Air Compressor

Air compressor: 6 tips for making the right choice - Purchase guide.

Written by Paolo V. last update on 15/05/2017

1st tip- What will the compressor be used for?

Before making any decision it is necessary to carefully watch what it will be used for:

• For hobbyists and occasional use

 Index:

1.  Abac Compressors

• 1a. How to choose your Abac compressor
• 1b. Red-Line series

2 . Portable Compressors

• 2a. Portable compressors: discover the advantages
• 2b. The best portable compressor

3 . 50 Liter Compressor
4 . 100 LITER compressor

• 4a. 100 Lt Abac compressor

5 . How important is the compressors noise?
6 . Used air compressor: when and if to buy it

• 6a . Air compressor prices
• 6b . Used air compressor offers

7 . Purchase guide: the right air compressor for you
8 . Silenced compressor
9 . Stanley air compressor
10 . Fini Compressor
11 . Fiac compressors
12 . Vertical air compressor

Abac Compressors

Abac Air Compressors are part of the Multi Air group and currently one of the most referenced brands in Italy and abroad for air compressors. Its distribution touches over 100 countries in the world and its main features are the reliability and quality of its products.

"How to choose your Abac compressor"

It is not easy to choose your Abac compressor, the best way is to browse the catalog. It is mainly divided into three macro-areas:

1) Red-Line series: piston electro-compressors, which are subdivided into three ranges:

• "OM" : single-stage, without lubrication (Oiless), with operating pressure from 1 to 8 bar and a tank up to 24 liters;
• "RC2" : also single-stage direct drive, with the tank up to 50 liters instead of 24 and similar pressure up to 8 bar;
• "B2000" : the most powerful of the Red line series and with the largest tanks (up to 200 liters); with belt drive, they can have 2 or 3 horsepower and reach an operating pressure of up to 9 Bar.

Who is the Red - Line series destined for?

This series consists of first-tier products, so its main use is for hobbyists. These compressors have been designed and studied to be used infrequently and with light workloads. If used with these precautions, the buyer can be sure of buying the perfect product in terms of value for money .

Portable air compressor

The portable air compressor is one of the most requested variants . Its main use is for hobbyists and the typical buyers for this model are the DIY lovers . They can be divided into two categories:

• With Tank ;
• Without Tank;

The first variant accumulates a bit of air and manages to keep the pressure constant for longer. Generally, the tank has a capacity of 6 liters (to contain weight and size), but some models also come with 12 liter tanks. Those without tanks are lighter , maneuvering and compact but can only be used for lighter and less intense jobs .

Portable compressors: discover the advantages

The main advantages of portable compressors are:

• reduced weight and size ;
• they can be used in almost all the classic do-it-yourself jobs ;
• they cost less than the 24/50 liter variants and more.

The best portable compressor

Selection guide and advice on buying the  best portable compressor currently on the market. Identifying the best is never simple and immediate; everyone has different needs and evaluation criteria: there are those who evaluate based on the pressure reached, others who weigh more on the ease and comfort of transport. To give an answer that is as close as possible to the right one, we have analyzed :

• our sales statistics : ratio between actual time in which the offer was active, number of views, receipts and sales number;
• feedback and opinions of our customers : the average evaluation received from the product and number of problems and requests for after-sales assistance.

Based on these parameters, the three best references we have selected are:

• Black and Decker Cube;
• Abac Start L20;
• Stanley Dn 200/10/5.

50l Air compressor

In  the domestic and hobby field  the best compressor that can help with daily problems related to the use of compressed air  is certainly the 50 lt:

• relatively small measures
• quite large tank
• suitable for  tire inflating, blowing  and  painting jobs  without causing problems of lack of air during operation
• wheeled  and  equipped with  well-defined handles to move them easily inside the house or the laboratory

(Air compressor 50 lt FINI AMICO)

The quality that Fini guarantees for its products  is at the base of the vast clientele that over the years has preferred this company. The  Amico 50 lt model  is a valid, powerful, meticulously  detailed, technologically advanced tool   that  satisfies the needs of a wide audience both in the domestic and advanced hobby areas:

• 2 Hp engine
• Coaxial single-cylinder pump unit  
• Intake air volume 170 l / minute
• Max pressure adjustable 8 bar

The Amico Fini 50 liter compressor represents the right combination of quality, price, and reliability.  

       100 Liter ABAC compressors

 100-liter compressors can be used for: 

• chiseling
• nailing
• screwing
• painting
• inflating tires

The more professional the use, the greater the amount of air needed to work quietly, and the choice of the compressor will be different.                       

(FIAC AB 200 / 360M 200 lt)  

HOW IS THE NOISE OF THE COMPRESSOR IMPORTANT?

Another important feature that the compressor should have is quietness ..... using these tools inside a flat can cause problems due to the noise of the generator, especially during the loading phase air . Therefore, it is important to look for a product with reduced sound levels that respect the peace of others. Many companies build silenced compressors with special lines, to meet this type of requirement that should not be  underestimated.

(Silent Compressor ABAC 90 lt Silent series)

Used air compressor: when and when to buy it

The compressor is a type of an extremely heterogeneous product and can be used by different types of users. Each of these types will have different characteristics.

Air compressor Prices

All these models of compressors obviously have different characteristics and prices. It becomes difficult to find a secial offer for this type and often happens that by evaluating the purchase exclusively based on the price, you can buy an undersized product. As indicated in other guides, the elements that must be mainly evaluated before buying the compressor are :

• The environment in which it will be used.
• pressure : based on its main use, the air of a compressor must reach a determined "force" output;
• intake air : in case of compressors with a tank, this will determine the loading and filling time of the tank;
• hours and workload
  

Used air compressor offers

When is it convenient to evaluate the purchase of a used one ? We advise you to buy a used compressor in the case of professional products (those intended for hobbyist are not recommended since  they are cheaper than professional ones, on the market, therefore there would only be a small price difference compared to a new one); professional compressors price starts from at least 1000 / 1500 euros (the most common type of compressor on the used market is the screw type ). 

SILENT AIR COMPRESSOR:

If you will use your compressor in closes spaces, such as in residential areas and in flats, the best compressor for you, in this case, is a silenced compressor . Over the years, great progress has been made , including changing the frequency of acoustic pressure of the compressor, allowing those close by to be able to speak without difficulty. They have various sizes and various powers so as to meet all the needs of users and can have both a belt or coaxial transmission.

This line of compressors is highly appreciated by customers because they are:

• silent
• manageable
• performing
• Versatile

(Air compressor 200 lt ABAC S A39B 200 CT3, muted)

One of the best brands on the market  are ABAC Air Compressors, who is constantly working to improve its products, in the last year it has managed to considerably decrease the acoustic pressure of its compressors.

The SILENT series has been designed to provide the user with the best acoustic comfort when using these compressors. The strengths of this line are:

• Comfortable, thanks to the soundproof cover
• Manageable and easy to move thanks to the wheels and the handle
• Easy to use
• Reliable

The comfort of this line will make your job pleasurable.

 STANLEY AIR COMPRESSOR

Stanley was founded in 1843 by Frederick Stanley , who, by investing in research and development , transformed what was initially a hardware store into an international project . Stanley is one of the best-known brands in the world, with constantly updated and improved products. In fact, this company invests constantly in know - how, working side by side with its users to achieve its " standards of excellence ".

1. Stanley Air Kit portable air compressor:

The most requested compressor on the market thanks to its small size and great versatility . Ideal for small inflating jobs.

• Power supply: 230 V - 50 Hz
• Power consumption: 1,100 kW
• Turns per minute: 3.400
• Motor power: 1,5 Hp
• Delivery pressure: max 8 bar
• Tank: NO
• Air intake: 180 l / minute
• Weight: 6.10 Kg
• Dimensions: 330 x 260 x 335 (mm)

2. Stanley portable air compressor 5 lt DN 200/10/5:

Portable compressor with great performance for hobby and domestic use. Also ideal for painting.

• Power supply: 230 V - 50 Hz
• Power consumption: 1,100 kW
• Turns per minute: 3.400
• Motor power: 1,5 Hp
• Delivery pressure: max 10 bar
• Tank: 5 lt
• Air intake: 180 l / minute
• Weight: 9.50 Kg
• Dimensions: 450 x 430 x 410 (mm)

5. Air compressor 50 liter Stanley D 230/10 / 50V:

Semi-professional 50 liter compressor. Suitable for inflating , blowing , spiking , crimping and thanks to the OILLESS technology also painting. Its VERTICAL position makes it compact and suitable for small spaces.

• Power supply:  230 V - 50 Hz
• Power consumption:  1,500 kW
• Turns per minute:  3.400
• Motor power:  2 Hp
• Delivery pressure:  max 10 bar
• Tank:  50 liters
• Air intake:  222 l / minute
• Weight:  24.70 kg
• Dimensions:  340 x 340 x 870  (mm)

FINI COMPRESSOR 

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