Since the mid-1600s, humans have been playing with the idea of compressing air and putting it to work. By the late 1800s, air compressors began appearing in the mining and ship building industries.

“Allmand manufactures the quietest air compressors on the market,” he asserts. “[Our] most popular air compressor, the MA185, is rated at 62 dBA. “Additionally, choosing a versatile ...