Air compressor is a kind of equipment used to compress gas. The air compressor is similar to a water pump in structure. Most air compressors are reciprocating pistons, rotating blades or rotating screws. Centrifugal compressor is a very large application.

Technical term Air compressor is the main body of air source device, which is a device that converts the mechanical energy of prime mover (usually motor) into gas pressure energy, and is a gas pressure generating device that compresses air. I hope my answer is helpful to you.