10 best oil-type air compressors

Oil-type compressors are installations whose principle of cooling is based on the circulation of lubricating fluid (crankcase oil) in a closed loop. In addition to the heat removal function, the oil in these units is used to lubricate the rubbing surfaces, which include bearing assemblies and a crank mechanism (a pair of a crankshaft-piston rod) by spraying and whipping into a fine suspension. Regarding oil-free analogs, these compressors have several advantages, such as:

• increased work resource;
• less tendency to overheat (provided that a sufficient amount of oil is maintained in the system);
• the possibility of continuous operation of the installation over a long period of time;
• high efficiency and, as a result, increased productivity.

However, it was not without drawbacks, since they are not so critical in the long-term use (these include increased operating noise, the need for periodic maintenance, and the likelihood of oil particles entering compressed air, which is solved by installing filters).

The production of oil compressors for forcing air is a massive phenomenon involving more than one hundred companies around the globe. In this regard, the number of developed models in the network of professional equipment stores affects even experts, but only a small part of them are really worthy of being purchased as a regular unit for a home or enterprise. Due to the high relevance of this topic, we have compiled a rating of the best oil-type air compressors, which have been honored with the greatest number of laudatory reviews from users and the high rating of the expert council.

Top belt driven oil compressors

5 FIAC AB 100-360

FIAC AB 100-360 is one of the few representatives of air compressors with a bayonet connection, characterized by a predisposition to engage in a small enterprise with the possibility of supplying a three-phase power supply network. With a power of 2.2 kW, it produces only 270 liters of air per minute, significantly falling in terms of efficiency below direct competitors. However, such low parameters do not critically affect the quality of work - for a garage, if there is a supply of 380 V, its potential is more than enough.

Judging by the feedback from users, the FIAC AB 100-360 chip was sensitive overheating protection, the thermostat in the circuit of which is designed for an extremely small excess of the permissible temperature. Of the other features worth noting weight of 75 kg, the level of noise emitted at 74 dB, as well as good adaptability to transportation.

4 Metabo Basic 250-24 W

The smallest and, in combination, the noisiest representative of the rating, whose power is 1.5 kW. Metabo Basic 250-24 W is a typical model of a piston air compressor for a garage or for a house, the performance of which (200 liters per minute) is enough to solve any auxiliary (or design) cases. The discharge pressure at the outlet of the system can reach up to eight bar, while the rotational speed of the crankshaft with one piston does not exceed the threshold of 2850 revolutions per minute.

From the point of view of safety, Metabo Basic 250-24 W is a clear leader in the category, since it contains only a control valve, a safety relief valve, and overheating protection, which regularly reacts to insignificant temperatures exceeding the allowable values. Adds paints "home" model of the compressor and the fact that its weight is only 27 kg, which greatly facilitates any shipping manipulation.

3 Remeza SB4 / S-100.LB30A

High-quality model of an oil compressor with an electric motor from the Belarusian manufacturer, the cost of which adequately corresponds to the declared performance characteristics and additional functionality. Power indicators Remeza SB4 / S-100.LB30A remain at the level of opponents by rating (2.2 kW), but the efficiency in performance significantly "overtakes" some of them. Issuing up to 420 liters of air per minute, this unit can be used in conditions of small production or service company, since its characteristics will be very redundant for a garage.

Judging by expert reviews, the main plus of the model with its overall dimensions is that the working circuit is equipped with a sensitive overheating protection system that responds to the minimum output of indicators beyond the relevant limit. The weight parameter (88 kg), which complicates the transportation of the compressor unit and the receiver, was a slight disappointment on the part of users, but in reality this is the only nuance among the advantages of Remeza SB4 / C-100.LB30A.

2 Denzel PC 2 / 100-370

An extremely interesting representative of the oil belt compressors segment, the advantages of which are low price and the presence of important regulatory / protective elements. Despite not the highest percentage of efficiency, Denzel PC 2 / 100-370 has enough potential for comfortable work with pneumatic devices in a garage workshop or a small enterprise with the required main channel for supplying compressed air.

The capacity of this unit is 370 liters per minute, which, for a power of 2.2 kW, is not the biggest, but rather high. Much more interesting than the advantages of Denzel PC 2 / 100-370, as reflected in user reviews. In addition to the presence of pressure control and overheating protection relay, this model turns out to be lighter than its kind (only 69 kg). Coupled with good durability, such a selection of useful additions is a significant factor for taking a leading position.

1 Fubag VCF / 100 CM3

The oil compressor with an electric motor, whose power is 2.2 kW, is a model of quality and durability among models with a belt drive. Minute performance Fubag VCF / 100 CM3 in peak can be 440 liters, and this is the best result in the list of nominees.

Consumers call the indirect advantages of this compressor the presence of an accurate (not least) pressure gauge, a 100-liter receiver and a two-stage process of air compression to a pressure of 10 bar. A small nuance is the noise level, which can reach 79 dB, but with proper arrangement of the working room this harmful factor can be leveled.In general, the Fubag VCF / 100 CM3 seems to be the most durable compressor in this segment, and in terms of the price-performance combination, the vast majority of direct competitors are out of business.

Best Direct Driven Oil Compressors

5 PATRIOT Euro 24-240

Chinese compressor with electric drive, the main feature of which lies in the abnormally low weight of the structure. This is explained, first of all, by the desire of manufacturers to save on production materials, in connection with which the total massiveness of the elements was 17 kilograms. However, this nuance did not affect the performance of the PATRIOT Euro 24-240: with 1.5 kW of power, the compressor capacity is almost 240 liters of air every minute, with the possibility of a reserve of 10% (24 liters) in the installed receiver.

User reviews are treated as mainly complementary, with rare indications of shortcomings due to low prices. There are not so many here, but they are all tied to the fragility of plastic parts. One of the "weak" places of construction is a rough plastic casing, careless impact on which (even a light one) can lead to a break. There were also complaints about valve taps, but this is more likely the fate of that minimum percentage of defective goods (up to 4%), rather than the “sore” of the entire series.

4 Aurora GALE-50

Aurora GALE-50 is a very popular domestic-made compressor, recognized as the best-selling 2017 market. Aurora was able to create a good model, though not with the most presentable look, but with a bunch of positive aspects in terms of technical characteristics. This is one of the few models, the performance of the input and output of which is 412 liters per minute with a power of 2.2 kW. Impressive, right?

Among other things, in Aurora GALE-50 a fairly simple but very effective way to control the oil level is implemented. Manufacturers equipped crankcase compressor probe, similar to the internal combustion engine of cars, which resulted in a bunch of positive feedback. The weakest point of the unit, according to users, is the noise level. With all its advantages, the compressor produces 91 dB of loudness during operation, so pauses in the working process (to preserve health) are simply necessary.

3 Fubag FC 230/24 CM2

German compressor "baby", whose performance is close to the performance of Quattro Elementi KM 50-380. Great for the garage and home workshop even despite the loud (even by the standards of enterprises) emitted noise equal to 80 dB. The most important feature of Fubag FC 230/24 CM2 is as follows: consuming only 1.5 kW of energy, the compressor produces 230 liters of compressed air every minute (eight bar under pressure), some of which are used to replenish the reserves of a 24-liter receiver.

As an additional incentive to purchase, manufacturers equipped the Fubag FC 230/24 CM2 with a control valve to correct the required pressure, as well as protection against overheating, which is especially relevant in the late pores of compressor operation. Given all the above, as well as the cost of the acquisition, we can talk about the next act of domination of the company Fubag over its competitors. At least in the niche of 1.5 kWh compressors.

2 Quattro Elementi KM 50-380

A rather expensive oil compressor manufactured by an Italian company, the volume of air supply at the outlet of which, at a power of 2.2 kW, reaches 290 liters per minute. The development of Quattro Elementi KM 50-380 was carried out taking into account the requirements of small industries that widely use pneumatic equipment. The impressive form of the design of this product, including connections and connecting wires, hides a very high percentage of the working life, for the development of which will require very tough methods of operation.This fact was repeatedly voiced and noted by experts who recommended a compressor for purchase from a number of similar ones.

As for consumer opinion, in their reviews, users put Quattro Elementi KM 50-380 far from the technical capabilities on the first places, but the visual side. Well, as a method of initial attraction, the trick with a “brutal” black design worked great, and we have no doubt that the technical side is also able to support this stimulating impulse.

1 VORTEX KMP-300/50

A small air compressor with direct drive, the performance of which per minute segment reaches an impressive 300 liters. This result is achieved due to the 2 kW of rated power incorporated into the electric motor of a fairly compact unit. There is a 50-liter receiver, the volume of which is quite enough for long-term work with pneumatic equipment in a small workshop or service company.

From the point of view of users, the pressure regulator as well as the overheat protection circuit, introduced into the design for the sake of preventing emergencies, became a pleasant addition to the possibilities of the whirling KMP-300/50. Similarly, the owners of the model speak about its good shipping data, the benefit is that 20 kg of weight is easy to carry using two wheels. Subject to low prices and very good selection of technical parameters domestic development fits perfectly into the ranking of the best.

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