TOP 5 compressors for the garage and workshop

Despite the brand name "Steel" familiar to our ears, the compressor with the KST-24 model index has a Chinese "breed" and, frankly, the build quality does not shine. But it is one of the most affordable entrance tickets to the arena of compressed air supply equipment.

The model belongs to the class of single-cylinder oil compressors of household design. Its services are used when periodic short-term use of compressed air is necessary. The compressor will cope with purging, pumping car wheels, will be able to ensure the operation of all kinds of pneumatic tools. For safety reasons, the direct drive of the compressor is "under the cover" of a plastic box.

The compact air compression unit of the unit consists of one cylinder. It produces 190 L/min. of air aerosol with a pressure of up to 8 bar. The model provides a 24-liter horizontal receiver typical of such basic performance, to which two wheels and a support are attached from below. The wheels most often have to be modified with their own hands, since the "native" retainers do not hold them well in the grooves.

The cheapness of the compressor is visible to the naked eye: there are often burrs on its metal nodes, and plastic parts are by no means the best quality of manufacture. However, Stal KST-24 handles with the assigned tasks of supplying compressed air properly. But only in the context of simple scenarios of east european use.

Compressor equipment plays a leading role in the Forte company's product shelf. In particular, the FL-2T24N single-cylinder oil compressor is in demand among consumers.

The device is recommended for use in a garage or an infield workshop. His household background is completely given out by the corresponding characteristics: the input capacity is 200 L / min, the maximum pressure in the system is 8 bar, the volume of the receiver is 24 liters. These indicators are quite enough to work with a pneumatic tool with periodic activation of the drive by automation to "refuel" the pressure in the tank.

If painting works are planned, in addition to the compressor, you will need to buy a special air filter dryer. All because of the saturation of compressed air with oil vapors. An important advantage of the oil design is the reduced friction of internal mechanisms due to the presence of lubrication, which guarantees a high motor life of such equipment.

Forte FL-2T24N has a compact design with a reliable protective casing. The weight of the compressor assembly is about 15.8 kg. For its movements, a wheel stroke is provided. That's just the wheels themselves sometimes require improvement. Another competitive advantage of the model in front of its peers is an affordable pricing policy not to the detriment of the quality of manufacture.

Einhell TC/AC 180/8 OF is a typical garage compressor for performing car maintenance tasks. Work of a different nature, he will already pull with difficulty, which is due to the lack of a receiver in the equipment of the device.

The receiver-less layout gives a gain in the size and weight of the compressor. It is assembled in a compact 45x15x35 cm case and weighs only 5 kg. It is proposed to transfer it to the work site manually. This is facilitated by a form factor in the form of a case with built-in niches for storing complete accessories: a 3-metre-long air hose, a tyre pump gun, an automobile pressure gauge and a set of nozzles.

An oil-free operation scheme has been used in the compressor, thanks to which the supply of clean air without oil impurities is achieved. It also imposes restrictions on the industrial use of the unit — the absence of a receiver requires constant operation of the drive. Prolonged inclusion without lubrication negatively affects the durability of the product.

Einhell TC/AC 180/8 OF receives power from a regular 230 V household outlet.The 1.1 kW compressor power unit is able to adjust labor productivity with compressed air supply in volume up to 180 L/min. at maximum system pressure up to 8 bar. At the same time, the device makes quite a lot of noise (96 dB). A high noise threshold is inherent in the lion's share of oil-free compressors, so it's definitely not worth getting upset about this.

The east european company Intertool set out to deliver an affordable and high-quality tool to every home. At least, that's the manufacturer's motto. And indeed, the brand's equipment impresses with its developed functionality at a very affordable cost.

The Intertool PT-0029 reciprocating compressor is suitable for mobile use in a garage, home workshop or on a private plot. It can be used for painting works, maintenance of vehicles and provision of compressed air for pneumatic tools. Moreover, the model allows you to get an aerosol without oil inclusions, which is important for use in situations with increased requirements for the purity of compressed air.

In fact, the compressor relies on an electric motor with a power of 1.1 kW. It ensures the operation of a two-cylinder compressor unit operating according to a single-stage compression scheme. The unit pumps air into a 24-liter receiver and creates an overpressure of 8 bar with an air flow rate of up to 200 L/min. An automation unit, a pressure regulator, a safety valve and two pressure gauges are installed on the receiver.

A pair of wheels gives the compressor mobility. And for better manoeuvrability, it was equipped with a convenient handle. The support leg of the unit is one. In the lower part of the compressor receiver there is a valve for condensate removal — periodically draining it, you can protect the device components from corrosion and avoid excessive saturation of the air with moisture.

The German company Metabo has made a name for a high-quality and reliable instrument of the most diverse purpose. The BASIC 250-24 W compressor model is sharpened for use in non-professional living conditions.

The unit is included in the league of oil compressors — the friction of their internal mechanisms is reduced due to the presence of lubrication. Also on the shelves is an oil-free version of the model similar in assembly and performance characteristics under the name Metabo BASIC 250-24 W OF. The use of a compressor is justified in a garage or home workshop, where from time to time there is a need to work with compressed air.

Metabo BASIC 250-24 W is equipped with a reliable single-phase 1.5 kW electric motor powered by 220 volts. The compact compressor air compression unit consists of a single cylinder that provides a system pressure of up to 8 bar. The air supply capacity at the inlet is 200 L/min., at the outlet — 110 L/min. Thanks to the presence of a reducer with a pressure gauge, convenient adjustment and control of pressure is carried out.

The "barrel" of the receiver of the device has a standard volume of 24 liters. Rubberized wheels are attached to the lower part of it for better manoeuvrability when moving. The output of the compressor is one — with a RAPID quick-release fitting. The model will help to cope with repair or technical work, will be useful for car maintenance and will serve a home craftsman for a long time — the vaunted German manufacturing quality prolongs the life cycle of the compressor with proper and timely maintenance of the nodes.