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A direct drive compressor is an air compressor that can be hooked right to a product that needs air without having to fill an air tank first. They are also usually self lubricating, which means that no oil is usually required. They tend to draw low amperage and can handle pressures around 110 psi.

Another way the term is used is for air horns that can replace the stock horn on a car. They usually come packaged with small direct drive compressors that can blow about 12-15 psi that can be hooked right to the horn without needing an air tank.

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