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Upholstery Air Compressors, Hoses and Fittings
Shop air compressors, hoses, couplings and fittings for pneumatic upholstery tools and workshop air systems. Livedale supplies compact Senco compressors, rubber and spiral air hoses, quick-release couplings, Euro fittings and bayonet connectors for professional upholstery, furniture manufacturing, repair and suitable automotive trimming work.
A complete pneumatic setup normally requires:
- A compressor with sufficient capacity for the intended tool
- An air hose of a suitable length and internal diameter
- Compatible connectors at the compressor and tool
- A regulated working pressure
- A pneumatic staple gun, tacker or other suitable air tool
- The correct staples or fasteners for that tool
Connections that appear similar are not necessarily interchangeable. Check the fitting profile, thread type, thread size, hose dimensions and pneumatic-tool requirements before ordering.
Shop Compressors and Air-Line Equipment by Type
The range includes:
- Compact and larger-capacity Senco compressors
- Rubber, spiral and ready-fitted air hoses
- Euro airline fittings
- Bayonet airline fittings
- Quick-release coupling sockets
- An assorted five-piece coupler set
Senco Air Compressors
The compressor provides the air supply required to operate compatible pneumatic tools.
The current range includes:
Both models use a 240V electrical supply and oil-free or oil-less pump designs.
The most suitable compressor depends on:
- Pneumatic-tool air consumption
- Required working pressure
- Frequency of firing
- Number of tools being used
- Required portability
- Tank size
- Available workshop space
- Acceptable noise level
- Hose length and internal diameter
Check the air requirements published for the pneumatic tool rather than choosing a compressor from tank size alone.
Senco PC1010 3.8-Litre Compressor
The Senco PC1010 compressor has:
- 3.8-litre tank
- 240V supply
- Oil-free operation
- 9.1kg published weight
- 81dB published sound level
- Protective roll-cage construction
Its compact size and lower weight make it a practical option where the compressor needs to be moved around an upholstery workshop or carried between suitable jobs.
It may suit compatible:
- Pneumatic upholstery staplers
- Pneumatic tackers
- Light furniture-production work
- Repair and reupholstery workshops
- Mobile upholstery tasks
- Suitable trim work
Senco PC0968 10-Litre Compressor
The Senco PC0968 compressor has:
- 10-litre tank
- 240V supply
- Oil-less pump
- 17kg published weight
- Protective roll cage
The larger tank may be preferable where a greater stored-air reserve is useful or the compressor will be used more regularly within a fixed workroom.
Potential applications include compatible:
- Upholstery staple guns
- Long-nose tackers
- Furniture-production tools
- Automotive trimming equipment
- Suitable finishing and repair tools
The larger tank does not automatically make the compressor suitable for every air-powered tool. Confirm the required pressure and air consumption before connecting any equipment.
Choosing Between the Two Compressors
The 3.8-litre compressor may be preferred where:
- Portability is important
- Workshop space is limited
- The compressor is moved regularly
- A lower published sound level is desirable
- The connected tool has a relatively modest air requirement
The 10-litre compressor may be preferred where:
- The compressor normally remains within the workshop
- A larger stored-air reserve is useful
- The tool is used more frequently
- The additional size and weight are acceptable
The pneumatic tool, rather than the furniture project alone, determines the required compressor performance.
Air Hoses for Upholstery Tools
The hose carries compressed air from the compressor to the pneumatic tool.
The current range includes:
Choose a hose according to:
- Required working length
- Internal diameter
- Working-pressure rating
- End fittings
- Flexibility
- Workshop layout
- Compressor position
- Pneumatic-tool air requirement
Longer and narrower hoses can affect the air reaching the tool, particularly where the connected equipment has a higher air demand.
15m Reinforced Rubber Air Hose
The 15m reinforced rubber air hose has:
- 15m length
- Reinforced rubber construction
- 8mm or 5/16″ internal bore
- Published working pressure of 20 bar
- ¼″ BSP female nut fittings at both ends
- Compliance stated as ISO 2398:2006
The 15m length provides useful reach where the compressor remains in one part of the workshop while the pneumatic tool is used around larger pieces of furniture.
Check whether additional couplings or adaptors are required between the hose, compressor and tool.
Senco 10m Air-Hose Kit
The Senco 10m air-hose kit includes:
- 10m air hose
- 6.5mm internal diameter
- Swivel quick-release fittings
The pre-fitted connectors are intended to provide a ready-to-use connection with compatible Senco compressors and tools.
The swivel fittings help reduce hose twisting as the pneumatic tool is moved around furniture.
Confirm that the fittings match the exact compressor and tool connections already in use.
Spiral Air Hose
The spiral air hose is available in:
- 7.5m
- 15m
It is supplied with male fittings at both ends.
The coiled construction helps the hose retract when not fully extended, which can reduce the amount of loose hose lying across the workshop floor.
A spiral hose may be useful where:
- The working area is relatively compact
- The hose needs to retract between uses
- Floor space is restricted
- The tool is used close to the compressor
Check the connector type, thread size, internal diameter and pressure rating required for the complete air system.
Airline Couplings and Fittings
Airline couplings connect the compressor, hose and pneumatic tool.
The live range includes three main fitting styles:
- Euro fittings
- Bayonet fittings
- Quick-release coupling sockets
The male or female wording in several product names refers to the BSP thread used to attach the fitting. It does not necessarily describe the plug or socket end of the airline connection.
Check both parts of the fitting:
- The airline coupling profile
- The male or female BSP thread
Euro Airline Fittings
The Euro-fitting range includes:
The female-thread version has:
- ¼″ BSP female thread
- Published overall length of 33mm
The male-thread version has:
- ¼″ BSP male thread
- Published overall length of 32mm
Choose the version that matches both the Euro coupling used within the airline system and the thread on the compressor, hose or pneumatic tool.
Bayonet Airline Fittings
The bayonet-fitting range includes:
Both use ¼″ BSP threads, with male and female versions available for different connection points.
A bayonet fitting must be matched with the corresponding compatible coupling. It should not be assumed to fit a Euro or another quick-release profile simply because the fitting diameter looks similar.
Quick-Release Airline Couplings
The quick-release range includes:
Both products are quick-coupler sockets supplied in packs of two.
The female-thread version has:
- ¼″ BSP female thread
- Published overall length of 65mm
The male-thread version has:
- ¼″ BSP male thread
- Published overall length of 70mm
Quick-release couplings allow a compatible hose or tool to be disconnected without unscrewing the complete fitting.
Depressurise the relevant section of the air system before disconnecting a coupling.
Five-Piece Assorted Airline Coupler Set
The five-piece airline coupler set contains:
- Three male Euro fittings
- One female Euro fitting
- One quick-release coupling
This set may be useful when assembling or adapting a compatible workshop airline system.
Check that each supplied fitting matches the compressor, hose and tool connections required.
Building a Compatible Upholstery Air System
A typical upholstery air-tool setup may include:
- A suitable compressor
- A compatible outlet fitting
- An air hose
- Matching hose-end couplings
- A pneumatic staple gun or tacker
- Compatible upholstery staples
Browse Pneumatic Guns & Tackers for air-powered upholstery staplers and specialist fastening tools.
Browse Upholstery Staples for compatible fasteners.
Every part of the system must be checked for:
- Maximum working pressure
- Required operating pressure
- Thread size
- Connector profile
- Hose internal diameter
- Air demand
- Tool and staple compatibility
One incorrect fitting can prevent the complete system from connecting, while an undersized or unsuitable air supply can affect tool operation.
Compressors for Pneumatic Upholstery Staplers
Pneumatic tackers are widely used for attaching suitable:
- Upholstery fabric
- Hessian
- Platform cloth
- Polyester wadding
- Webbing
- Tacking strips
- Furniture panels
The compressor must supply the pressure and airflow required by the chosen tool.
The tool manufacturer’s specification should take priority over general assumptions based on staple size or furniture type.
A compact upholstery tacker may have different air requirements from:
- A long-nose staple gun
- A brad nailer
- A button-fixing gun
- A higher-volume air tool
Choosing Compatible Upholstery Staples
The compressor and airline operate the pneumatic tool, but the staple series must also match the gun.
Browse Upholstery Staples and check:
- Staple series
- Crown width
- Leg length
- Wire gauge
- Tool manufacturer
- Tool model
- Furniture material
- Required penetration
Staples that look nearly identical may still be incompatible with the magazine or driver blade.
Workshop Layout and Hose Length
Choose a hose length that allows the tool to reach the furniture without repeatedly dragging or moving the compressor.
Consider:
- Position of electrical sockets
- Furniture size
- Workbench location
- Walkways
- Doorways
- Hose storage
- Trip hazards
- Whether the compressor is mobile or fixed
A long hose provides additional reach but also creates more material to manage.
A spiral hose can reduce loose floor length in a compact area, while a straight rubber hose may be easier to route around a larger workshop.
Air Leaks and Pressure Loss
Air leaks may occur around:
- Loose threaded fittings
- Damaged hose ends
- Worn couplings
- Incorrect connector profiles
- Split hoses
- Poorly seated quick-release plugs
Signs of a possible leak include:
- Audible hissing
- Compressor cycling more frequently
- Reduced tool performance
- Pressure falling while the system is idle
Disconnect and depressurise the system before inspecting or replacing fittings.
Use only sealing methods suitable for the thread and compressed-air application.
Do not continue using a hose that is cut, blistered, badly kinked or pulling away from its end fitting.
Using Compressors and Air Lines Safely
Read and follow the compressor and pneumatic-tool manufacturer’s instructions.
Before use:
- Inspect the compressor, hose and fittings
- Check the electrical cable and plug
- Confirm that connections are secure
- Set the correct regulated pressure
- Keep hoses clear of sharp edges and heat
- Route hoses away from busy walkways
- Wear suitable eye and hearing protection
- Keep the work area dry and well ventilated
Disconnect the pneumatic tool from the air supply before:
- Clearing a jam
- Loading or changing fasteners
- Adjusting the tool
- Carrying out maintenance
- Leaving the tool unattended
Never point a pneumatic fastening tool towards yourself or another person.
Release stored pressure safely before removing threaded fittings or carrying out work on the airline.
Looking After Air Hoses and Fittings
After use:
- Disconnect equipment safely
- Release pressure according to the manufacturer’s instructions
- Coil or store the hose without sharp bends
- Keep fittings clean
- Prevent dirt entering open connectors
- Inspect quick-release mechanisms
- Store equipment in a dry workshop area
Avoid dragging couplings across the floor, where grit and debris can enter the connector.
Replace damaged parts rather than attempting to hold a leaking compressed-air connection together with an unsuitable temporary repair.
Common Air-System Problems
Avoid:
- Choosing a compressor by tank size alone
- Failing to check tool air consumption
- Mixing Euro, bayonet and other coupling profiles
- Confusing thread gender with coupling type
- Connecting ¼″ BSP fittings to an unidentified thread
- Using a hose without checking its pressure rating
- Forcing together incompatible fittings
- Operating pneumatic tools above their recommended pressure
- Using damaged hoses
- Disconnecting pressurised threaded components
- Routing hoses across busy walkways
- Buying a staple gun without checking its staple series
- Assuming every Senco hose or fitting fits every compressor and tool
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Trade Compressors, Air Lines and Fittings
Livedale supplies compressors, air hoses, couplings and pneumatic upholstery equipment to professional upholsterers, furniture manufacturers, repair workshops and automotive trimmers throughout the UK.
The range covers compact compressor setups, longer workshop hoses, retracting spiral hoses and replacement fittings for compatible air systems.
Approved trade customers can access preferential pricing across eligible products after registering for a trade account.
Choose every component according to the pressure, airflow, thread and coupling requirements of the complete air system.