Workshop Compressor

[stretch3050]

Has anyone any recommendations on a decent size compressor for a workshop, needs to be able to pump up super singles to 130psi, thanks

 

[Vizslaman]

It depends on Budget and what else you want to use the compressor for.

Personally if it can be justified I would look at one of the Atlas Copco screw compressors or a Hydrovane coupled to a large receiver.

 

[dave mountain]

you will want a 12 bar compressor for that, most are only 8 or 10 and that wouldnt be enough to pump tyres to 130psi in any reasonable time

if you want any suggestions you are gonna have to tell us a budget, ideal machine would run around £5k but could probably get some chinese belt drive piece that will do the job for 500 or so

 

[Vizslaman]

Yes that is why I said the Atlas Copco screw compressors they will go to 13bar or 200PSI

 

[dave mountain]

same as with any brand: HPC, compair, atlas, ABAC etc. but if budget is tight will need to be a 12 bar piston compressor instead. could even go for a 20 bar screw compressor if pumping a lot of tyres daily

 

[stretch3050]

I was thinking £1000 would buy what I needed?

 

[dave mountain]

you wont get a screw compressor for that, even 2nd hand. best bet is scrounge google for new 12 bar belt drive compressors and choose from them.

 

[dave mountain]

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/f-b...essional-bk119-higher-pressure-air-compressor thats the best i can find

 

[stretch3050]

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/f-b...essional-bk119-higher-pressure-air-compressor thats the best i can find

thanks for that, think I might have to increase the budget a bit

 

[David.]

If Shiremoor are still going, have a word with them, they used to be very helpful.

Shiremoor Compressors Ltd

Shiremoor Compressors Ltd specialising in Air Compressor Sales, Spares, Servicing and Repairs. Based in Seghill, Northumberland and covering Newcastle upon Tyne and North East England

www.shiremoorcompressors.co.uk

 

[Chad L]

kaeser screw compressor here running 3 robots, and a very busy workshop maintaining contracting gear. Try south west air industries, ours was second hand from their

 

[dave mountain]

kaeser/HPC very good compressors

 

[Vizslaman]

I guess I am biased having worked for Atlas Copco distributor, though my own small workshop compressor is a Hydrovane15

 

[solo]

I use a machine mark clark brand for super singles. 100psi is no problem but 120 psi is achievable if you have patience. It is only used prior to harvest to top up 445/65/22.5 tyres. Running these below 80psi cracks the side walls.