This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing general purpose air and gas compressors, such as reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors, vacuum pumps (except laboratory), and nonagricultural spraying and dusting compressors and spray gun units.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Manufacturing refrigeration and air-conditioning (except motor vehicle) systems and compressors - classified in U.S. Industry 333415, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing motor vehicle air-conditioning systems and compressors - classified in U.S. Industry 336391, Motor Vehicle Air-Conditioning Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing fluid power pumps and motors - classified in U.S. Industry 333996, Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing agricultural spraying and dusting equipment - classified in U.S. Industry 333111, Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing laboratory vacuum pumps - classified in U.S. Industry 339111, Laboratory Apparatus and Furniture Manufacturing; and
- Manufacturing handheld pneumatic spray guns - classified in U.S. Industry 333991, Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing.
| 2002 NAICS | Corresponding Index Entries |
| 333912 | Air compressors manufacturing |
| 333912 | Bicycle pumps manufacturing |
| 333912 | Compressors, air and gas, general purpose-type, manufacturing |
| 333912 | Paint sprayers (i.e., compressor and spray gun unit) manufacturing |
| 333912 | Power (i.e., pressure) washer units manufacturing |
| 333912 | Sprayers, manual pump, general purpose-type, manufacturing |
| 333912 | Vacuum pumps (except laboratory) manufacturing |
