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Portable Air Compressors Offer Power And Versatility

Portable units have experienced a major increase in power in recent years. Many home users have compressors as their primary source of compressed air, which allows them to use their air tools almost anywhere. Once considered an extravagance only available to contractors and other professionals, small air compressors are now widely available for do it yourselfers.

Many people have discovered in recent years that air tools are a convenient alternative to power tools. Instead of having to manage a plethora of power cords, with air tools you simply plug in the air supply and get to work. This, coupled with the recent drop in prices for air compressors, has led to much more widespread use of air tools.

12-volt-portable-air-compressor-aPortable models are available from many different manufacturers. You can now purchase small air compressors in a variety of styles as well, including long lasting oil less air compressors. A look at a few of the options available will help you figure out which are the best portable ones for your compressed air needs.

Portable And Maintenance Free: Oil Less Compressors

Oil less air compressors use high-tech materials such as Teflon to create virtually frictionless surfaces. This means that you never have to worry about your air compressor’s oil level, or whether the oil has become too worn out to be effective. Instead, aside from regular filter changes you can enjoy virtually maintenance free operation.

Oil less air units were once only seen in large manufacturing plants. Demand from both the professional and do it yourself markets, however, has caused the manufacturers of air compressors to advance this technology to small air compressors. With portable oil less air compressors, you can enjoy all the benefits of low maintenance operation combined with portability.

Which Is The Best Compressor?

The best portable air compressor will vary from person to person. For contractors who work at remote job sites, gas powered compressors offer maximum portability. The do it yourselfer a typical 12 Volt air compressor might often be used as a lightweight portable compressor in the shop, however, would probably rather choose from the wide range of electric portable air units.

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