{"title":"Air Compressors","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAir Compressor Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir compressor sizing turns on: (1) CFM\/LPM demand of your tools, (2) operating pressure (7-13 bar typical AU workshop), (3) duty cycle (intermittent vs continuous). Undersized compressor = tool starvation; oversized = wasted capital + power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompressor Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical CFM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect-Drive Portable (1-3HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasional + light workshop + DIY — limited duty cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-15 CFM @ 8 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt-Drive Single-Stage (2-5HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight commercial + sustained workshop use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-25 CFM @ 8 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelt-Drive Two-Stage (5-10HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy workshop + continuous production\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-40 CFM @ 12 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrew Compressor (Industrial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous-duty industrial + commercial workshops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-200+ CFM @ 10-13 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil-Free Compressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint + food + medical — clean dry air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePetrol-Engine Portable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSite work + no mains power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-30 CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel-Engine Portable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy site + sustained outdoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-100+ CFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Receiver (Tank) Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage + smooth output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50L (light) \/ 200L (workshop) \/ 500L+ (industrial)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Total CFM demand of simultaneous tool use × 1.25 safety factor = required compressor CFM at operating pressure. AU standard pressure 90 PSI (6 bar) tool side; compressor 8-13 bar with regulator. \u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belt-drive compressors with cast-iron pumps last decades; direct-drive light-duty pumps last years. Match compressor class to duty cycle. \u003cstrong\u003eAir prep mandatory:\u003c\/strong\u003e use FRL set after receiver (Filter + Regulator + Lubricator) — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/compressed-air-lubricators\"\u003eFRL components\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/pneumatics\"\u003epneumatics\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/air-guns\"\u003eair guns\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/pneumatic-fittings-air-line-components\"\u003epneumatic fittings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/product-guides\/air-compressor-guide\"\u003eair compressor guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir compressors convert electrical or engine power into pressurised air for running pneumatic tools, spray equipment, blow guns, tyre inflation and a long list of plant and workshop tasks. The right unit depends on the air flow your tools need (measured in litres per minute or CFM), the pressure they need to operate (typically 7–13 bar in Australian workshops), and how continuously you run them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir flow (LPM or CFM)\u003c\/strong\u003e — add up the consumption of every tool you might run at once, then add 25–30% headroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size\u003c\/strong\u003e — bigger tanks reduce duty cycle and let pulse-loading tools (impact wrenches, sandblasters) run cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-stage vs two-stage\u003c\/strong\u003e — two-stage compressors deliver higher pressure (10 bar+) and run cooler under load. Better for production environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOil-injected vs oil-free\u003c\/strong\u003e — oil-free units suit medical, food and dental applications. Oil-injected last longer under heavy industrial duty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help spec'ing the right compressor for your workshop? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll size it properly the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompanion ranges:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/pneumatics\"\u003ePneumatics\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/product-guides\/air-compressor-guide\"\u003eAir Compressor Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hikoki-ec36da-h4z-36v-brushless-air-compressor-skin-only","title":"HiKOKI EC36DA(H4Z) 36V Brushless Air Compressor, Skin Only","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#333;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003e36V brushless motor for cordless air filling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#333;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003e7.3L tank with 135 PSI cut-out and 105 PSI cut-in pressure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;color:#333;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eFills 0 to cut-out in approximately 65 seconds, 13.4kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:18px;padding:0 16px;font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6\"\u003eBuilt around a 36V brushless motor, this cordless air compressor fills its 7.3L tank from empty to cut-out pressure in about 65 seconds, with quick air filling and high air delivery for fast, efficient inflation. 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