There is a lot of confusion out there about selecting the right size air compressor to run your air tools. Basically, there are several factors to look at when choosing the proper air compressor for your shop or garage.

            The first criteria is horse power rating. Most people assume the higher the horsepower rating on the box, the better the air compressor. However, all horse power ratings are not created equal and can easily be misrepresented. What I mean is, you go to your local giant hardware retailer to pick out a new air compressor to run your impact wrench. They have a 5 hp unit that is priced really cheap. Why is that 5 hp industrial unit cost so much more? 5 hp is 5 hp, right? Not necessarily. Let me explain. Look at how much power the hardware store unit draws. It probably needs around 15 amps from a normal 110 volt circuit. At this rating, you are really getting only 2 hp. The 5hp rating on the box is inflated. To really produce true 5 hp you need at least 24 amps from 220 volt circuit to get it. If you are looking for 5 hp electric compressor, buy the industrial unit and stay away from the cheaper unit at your local hardware store. I am not saying that every air compressor at your local hardware is junk. A lot of times one of those units is all you need. Just be aware of the true horsepower rating.

            The next consideration when purchasing a new portable air compressor is, "How much PSI will I need?" For the newbies, PSI is short for "pounds per square inch" and this is how most compressors in the US are rated. In Europe, you will see them measured in bars. PSI is all you need to worry about on this side of the Atlantic.  Most of the commonly used air tools require about 90 PSI to operate correctly. However, you will still need a compressor with a higher shut-off pressure. Most air compressors that you find at the local hardware giant are "single-stage" and shut off at 125 - 135 PSI. Don't let that fool you. You might think all you need is 90 psi, so that should work just fine. Generally, these light duty compressors shut off at 100 psi and don't forget about pressure loss in the line. The little light duty compressor will barely run an impact wrench. It might be fine for light duty garage use, but if you really intend use your air tool, more is definitely better. Many industrial compressors are "two-stage," which means they build up to shut-off pressure in two stages. The first stage builds to about 90 PSI and the second stage builds to 175 PSI.

            The next rating criteria for air compressors is CFM.  CFM stands for "cubic feet per minute". It is a measurement of volume. Basically it is how much air is being moved. Air tools  require a certain amount of air volume to run on. PSI is just part of equation. Don't be confused by different CFM ratings at different pressures. Every manufacturer is trying to make their product look better by giving higher CFM ratings at different pressures. The only real concern is how much CFM you will get at 90 PSI. Remember 90 PSI is what most air tools require to operate. To find out what your air tool needs to run, just look on the box for the manufacturer’s specs. Generally, air tools require 4 - 6 CFM. A good rule of thumb on air compressors is you should get 3 -4 CFM per real HP at 90 PSI.

            The final factor to consider is tank size. Tank sizes are generally stated in US gallons. For example, 30 gallon is a common tank size. So the question remains, how large a tank do I need? First of all, don't confuse a large tank with more run time for your air tools. If you use your impact intermittently, a large tank is fine. However if you have need for continuous use, you will need a small tank with big enough pump and motor. If the pump and motor are powerful enough, you shouldn't run out of air. You can save some dollars by purchasing an air compressor with a large tank and smaller motor for intermittent use. If you need to run a 1" impact wrench (about 20 CFM) intermittently, and have a small compressor with a large tank, you might have enough air stored in the tank to do the job. However, if you are constantly running your air tool, you will need to invest in a more powerful air compressor to do the job.

            You should be able to select the air compressor armed with this information. Basically, you need to decide ultimately what you going to use the unit for and pick the appropriate model.

Air compressors have been around for literally thousands of years. Now granted the devices the ancients used for compressing air bear little resemblance to the modern air compressor. However, the basic principle is the same and without the primitive air compressors, civilization would not have evolved as fast it has. One of the primary uses for compressed air was to increase the combustion in a furnace. The operator of a forge would use a bellows to blast compressed air into the furnace to stoke up the heat. This allowed ancient man to produce stronger and better metals for tools and weapons. Most people today would not equate a bellows as an air compressor, but that is exactly what it is. The blacksmith would pull apart the handles on the bellows and a check valve would allow fresh oxygen to rush into the accordion like chamber. Then using muscles as the power source, the blacksmith would squeeze the handles together and the compressed air would shoot out the fitting on the end. Using this process it became possible to create a fire hot enough to smelt ores of copper, tin, lead and iron. Bellows are still used today in a variety of applications. The organ at your local church is probable powered by a bellows that is practically identical to one a thousand years ago. They even pop up in medical applications such as breathing machines in operation rooms.
   
It wasn’t until later in history that it became possible to compress air using mechanical methods. In the past, only human and animal power was possible to power crude air compressors and this severely limited the utility of these primitive devices. With the industrial revolution, the mechanical  compressor was born. Engines running from steam power became the first method to power these compressors. One of the first uses of a steam powered pneumaticcompressor was in underwater diving equipment. This opened up whole new methods for under water exploration and even underwater construction. The compressed oxygen could be pumped down to a diver and allow extended stays below surface. Compressed air was also much safer to use as a power source for early pneumatic tools and drills. For example, early rock drills were powered by steam. However, hot steam is far more hazardous than compressed air. A ruptured steam line can kill or seriously injure a worker while compressed air is relatively benign. Steam powered rock drills eventually gave way to drills powered by air compressors.
 
    As the internal combustion engine gained popularity, they began to be used as a power source for pneumatic compressors. Gasoline engines are today commonly used in piston type compressors. This would be a common one you would find in your garage or on the back of a service truck. The gasoline engine drives a crankshaft and piston. As the piston moves into the downstroke postion, air flows into the cylinder on the low pressure end.  When the upstroke begins, air moves into the high pressure. This action produces compressed air.  In larger industrial applications, a rotary type air compressor is used. Rotary air compressors produce compressed air by turning a vaned rotor inside of a long enclosed chamber. As the engine spins the rotor, oxygen is sucked inside the chamber. The air is then forced down the vanes into smaller and smaller areas. This action compresses the air and forces it out the other end. Rotary vane air compressors work very well in industrial applications because they are capable of producing large amounts of compressed air for extended periods of time.

A Great Toy to Have

    If you have any amount of air tools in the garage then you will need a portable air compressor to run them. Most garage hobby mechanics will choose portables over a stationary because they can be  used in lots of different applications. A portable unit gives you the option of moving the compressor out the  garage and hooking up a nail gun to work in the house or yard.

Electric or Gas Powered

    They are either powered by an electric motor or a gas engine for more professional models. The pump puts the compressed air into a storage  tank and then a hose is hooked up to power your air tools. Most portable air compressors are oil lubricated pumps. The oil lubricated models are quieter and generally last longer than oil free models but will require you to change  the oil periodically. An oil free model is easier to deal with but will not last as long with prolonged use.

Arrangement of the Air Tank

    Portables generally come in different tank configurations. There are basically two different styles on the market. Pancake style models have the motor and compressor mounted on top of a pancake shaped storage tank. You will mostly see these units running a nail gun. They are popular for this application because you can quickly pick one up and move it around. There is also a twin stack arrangement of the storage tanks. These have two long, narrow  tanks mounted next to each other with a wheel mounted in the middle. Both of these types of models are electric powered and will run on a 15 amp house circuit. I would recommend staying away from anything bigger for you r house because they will pop your breaker trying to draw too many amps.

How Big of a Compressor Do You Need?

    Choosing the right size is critical to running your air tools. The most important factor is the storage tank size not horsepower or air pressure. This is where you have to ignore the slick salesmanship on the box. The larger the capacity of the storage tank the longer you can run your air tool. Impact wrenches for example use a lot of air to run them and a smaller tank will quickly run out of air before the pump can refill it. Air volume is really the limiting factor. Almost all air tools require around 90 psi of pressure and all these units will do that. A nail gun for example only requires about 2.2 CFM to run compared to angle grinder that needs anywhere from 8 to 30 CFM. This is why a pancake style is fine for a nail gun but if you are running impact wrenches and air grinder you will need a larger model.

Sizing Chart

Air Tool	Air Pressure (psi)	Air Volume (cfm)
Nail Gun	100	2 - 3
Staple Gun	100	2
Orbital Sander	90	4 – 15
Jigsaw	90	7 - 28
Angle Grinder	90	7 - 30
Spray gun	30 – 50	8 - 10
Impact Wrench	90	6 - 10

If you use a lot of air tools in your workshop, then one of the things that you will have to be used to is the presence of air hoses snaking through the workplace.  Whether you use fixed compressors and a build in air supply, or prefer to use smaller, portable units, one of the biggest factors in your workplace will be the presence of hoses.  By choosing to use a retractable air hose, you get a number of interesting benefits that can make your work flow much more efficient and straightforward.

One of the most immediate benefits that you will notice of using a retractable air hose in your workshop is that you no longer have to worry about having long trailing pipes everywhere each time you use an air powered tool.  This means that there is an automatic safety benefit of using a retractable air hose, as you and your colleagues are much less likely to trip over the tubes if they are not as spread out as they would be otherwise.

Another advantage of a retractable air hose comes at the end of a job.  Whereas in the past, with a traditional hose, you would have had to manually coil the hose into big loops and then carry it to wherever it is stored, a retractable hose coils up into a compact and convenient container that protects the hose when it is not in use.  This means that the expensive air hose is less likely to be accidentally damaged when being stored, and also that when it comes time to get the hose out again, it is ready to use in seconds, and can never get twisted up with other hoses, or get kinks in it that could cause problems later.

Although retractable air hoses do cost slightly more than alternative models when you calculate the price per meter, they do represent an excellent deal.  The lower risk of damage, coupled with the time that you will save in terms of clearing up at the end of the day will both pay dividends as you will not need to replace the hoses as often, and will actually be able to get much more work done during the day thanks to the additional hours that you will free up.

One thing that many workshop owners like to do with their retractable air hoses is to mount the container on the wall or ceiling.  This arrangement allows for a permanent connection to the compressed air supply to be available, and this will allow workers to get access to compressed air wherever they are in the workshop.  Rather than having to move a compressor and all their equipment from one place to another, staff will actually be able to get much more work done during the day, as they only have to carry the lightweight air powered tools.

Thanks to the universal fittings that are included with retractable air hoses, they are fully compatible with almost all standard air powered tools from major manufacturers such as Ingersoll Rand and Chicago Pneumatic.  The air tools simply fix onto the air hose as they would normally, and then the compressed air will provide the power needed to get whatever job it is done.

Aside from the convenience and ease of use that the retractable air hose offers you when it comes to the workplace, other benefits of this particular system come in the form of the fact that it is so much more resistant to damage than a standard pipe, and is fully protected when not in use.  Aside from presenting much less of a tripping hazard than a traditional hose thanks to the fact that it will not normally be left out in between jobs, retractable air hoses are much more user friendly, and will improve productivity thanks to the speed with which they can be deployed or stored.

It is almost impossible today to find an auto shop or mechanical shop today that does not have an air compressor that runs various air tools and accessories. If a shop has an air compressor, it will have air hoses running all over the place to run air tools, grease guns, inflate tires and perform various other tasks. In order to keep your shop floor safe and clutter free, an air hose reel is the easiest and most widely used method for storing and using air hoses. Hose reels are also used for air, water, gardens, potable water, cold water, hot water, oxy-acetylene as well as grease and oil pumping systems. With this many different applications, a shop can quickly become a tangle of different colored hoses. Besides hurting productivity and looking sloppy, loose hoses on the shop floor are a safety hazard. Today, most professional auto shops have several air hose reels mounted on the walls that will automatically retract and store air hoses. There are basically three different versions of the air hose reel.

Open Faced Air Hose Reel

The most common type of air hose reel is the open faced self retracting type. This type of air hose reel is generally constructed with heavy gauge steel and corrosion resistant components to withstand the demanding environment of the modern auto shop. Auto rewind is also a standard feature and is highly recommended by Red Hill Supply. A good air hose reel also will have the ability to be mounted on the wall, ceiling or even on a service truck. Some other features to look for is: dual axle support (This is important to withstand vehicle vibration if the air hose reel will be mounted on a service truck. ),Weep holes in the drum. (Weep holes allow moisture to drain from the drum and reduce rusting.) and heavy gauge steel.

Closed Faced Air Hose Reel

The closed face air hose reel is becoming much more popular and popping up in more and more high end auto shops. A closed face air hose reel has several advantages over its open faced cousin. First, the air hose is completely protected when it is fully retracted in the case. This protects the hose from harsh weather conditions and other hazards that can damage and ruin a hose. Another common feature is the ability to wind the hose back and forth and insure the hose is wound back up levelly. This insures the air hose is always retracted equally across the drum. Also, the outer casing is usually made of industrial grade polypropylene that is resistant to ultraviolet light. This makes the air hose reel dent resistant and impervious to corrosion.

Manual Air Hose Reel

Mainly the manual air hose reel is relegated to the garage and home mechanic. This type of air hose reel has to cranked with a lever in order to retract the hose back onto the reel. They typically are of cheaper construction and not as durable as the other types of reels. However, if you are looking for a low cost air hose reel for your garage, a manual air hose reel will be just fine and provide you with years of service.

Until very recently, advances in tire technology concentrated on the rubber, tread, and the radial metal used in the structure of the tire.  Over the past twenty years, the humble tire has come a long way, but one thing remained constant.  The means by which the tire was inflated.  Now, thanks to huge research into what could improve tire performance for all drivers, nitrogen tire inflation systems are available that are set to revolutionize the whole industry.

Using regular compressed air to fill tires has been the standard practice for more than a century, but the fact is, the air inside the tire is one of the main contributing factors in tire degradation, which can lead to a catastrophic failure in the tire.  Using a nitrogen tire inflation system allows you to replace the regular air in the tire with pure inert nitrogen gas, which in turn protects the rubber, and has a number of other important benefits for drivers.

Using a nitrogen tire inflation system allows you to give drivers a more efficient, safer, and more comfortable drive.  There are many reasons for this, but they are all related to the fact that when you use nitrogen to fill the tire rather than regular air, less of it escapes, meaning that the pressure is more reliable, so the tire stays at its optimum level.

Normal ambient air contains around 78% nitrogen; however, the remaining 22% is made up of other gases, including around 21% oxygen.  Oxygen is one of the most reactive gases in the world, and it can cause a great deal of damage to both the rubber of the tire, and the metal of the rim.  Over time, the oxygen degrades the rubber and the metal making the valves less effective, and the rubber more porous.  A tire filled with regular air starts to deflate gradually.

Low pressure in a tire means that it has a higher rolling resistance.  In turn this means that the engine has to work harder to push the car along, meaning a higher fuel bill.  By using a chemically inert gas with a nitrogen tire inflation system, you are able to guarantee a higher internal pressure in the tires.  This provides a better ride, better fuel economy, and of course better safety, as a tire that is properly inflated is less likely to fail in use due to proper distribution of weight, and even wear.

Over the next couple of years, as concern about man made climate change grows, and with the ever increasing cost of fuel, many drivers are going to be looking for an edge from their workshop.  Nitrogen tire inflation systems are set to be that edge.  Imagine being able to offer a single service that can improve fuel efficiency by an average of 8%, extend the lifetime of an expensive part of a car, and provide your customers with a better ride.  You can with a Nitrogen tire.
Nitrogen tire inflation systems have been extensively tested by manufacturers such as RTI, and are demonstrating some excellent results.  For example, the RTI RTINTF-15 Plus is an excellent piece of equipment for inflating nitrogen tires. The headline of these results is the 8% improvement in fuel economy.  To put that amount into perspective, over 12 months, a person who spends $50 per week on fuel would potentially save up to $200 thanks to just replacing the air in their tires with pure nitrogen.

Offering the best possible service to the people who use your workshop or auto repair center means bringing them the latest advances first.  Nitrogen tire inflation systems can give your business an edge over the competition, providing you with the means to provide a service that other people cannot, and that can only be a good thing for you and your bank balance.

Red Hill Supply carries a wide variety of automotive tools, industrial air tools, air compressors, industrial safety supplies, and air tools delivered nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us at 832 295-0605 and we will find it for you. Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service Washington DC, Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada. Portland, Oregon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tucson, Arizona, Long Beach, California, Atlanta, Georgia, Fresno, California, Sacramento, Ca.

In a modern, and well equipped auto workshop, having a high quality air system in place to provide compressed air for power tools is pretty much essential.  Modern air powered tools such as impact wrenches, drills, and sanders require a reliable supply of air that is sufficient to meet their needs.  While some cheaper air compressors seem like a good deal at the time, they are often unreliable in use, and provide levels of air pressure that are simply too low for modern tools, and are ineffective.  By choosing a high quality Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor, you can be sure that not only will your air tools work, they will work well!

As you would expect from a product that has been produced by the leading air tool manufacturer in the world, Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors are designed primarily as a power source for their tools, and are consequently ideal for use in a workshop where air powered tools make up the main line of equipment used on a day to day basis.

Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors are produced to the highest specification of almost any manufacturer, and represent the latest stage in the evolution of a product that has been going on for more than a century.  From the introduction of their first generation of air powered tools such as the original impact wrench and the jack hammer.

Ever since the introduction of the first generation of Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors back in the early years of the twentieth century, the company has sought out ways in which the efficiency and power of the tool can be improved without compromising on the ruggedness of the design in any way.  Over time, the company has evolved a number of different features that ensure their air compressors operate to the very highest standards, particularly in the workshop environment, and are always ready for use when you need them most.

When you are first choosing an Ingersoll Rand air compressor for your workshop, it is important to choose a model that will fit in with your needs, and meets your budget constraints.  The company produce a wide range of different air compressors for all needs.  From a basic system that can power a single tool through to very high power compressed air supplies that can be installed on a practically bespoke level to exactly fit in with your exact requirements.

The core values that have been a part of the business since its very early days are to provide reliability and maximum efficiency, and these aims have been a constant part of the refinement of the basic system over the years.  This has led to the latest generation of Ingersoll Rand air compressors being massively more powerful than they were even a few years ago.  Better engines and compression systems that have been developed over the years and a choice of both stationary and portable air compressors means that you will be able to put together the exact package that your business demands.

From the IRTC2545E10VFP Ingersoll Rand air compressor with its impressive 120 gallon tank is one of the leading systems offered by the company, designed to provide more than 10,000 hours of trouble free operation producing air compressed up to 175psi, and incorporating a vast number of refinements designed to make it as resilient in use as possible, it is an excellent addition to your workshop at just $2,940.
 
At the other end of the Ingersoll Rand Air compressor range is the IRTSS3R2GM, which incorporates all the refinements and qualities of its big brother, but thanks to a convenient 24 gallon air tank, it is much more portable, and can be easily moved to wherever it is needed most.  Thanks to a price of just $788 per unit, it is the kind of tool that can be used anywhere, and will underpin a much more efficient use of labour than almost any other piece of equipment that you could possibly invest in.

Red Hill Supply carries a wide variety of automotive tools, industrial air tools, air compressors, industrial safety supplies, and air tools delivered nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us at 832 295-0605 and we will find it for you. Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service Washington DC, Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada. Portland, Oregon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tucson, Arizona, Long Beach, California, Atlanta, Georgia, Fresno, California, Sacramento, Ca.

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The air compressor is the most important part of any modern workshop where air powered tools are used.  It provides all the power that you will need in order to ensure that your tools are capable of working at the optimum level, and ensures that your staff are able to get the most out of the equipment that you have invested in.

Choosing the right model for your workshop can make a huge difference to the number and variety of different jobs that you will be able to carry out.  Air powered tools are well known for being lighter and more efficient than electrically powered tools thanks to the fact that their power source is entirely external.  Users find that they are less tired when using the tools, and are generally able to work for much longer without getting fatigued.

There are so many different types that finding the exact model to meet your needs can be difficult. They come in two main varieties, those that are fixed into position, and those that can be moved around.  Depending on your needs, you can choose to either opt for a smaller portable unit that you can move around from one job to another as required, or alternatively, opt for a much larger fixed unit that supplies the various tools through a built in network of pipes.

They can be either gasoline powered, which means that they can stand alone, and provide power at any time without any other infrastructure being in place, or alternatively, choose an electric powered unit that can simply take power from the mains supply, and provide compressed air on demand.

Choosing a gas powered portable air compressor allows you to operate in a completely free manner, taking your tools directly to wherever they are needed in the workshop.  You will not need to worry about trailing pipes or cables that you could potentially trip over.  Alternatively, a stationary compressor offers a great deal of power, and is able to power multiple tools throughout an installed system.  Of course, there are many other uses beyond simply providing power to tools within your workshop, and one of the most common uses of the system is for inflation.  If your facility offers wheel repairs and tire replacement, then a compressor is an essential part of the whole process, and will ensure that you are able to get the job done properly.

One of the best known manufacturers is the Ingersoll Rand Company.  As one of the longest established businesses in the tool manufacturing industry, IR is well known for the ability to provide high efficiency and high power systems that are reliable, provide excellent value for money, and act as a real asset to your business.  There are a number of smaller companies that provide specialist air compressors including portable units that can be carried by hand and moved from one place in the workshop to another in order to allow jobs to be carried out.  Badger Air Brush is one such company, but there are many different manufacturers to choose from.  All different systems are interchangeable, and can be used in conjunction with different tools in order to ensure that your whole system is compatible with any new acquisitions that you may get for specific purposes.

One of the top selling stationary air compressors is the Ingersoll Rand IRTC2545E10VFP, which has a 120 gallon tank, making it perfect for use in a larger busy workshop where you need a fixed system that you can rely on, and where having high power is a major requirement.  It is a most efficient machine, and thanks to its comparatively low price of just $3281, it represents fantastic value for money, and is a great addition to any workshop.

If your needs are for a powerful portable air compressor that you can easily move from one place to another in order to support work across a number of different platforms, then there are many different units to choose from, including the Honda powered MTMAC1-PH55-08M, which can be moved easily around, and provides plenty of power to cover any of your needs, while being able to give you the kind of flexibility that you need from a professional standard tool.

Of all the different air compressors available from Red Hill Supply, one of the most popular is the famous Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate.  It is a versatile and powerful piece of equipment that is designed to be hardwearing in use, and appeals to all levels of user, from the keen hobbyist who wants a usable and reliable unit for occasional use, right through to the hard working professional workshop owner who wants to be able to own a very powerful air compressor that can act as the center of a whole garage system, and give them the core of their workshop.

The Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate is one of a new generation of compressors that has been designed with the modern needs of a workshop that prefers to use a variety of air power tools.  Of all the systems that are currently available, it is one of the most flexible in terms of its abilities be used occasionally, or regularly without any loss of power.

Thanks to an innovative design that includes an oil lubricated pump, and a belt driven system for lower noise levels, the Ingersoll Rand Garage mate is a tool that can be happily used in the home workshop thanks to its ability to run at full power without waking the neighbors.  This is the kind of system that can act as the basis for an entire network of different air tools, or simply be a reliable power source for a spray shop.

Whether you need an air compressor to power multiple air tools, want to be able to inflate tires, have a spray shop, or just need the ability to pump air, then the Ingersoll Rand Garage mate is a great choice for your needs.

The Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate comes in a choice of two different configurations that offer entirely different set ups for use under entirely different circumstances.  The basic system has a 24 Gal / Hour tank and can generate up to 135psi at full power.  The unit can connect to a standard air power system, and has a regular size 3/8” outlet to allow maximum compatibility.

One thing that you should consider when choosing your Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate is whether you need its full power, and ability to supply air at huge levels.  The idea behind the Ingersoll Garage Mate is to provide users with a high quality professional quality air compressor that can combine all the best quality features that are needed by a workshop where reliability and a good delivery of power are essential, with the ease of use that is preferred by a home mechanic who only wants to own a tool that they can rely on to be ready and waiting for occasional use.

The main selling point of the Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate is its cast iron construction.  This quality of construction marks out the Garage Mate from the rival products that also target the same home/professional market, but do not always offer the kind of quality that is available from Ingersoll Rand.

If you choose to purchase the Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate for your workshop, then you are not only buying an air compressor that you can rely on to work when you need it, you are also taking advantage of the legendary quality offered by one of the best known brands in the world of tool manufacture.  More than a century of expertise and invention has gone into the design of the Ingersoll Rand Garage Mate, and it is the attention to detail and advanced construction that makes the whole system a much more reliable and high quality unit than any similarly priced unit.

Red Hill Supply carries a wide variety of automotive tools, industrial air tools, air compressors, industrial safety supplies, and air tools delivered nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us at 832 295-0605 and we will find it for you. Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service Washington DC, Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada. Portland, Oregon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tucson, Arizona, Long Beach, California, Atlanta, Georgia, Fresno, California, Sacramento, Ca.

The Electric Air Compressor is in many ways the staple of the modern industrial workshop, but also plays an important role in the domestic market as well thanks to the ease with which it can be set up.  Unlike a gas powered compressor, which must be set up and maintained more rigorously in order to ensure that it runs as efficiently as possible, an electric model can simply be plugged in, and with routine maintenance, should run perfectly for many years.

Many stationary air compressors that you will find in a commercial workshop are powered by electricity.  The main advantage of electric air compressors in this situation is that they can be run at low power all day off the mains supply, and simply power up when the high pressure air supply is needed.  This use of a clean source of power in the workplace means that special venting is not needed for the gasoline fumes, and the workshop can be kept more clean and safe.

Another advantage of a mains powered electric air compressor is that it is simple to use, and any problems that you are likely to experience with the system are almost certain to be things that can be put right very quickly to ensure that any loss of power to the tools that you are using is only a short lived issue.

Thanks to the fact that they are fixed into position, it makes a great deal of sense to use electric air compressors in a workshop, and connect them to an integrated air supply system to convey air to the various tools that you use in different areas of the workshop.  With an electric air compressor, you do not need to worry about moving your power supply around from one place to another, and will be able to work uninterrupted and get the job done much more quickly as a result.

Although electric air compressors come in all different sizes from static systems that can offer power at high levels to the whole workshop through to tiny portable systems for inflating tires in seconds, there are only two basic concepts that underpin the whole range.  You can choose from either single stage or two stage compression systems.  Most smaller systems offer only single stage compression, which does not provide the same levels of pressure as you can get from a 2 stage system, making them well suited to home systems, while air powered tools such as impact wrenches do generally require much higher pressure air to work at their maximum levels, and as a result, a 2 stage system is generally better for the workshop environment.  These more complex systems simply push the air through multiple stages of compression in order to create a higher pressure level, and push it though the system much more quickly.

If you are looking for a top quality electric Air Compressor, then the range of different models available online at Red Hill Supply is an excellent place to get the best machine for you.  Whether you are looking for a small domestic machine that is intended to be used for simple tasks and maintenance around the home such as inflating tires, or boats, or even as the power source for a spray gun or other light duty tools, or need a full power industrial strength electric air compressor to provide the source of power for a busy workshop.
 
One of the best overall electric air compressors that can be used to great effect in the home or workshop is the Ingersoll Rand single stage wheelbarrow air compressor.  It offers 3HP of power and connects to a standard air system to act as the power source for a variety of different tasks, and makes a great partner to all of your air power needs.

Red Hill Supply carries a wide variety of automotive tools, industrial air tools, air compressors, industrial safety supplies, and air tools delivered nationwide. If you can not find what you are looking for call us at 832 295-0605 and we will find it for you. Our home office is located in Houston, Texas with warehouses located throughout the United States that enable us to service Washington DC, Nashville-Davidson, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada. Portland, Oregon, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tucson, Arizona, Long Beach, California, Atlanta, Georgia, Fresno, California, Sacramento, Ca.