Craftsman Professional Vertical Air Compressor

For Mutiple Tool Usage

Craftsman Professional Vertical Air Compressor provides effective solutions when available space is limited. The units can give efficient power to charge a range of power tools while compromising on the floor space. A horizontal unit can require a space as huge as one for housing a car, but the advantage with the vertical units resolves this problem. Various vertical air compressor units from Craftsman Professional have features in built to provide with maximum power and durability. The 80 gallon model is one such model from Craftsman.

Manufacturer’s Specifications

• A 2-stage iron pump with twin-V cast which is kept oil-lubricated to provide long life with durability.

• The model contains automotive-style pistons, connecting rods, slight glass and rings.

• No magnetic starter is required.

• Multiple tools usage well supported with continuous functioning and heavy-duty usage.

• Models support 5.4 and 5.5 hp running horsepower.

• The unit features a shut off valve which serves as a Global stop.

Warranty

The 60 gallon model from Craftsman Professionals comes with a general warranty of 1 year for maintenance-free running.

Pros

• The unit operated trouble-free and requires less to none maintenance

• A very powerful model which pumps out plenty of pressure and air

• Although costly, it is a good value for the money

• Quite durable and robust

• Well served for household or commercial usage

• A high volume compressor has been recommended by many users for its utility

Cons

• Being heavy in size, the unit cannot be moved around as required and is a stationary unit

• Some users have voted the compressor pumps to be a bit noisy

• Some may find the unit a bit costly

• The drain valve is located at the bottom and hence is somewhat difficult to access

Craftsman Professional Vertical Air Compressor Review

Craftsman Professionals have designed vertical models of compressor that are as powerful as their horizontal counter-parts. The 80 gallon unit comes with twin-V design cylinders that usually operate cooler than the in-line cylinders. Weighing 415 pounds, the unit has a heavy built up and is more of a stationary unit. An ideal model for sanding, sand blasting and grinding, these units provide relatively quiet operation compared to the power output. Though not mentioned in the user manual, the machine has a Global stop of a desirable ball type which requires 1/4th turn to run from stop to stop.

The compressor includes an extension tube for drainage which when installed provides easy solutions to drain valve accessibility problem. The unit is capable of maximum of 175 PSI to support longer tool run time. A powerful 240-volt motor comes with a manual thermal overload for better protection. The induction-type motor runs on a 240 volt power input. Unlike the single stage compressors, the two stage compressors are more reliable source for commercial, automotive and industrial applications. Multi stage units accommodate for storage of more amount of air that can be used for future use and help reduce wear by generating less heat. Overall, the Craftsman Professional vertical Air Compressor is a long-running, powerful and affordable compressor for daily home usage or for commercial applications.

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