mini compressors are frequently employed around the home
, workshop and work site. A number of very small and lightweight compressors are available for home, recreation and other light duty uses such as inflating sports or recreation equipment or for emergency use in inflating a car tire. Such tasks require relatively low-pressure compressed air and/or relatively low airflow rates. Weight is kept low and portability is maximized in these designs by use of small, low volume and/or low-pressure mini compressor powered by small lightweight electric motors. Additionally, significant weight, size and cost savings are achieved by the omission of a high-pressure vessel (i.e., air tank), as well as an oil lubrication system.