About Workshop Air Compressors
Choose based on the biggest tool you'll routinely run, with 25% CFM headroom. For a single-bay garage, 100–150L at 12+ CFM covers most jobs. For two-bay or body shop use, step up to 200L+.
Belt-drive is the default — quieter, cooler-running, and longer-lasting than direct-drive at the same size. Two-stage models reach 12+ bar for high-pressure applications.
Top UK workshop picks: SIP Airmate ISBD11/200, Hyundai HY3150V, Clarke SE16C150, Sealey SAC52775B.