Tyre inflators

­Tyre inflator air compressors are modern electromechanical devices with the help of which you can normalize pressure in the tyre or its inner tube quickly and easily.

Types of tyre inflator air compressors

According to operating principle the devices are divided into:

• Membrane. They work due to rubber membrane oscillation driving by the electro motor. The main advantage of such accessories is that they are relatively cheap. Low performance and index of maximum pressure are among disadvantages. Moreover, such compressor type is characterized by malfunctions at the low temperature, when rubber loses elasticity and can get cracked.
• Piston. These devices compress the air due to moving metal piston in the cylinder. Their advantages are reliability and a higher maximum pressure in comparison with membrane ones. Moreover, they are more resistant to low air temperature. At the same time devices of such type prone to overheatingand therefore are not made for long continuous run.

According to quantity of pistons compressors of the appropriate type are divided into:

• Single-piston. These devices differ in high noise level, they are not very efficient and durable, but they have more affordable price.
• Two-piston. These are more powerful and less noisy devices. They are more reliable, but are more expensive.

Different types of manometers are used in the devices: digital and mechanical pressure gauges. The first ones are regarded as more accurate and convenient.

According to the way of connection to the battery there can be devices:

• Which are connected directly to battery terminals which excludes damage of the wiring or short circuit of the vehicle electrical system.
• Which arepowered by cigar socket. These compressors are simpler and more convenient in use but they can cause malfunction of vehicle wiring.
• With the built-in battery. They don’t require electrical power from the car, but built-in battery capacity can be not enough for significant scope of work.

Nozzles of electric pumps can be:

• Threaded. They are more reliable but require additional preparations before works starting.
• Quick-detachable. Such nozzles are more convenient in service but break down oftener.

Tips on tyre inflator air compressors use

You should start the engine before working with the compressor which is powered by the car battery. Otherwise you can discharge the car battery.

When using piston tyre inflator air compressors it is recommended to switch them off every 15 minutes. Overheating can break down the device, that is why you need to cool down the device from time to time.

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