In a piston compressor with a valve system and two...

In a piston compressor with a valve system and two stainless steel valve discs, the piston moves downward and draws air into the cylinder. The largest disc flexes to fold downward, allowing the air to pass. When the piston moves upward, the large disc flexes again to seal against the valve seat. A piston compressor works using a valve system and two stainless steel valve discs. The piston moves downward and draws air into the cylinder, then the largest disc flexes to fold downward, allowing the air to pass. As the piston then moves upward, the large disc flexes again to seal against the valve seat. The compressed air is then forced through the hole in the valve seat and delivered to the end process. During the intake phase the piston descends, sucking the air through the filter. The air then passes through the inlet valves, into the cylinder. At this point, the discharge valves are closed. When the piston ascends again, the air in the cylinder gets compressed. Reciprocating compressors use cylinders with pistons inside them. The valves of the cylinders are located at the bottom of the compressor's valve pockets. During the first stage of compression, air moves into the cylinder via a suction valve, triggered by the movement of the piston. This creates a vacuum.