TOP 10 automotive reciprocating compressors

The pistons installed in the pump make it possible to make pneumatic tools out of it. For this, the developer company put a special adapter in the kit. The set also includes a gun, with which pumping is much faster, and an extension hose.

Car reciprocating compressor - equipment for repairing tires or inflating them in case of a small loss of pressure. A membrane type is also offered on the market, but the performance of such an autopump is much lower.

10th place: car compressor Tornado AC 580

The Tornado AC 580 autocompressor opens the rating. It is made in the form of a gold-colored steel cylinder. The design solution is complemented by black inserts and a regular metal handle. The device works continuously for about 20 minutes. This is enough to pump up all the wheels in one go, without disconnecting the device from the on-board network.

Tornado AC 580

Features
Power	35 l / min
Pressure	7 atm
Method of nutrition	Cigarette lighter
Type of manometer	Analog
Number of adapters	3
USB	No
Screen	No

The pump is well suited for cars, sold with three adapters. With their help, you can pump up a ball, a boat or a water mattress. There is a storage bag, as additional functions there is a short circuit protection - a fuse that will not allow power surges.

9th place: car compressor Forsage F-2014360

The Forsage F-2014360 automotive piston compressor has a performance that is almost twice that of the previous model. This allows you to inflate tires much faster. For convenience, an additional connection option is provided - to the battery terminals. The device can work continuously for about 25 minutes.

Abandonment F-2014360

Features
Power	65 l / min
Pressure	10 atm
Method of nutrition	Battery terminals or cigarette lighter
Type of manometer	Analog
Number of adapters	0
USB	No
Screen	No

High power is provided by a two-piston motor, which is mounted under an aluminum housing. The latter is supplemented with black plastic elements. The device is sold complete with a long hose and a lamp for work at night. Short circuit protection provided.

8th place: car compressor AUTOPROFI AK-35

Automotive compressor piston provides high performance. The principle of a membrane that creates an air flow is already outdated. Therefore, even the budget AUTOPROFI AK-35 is made with a more thoughtful pressure supply system. It is sold in a special bag, the time of continuous operation is about 20 minutes.

AUTOPROF AK-35

Features
Power	35 l / min
Pressure	10 atm
Method of nutrition	Battery terminals or cigarette lighter
Type of manometer	Analog
Number of adapters	4
USB	No
Screen	No

To pump the pump, one piston is enough, and not two, like the previous participant in the rating. But its performance is almost 2 times lower.

Metal housing, there is protection against short circuit. The device can be connected to the vehicle's on-board network through the battery terminals.

7th place: car compressor Hyundai HY 1535

An automobile piston compressor from the South Korean company Hyundai is connected to a 12 volt network. It is made in a plastic case, due to which it weighs a little, it can be carried in a football briefcase in order to pump up the ball if necessary. Additionally, the kit includes adapters and a flashlight. Continuous operating time of the device is up to 20 minutes.

Hyundai HY1535

Features
Power	35 l / min
Pressure	6,8 atm
Method of nutrition	Cigarette lighter
Type of manometer	Analog
Number of adapters	3
USB	No
Screen	No

It does not belong to the diaphragm group, therefore it inflates the wheels of the car in a few minutes. According to the manufacturer, the device is supplemented with a vibration damping system, so that the device does not shake during operation and does not make unnecessary sounds. But the noise level is quite high - about 90 dB.

6th place: automobile compressor "Kachok K90X2C"

This is a Russian-made automobile compressor with a 2-piston motor. The appearance of the equipment is bright - the metal cylinder is painted yellow, and the additional plastic elements and the hose are black. Thanks to a powerful motor, the device works up to 30 minutes without stopping.

"Duck K90X2C"

Features
Power	54 l / min
Pressure	10 atm
Method of nutrition	Cigarette lighter
Type of manometer	Analog
Number of adapters	0
USB	No
Screen	No

The compressor weighs about 2,7 kg, sold in a bag. Adapters are not supplied in the kit, so the motorist will have to buy them on their own.

The device costs about 3 thousand rubles. This is small when compared with 2-piston counterparts from more well-known global brands.

5th place: car compressor "Agressor AGR-8LT"

"Aggressor" does not have a connection to the vehicle's cigarette lighter, but has the highest performance among analogues in the rating. Time of continuous operation of the device — 30 minutes.

Aggressor AGR-8LT

Features
Power	72 l / min
Pressure	8 atm
Method of nutrition	Battery terminals
Type of manometer	Analog
Number of adapters	1
USB	No
Screen	No

The pistons installed in the pump make it possible to make pneumatic tools out of it. For this, the developer company put a special adapter in the kit. The set also includes a gun, with which pumping is much faster, and an extension hose.

Like other models, this car compressor piston needs special maintenance. Lubrication and periodic replacement of cuffs are necessary.

4th place: Wester TC-3035 car compressor

The Wester TC-3035 piston car compressor is one of the favorites in the ratings created by drivers. Its cuffs are especially strong, and the lubricant is applied for almost the entire period of operation. The model can work more than 30 minutes in a row, connects to the cigarette lighter.

Wester TC-3035

Features
Power	35 l / min
Pressure	10 atm
Method of nutrition	Cigarette lighter
Type of manometer	Analog
Number of adapters	3
USB	No
Screen	No

The equipment has a hose almost 1 meter long and is equipped with adapters for inflating balls, boats, mattresses and bicycle wheels, as well as a storage bag.

3rd place: SWAT SWT-106 car compressor

The engine has two pistons. The model is connected to the cigarette lighter, but in case of its breakdown, there is an adapter for power supply from the battery in the kit. Also comes with attachments and instructions.

SWAT SWT-106

Features
Power	60 l / min
Pressure	5,5 atm
Method of nutrition	Battery terminals or cigarette lighter
Type of manometer	Analog
Number of adapters	1
USB	No
Screen	No

The model is characterized by a low noise level - about 60 dB. This is almost one and a half times less than that of analogues. At the same time, the power of the device will allow you to cope with all the tires in a few minutes.

2nd place: car compressor BERKUT R15

BERKUT R15 is a high performance automotive compressor piston capable of running continuously for 30 minutes. The case is made of metal, but the device weighs about 2 kg. This allows you to put it in your storage bag and go fishing or playing football with friends. The kit includes adapters for pumping the boat and the ball.

BLESSING R15

Features
Power	40 l / min
Pressure	10 atm
Method of nutrition	Battery terminals or cigarette lighter
Type of manometer	Analog
Number of adapters	3
USB	No
Screen	No

The model has one piston, additional functions are not provided, which reduces the cost of the device, it is about 3500 rubles. But for a passenger car, such an apparatus is enough.

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1st place: Xiaomi Air Compressor car compressor

This compressor is like no other. Designers and engineers have made the main cylinder body much smaller than other manufacturers. This made it possible to place the device in a small metal box with a handle, which is convenient to take with you on trips. The model also differs in the duration of continuous operation: Xiaomi Air Compressor is capable of pumping for about 2 hours.

Xiaomi Air Compressor

Features
Power	32 l / min
Pressure	7 atm
Method of nutrition	Cigarette lighter
Type of manometer	Digital
Number of adapters	2
USB	No
Screen	There is

It is easy to work with the equipment - you need to set the required pressure and wait for automatic shutdown. If the user decides to lubricate the piston of a car compressor, then the algorithm of actions can be found in the instructions that come with the kit.

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