Generic Head Compressor
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An air compressor head (or pump head) is the top structural section of a reciprocating piston compressor that houses the valves and cylinders, managing air intake, compression, and heat dissipation.
Types of Compressor Heads
• V-Head (V-Type): Cylinders are arranged in a "V" angle with a heat sink or space between them, allowing the pump to run cooler, lose less moisture, and deliver more air per cycle—ideal for belt-driven workshop units like MAC AFRIC models.
• Upright Head (Inline): Pistons sit side-by-side in a straight line; these are common in smaller or direct-drive DIY units, though they tend to run hotter.
• Single-Stage vs. Multi-Stage: Single-stage heads compress air in one stroke, while two-stage heads compress air in a first cylinder, cool it, and compress it a second time for higher pressures and industrial use