12 best oil-type air compressors

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Oil-type air compressors are becoming more and more popular in everyday life. They outperform oil-free counterparts in continuous operation duration, increased resource and efficiency. Today, a wide range of oil-type devices is presented on the domestic market. They differ in both cost and technical characteristics. To find the most suitable model, you should heed the recommendations of our experts.

Recommendations for choosing an oil type air compressor

Performance. The choice of such an important technical parameter as productivity depends on the number of simultaneously connected tools. When choosing a model, you need to add up the performance of all compressed air consumers. The resulting number should be increased by 30-40%.

Pressure. One of the most important characteristics of an air compressor is the pressure generated. It should be equal to or slightly higher than the pressure required to operate the pneumatic tool. In most cases, 8 bar will suffice.

Engine power. Most often, manufacturers indicate such basic characteristics of the compressor as capacity and discharge pressure. However, when choosing, you can also take into account the design power of the device. In this case it is necessary to choose a compressor with a “power reserve” of 20-25%.

Receiver volume. Most compressors are equipped with a special reservoir for collecting compressed air called a receiver. It is needed, firstly, for periodic shutdown of the compressor after filling the receiver. Secondly, the receiver makes it possible to pump air up to a certain pressure. For serious work, a tank with a volume of 50-100 liters is suitable, and in the domestic sphere, 10 liters will be enough.

Additional functions. To ensure long life and safety during operation, the compressors are equipped with a number of functions.

1. Pressure control allows the user to set the air pressure according to the operation being performed. It is best when this limit is adjustable from 1 to 8-10 bar.
2. The safety valve is a critical component that relieves excess pressure. It ensures the safe use of an electrical device.
3. Overheating protection automatically shuts off the electric motor when heated to a certain temperature. This function extends the service life of the unit.

Equipment. Many buyers try to choose the cheapest compressor, not considering its configuration. Some models have essential parts such as hoses, blow guns, paint spray guns, tire inflation guns, and various adapters (nozzles). If the user has the entire arsenal of additional tools, then you can buy the device in the minimum configuration.

We have selected 12 oil-type air compressors for review. All of them are sold in the Russian trade network. When allocating seats, the editorial board of the magazine relied on the opinion of the expert community, taking into account the feedback from domestic consumers.

Rating of the best oil type air compressors

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best belt driven oil compressors	1	Wester B 050-220 OLB	RUB 18,558
	2	Denzel PC 2 / 100-370	RUB 20,087
	3	Remeza SB4 / S-100.LB30A	RUB 28 857
	4	Metabo Basic 250-24 W	RUB 8,510
	5	CALIBER KMK-1600 / 50U	RUB 8,900
Best oil-lubricated coaxial driven compressors	1	Wester W 100-220 OLC	17 374 rub.
	2	Denzel PC 2 / 100-360	19 372 rub.
	3	Daewoo Power Products DAC 60VD	RUB 15,990
	4	CALIBER KMK-2300 / 50U	RUB 11,393
	5	Fubag Air Master Kit	RUB 9,560
	6	Wester W 006-075 OLC	RUB 7,999
	7	VORTEX KMP-210/10	RUB 5,990

The best belt driven oil compressors

In belt-driven models, the torque from the engine to the compressor is transmitted via pulleys and a belt. This scheme allows you to reduce the engine speed, work for a long time without interruption, and reduce the noise load. Experts have identified several reliable units.

Wester B 050-220 OLB

Rating: 4.9

The best option when equipping a garage or workshop would be to purchase an oil-type compressor Wester B 050-220 OLB. The device is perfectly balanced, it is well made and sold at an adequate price. Experts appreciated the power (2.2 kW) and productivity (351 l / min) of the model, the stable pressure maintenance at 8 bar. The compressor has 2 cylinders, 2 compression stages and 2 stations. The volume of the receiver is 50 liters, the air flow can be adjusted. The device has castors and a handle, making it easy to move for one person. The compressor is the winner in our review.

Most of the reviews from domestic users are positive. It is easy to use, reliable and durable.

Advantages

• good performance;
• high-quality assembly;
• affordable price;
• ease of use.

disadvantages

• not found.

Denzel PC 2 / 100-370

Rating: 4.8

The Denzel PC 2 / 100-370 oil-type compressor can boast even greater performance. The 2.2 kW device delivers up to 370 l / min, providing the consumer with 2 posts for work. The two-cylinder model is equipped with a 100-liter receiver, pressure regulator and overheating protection. Many experts in the field of tire fitting managed to evaluate the advantages of the device, they consider it justified to invest in an inexpensive compressor. He loses somewhat to the leader of our review in weight (69 kg), so he will need the help of a friend during transportation.

Domestic users in the reviews praise the device for its fast air injection, large receiver, reliability. There have been cases when the bleed valve was triggered ahead of time, but this is a rare exception.

Advantages

• Advantages:
• high performance;
• large receiver;
• fast air injection;
• reliability.

disadvantages

• great weight.

Remeza SB4 / S-100.LB30A

Rating: 4.7

The Belarusian development Remeza SB4 / S-100.LB30A successfully competes in the Russian market with world giants. The main advantages of the model, according to experts, are record performance (420 l / min), large wheels, high pressure (10 bar), stability during operation. The disadvantages of the device include the high price and heavy weight (88 kg). The compressor has a wide range of applications, from garage workshops to small workshops. The manufacturer has been able to clearly adjust the overheating protection, which is triggered when the minimum temperature is exceeded.

Users have no complaints about the technical parameters and build quality. Only a lot of weight causes some inconvenience.

Advantages

• high performance and pressure;
• high-quality manufacturing;
• wide scope;
• sustainability.

disadvantages

• high price;
• great weight.

Metabo Basic 250-24 W

Rating: 4.6

When the compressor is required not only performance, but also mobility, experts advise you to look at the Metabo Basic 250-24 W. The German device has a small power (1.5 kW), a modest capacity (110 l / min) and a small receiver (24 l ). But the device weighs only 27 kg, it outperforms its competitors in terms of dimensions (34x58x62 cm). A high level of safety can be added to the asset of the model, the manufacturer has equipped its product with overheating protection, a safety valve, and an regulating valve.

In terms of technical parameters, the German compressor does not suit all Russian consumers. But in terms of convenience and manufacturing quality, there are no complaints about the device.

Advantages

• lightness and compactness;
• affordable price;
• high level of security;
• high-quality assembly.

disadvantages

• modest technical characteristics.

CALIBER KMK-1600 / 50U

Rating: 4.5

Our review of the best oil-type compressors with a belt drive is closed by the Russian development KALIBR KMK-1600 / 50U. With a unit power of 1.6 kW, the output is up to 198 l / min. Compressed air can provide 6 consumers, but the volume of the receiver is 50 liters. Experts pay attention to the attractive price of the device, lightness (25 kg) and compactness. The compressor can be used as a mobile compressed air source with a maximum pressure of 8 bar.

Russian consumers in reviews praise the KALIBR KMK-1600 / 50U compressor for its low price, good performance and mobility. Sometimes defective products get into the distribution network, users complain about the lack of oil in the crankcase.

Advantages

• low price;
• light weight;
• good performance;
• 6 posts.

disadvantages

• defective products come across.

The best coaxial driven oil-lubricated compressors

Direct transmission of torque from the motor to the compressor is provided for the coaxial drive models. Experts attribute compactness and lightness of devices, reliability and durability, simple maintenance to the advantages of this design. Here are some effective devices for different types of work.

Wester W 100-220 OLC

Rating: 4.9

A number of advantages allowed the Wester W 100-220 OLC oil-type compressor to become the winner in our review. The experts consider the main ones to be efficiency, ease of use and a spacious receiver (100 l). With a power of 2.2 kW, the device generates up to 400 liters of compressed air per minute. The line pressure is regulated within the range of 1-8 bar. Copper winding makes the motor resistant to corrosion, the power unit is not subject to overloads and short circuits. Thanks to the aluminum casing, heat is efficiently dissipated to the outside, and breaks are reduced to 5 minutes. The storage tank has a polymer coating that is resistant to mechanical damage.

Domestic users are satisfied with the compressor operation, low noise level, beautiful appearance. The only disadvantages are the high price.

Advantages

• profitability;
• large receiver;
• reliable protection against corrosion;
• low noise.

disadvantages

• high price.

Denzel PC 2 / 100-360

Rating: 4.8

High performance (360 l / min) distinguishes the Denzel PC 2 / 100-360 compressor against the competitors. It is able to create and maintain a pressure of 10 bar. The model is equipped with a large receiver (100 l), creating a serious supply of air for consumers. Experts note the ease of maintenance, users only need to drain the sludge without using a special tool. The advantages of the model include an affordable price and an extended warranty (3 years). Most often, the device is used to provide compressed air for pneumatic tools and paint work. The device is inferior to the leader in efficiency and high weight (68 kg).

Russian consumers like the Denzel PC 2 / 100-360 compressor for its pressure stability, quiet operation, and high performance.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• extended warranty;
• high performance;
• quiet work.

disadvantages

• great weight.

Daewoo Power Products DAC 60VD

Rating: 4.7

The optimal combination of productivity (410 l / min) and light weight of 36 kg allowed the compressor Daewoo Power Products DAC 60VD to be among the top three in our review. The powerful 2.4 kW power unit easily handles pressures up to 8 bar. The induction motor is distinguished by its increased service life. The experts liked the neat assembly, the 3-year warranty, and the presence of two pressure-regulated outputs. The model loses to the leaders only in the volume of the receiver (60 liters).

In the reviews, users are flattering about the performance, long warranty period and high-quality assembly. Among the shortcomings, there is an inaccurate adjustment of the bleed valve (7.4 bar), so you have to make adjustments yourself.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• light weight;
• high performance;
• 3-year warranty.

disadvantages

• inaccurate adjustment of the bleed valve.

CALIBER KMK-2300 / 50U

Rating: 4.6

The Russian-Chinese oil-type compressor KALIBR KMK-2300 / 50U looks worthy against the background of the leaders of the review. With a power of 2.3 kW, the declared capacity of the device is 400 l / min. The pressure switch maintains the operating mode within 6-8 bar. The maintenance of the device looks quite simple, the user needs to periodically drain the condensate by opening a special tap. The model is affordable and lightweight (34 kg). The compressor is one step away from the top three for several reasons.

First of all, users consider the passport performance to be greatly overestimated. The indicated capacity of the receiver (50 l) also raises doubts. There have been cases when the device was delivered without a plug, so oil leaks out during transportation.

Advantages

• quiet work;
• affordable price;
• light weight;
• 2 quick-detachable outputs.

disadvantages

• overestimated technical characteristics;
• the build quality is lame.

Fubag Air Master Kit

Rating: 4.5

The German-Chinese oil-type compressor Fubag Air Master Kit is rich in equipment. In addition to the source of compressed air, the manufacturer puts a hose, a spray gun, a blowing nozzle and a tire inflation gun with adapters in the box. The device is perfect for domestic use, a 1.5 kW motor provides a model capacity of 222 l / min. Experts refer to the advantages of the device as an attractive price, low weight (25.5 kg), and a 2-year warranty.

Domestic users in reviews most often mention such advantages of the compressor as an affordable price, rich equipment, ease of movement and transportation. Complaints are coming in for poor performance, noise, and Chinese build.

Advantages

• low price;
• lightness and compactness;
• rich equipment;
• 2-year warranty.

disadvantages

• modest technical characteristics;
• unstable build quality.

Wester W 006-075 OLC

Rating: 4.4

The most affordable coaxial drive unit is the Wester W 006-075 OLC model. According to experts, the main advantages of the compressor are compactness and efficiency. All parts are made of cast metals to increase service life. With a power of 0.75 kW, the device has a capacity of 126 l / min, providing consumers with compressed air at pressures of up to 8 bar. The manufacturer has equipped its product with a safety valve, oil level indicator, pressure regulator. The sixth place in the review is explained by noisy work and a small receiver (6 l).

Domestic users appreciate the device for its low price, lightness (16.4 kg), rubber feet. Of the minuses, noisy work and modest technical parameters are noted.

Advantages

• low price;
• compactness and lightness;
• profitability;
• sustainability.

disadvantages

• noisiness;
• modest technical characteristics.

VORTEX KMP-210/10

Rating: 4.3

Another budget oil-type direct drive compressor was included in our review. The Russian-Chinese device VORTEX KMP-210/10 is distinguished by its low weight (12.9 kg) and a spacious receiver (10 l). The 1.6 kW electric motor provides an output capacity of up to 210 l / min. The maximum line pressure is up to 8 bar. However, compressed air pressure adjustment is not provided, although in some descriptions sellers write about the presence of such a function. The device is based on four supports, the compressor works quietly and without vibration.

Russian consumers consider the indicated productivity to be overestimated. In addition, there is nothing in the kit, except for the legs, bolts and a bottle of oil. Therefore, the model closes our review.

Advantages

• low price;
• lightness and compactness;
• sustainability;
• quiet work.

disadvantages

• no pressure regulator;
• overestimated performance;
• poor equipment.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.