About High Pressure Air Compressors
Two-stage piston compressors hit 12–15 bar by compressing air through two cylinders in series. Three-stage and four-stage units are used for breathing air, scuba and PCP airgun filling at 200–300 bar.
Best for: sandblasting cabinet work, plasma cutting, certain impact pro tools, PCP airgun filling (with appropriate filtration).
Top UK high pressure picks: SIP Airmate Two-Stage, Hyundai HY3200V, ABAC PRO B6000 two-stage, Bauer compressors for breathing air.