Parts of a Portable Compressed Air Tank
The components of a portable compressed air tank provide all the features you need for easy and safe use. You’ll typically find the following components on these tools:
Air fill valve: the valve that you connect to when filling the tank with a compressorAir shutoff valve: a knob that turns to prevent air from leaking out of the tank when it’s not in useAir pressure gauge: indicates the air pressure inside the tank as well as how full the tank is. Pressure tank: the pressure-rated tank that holds compressed airFlexible hose: the hose for delivering compressed air from the tank, which may attach with a threaded fitting or a quick-connect fittingUniversal fitting: a universal quick-connect fitting to allow easy changes of hose types
