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Quincy QT Two Stage Piston Air Compressor Quincy

Quincy

Quincy QT Two Stage Piston Air Compressor

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Sale price From $3,299.00 Regular price $4,899.00
Champion 5 HP RV Series Splash Lubricated Electric Stationary Reciprocating Air Compressor

Champion

Champion 5 HP RV Series Splash Lubricated Electric Stationary Reciprocating Air Compressor

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Sale price From $3,167.00 Regular price $5,903.00
Quincy QGS Rotary Screw Air Compressor Quincy

Quincy

Quincy QGS Rotary Screw Air Compressor

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Sale price From $7,107.00 Regular price $8,187.00
Champion ADVANTAGE Series Two Stage Simplex Piston Air Compressor Champion

Champion

Champion ADVANTAGE Series Two Stage Simplex Piston Air Compressor

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Sale price From $4,666.00 Regular price $8,873.00
ABAC AB5-2180VQP 5 HP Quiet Power 80 gallon vertical air compressor

ABAC

ABAC AB5-2180VQP 5 HP Quiet Power Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 16.6 CFM, 66 dBA

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Sale price $4,912.00 Regular price $6,140.00
Champion R-Series Horizontal Simplex Piston Air Compressor Champion

Champion

Champion R-Series Horizontal Simplex Piston Air Compressor -

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Sale price Regular price $3,201.00
Chicago Pneumatic RCP-C Iron Series Two-Stage Air Compressor Chicago Pneumatic

Chicago Pneumatic

Chicago Pneumatic RCP-C Iron Series Two-Stage Air Compressor

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Sale price From $3,338.00 Regular price $4,173.00
California Air Tools 80050BD 5.0 HP 80-gallon ultra quiet oil-free air compressor (front view)

California Air Tools

5.0 HP, 80 Gal, Belt Drive, Oil-Lubricated Air Compressor - California Air | CAIR-80050BD

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Sale price $1,545.00 Regular price $1,931.00
Quincy QT5QCB Climate Control 5 HP Duplex Reciprocating Air Compressor

Quincy

QT5QCB Climate Control 5hp Duplex Reciprocating Air Compressor By Quincy

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Sale price From $10,546.78 Regular price $14,062.38
ABAC ABC5 5 HP Ironman two-stage air compressor on an 80 gallon vertical tank with C1 cast iron pump

ABAC

ABAC ABC5-2180V 5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 16 CFM C1 Cast Iron Pump

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Sale price From $3,012.00 Regular price $3,765.00
Chicago Pneumatic COAIRE CSOF-D all-in-one oil-less scroll air compressor with integrated dryer and stainless tank

Chicago Pneumatic

Chicago Pneumatic COAIRE CSOF-D All-In-One Oil-Less Scroll Air Compressor | 3-5 HP

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Sale price From $15,868.60 Regular price $21,639.00
Chicago Pneumatic COAIRE CSOF-S oil-less scroll air compressor, 3 to 5 HP single scroll cabinet

Chicago Pneumatic

Chicago Pneumatic COAIRE CSOF-S Oil-Less Scroll Air Compressor | 3-60 HP

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Sale price From $7,553.33 Regular price $10,300.00
ABAC AB5 VPFF series 5 HP 80 gallon vertical premium two-stage air compressor

ABAC

ABAC AB5-2180VPFF 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical Premium, 175 PSI, 16.6 CFM T39 Pump

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Sale price From $3,323.00 Regular price $4,154.00
ABAC AB5 VP series 5 HP 80 gallon vertical two-stage air compressor

ABAC

ABAC AB5-2180VP 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 16.6 CFM T39 Pump with Magnetic Starter

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Sale price From $2,962.00 Regular price $3,703.00
ABAC AB5-2180V4NS 5 HP 80 gallon vertical two-stage air compressor

ABAC

ABAC AB5-2180V4NS 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 14.6 CFM, 230V Single-Phase

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Sale price $2,113.00 Regular price $2,642.00
ABAC AB5-2160V4 5 HP 60 gallon vertical two-stage air compressor

ABAC

ABAC AB5-2160V4 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 60 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 14.6 CFM, 230V Single-Phase

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Sale price $1,712.00 Regular price $2,139.00
Champion VP-Series Reciprocating Air Compressors

Champion

Champion VP-Series Reciprocating Air Compressors

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Sale price From $1,890.09 Regular price $3,682.00
Champion Airstation R-Series Horizontal Simplex Piston Air Compressor Champion

Champion

Champion Airstation R-Series Horizontal Simplex Piston Air Compressor

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Sale price From $7,150.00 Regular price $13,325.00
Champion Base-Mounted R-Series Piston Air Compressor Champion

Champion

Champion Base-Mounted R-Series Piston Air Compressor

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Sale price From $3,199.00 Regular price $5,963.00
Champion R-Series Vertical Simplex Piston Air Compressor Champion

Champion

Champion R-Series Vertical Simplex Piston Air Compressor

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Sale price From $3,949.00 Regular price $7,360.00
Chicago Pneumatic RCP Quiet-Enclosed Two-Stage Air Compressor Chicago Pneumatic

Chicago Pneumatic

Chicago Pneumatic RCP Quiet-Enclosed Two-Stage Air Compressor

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Sale price From $5,949.00 Regular price $7,437.00
Atlas Copco CR Cast-Iron Piston Industrial Series Air Compressor Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco CR Cast-Iron Piston Industrial Series Air Compressor

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Sale price From $4,701.18 Regular price $5,876.48
Atlas Copco CR Duplex Cast-Iron Piston Professional Series Air Compressor Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco CR Duplex Cast-Iron Piston Professional Series Air Compressor

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Sale price From $9,680.82 Regular price $12,101.02
Atlas Copco CR Cast-Iron Piston Professional Series Air Compressor Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco CR Cast-Iron Piston Professional Series Air Compressor

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Sale price From $3,504.72 Regular price $4,380.90
AluminAir Series Tank Mounted Aluminum Reciprocating Air Compressor By Mark Mark

Mark

AluminAir Series Tank Mounted Aluminum Reciprocating Air Compressor By Mark

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Sale price From $1,387.00 Regular price $1,734.00
QOF Series Oil-Free Scroll Compressor By Quincy Quincy

Quincy

QOF Series Oil-Free Scroll Compressor By Quincy

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Sale price From $7,876.00 Regular price $9,451.20
QP Series Pressure Lubricated Reciprocating Compressor By Quincy Quincy

Quincy

QP Series Pressure Lubricated Reciprocating Compressor By Quincy

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Sale price From $4,538.00 Regular price $6,216.00
IronAir Series Tank Mounted Cast Iron Reciprocating Air Compressor By Mark Mark

Mark

IronAir Series Tank Mounted Cast Iron Reciprocating Air Compressor By Mark

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Sale price From $3,881.00 Regular price $3,920.00
Atlas Copco SF+2-6 Oil Free Mono Scroll Compressor Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco

Atlas Copco SF+2-6 Oil Free Mono Scroll Compressor

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Sale price From $10,624.00 Regular price $16,997.00

5 HP air compressors: the standard two stage shop compressor

5 HP is the most common industrial compressor size sold, and for good reason. A two stage 5 HP pump delivers 14 to 19 CFM at 175 PSI, enough to run one automotive bay flat out, a tire shop, a cabinet shop with two spray guns, or a farm shop with an impact wrench and a sand blaster in use at the same time. It runs on 230 volt single phase at roughly 22 to 28 amps, so it does not need three phase service, which is why it is the top of the range for most garages and small businesses.

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Two stage piston on 60, 80 or 120 gallon tanks: Quincy QT Pro and QP pressure lubricated, Champion R-Series simplex, RV Series, VP Series and ADVANTAGE, Chicago Pneumatic RCP-C cast iron and the RCP quiet enclosed cabinet unit, Mark IronAir and AluminAir, California Air Tools 80050BD 80 gallon, and the ABAC AB5 and ABC5 Ironman family in 60 and 80 gallon vertical, standard, Premium full feature and Quiet Power versions. Duplex: the Quincy QT5QCB climate control 5 HP duplex. Atlas Copco CR cast iron piston in Professional, Industrial and duplex builds at 100 PSI. Rotary screw: the Quincy QGS 5 at 18 CFM and 145 PSI. Oil free scroll: Chicago Pneumatic COAIRE CSOF 5 HP in simplex, all in one and base mounted form, Quincy QOF 5 and Atlas Copco SF+ 4 at 13 to 14 CFM.

Single phase, pump type and tank size

Almost every 5 HP piston unit is available in 230 volt single phase and in 230 or 460 volt three phase. If you have single phase power, check the amp draw and plan a 40 amp circuit with a magnetic starter. A splash lubricated cast iron pump (Champion R, CP RCP-C, Mark IronAir, ABAC) is the normal choice; the Quincy QP is pressure lubricated for long pump life in shops that run eight hours a day. Vertical 80 gallon tanks take the least floor space. Pick a 120 gallon tank when the compressor feeds a long header or a blast cabinet that drains it quickly.

Dryer sizing

Match the dryer to the compressor output, 15 to 25 CFM for a 5 HP two stage, from the refrigerated air dryer collection. Paint and powder coating lines should add a coalescing filter after the dryer.

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