The Coleman air compressor is also known under the brand name of  powermate. Coleman air compressors come in a variety of power ratings and types for different job applications. Coleman is a well recognized brand name being very well known in the recreational field.

The Coleman air compressor fits between the hobby level to light shop use air compressors. Available in electric, gas powered models, fixed location, portable for job sites or anywhere portability is reqiured. 

If you are the home owner who is looking for a way to power up air tools to use around your home then a Coleman air compressor is a good choice. Just as an example of how useful a small air compressor can be. Ever tried to hold very small brads and try to nail them in? Use a air brad nailer and watch the frustration disappear.

The reason why you should always select a well known brand is service and parts are readily available and with Coleman a nationwide dealer network is well established for you. .

A Coleman compressor for home use makes sanding, grinding, bench work, painting to filling a car tire much easier and less labour cosuming. The growing popularity of air compressors for home use places the Coleman compressor well suited for this marrket. 

Which Coleman Compressor Is Right For Me?

For those little jobs around the house this little portable unit makes good sense. You can take it outside right to the job site say the driveway or around the back of the house to help with an outdoor building project. For prices just click on the images.

The Coleman VPF0000201 is ideal for this use, weighing in at 22 lbs. the VP 201 electric Coleman air compressor is designed for intermittent use, perfect with small power air tools. An electric 120 volt direct drive 2 gallon oil free aluminum unit that produces up to 100 psi. 

Just a little advice, these direct drive air compressors, Coleman or not, are very noisy with high RPM to build air pressure and are not recommended for long term use in closed spaces. If you plan on using this type of air compressor a lot you may want to consider the Makita air compressor a belt drive air compressor as direct drive air compressors have a much shorter service life. 

Identify the Job And Match The Right Compressor

As with any other brand of compressor, it is really important that the user identify the requirements of the actual tool being powered by the compressor. For instance if you run an air sander you will need 10CFM. That load will require much higher power to supply that amount of air and tank capacity to store the air. In all likely hood a 5Hp compressor with a 60 gallon tank. This also ties into what is known as the duty cycle.

The duty cycle of an air compressor is expressed as a percentage of run time.  A compressor should not run any more than 50% of the time in any ten minute period. So when you have higher air requirements of air tools you will need to size the power of an air compressor to the tool and just to be safe add 50% to that estimate. Running an air compressor any longer than the duty cycle could burn out the pump.

20 Gallon Coleman Air Compressor      

For the serious hobbyist or small shop who likes portability the Coleman IPA1882054 air compressor is the best choice.  A 20 Gallon industrial quality single stage air pump. A belt drive air compressor, 120 or 240 volt wired motor with a cast iron, twin cylinder, oil lubricated pump. The best part of this compressor is quiet operation with a long service lfe. This coleman air compressor model delivers a maximum 155 psi at:

7 CFM's @ 40 PSI 
5.7 CFM's @ 90 PSI

 30 Gallon Coleman Air Compressor


For a large unit that sits permanently in its space this Coleman compressor model ILA1883054 would be ideal. Dual wired for 120 and 240 volt operation with a vertical 30 gallon tank, oil lubed belt drive, rated at 2 Hp with the same CFM as the 2054 32 gallon model listed above. Maximum 155 psi with a single stage pump.

A Coleman air compressor will give you years and years of dependable use if given the proper maintenance and care. Whether you decide to purchase a large or small unit, it will make your hobby or job easier to do. For air tools Coleman has a complete range of air tools for any job you may encounter. Everything from air ratchets to spray guns.