Removable air filter system for compressors

A compressor, comprising:

• a pump including an inlet for receiving air to be pressurized from a first pressure to a second, higher pressure;
• a shroud defining a recess configured to individually receive at least two differently sized air filters having a similar geometrical shape, the shroud including a fluid connection extending between a wall forming the recess and the pump inlet;
• and
• a securing mechanism for securing an individual air filter included in the at least two differently sized air filters in engagement with the wall including the fluid connection with the pump inlet,
• wherein the shroud is constructed to at least partially encompass a component included in the compressor.

A compressor, comprising:

• a pump including an inlet for receiving air to be pressurized from a first pressure to a second, higher pressure;
• a shroud defining a generally rectilinear recess extending inwardly from an outer surface of the shroud, the recess being configured to receive an individual air filter included in at least two differently sized air filters, the shroud including a fluid connection extending between a wall forming the interior side of the generally rectilinear recess and the pump inlet;
• the shroud being additionally configured to at least partially encompass the compressor;
• and
• a removable panel door, the removable panel door for securing an open side of the generally rectilinear recess, the removable panel door including a lock for fixing the panel door to the shroud,
• wherein the panel door is configured to dispose an individual air filter included in the at least two differently sized air filters having a similar geometrical shape against the interior side of the recess including the fluid connection.