Portable Tire Inflators and Compressors
Tire Inflators are devices that you use to pump-up your tire when the tire goes down or not up to required gauge pressure. They are also called Air Compressors.
Flat tire or
partially elevated tire can cause several mishaps such as:
1.
Faster
wear and tear of your tire
3.
Road
Damage
4.
Accidents
5.
Slow
down speed
Why Portable Inflators/compressors
If you have flat or deflated tire in the middle of nowhere, portable
compressors
comes handy and can be used to gauge-up deflated tires there and then.
With Portable compressor, there is less need to rush to anyplace looking
for help while you have the actual tool available along with you.
Types
Inflators are the smallest
compressor type, even smaller than portable compressors. This is because inflators
lacks storage tank. Inflators work by running continuously to supply air rather
than storing air and pressure inside a tank for later use. Mostly used to
inflate sports equipment, tires, and small floats.Engines that Power Inflators/Compressors
Tire Inflators/Compressors are powered by gas, diesel, petrol, or electric engines. Typical road-side vulcanizers mostly run their Tire Inflators/Compressors with gas, petrol or diesel engines.
Many portable
compressors operates on 12V electric, with rechargeable battery and corded
type.
Home use
compressors mostly operate on the 120-volt household current.
Air Inflators/Compressor
Specifications
The HP rating
of a compressor serves as an indicator of the power output of the inflator/compressor.
The resulting air pressure produced by compressor is meanwhile measured in PSI:
The greater the HP of the motor, the greater the air pressure in PSI.
Compressors
with a higher PSI is a good thing as far as compressors are concerned because
this allows you to release a greater amount of pressure consequently, your
tires get inflated much faster and harder.
How to Pick Perfect Inflator
Inflators come in a bunch of styles.
Some come with safety lights. Some come with built-in vacuums or jumper cables.
The extra bells and whistles are nice. But, some people overlook what really
matters -- how it is powered.
After all, what good is a 120-volt inflator if you're stuck on the highway with a flat tire? Where you'll be using the inflator will determine which type to buy.
After all, what good is a 120-volt inflator if you're stuck on the highway with a flat tire? Where you'll be using the inflator will determine which type to buy.
12-Volt Inflators
These inexpensive inflators plug directly into your cigarette lighter. If you're afraid of deflating tires, put a 12-volt inflator in your glove box or trunk.
They're also great for inflating toys on the road. For example, you can blow up beach balls and sporting goods right in your car.
120-Volt Inflators
If you want to inflate stuff at home, get a 120-volt inflator instead. They plug directly into your household electrical outlet.
The 120-Volt inflators tend to be more powerful than their 12-volt counterparts. Hence, they inflate things a lot faster. However, they still have limitations; they can inflate car tires (around 30 PSI), but lack the power to fill larger tires, like those on an RV (about 100 PSI).
Cordless Inflators
Cordless inflators are the best of both worlds. They include rechargeable batteries, so you're no longer tied to a power cord.
Plus, most cordless inflators include 12-volt and 120-volt adapters. In other words, you can recharge the batteries on the road or at home.
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