the compression module. These parts include the | | | | need to be replaced. Usually, a dramatic decrease in |
| rotary screw, rotary vane, portable pistons, springs, | | | | the compressor's performance indicates that some |
| shocks, forks, metallic or plastic rims, and stands. | | | | parts need to be replaced. |