Compressed air for trades and workshops
Efficient power for outstanding work results
Whether in an automotive workshop, carpentry shop, metalworking or the construction trades: compressed air is indispensable in today’s professional workshop environment. It powers tools, assists with cleaning tasks, supplies paint booths and ensures precision every step of the way. However, not every compressor is built to handle the demands of daily workshop operation. What’s needed are dependable, high-performance and above all, economical solutions.
Workshop and trades compressors should combine durability with reliability, maintaining consistent performance under varying loads or in continuous use. A consistent supply of compressed air is essential, as every drop in pressure can lead to loss of time and potential quality risks. Compressed air quality also plays a key role: In painting and finishing applications, for example, absolutely clean, dry air is essential to achieve flawless results.
KAESER offers compressed air solutions specially developed for trades and workshops that are not only powerful and durable, but also exceptionally quiet and energy efficient. Our compressors are easy to maintain, space-saving and flexible to integrate – ideal for businesses of any size. With intelligent control technology and optional air treatment, our systems can be precisely tailored to meet your specific needs.
The result: reliable performance, lower energy costs and greater efficiency in day-to-day operation. Whether for a single workstation or an entire workshop, KAESER compressed air solutions deliver the power and reliability your trade demands.
Applications
Compressed air applications for trades and workshops
KAESER provides powerful, energy-efficient compressors designed specifically for trades and workshop environments. Precise, reliable and efficient – for outstanding quality in every application. Our compressed air systems ensure consistent pressure for perfect work results every time.
Our services and solutions
KAESER provides compressed air systems that are specifically tailored to meet the needs of your trade business or workshop. Our compressors impress with high performance, durability and outstanding energy efficiency. With advanced technology, they not only ensure precise and reliable operation but also help to sustainably reduce energy consumption.
Smart engineering, proven quality
Compressed air systems in workshops and trades environments must meet the highest standards – and this is precisely where KAESER excels, combining smart engineering with proven quality. Dependable performance and air delivery are critical: for pneumatic tools to operate smoothly, a consistent and reliable compressed air supply is essential.
Renowned for their robust construction, durability and ability to operate continuously, KAESER compressors are available in configurations to suit every requirement, from portable solutions units offering maximum flexibility to stationary systems with large air receivers for extended air supply. Our compressors set new benchmarks when it comes to low-noise performance. Operating with exceptionally low sound emissions, they help create a pleasant working environment, particularly indoors.
Their energy-efficient design also helps reduce operating costs, while easy maintenance saves time and minimises downtime. The result: solutions that are powerful, economical and built to deliver long-term value.
Reliable even under demanding conditions
In trades businesses and workshops exposed to dust, dirt or high temperatures, KAESER offers customised compressed air systems that perform reliably in every situation. Our compressors feature a rugged design built to withstand even the toughest of conditions. Equipped with high-quality filters and powerful cooling systems, they ensure dependable operation at all times, no matter how challenging the operating environment.
Our compressed air solutions provide optimum moisture separation, prevent contamination and thereby extend the service life of your tools. Moreover, thanks to advanced air treatment technology, they deliver clean, dry compressed air that enhances work quality and reduces downtime. Trust KAESER to deliver performance, durability and efficiency, no matter how demanding the workshop environment.
Interesting facts
FAQs, facts and useful insights on trades and workshops
In comparison to electrically operated tools, air tools have numerous advantages: They are lighter, more user-friendly, safer, more powerful, and simpler to maintain.
Especially in heavy-duty or continuous use, they are often the more economical and professional choice. The key prerequisite, however, is a reliable and appropriately-dimensioned compressed air supply.
- Impressive performance in a compact design: Pneumatic tools deliver exceptionally high torque and impact power. They are ideal for demanding applications such as screwdriving, grinding, drilling and chiselling.
- Continuous operation and durability: Designed for continuous use, pneumatic tools can withstand high loads over extended periods. Unlike electric tools, they are virtually immune to overheating, ensuring uninterrupted operation and consistent performance.
- Low maintenance and long service life: Pneumatic tools are more robust and require less maintenance. They offer longer service life – especially when combined with proper compressed air treatment.
- Operational flexibility: A single central compressor can power several tools simultaneously or in rotation, making the system highly economical – an ideal solution for workshops with multiple workstations.
Whether a reciprocating or rotary screw compressor is the better choice for your workshop depends largely on your compressed air demand, usage pattern and specific business requirements – since each type offers distinct advantages.
Reciprocating compressors – ideal for fluctuating demand
Reciprocating compressors are durable, low-maintenance and particularly well-suited for intermittent use with low to medium compressed air demand. Typical applications include operating individual tools, tyre inflators or blow guns. They are the perfect choice for workshops where compressed air is needed only intermittently.
Advantages:- Durable and low-maintenance
- Quick and simple commissioning
- Ideal for single workstations and small businesses
Rotary screw compressors – for continuous operation
Rotary screw compressors are the right solution when compressed air is required continuously or over extended periods – for example, when several tools are used simultaneously or in workshops with high compressed air demand. They operate with exceptional energy efficiency and low noise, delivering a steady, low-pulsation supply of quality compressed air – perfect for applications such as painting or CNC-controlled processes.
Advantages:
- Higher energy efficiency in continuous operation
- Quiet and low-vibration performance
- Long service life even under high load
- Exceptional efficiency for medium to high compressed air demand
Clean, dry compressed air is indispensable in trades and workshops – it’s the only way to ensure reliable tool performance, deliver high-quality results and prevent costly downtime. Contaminants such as water, oil mist or dirt particles can damage tools, cause malfunctions or, in sensitive processes such as painting or assembly, significantly impair work quality. Typical consequences of inadequate air treatment include corrosion, clogged lines and unstable pressure levels.
KAESER offers perfectly matched compressed air treatment solutions, precisely tailored to your workshop’s specific needs. Powerful, energy-efficient refrigeration dryers reliably remove moisture and condensate – ideal for most workshop applications. High-quality filters eliminate particles, oil mist and other impurities from the compressed air, protecting both tools and compressors. For particularly sensitive applications such as painting, we also offer activated carbon filters for technically oil-free compressed air. The result: Consistently high air quality, smooth operation and extended equipment service life – delivering greater efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness in your workshop.