Heavy-duty reciprocating compressors with 100–500 L tanks and 5–10 HP motors — built for multi-bay automotive workshops in Northeast India.
A garage air compressor is the heartbeat of any automotive service centre, body shop, or tyre-fitting bay. Unlike a portable compressor designed for intermittent home use, a garage-grade machine has a large-capacity tank (100–500 L), a continuous-duty motor (5–10 HP), and a cast-iron or aluminium pump head built to run 6–8 hours a day without overheating. The combination of large receiver volume and high free-air delivery (FAD) in CFM means multiple air tools — impact wrenches, blow guns, tyre inflators, spray guns, and lifts — draw simultaneously without the compressor cycling every few seconds.
In Guwahati's expanding automotive corridor — along NH-27, NH-17, and the ring roads linking Jalukbari, Beltola, and Lokhra — multi-bay service centres, accident repair shops, and commercial vehicle workshops have standardised on 200–300 L tank compressors to power two-post lifts, pneumatic impact tools, wheel-balancer air supply, and spray booths. Multi Trade Combines stocks these machines and helps buyers match tank size, FAD, and motor HP to their specific service bay count and tool combination.
The key parameters are Free Air Delivery (CFM), tank volume (litres), and duty cycle. A single impact wrench needs about 6–8 CFM; a spray gun needs 8–12 CFM. Add up all simultaneous tools, add 20% safety margin, and that is your minimum FAD. Tank volume sets the reserve — larger tanks mean longer run time between compressor starts, reducing motor wear. Five and 7.5 HP single-phase models work on standard 415 V three-phase supply; larger 10 HP units need a dedicated feeder.
Garage compressors pair naturally with tyre changers and wheel balancers on the automotive workshop floor. For two-post vehicle lifts (hydraulic-electric), a separate hydraulic power pack is used — but for air-over-hydraulic garage jacks and air-powered flush machines, the compressor is the central supply. We supply and deliver across Guwahati, Jorhat, Dibrugarh, and Silchar.
| Category | Garage & Automation |
|---|---|
| Key specs | Tank 100–500 L, 5–10 HP |
| Tank range | 100 L, 200 L, 300 L, 500 L |
| Motor range | 5 HP – 10 HP |
| Availability | In stock — price on request |
For a busy multi-bay garage running two or three air tools simultaneously — impact wrench, tyre inflator, and spray gun — a 200–300 L tank with a 7.5 HP motor is the practical minimum. Smaller 100 L tanks suit single-bay operations with intermittent use. We can help you match duty cycle, CFM delivery, and tank size to your exact workflow; call +91 91812 13332 for sizing advice.
Yes. We carry both oil-lubricated piston compressors (preferred for high-duty workshop use, easier to maintain) and oil-free compressors for spray-painting booths and environments where oil contamination in the air line would ruin the paint finish. The oil-free variants come in 50–150 L tank sizes suitable for auto-body and spray work. Contact us on WhatsApp +91 76359 98826 to specify your requirement.