Component
Air compressor
A shop compressor that stores compressed air in a steel tank.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$600
Quality
70 / 100
US completeness
33.1
Made in US
500,000 units
Current demand
1,500,000 units
US exports
40,000 units
Opportunity score
68.5
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$300M
Expected extra output: 150,000 units per year
Requires
Air end
- Piston air end (default)
- Screw air end
Motor
- Induction motor (default)
- Gasoline engine
Steel tank
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.