Automotive Compressor Rating

Inflating a car wheel on the road - what could be easier? The prudent driver always carries a compressor with him in the trunk. This state-of-the-art tire inflator is practical and successfully replaces mechanical pumps - the trappings of the last century - from everyday life. When choosing an autocompressor, you should pay attention to its performance, comparing it with the volume of the wheels.

Top compressors for passenger cars

AVS Turbo KS750D

The AVS Turbo KS750D compressor has increased maximum current (25 amperes) and power consumption (300 watts). Therefore, it is impossible to connect the electric motor through the "cigarette lighter" in the passenger compartment. The electric compressor is connected directly to the car battery using alligator clips. Productivity (75 liters per minute) allows you to inflate an "empty" R15 wheel in three minutes. Even less time is spent on tire inflation. The technical features of the Turbo KS750D model include:

• twisted stretch hose;
• piston design;
• overheat protection;
• winter adaptation (works at temperatures down to -35 ° C);
• two-scale pressure gauge;
• light weight (3 kg).

In the instructions for the device, it is recommended to follow the operating mode (no more than 30 minutes without stopping), do not use the unit in rainy weather, high humidity.

JUMP K90

The productivity of the Kachok K90 compressor (40 liters of compressed air per minute) allows you to quickly inflate car wheels of common standard sizes R13-R16. It will take more time to inflate the tires of SUVs and minibuses, although the maximum pressure (10 bar) allows such operations. The distinctive features of the model include:

• connection to the cigarette lighter;
• protection of the analog pressure gauge on the body with a plastic casing and impact-resistant glass;
• laying a long power cable (3.5 meters) in special grooves on the body;
• overheating protection;
• complete with pressure relief valve;
• convenient location of large buttons for turning on the electric motor and the flashlight in the front of the case.

Autoprofi AK-65

In user reviews, the following technical features of the Autoprofi AK-65 compressor are noted:

• all-metal body;
• two-piston design (reduces the load on the electric motor, increases the service life of the model);
• convenient mounting of an analog pressure gauge near the air duct fitting;
• equipping each piston with a heat-resistant Teflon O-ring;
• record length of the power cable (3 meters) and the compressed air supply hose (8 meters);
• short circuit protection.

Its good performance (65 liters of compressed air per minute) makes the model suitable for all passenger cars, including large SUVs and family minivans. Due to its reliability and good performance, the Autoprofi AK-65 model is in high demand.

Ring Automotive RAC820

The English Ring Automotive RAC820 compressor belongs to the improved household models that can be used in the garage, with road punctures, and on road trips. The technical features of the autocompressor include:

• connection to the cigarette lighter;
• good performance (38 l / min);
• digital display;
• long power cable (3.5 m);
• protection of the case with elastic plastic;
• light weight (2.3 kg).

Using the "Ring" on summer vacation, you need to carefully adjust the air supply correctly. Air pressure above one and a half atmospheres, which is achieved in one and a half to two minutes of work, breaks plastic balls, children's pools, inflatable mattresses and circles for swimming. For precise setting of the pumping pressure, an adjusting ring is provided on the casing that turns off the compressor.

Hyundai HY 1540

The portable South Korean compressor Hyundai HY 1540 is extremely convenient in operation due to its compactness and high performance.The device is equipped with a contrast display with clear indication of readings and a shock-resistant plastic case.

The Hyundai HY 1540 compressor is distinguished by high quality components, which guarantees its long-term trouble-free operation even with frequent use.

Goodyear GY-30L

Goodyear GY-30L car compressor model is capable of generating pressures up to 7 atm at a capacity of 30 l / min. The rubber hose is fastened to the tire nipple through a brass fitting.

With the inexpensive and easy-to-use Goodyear GY-30L Air Compressor, it is easy to inflate the tires of your car, bicycle, motorcycle, ATV and other vehicles, even in low outdoor temperatures. Comfortable conditions for using the device are provided by a 3-meter power cable, which is connected to the cigarette lighter.

Airline CA-030-18S

The Airline CA-030-18S tire compressor has a capacity of 30 l / min and is equipped with an informative analog pressure gauge that allows you to control the pressure with high accuracy. The maximum pressure created by the device is 7 atm.

With careful operation, the Airline CA-030-18S car compressor will serve the owner for many years. And due to its compactness, the device will take up a minimum of space in the trunk of even a small car.

Berkut R20

The Berkut automobile compressor develops a pressure of up to 14 atm and operates with a capacity of 72 l / min. The supply voltage of the device is 12 V, the current consumption is 30 A. The unit is powered by the battery.

Compressor Berkut R20 is equipped with a high-quality air filter. The device is especially popular with off-road vehicle owners.

Airline x3

In the automotive compressor market, the Airline brand, despite its Chinese origin, has won the trust of buyers: the price-quality ratio of the models of this company is more than acceptable. Here we have a "honest" piston compressor, and both the piston and the cylinder are made of metal. Consequently, a decent compressor life can be expected. The cylinder has ribbing, so it can withstand up to 20 minutes of operation without overheating.

The dial gauge of the X3 model cannot be called convenient - it is small in size, and the division of the "correct" scale is 0.2 atmospheres. Taking into account the size of the arrow, a run-up of 0.1 atm between the wheels is quite probable. On the other hand, here the scale in psi is not so striking, which is good news. A nut is used to connect to the spools - it is not as fast as with the usual clamp, but it is reliable.

The performance of the autocompressor is low - 30 l / min. Although for a compact single-piston model, this is not such a bad indicator. It will take you about 2 minutes to pump one R14 wheel. Compressor connection - only through the cigarette lighter (note - the current consumption reaches 12-13 A), the cord is soft, not twisted. Unfortunately, the compressor does not have a compartment for the cord - every time it will have to be wound wherever it can.

The most important criteria for choosing an automobile compressor are considered to be:

• type of air compression;
• device performance;
• maximum pressure;
• connection method;
• type of pressure gauge;
• hose and cord length;
• body material;
• equipping with additional functions.

By the type of air compression, all automobile compressors are divided into diaphragm and piston. The former are capable of generating pressures up to 4 bar, so they are suitable for wheels with a diameter of up to 14 inches. In winter, the performance of this type of compressor may decrease, as the rubber membrane loses its elasticity in the cold.

Reciprocating compressors, which can pump up to 15 bar and above, have proven themselves to be more adapted to operation in Russian conditions. They use a piston driven by an electric motor as a compression element. The disadvantages of this type of compressor include the impossibility of replacing a failed piston, in contrast to the membrane, which can be easily changed.

One of the most important parameters for choosing a compressor for a car is the maximum pressure.Passenger car tires are usually sufficient 3 ATM, SUVs and trucks will need a more powerful device. The capacity determines the speed of the compressor: the higher the rate, the faster the tire will inflate.