Mechanical and electrical equipment

Air compressors are generally classified as general-purpose mechanical equipment and are not considered medical devices. However, in specific medical settings, medical‑grade gas compression equipment that is specially designed for applications such as central gas supply systems or ventilator…

Compressors often raise questions when it comes to classification: do they belong to the category of hand tools or to mechanical and electrical equipment? This article examines the issue in detail, considering definitions, application scenarios, and industry standards,…