Portable 12V air compressors for vehicles

12V air compressors from ProLux are lightweight and compact. The output of these small 12V compressors makes them ideal for use with cars. A portable 12V air compressor is easy to store in the boot of a car, so it will always be close at hand when you need it. The 12 volt car battery supplies the direct current needed to operate the compressor. The air compressors are connected directly to the 12 volt battery using alligator clips. Alternatively, some devices can be plugged into the car’s cigarette lighter socket. Other features such as an electrical on/off switch and a long power cable are also useful.

When it comes to vehicles, the possible applications for portable 12V air compressors from ProLux are many and varied. 12 volt compressors can be used to effortlessly pump up car and bicycle tyres as well as motorbike and even truck tyres. The air compressor works almost like an electric air pump. This saves you from making inconvenient trips to the petrol station. When inflating truck tyres, check that the air compressor has a sufficient air flow rate in litres per minute. Also, the maximum pressure for the 12V compressor should be at least 8 bar. Otherwise, it may take longer to pump up the tyres. Additional accessories, such as valve adapters, are also useful. Having the right adapters for your 12V air compressor allows you to connect pneumatic tools as well as pump up tyres. Thanks to the built-in pressure gauge, you can instantly read the current pressure in bar or psi. That is especially important if you are operating in the lower pressure ranges. For example, when inflating an air bed while camping.

In addition to its use as a car tyre pump, there are many other possible applications for a 12 volt compressor. For example, the generated compressed air can be used to remove dirt from surfaces. The compressor can be connected to useful pneumatic tools for changing a car wheel. Or, you could use it to operate an air flex tool for bodywork repairs. The sanding attachment helps to prepare the vehicle prior to painting and a polishing ball then provides a high gloss finish. There really are a lot of different possible applications and accessories for our mini compressors.