Portable Oil-Less Direct Driven air compressors

Portable Oil-Less Direct Driven

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Portable Lubricated Direct Driven air compressors

Portable Lubricated Direct Driven

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Portable Silenced Direct Driven air compressors

Portable Silenced Direct Driven

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Portable Lubricated Belt Driven air compressors

Portable Lubricated Belt Driven

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110 Volt direct driven and belt driven air compressors

110 Volt Compressors

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Workshop lubricated belt driven air compressors

Workshop Lubricated Belt Driven

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Tanair workshop lubricated belt driven air compressors

Tanair Workshop Range

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Lubricated vertical belt driven air compressors

Belt Drive Vertical

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Silenced 65dBA lubricated belt driven air compressors

Silenced Belt Drive (65 dBA)

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Electric basemount air compressors

Electric Basemount

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Ultimate silenced piston compressors

Ultimate Silenced Piston

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Why Choose a Piston Air Compressor?

Piston air compressors are one of the most established and widely used compressed air technologies. They work on the principle of positive displacement, where a reciprocating piston reduces the volume of air in a cylinder to increase pressure, then discharges that air into a receiver tank for use.

Because of their proven design, piston compressors remain a popular choice for applications with intermittent air demand — especially in workshops, trade environments, garages, and light industrial sites.

Common Configurations

Piston compressors are available in a variety of formats, including oil-free and oil-lubricated models, as well as single-stage and two-stage designs. Oil-lubricated units typically use splash or pressure lubrication, while oil-free versions use specialised rings or coated cylinder surfaces to reduce friction without oil carryover.

Low Noise Workshop Range (PRO Low Noise Pumps)

Low Noise Workshop Piston Compressors

The new low noise WORKSHOP range features the latest PRO low noise pumps and proven single and two-stage compressor pump designs, belt-driven by a high-quality electric motor. Each model is supplied complete with automatic controls for ease of use and economical operation.

Maintenance is made simple through the availability of convenient service kits. Blue Star models include a two-year warranty on the pump and provide a reliable, robust solution for workshop and light industrial applications.

What Can You Use Piston Air Compressors For?

  • Workshops & garages: tools, tyre inflation, cleaning, and general maintenance
  • Trade & mobile users: portable compressed air where you need it
  • Light industrial: dependable air for intermittent production and maintenance tasks
  • Low running cost setups: proven design with straightforward servicing and readily available parts

At Compressed Air Systems UK, we bring over 30 years of industry expertise to help you choose the right piston air compressor for your site. Call us on 0121 7533 330 for advice or a tailored recommendation.