Güde Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT is an oil-free, direct-drive twin-cylinder compressor from the Air Power series, with 750 W motor power, maximum pressure 8 bar, 24-litre tank capacity and a sound pressure level of just 49 dB(A). Germany, since 1979. Distributed in Italy by Krollit, official Güde distributor since 2007.
- Technology: oil-free, maintenance-free, Air Power Silent series
- Twin-cylinder direct-drive compressor unit
- Motor power (P1): 750 W
- Maximum pressure: 8 bar
- Tank capacity: 24 litres, steel with rubber bumpers
- Suction power: 150 l/min
- Effective delivery at 0 bar: 130 l/min
- Effective delivery at 4 bar: 95 l/min
- Effective delivery at 7 bar: 55 l/min
- Motor speed: 1,400 rpm
- Sound pressure level: 49 dB(A)
- Net weight: 21.6 kg
Who uses the Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT and for what
The Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT is designed for those needing a compressor with a larger tank while keeping noise impact to a minimum: home hobby workshops, offices, building sites near residential areas, or apartment blocks where noise towards neighbours is a genuine concern. The twin-cylinder direct-drive unit, oil-free and maintenance-free, produces a sound pressure level of just 49 dB(A), a value comparable to a hushed conversation and noticeably lower than most compressors in the same range. The 24-litre steel tank ensures good air autonomy, reducing how often the motor cycles on and further limiting the overall noise impact during use.
Its place in the Güde range
Within Güde's oil-free compressor range in the Silent series, the Airpower 150/8/24 is the model with the largest tank and the lowest noise level overall: 49 dB(A) versus 59 dB(A) for the Airpower 105/8/6 SILENT, which in turn has a smaller tank (6 litres) and lower motor power (550 W). Those looking for maximum quietness combined with good air autonomy will find the Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT the most complete model in the Silent line-up; those with tighter space and weight requirements, with a 6-litre tank sufficient for short jobs, can consider the lighter Airpower 105/8/6 SILENT (14.5 kg versus 21.6 kg).
Note: Güde compressor noise is sometimes expressed as sound power level (LWA) and sometimes as sound pressure level (LPA); this model declares both values (LWA 69 dB, LPA 49 dB), while other models in the range declare only LWA. The two values are not directly comparable, as they measure different physical quantities.
Krollit logistics and support
Shipping in 5-9 working days (7 days for southern Italy regions). Technical support in Italian available for the product's entire lifetime. Genuine Güde spare parts available from Krollit's warehouse, Monteforte Irpino (AV).
Who the Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT is for
| Profile | Fit | Reason |
|---|
| Those working in offices, apartment blocks or sites near homes | Suitable | Sound pressure level of 49 dB(A), among the lowest in the Güde range, minimises disturbance to the surrounding environment |
| Hobbyist needing good air autonomy without excessive noise | Suitable | 24-litre tank reduces the frequency of motor cycles, further limiting overall noise impact |
| Intensive professional use requiring high continuous delivery | Not suitable | Effective delivery of 55 l/min at 7 bar is limited for continuous use with high-draw professional pneumatic tools |
Not suitable for: intensive professional use with high continuous-draw pneumatic tools, for which the 55 l/min delivery at 7 bar is limited; in this case consider a higher-tier compressor not focused on quiet operation.
Motor and power supply
| Mains voltage | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Motor power (P1) | 750 W |
| Operating mode | S3 60% |
| Protection rating (IP) | 20 |
| Compressor unit | Oil-free |
| Motor speed | 1,400 rpm |
| Power cable length | 150 cm |
Operating performance
| Suction power | 150 l/min |
| Effective delivery at 0 bar | 130 l/min |
| Effective delivery at 4 bar | 95 l/min |
| Effective delivery at 7 bar | 55 l/min |
| Maximum pressure | 8 bar |
| Tank capacity | 24 litres |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Number of air couplings | 1 |
| Pressure gauges | 2 |
Noise level
| Sound power level (LWA) | 69 dB |
| Sound pressure level (LPA) | 49 dB(A) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 560 x 320 x 540 mm |
| Packaging dimensions (L x W x H) | 585 x 280 x 580 mm |
| Net weight | 21.6 kg |
| Gross weight | 23.6 kg |
Standard equipment
- Mechanical pressure switch
- Pressure regulator with easy adjustment of working pressure
- Tank pressure gauge and working pressure gauge
- 1 compressed air coupling
- Safety valve and condensate drain screw
- Ergonomic carrying handle
- 24-litre steel tank with rubber bumpers
Frequently asked questions
How quiet is the Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT really?
The declared sound pressure level is 49 dB(A), a value comparable to a hushed conversation or the background noise of a quiet office, among the lowest in the entire Güde compressor range.
This result is achieved thanks to the twin-cylinder direct-drive unit with a contained motor speed (1,400 rpm), the same technical approach used on the smaller Airpower 105/8/6 SILENT, here further refined.
Does the compressor need oil maintenance?
No, it's an oil-free, maintenance-free compressor: the compressor unit runs without oil, reducing the periodic interventions required.
Routine maintenance is mainly limited to draining condensate from the tank via the dedicated screw.
What environments is the Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT suitable for?
It's suitable for home hobby workshops, offices, building sites near residential areas and apartment blocks, where the low noise level allows working with clean compressed air without disturbing the surrounding environment.
With an effective delivery of 55 l/min at 7 bar, it remains a compressor designed for light work rather than continuous professional use with high-draw pneumatic tools.
What's the difference between the Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT and the Airpower 105/8/6 SILENT?
The Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT has a larger tank (24 litres versus 6 litres), higher motor power (750 W versus 550 W) and an even lower noise level (49 dB(A) versus 59 dB(A)), for a greater weight (21.6 kg versus 14.5 kg).
The choice depends on intended use: those needing greater air autonomy and the lowest possible noise should choose the Airpower 150/8/24 SILENT; those looking for the lighter, more compact model for short jobs will find the Airpower 105/8/6 SILENT a more portable alternative.
Does the 24-litre tank reduce perceived noise compared to a smaller tank?
Yes, indirectly: a larger tank stores more compressed air, so the motor starts up less often than with a small tank, reducing the overall number of noisy cycles during a work session.
The declared sound pressure level (49 dB(A)) still refers to the motor's operation while running, not an average over time.
