One other point to note here is that an air compressor that is FAD-underrated for a particular air tool can often still produce the required air flow for that air tool to function. However, it will only be able to operate the air tool for very short bursts, sometimes so short as to make the use of the tool unrealistic. In addition, most air compressor motors are not designed to run 100% of the time, and using an air tool that requires more air flow than the air compressor was designed to sustainably provide will overwork the compressor motor causing it to fail prematurely. Air Receiver (Air Tank) Size The 24 litre Orazio air compressor is one of the budget entries into the consumer air compressor market and is primarily targeted at lower airflow applications such as airbrushing, vehicle tyre inflation or air nail gun operation. It is the mid-sized offering positioned between 9L and 45L machines from the same brand and has a number of similar characteristics to other competitor 24L budget air compressors on offer. However, the 24L Orazio machine also has a couple of standout features that differentiate it from its competitors and which can make it particularly useful for the DIYer. Like other budget air compressors, the Orazio line of air compressors are imports from China and, as one has come to expect from other products from the Far East, component quality as well as quality control between individual units can be variable. Perhaps it is no surprise then that the technical specifications for the Orazio air compressors are incomplete and even sometimes inconsistent. For example, the airflow for the 24L Orazio machine is given as either 4.77 cfm or as 95 L / min, which is actually equal to 3.4 cfm, and it is not clear as to whether this value represents the air displacement of the compressor or its free air delivery (FAD). Given the low 1 horsepower (hp) of the motor on the Orazio machine, our inclination is to assume the lower of these two values (95L / min) should be taken as the correct airflow amount (it is also assumed to represent the FAD rather than air displacement).

I am so impressed with this very quiet and effective compressor. Perfect for my requirements of removing dust from sanded products. CookieYes sets this cookie to record the default button state of the corresponding category and the status of CCPA. It works only in coordination with the primary cookie. Designed for DIY and light applications the HY5508 silenced oil-free air compressor is ideal for air brushing, blowing away dirt and dust, nailing, inflating tyres & inflatables or operating air tools. Ultra Lightweight CompressorSIP Industrial is a very reputable British company that has a history of manufacturing tools for both industrial and domestic users, and has been making air compressors of its own since the 1980's. Today the company is involved in producing a variety of different machinery and power tools for a variety of different industries including the consumer market. SIP Industrial sells some of the best air compressor machinery in the UK, so if you are a professional tradesman or just an overactive DIY-er and you have the money to spare for this quality product, then it definitely gets our vote! I'm a long time DIYer and have owned a 25ltr compressor for around 20 years. It started getting less reliable so I looked around for an alternative. The 'silent' range caught my eye and I nearly went for a like for like replacement - in the end I upgraded to the 50Ltr model. Weighing only 15kg the HY5508 whisper compressor is lighter than your conventional piston type air compressor and is completely oil-free, so there is no risk of oil contamination in the air supply. Portable Air Compresor Feature-wise, the Hyundai HY5508 has a 550W or 3/4 hp direct-drive motor instead of a piston-based one which makes it exceptionally quiet relative to equivalent air compressors of other brands. The Hyundai air compressor is also of the oil-free variety making it low maintenance and, due to its size, is also quite portable especially given its relatively low 15 kg of weight and an integrated carry handle. YouTube sets this cookie to register a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has seen.

Most workshop air compressors can reach the higher air pressures required to operate the majority of air tools, so arguably, a more important characteristic to concentrate on when choosing an air compressor is its ability to maintain a specific free air delivery (FAD) or air flow. This should not be confused with the free air displacement of the compressor pump which is often advertised (albeit slightly disingenuously as it is always higher then the FAD) by air compressor retailers as it does not correspond to the air flow requirements of air tools. If you are confronted with an air displacement value only, then you can assume that the free air delivery of the air compressor at the nozzle outlet will be approximately one third less than its air displacement value. The unit of measure that is best used for enumerating free air delivery (and displacement) from an air compressor is cubic feet per minute (CFM, not to be confused with SCFM), but here in the UK, we also sometimes use litres per minute (litres/min). This maintenance-free compressor uses an oil-free diaphragm pump to produce a clean air supply and considerably reduce noise compared to conventional piston compressors. 8L Tank Design - The compressor is ultra-lightweight (15kg), portable, manoeuvrable and compact. It has four durable rubber feet and a carry handle for mobility. It measures 47cm x 16cm x 51.5cm.Low Noise - The Hyundai HY5508 Air Compressor has a low noise output at around the 60dB mark. Such a low noise causes minimal disruption to family, staff, customers, etc. Great little compressor, using it for midi spraying with small CFM gun and general tools. So much quieter than my old direct drive on, very happy. The HY5508 features 4 robust rubber mounted feet and a carry handle for easy manoeuvrability. Powered By Standard Mains Supply Stunningly quiet and compact compressor, has to be the quietest compressor I've come across. Along with prompt delivery. Great service.