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Direct Drive Compressors

Metro Sales are proud to stock a large range of direct drive air compressors both online and in our Surrey based air shop. Please give us a call on  01932 348777 if you require any help or assistance in purchasing the right direct drive compressor for your needs.
Grey PCL direct drive air compressor being used in a garage

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PCL 1Hp compressor with black receiver tank with branded PCL logo on the sideSide view of the PCL 1Hp Compressor with Black 24 Litre tank
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PCL 1Hp Compressor | 24 Litre | 8 Bar

Original price was: £321.10.Current price is: £176.50. (inc.vat £211.80)
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Hyundai white low noise air compressor - HY27550 modelside view of the white Hyundai low noise air compressor
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Hyundai Low Noise Air Compressor | 50 Litre | Oil Free | 2Hp

Original price was: £345.00.Current price is: £249.00. (inc.vat £298.80)
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Nuair Lubricated 50L Air Compressor - Direct Drive in BlueClose up image of the lubricated direct drive design of the Nuair compressor
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Nuair 50L Lubricated Air Compressor | Portable | 3Hp

Original price was: £587.00.Current price is: £368.00. (inc.vat £441.60)
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Siltek 50L Quiet air compressor. Red tank and blank handle with double pump on top.Double pump on top of the Siltek 50 litre quiet air compressor
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Siltek Quiet Air Compressor | Portable | 50 Litre | 3HP

Original price was: £848.00.Current price is: £532.00. (inc.vat £638.40)
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PCL 50L air compressor with black receiver tank with PCL branded logo on the side. The compressor has 2 wheels at the back and a handle at the front for easy portability.
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PCL 50L Air Compressor (T19 Plug) | 8.2CFM | 2.5HP

Original price was: £376.70.Current price is: £205.97. (inc.vat £247.16)
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Product shot with a white background of Nuair's dark Grey 50 litre oil-free air compressor which has the Nuair logo on the side in white text.labelled features of Nuair's 50 litre oil-free compressor
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Nuair 50L Oil-Free Compressor | 2Hp | 8 Bar

Original price was: £449.00.Current price is: £257.00. (inc.vat £308.40)
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Hyundai 2Hp Silenced Air Compressor is white with twin motors on top of the receiverA man in a hi-viz top pulls the compressor by its handle
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Hyundai 2Hp Silenced Air Compressor | 100 Litre | Oil Free

Original price was: £425.00.Current price is: £332.00. (inc.vat £398.40)
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4Hp Hyundai Air Compressor - White model, silent, oil free with twin motorside view of the 4Hp Hyundai silent air compressor
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Hyundai Silent Air Compressor 4Hp | Oil Free | 100 Litre

Original price was: £625.00.Current price is: £499.00. (inc.vat £598.80)
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Technical details of the Nuair 100L lubricated compressor
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Nuair 100L Lubricated Air Compressor | 8 Bar | Portable

Original price was: £678.00.Current price is: £459.00. (inc.vat £550.80)

What is a direct drive air compressor?

Direct drive compressors have the motor attached to the air pump. It's for this reason that it doesn't need any other mechanisms such as belts and gears. Ultimately, it's a much simpler design and offers great efficiency.

What is the difference between a direct drive compressor and a belt driven compressor?

Apart from stating the obvious that belt driven compressors have a belt and direct drive compressors don't, there are a couple of key differences.Firstly, a belt driven compressor is usually bigger than the direct drive as it has more components to house. It's also more powerful and gives you more flexibility in increasing the power or the air pressure needed.Direct drive compressors are better for smaller jobs, such as cleaning and using lighter air tools such as nail guns. By comparison, a belt driven compressor is more ideal for the likes of spray painting as it will have enough power to not cut out mid-use.