Porter Cable Air Compressors

Porter Cable air compressors are typically available as gas or electrically powered units, and they are widely used in the industrial and automotive sector. Depending on your application, you may need lower or higher horsepower as well as a smaller or larger air tank, which can go as high as 80 gallons.

If you're just going camping with the family and need a portable compressor, you shouldn't spend anymore than $200-$500. However, for more robust applications, it is common to spend up to $1500-$3000 and up.

Popular Models

C2002, C2025, C3101, C3151, C3551, C6001.

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is the body that governs the quality and safety of air compressors, and acts as a benchmark of quality when you buy a model that is ASME certified. The most important safety component is the air safety release valve, which allows air to escape if excessive pressure builds inside the tank, as specified by the law.

Porter Cable air compressors began early in the 1906 and were directed all its efforts towards one goal in mind: to provide quality tools and products that made the work of journeymen and professional craftsmen easier.. Toward the end of the 1980s, there were various joint projects between the DELTA and PORTER-CABLE brands. Both brands have proven to be market leaders in their respective categories of stationary and bench top woodworking equipment and portable woodworking power tools. By the end of the 1990s, both companies became more allied by sharing the same manufacturing and distribution facilities. Porta-Cable makes its products in Jackson, Tennessee alongside sister company Delta. Porter-Cable and Delta became sister companies in year 1960, but offer different products.

Porter Cable Air Compressors offer a variety of models. One such example is the 25 Gallon Vertical Air Compressor Portable 60 Gallon Tank 175 PSI. This product has a 175 PSI – 60 gallon equivalent tank size. Its high-flow air regulator has a starting PSI of 145 which culminates at 175 PSI. For its class, this product has the top level of moderate-to-heavy duty and intermittent tool operation yet. It has an oil-free design that is both durable and low maintenance features a direct-drive twin cylinder. Its 120 volt induction and high torque motor has dependable starting function too.

The 20 Gallon Air Compressor 5.1 CFM @ 90 PSI air compressor model is yet another model having a 175 PSI – 49 gallon equivalent tank size. Its high-flow air regulator starts at 145 PSI and culminates at 175 PSI. This Porter Cable Air Compressor adheres to the top standards of moderate-to-heavy duty and intermittent tool operation in its product category. Dependable starting can be achieved with its 120 volt induction and high torque motor. Its “4 Pole” 1725 RPM motor promises a longer operational lifespan and level of noise emission. Remote air regulation plus control can be achieved in the nearby work location in the job site because of the remote “quadraport” station. This product also features a high-flow regulator and 4 quick connect bodies.

The Oil Free Induction Side Stack Compressor is the machine having 6.0 SCFM that allows for quicker tank recharge of its 4.3 gallon tank. More extensive tool run time is achievable because of the 150 PSI Max. 120 PSI cut-in pressure offers 30 PSI “Bonus Air” prior to rendering a 90 PSI tool completely inoperable. Its 1.6 running HP induction motor was designed for long lasting performance. It also features push to connect couplers and High-FloSM air regulator, and an oil-free pump that will not result in oil spillage and requires zero maintenance.

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