- Cast iron, twin cylinder, oil lubricated pump
- Dual voltage motor is wired for standard 120-Volt outlet and may also be converted for 240-Volt application
- 155 PSI max pressure for optimum tool performance
- 20-Gallon ASME horizontal portable tank with pre-attached pneumatic tires, quick-set regulator, tank and working pressure gauges and on/off switch
- Maximum pressure: 155 PSI; CFM at 90 PSI: 5.7; CFM at 40 PSI: 7.0; RHP: 1.9; UL and CSA certified
- Cast iron, V-twin cylinder, oil lubricated pump
- Dual voltage motor is wired for standard 120-Volt outlet and may also be converted for 240-Volt application
- 20-Gallon ASME vertical portable tank equipped with pneumatic tires for maximum portability
- Equipped with quick-set regulator, tank and working pressure gauges, quick connect air outlet and on/off switch
- Maximum pressure: 135 PSI; CFM at 90 PSI: 5.3; CFM at 40 PSI: 6.2; RHP: 1.6; UL and CSA certified
- Heavy duty induction motor for maximum performance and efficiency
- 155 PSI max pressure for optimum tool performance
- 30-Gallon ASME
- Dual voltage motor is wired for standard 120 volt outlet, and may also be converted for 240 volt applications
- Fully assembled and equipped with quick-set regulator, tank and working pressure gauges, quick connect air outlet and on/off switch for ease of use
General view about air compressors is that they are used for filling tires with air pressure, but it functions much more than that. Experts in construction industry use air compressor to provide effective pressurised air to the power equipments. They can be easily seen to be used in refrigerators, air conditioners and motorcycle, to name few. Use on a large scale has prompted companies producing air compressor in India and around the globe to come up with better advanced products.
Compressors simply convert gaseous energy into kinetic form by compressing and pressurising air. Next the air is allowed to flow with sudden gush. Air is stored into compressor tanks, wherein the process is more manageable. Because of its portability people use it to fill air in their vehicles tires whenever the need may arise.
There are two methods in which air can be compressed. They are through negative displacement or the positive one. The main integrals of the compressor includes air filters. Filters remove dirt and contamination after compression is done with. Pistons used in compressors pump air to a particular spot. The three basic types of compressors are rotary, centrifugal and reciprocating. Further classification is on the basis of various other features such as stages, cooling based and lubrication.
Air compressors have numerous applications in industry and are used in various fields, including automation and assembly, chemical manufacturing, agriculture and construction. All compressors work by converting power from an external source, such as an electric motor or diesel engines, into stored energy which can be released in the form of pressurised air. The pressurised air is then used to power tools and machinery.
Choosing the Right Air Compressor
However compressors vary in their method of operation, air capacity and level of pressure that they can deliver. The right compressor will able to hold enough air and deliver a high enough level of pressure for the task, but performance should be balanced against considerations such as cost and durability. Compressed air is measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM), with a high requirement for CFM needing a larger air capacity and higher horsepower (HP).
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- Low maintenance, oil free, direct drive pump, patented-two piece cooling system extends life of the pump
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- Max pressure of 155 PSI for optimum tool performance
- Pontoon-style tank design with two 2-gallon tanks for job-site portability
- Maximum CFM at 90 PSI of 5.0, CFM at 40 PSI of 6.9