Portable & powerful tire inflators

by Carlo Padilla (Content Writer)

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Having to pull over on the roadside and wait a long time for assistance to arrive is always an unwanted inconvenience for drivers – especially when the vehicle has broken down for something as simple as a flat tire. Fortunately, there is no need to lug around a heavy air compressor in the back of the car for these emergencies. Improvements in power and capacity over the years have made portable tire inflators the better choice for getting tires to optimal pressure.

Chief among the factors to consider when sourcing tire inflators is the psi or the pressure the inflator can provide. In tires, minimum psi is the amount of air pressure needed to support the vehicle’s weight with all its load. Most passenger vehicles require a pressure level of 32 to 35psi, so it’s best to look at tire inflator models that can reach or even exceed this range.

Another spec to consider is cfm, which indicates how fast the inflator can pump air. For typical usage, a cfm of about 1 will suffice.

Manufacturers also integrate other emergency features into their models to differentiate them from the competition. These include LED flashlights, USB ports so the product can be used as a power bank and, most notably, pressure sensors that stop inflation automatically – a useful safety feature that helps avoid an over- or under-inflated tire.

Automatic

The A7-3823 is a 5V, 2A portable tire inflator with a permanent-magnet motor and a sensor that automatically stops the device once the preset pressure is reached. Its pressure ranges are 1.8 to 3.5bars for cars, 1.8 to 3bars for motorcycles, 30 to 120psi for bicycles and 4 to 16psi for balls. Maximum pressure is 120psi and air flow 1.32L/min. Offered by Shenzhen Bifoxs Industrial Design Co. Ltd, this device also has an LED readout and a flashlight. Minimum order requirement is 300 units and lead time 15 to 30 days.

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50 to 100psi

Jinjiang Jiaxing Home Co. Ltd’s Pump for Tire Inflating-120G also functions as a power bank. For bicycle and motorcycle tires, it has a pressure range of 50 to 100psi and an inflation tube for Presta valves. Charging time is 3 to 4 hours.

Product dimensions are 152x60x38mm. Minimum order is 1,000 units and lead time 15 to 25 days.

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LED flashlight

The Pump-01 from Merci Health Technology (Suzhou) Co. Ltd is a 12V, 3A portable tire inflator that can fully fill a 1.95in mountain bike tire in two minutes. It has a 12.4V, 2,000Ah battery that charges in about two hours via micro-USB. Air pressure is 150psi and air flow 25L/min.

An order of at least 50 units is required. Lead time is 15 to 35 days.

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Tire pressure monitor

Shenzhen Rich Age Electronics Co. Ltd offers the FG01-1-5580, a 5V, 2A portable tire inflator with a pressure range of 5 to 150psi and a tire pressure detection feature that automatically stops inflation once the preset level is reached. It has an LED readout and a flashlight.

This product’s lead time is seven to 35 days. No minimum order is required.

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2,000mAh

Shenzhen ATR Industry Co. Ltd’s 93352 is a 12V, 6A portable tire inflator with a pressure range of up to 150psi and free air flow rate of 30L/min. It has a 2,000mAh battery that charges in 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Operating temperature is 15 to 60 C and noise level 85dB from a distance of 1m. Dimensions and weight are 56x124x142.5mm and 690g. There is a minimum order requirement of 500 units and lead time of 25 to 30 days.

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ABS shell

The HET-HK-02 is a portable tire inflator with a maximum pressure of 150psi and air flow of 17L/min. It uses three 12V, 2,000mAh rechargeable lithium batteries. With an ABS shell, this product measures 22x11.5x14cm and weighs 900g.

Ningbo Rili Electronics Co. Ltd requires a minimum order of 100 units. Lead time is 10 to 35 days.

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