{"title":"ABAC Air Compressors Under 5 HP","description":"\u003ch2\u003eABAC Air Compressors Under 5 HP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the light end of the ABAC range, from 1 HP up to 3.5 HP. These are the machines for a home garage, a hobby shop, a finish carpentry van or a service bench, where the work is intermittent and the compressor needs to run off an ordinary outlet rather than a dedicated circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePortable and jobsite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-power-force-1-hp-6-gallon-pancake-air-compressor\"\u003ePower Force\u003c\/a\u003e is a 1 HP pancake on a 6 gallon tank at 175 PSI, the common choice for trim nailing, tires and fastening. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-twin-force-2-hp-4-gallon-twin-stack-air-compressor\"\u003eTwin Force\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to 2 HP and a 4 gallon twin stack with a cast iron oil lubricated pump. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-rollcage-1-2-hp-2-gallon-portable-air-compressor\"\u003eRollcage\u003c\/a\u003e runs at 62 dBA, quiet enough to work beside indoors, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-suitcase-1-5-hp-1-6-gallon-portable-air-compressor\"\u003eSuitcase\u003c\/a\u003e weighs 22 lbs with the pump fully enclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStationary and wall mount\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab-224vp-2-hp-24-gallon-vertical-air-compressor\"\u003eAB-224VP\u003c\/a\u003e is a 2 HP single-stage on a 24 gallon vertical tank at 145 PSI, wired for 115V and convertible to 230V. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab2-2160v1-2-hp-single-stage-air-compressor-60-gallon-vertical-115v-single-phase\"\u003eAB2-2160V1\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab3-2160v1-3-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-air-compressor\"\u003eAB3-2160V1\u003c\/a\u003e put 2 HP and 3.5 HP on a 60 gallon vertical tank, which is the usual step for a two car garage that has outgrown a portable. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cp-wall-air\"\u003eXPN Flex\u003c\/a\u003e is tankless and mounts on the wall with a hose reel built in, for a bay with no floor space to spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the line is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder 5 HP means short duty cycle. If an air tool runs continuously for more than a few minutes at a time, or two people work off one compressor, size up. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abac-piston-air-compressors\"\u003eABAC piston range\u003c\/a\u003e starts its two-stage machines at 5 HP, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abac-rotary-screw-air-compressors\"\u003eAS rotary screw range\u003c\/a\u003e picks up from there for all day duty. Browse the whole brand in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abac-air-compressors\"\u003eABAC air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cp-wall-air","title":"ABAC XPN Flex 1.5 HP Wall-Mounted Air Compressor - Tankless with Built-In Hose Reel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC XPN Flex is the tankless machine in ABAC's At-Home DIY range: a 1.5 HP oil free compressor in a wall mountable case with a 23 ft air hose already wound on a built in reel. There is no receiver, so it makes air only while the motor runs, and that is the point. It hangs on a garage wall instead of taking floor space, the hose stays off the ground, and a 10 piece inflation kit comes in the box, so the tire gauge and the blow nozzle are on the unit rather than in a drawer somewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ABAC XPN Flex wall mount (part number 2025066006)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 1.5 HP, oil free pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: none, tankless design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 130 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 115V household outlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level: 77 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 13.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10 x 16 x 17 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt in 23 ft retractable hose reel with quick disconnect connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall mount capability and integrated carry handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 piece inflation kit included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: ABAC, part of the Atlas Copco group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat tankless means for your air tools\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tankless compressor banks no air. Everything it delivers comes straight off the pump while the motor is running, which is ideal for inflation, where the demand is small and steady, and poor for anything that wants a sustained high volume blast. Do not plan on running a blow gun continuously, a die grinder, a sander, or a spray gun on this machine. Those need stored air. If that is the work, start at a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e with a receiver instead. For topping off tires, filling sports equipment, clearing dust off a bench or a filter, and short bursts of brad nailing or stapling, the XPN Flex does the job without the weight, the noise, or the floor space of a tank machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the ABAC at-home and contractor range the XPN Flex is the extreme end of the portability trade. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-suitcase-1-5-hp-1-6-gallon-portable-air-compressor\"\u003eSuitcase\u003c\/a\u003e carries the same 1.5 HP in an enclosed case with a 1.6 gallon tank at 120 PSI and 22 lbs, so it stores a little air and still lifts one handed. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-rollcage-1-2-hp-2-gallon-portable-air-compressor\"\u003eRollcage\u003c\/a\u003e runs 2 gallons at 135 PSI and a quiet 62 dBA. Stepping into the contractor machines, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-power-force-1-hp-6-gallon-pancake-air-compressor\"\u003ePower Force\u003c\/a\u003e gives 6 gallons at 175 PSI for 40 lbs and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-twin-force-2-hp-4-gallon-twin-stack-air-compressor\"\u003eTwin Force\u003c\/a\u003e runs a cast iron oil lubricated pump at 135 PSI. At 13.5 lbs the XPN Flex is the lightest of the group by a wide margin and the only one that mounts on a wall with the hose already attached. Choose it for convenience and access, not for stored air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCar, truck, bike, mower, and trailer tires, sports balls, pool floats and air mattresses, blowing dust off benches, filters, and equipment, airbrushing, and light brad nailing or stapling within its airflow range. It suits a home garage, a workshop, a utility room, a shed, or a work van, and it works well as a dedicated inflation station alongside a larger shop compressor that handles the heavy air tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's At-Home DIY range from the Atlas Copco group. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-air-compressors\"\u003eportable air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/reels\"\u003ehose reels\u003c\/a\u003e if you are setting up a permanent garage air point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"ABAC XPN Flex wall mounted air compressor\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/JilPsx9lrEQ?si=fXcWb1I4fg-Gke7n\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51811949314323,"sku":"2025066006","price":214.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/ABACXPNFlex_01_601b1d14-4e4d-439e-989e-9d9af7899f95.jpg?v=1779383092"},{"product_id":"3hp-130psi-24gal-rotary-screw-portable-air-compressor-by-abac","title":"ABAC 3 HP 130 PSI Rotary Screw Portable Air Compressor, 24 or 52 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AS-3D is a portable rotary screw air compressor for a small shop that runs air most of the day and is tired of a piston machine cycling, overheating and filling the room with noise. A screw air end is rated for 100 percent duty, so it can run continuously without a cool down period, and the AS-3D does it at 59 dBA, quiet enough to hold a conversation beside it. Every configuration delivers 11.3 CFM at a 130 PSI maximum on either a 24 or a 52 gallon receiver, in 230V single phase or three phase, wheeled or set in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ABAC AS-3D portable rotary screw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 3 HP, direct drive transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 11.3 CFM measured per ISO 1217 Annex C at 123 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 130 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level: 59 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 24 gallon or 52 gallon receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230V \/ 1-phase \/ 60 Hz or 230V \/ 3-phase \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuty cycle: 100 percent continuous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir end: fully integrated aluminum block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 260 lbs (24 gallon) or 363 lbs (52 gallon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 44 x 19 x 43 in (24 gallon), 56 x 24 x 50 in (52 gallon wheeled), 56 x 18 x 46 in (52 gallon without wheels)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized cooling system, plug and play layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: ABAC, part of the Atlas Copco group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the screw air end changes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA piston compressor builds air in bursts and needs rest between them. A rotary screw turns continuously, which is why the AS-3D can hold a steady 11.3 CFM through a full shift where a comparable piston machine would be heat soaked by mid morning. The air end here is a fully integrated aluminum block driven directly off the motor, so there are no belts to tension or replace and no drive losses between motor and air end. An optimized cooling system keeps discharge temperatures down for continuous running, and the unit arrives wired to its receiver and ready to pipe. In practice 11.3 CFM covers an orbital sander, a couple of air ratchets, a framing nailer, or a small spray gun. It is not the machine for a sandblaster or for several impact wrenches at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AS-3D is the smallest screw ABAC builds for the US market and the only portable one. The next step up is the AS-B range, where the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-as-5-5-hp-71-gallon-tank-mount-125-psi-rotary-screw-air-compressor\"\u003e5 HP AS-5251TM\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 20.3 CFM at 125 PSI on a 71 gallon tank at 63 dBA, close to double the airflow for a machine meant to be set in place and piped rather than wheeled around. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-as-5-5-hp-base-mount-125-psi-rotary-screw-air-compressor\"\u003eAS-5251BM\u003c\/a\u003e is the same air end on a bare base for a shop that already owns a receiver. Against the piston side of the catalog, a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab3-2160v1-3-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-air-compressor\"\u003e3.5 HP AB3-2160V1\u003c\/a\u003e on a 60 gallon tank reaches a higher 135 PSI and costs less, but it is a duty cycle machine: it banks air in a large tank and rests. Choose the AS-3D when the air draw is steady and the noise and the heat of a piston machine are the problem, and choose the piston when the draw is intermittent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing tank, phase and wheels\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick the 52 gallon tank unless floor space forces the 24. A screw dislikes short cycling, and the larger receiver lets it run longer and rest longer when demand is intermittent. Choose 230V single phase if that is what the panel offers; the 230V three phase version is the better long term choice where three phase already exists. The wheeled version moves around a shop and measures 56 x 24 x 50 in on the 52 gallon tank; the version without wheels is a narrower 56 x 18 x 46 in and is meant to be set in place and piped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC builds the AS-3D for professional work: wood and metalworking, auto body repair, hammering, grinding, orbital sanding, fastening, precision assembly, and air or water spraying. In practice that means tire shops and detail bays, small fabrication shops running a plasma cutter, dental and lab setups, sign shops, and any small shop where the compressor sits in the same room as the people. Give it about 3 feet of clearance on the cooling air side, keep the room between 40 and 104 F, and run it on its own circuit sized to the motor nameplate. Oil, oil filter and separator element are the service items, so keep a spare set on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eModels, part numbers and configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCFM\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-3D124W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4152044109\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 gal \/ 230V \/ 1 phase \/ with wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-3D152W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4152044110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 gal \/ 230V \/ 1 phase \/ with wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e363 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-3D324W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4152044112\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 gal \/ 230V \/ 3 phase \/ with wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-3D352W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4152044113\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 gal \/ 230V \/ 3 phase \/ with wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e363 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-3D152\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4152044111\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 gal \/ 230V \/ 1 phase \/ no wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e363 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS-3D352\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4152044114\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52 gal \/ 230V \/ 3 phase \/ no wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e363 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCFM measured per ISO 1217 Annex C at 123 PSI. Noise measured per ISO 2151:2004 using ISO 9614\/2.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the air goes to paint, tires, or anything that hates water, add a refrigerated dryer: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-15-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 15\u003c\/a\u003e treats 15 CFM on a standard 115V outlet, so it covers the full output of this machine with margin to spare. Part of ABAC's screw compressor range from the Atlas Copco group. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rotary-screw-air-compressors\"\u003erotary screw air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-air-compressors\"\u003eportable air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"24 \/ 230 volt \/ 1 Phase \/ With Wheels","offer_id":51811970318611,"sku":"4152044109","price":5227.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"52 \/ 230 volt \/ 1 Phase \/ With Wheels","offer_id":51811970351379,"sku":"4152044110","price":5896.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24 \/ 230\/3\/60 \/ With Wheels","offer_id":51811970384147,"sku":"4152044112","price":5227.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"52 \/ 230\/3\/60 \/ With Wheels","offer_id":51811970416915,"sku":"4152044113","price":5896.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"52 \/ 230 volt \/ 1 Phase \/ Without Wheels","offer_id":51811970449683,"sku":"4152044111","price":5896.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"52 \/ 230\/3\/60 \/ Without Wheels","offer_id":51811970482451,"sku":"4152044114","price":5896.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/AS-3D-portable-screw-air-compressor.jpg?v=1772136222"},{"product_id":"abac-ab-224vp-2-hp-24-gallon-vertical-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB-224VP 2 HP Single-Stage Air Compressor - 24 Gallon Vertical, 145 PSI, 115V Convertible to 230V","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB-224VP packs full-size shop performance into a portable, space-saving vertical package. A belt-driven PAT24 single-stage aluminum pump delivers 7 CFM at a maximum 145 PSI, backed by a 24 gallon vertical ASME tank on wheels so one person can roll it anywhere in the shop, garage, or job site. It ships wired for a standard 115V single-phase outlet and can be run on 230V single-phase, so it fits the power you already have and can move up later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB-224VP (part number 8975705105, formerly 1129741306)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 2 HP, 115\/1\/60, can run on 230\/1\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: PAT24 belt-drive, single-stage aluminum pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 7 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 145 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 24 gallon vertical, portable with wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: start\/stop pressure switch, ASME-certified tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual tank drain and discharge valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 150 lbs | Dimensions: 22\" x 19\" x 47\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat a belt-drive single stage gives you\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmbient air is drawn through the intake filter, compressed in one piston stroke, and pushed into the receiver before it reaches the tool. Belt drive is the reason the machine runs quieter and with less maintenance than a direct drive of the same size: the motor turns the pump through a belt rather than spinning it at motor speed, so the pump sees lower RPM and less heat. ABAC builds the pump in aluminum for fast heat dissipation and fits pressure-centered valves, and the fully enclosed belt guard keeps the drive covered without blocking cooling airflow. At 150 lbs on wheels this is still a machine one person moves, which is the whole point of the 24 gallon vertical format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo other ABAC single-stage belt drive machines sit near it. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab2-2160v1-2-hp-single-stage-air-compressor-60-gallon-vertical-115v-single-phase\"\u003eAB2-2160V1\u003c\/a\u003e uses the same 2 HP motor and the same PAT 24 pump on the same 115V supply, but puts them on a stationary 60 gallon vertical tank, so it stores far more air and stays where you set it. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab3-2160v1-3-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-air-compressor\"\u003eAB3-2160V1\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to 3.5 HP and 12.35 CFM at a 135 PSI maximum on a 60 gallon tank, but it needs a 230V single-phase circuit and weighs 261 lbs. Choose the AB-224VP when the compressor has to move and the supply is 115V, and step up to a 60 gallon machine when the work is stationary and a tool keeps outrunning the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC positions the AB-224VP for tools that need a moderate, intermittent air supply: nail guns, staplers and brad nailers, small spray guns, tire inflation, blow-down and cleaning, and light sanding. It is at home in wood and metal workshops, auto body and repair bays, trim carpentry, home and hobby shops, and on-site work where the compressor moves between tasks. Size the tool to the 7 CFM rating rather than the motor: continuous-demand tools such as a dual-action sander or a sandblaster want a larger pump and a bigger receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt by ABAC, part of the Atlas Copco group, the AB-224VP pairs a rugged PAT24 belt-drive pump with dual-voltage flexibility, making it a dependable 24 gallon 2 HP compressor for shops that need reliable air without committing to a single supply voltage. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e2 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557174038803,"sku":"8975705105","price":1028.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab-224vp-24-gallon-vertical-air-compressor.png?v=1786371560"},{"product_id":"abac-ab3-2160v1-3-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB3-2160V1 3.5 HP Single-Stage Air Compressor - 60 Gallon Vertical, 135 PSI, 230V Single-Phase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB3-2160V1 pairs a 3.5 HP motor with ABAC's belt-driven PAT 38 single-stage aluminum pump on a 60 gallon vertical ASME tank, delivering 12.35 CFM at a maximum 135 PSI on 230V single-phase power. The vertical layout keeps the footprint to 22 by 26 inches, which is why it lands in wood and metal shops, auto repair bays and serious home garages that have outgrown a portable unit but do not need 175 PSI.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB3-2160V1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarthog part number: 8090304281 (ABAC part number 2021119134)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 3.5 HP, 230V \/ 1-phase \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: PAT 38 belt-drive, single-stage aluminum pump for fast heat dissipation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 12.35 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 135 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 60 gallon vertical, ASME-coded with ASME safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: start\/stop pressure switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard for safety and optimized cooling airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 261 lbs | Dimensions: 22\" x 26\" x 68\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1 year, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree ABAC machines sit around this one. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab2-2160v1-2-hp-single-stage-air-compressor-60-gallon-vertical-115v-single-phase\"\u003eAB2-2160V1\u003c\/a\u003e puts the same 60 gallon vertical tank on a 2 HP 115V motor, so it needs no new circuit but moves meaningfully less air. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab-224vp-2-hp-24-gallon-vertical-air-compressor\"\u003eAB-224VP\u003c\/a\u003e is the portable 115V answer, rated 7 CFM at a 145 PSI maximum on a 24 gallon tank at 150 lbs. Going the other way, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2160v4-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2160V4\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the same 60 gallon vertical footprint and steps up to a two-stage PAT 49 pump for 14.6 CFM at 175 PSI. Choose on pressure first: 135 PSI covers standard 90 PSI air tools, while 175 PSI is what impact work and longer duty cycles want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC rates this stationary single-stage range for sanders, grinders and large spray guns, plus grouting, inflating, blow-down and general cleaning. At 12.35 CFM that works out to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpray painting: most paint sprayers draw 4 to 11 CFM, so the AB3-2160V1 has headroom for a steady spray arc once the nozzle and pressure are dialed in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanding: a dual-action air sander uses roughly 11 to 13 CFM, putting it at the top of this unit's range for intermittent work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStapling and fastening: driving staples and nails into wood, plastic or steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrinding, inflating and blow-down between other jobs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 60 gallon vertical tank is what makes that work practical. Stored air covers the demand spikes an air tool creates, so the motor cycles less often and the pump runs cooler than it would on a smaller portable tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSingle-stage or two-stage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single-stage pump compresses air in one piston stroke and tops out around 135 PSI, which suits shops running standard 90 PSI air tools. If the work calls for 175 PSI, longer duty cycles or cast iron construction, step up to a two-stage machine instead. Browse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003eABAC piston air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e to compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSetting it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSite it on a level floor with clearance around the belt guard for cooling air, and run it on its own 230V circuit sized to the motor nameplate. Any piston compressor pushes warm, wet air into the line, so if that air goes to paint, tires or anything that hates moisture, add a filter regulator and a refrigerated dryer rated above the compressor's 12.35 CFM output, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-15-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 15\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003ecompressed air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt by ABAC, part of the Atlas Copco group and an air compressor manufacturer for more than 40 years, the AB3-2160V1 60 gallon vertical air compressor delivers dependable single-stage performance for shops that need more air and more storage without moving to a two-stage unit. Backed by a 1 year warranty and assembled in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557390110995,"sku":"8090304281","price":1304.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab3-2160v1-60-gallon-vertical-air-compressor.png?v=1786375492"},{"product_id":"abac-ab2-2160v1-2-hp-single-stage-air-compressor-60-gallon-vertical-115v-single-phase","title":"ABAC AB2-2160V1 2 HP Single-Stage Air Compressor - 60 Gallon Vertical, 115V Single-Phase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB2-2160V1 pairs a 2 HP motor with ABAC's PAT 24 belt-driven aluminum pump on a 60 gallon vertical tank, running on standard 115V single-phase power. The vertical tank keeps the footprint tight while giving home garages, hobby shops and light service bays far more stored air than a portable unit, and the 115V motor means no dedicated 230V circuit and no electrician before the first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB2-2160V1 (part number 2020141052)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 2 HP, 115V \/ 1-phase \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: PAT 24 belt-drive aluminum pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive: belt drive, single stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 60 gallon vertical, ASME compliant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety valve: ASME certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart\/stop pressure switch control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: ABAC, part of the Atlas Copco group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABAC does not publish a maximum pressure or CFM figure for this 115V configuration, so we confirm both at order rather than quote a number we cannot source. Call us before you buy if a particular tool sets your airflow requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 115V buys you, and what it costs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly every 60 gallon compressor on the market wants a 230V single-phase circuit, which means a panel slot, a run of wire and an electrician before the machine turns over for the first time. The AB2-2160V1 is the exception: it runs on the supply a garage, a basement shop or a rented unit already has. The trade is airflow. A 115V motor is limited by the current that circuit can carry, so a 2 HP machine on 115V moves meaningfully less air than the 230V AB3-2160V1 does on the same size tank. Buy this one when 115V is a constraint you cannot change, and buy the AB3 when a 230V circuit is already in place or easy to add.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo other ABAC single-stage belt drive units sit either side of it. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab-224vp-2-hp-24-gallon-vertical-air-compressor\"\u003eAB-224VP\u003c\/a\u003e runs on the same 115V supply and is rated 7 CFM at a 145 PSI maximum, but stores only 24 gallons; at 150 lbs and 22 x 19 x 47 in it is a machine you can move around a shop, where the AB2-2160V1 is one you site once. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab3-2160v1-3-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-air-compressor\"\u003eAB3-2160V1\u003c\/a\u003e uses the same 60 gallon vertical tank and steps up to 12.35 CFM at a 135 PSI maximum, at 261 lbs and 22 x 26 x 68 in, but it needs a 230V single-phase circuit. Choose the AB2-2160V1 when the 60 gallon reserve matters and 115V is the only supply available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTire inflation, blow-down and cleaning, stapling and brad nailing, impact tools for occasional wheel and suspension work, and general air tool duty in home garages, hobby woodshops and light-duty service bays. The 60 gallon reserve is what makes a 2 HP machine usable for intermittent bursts: the tank carries the tool while the pump catches up, which a small portable receiver cannot do. Be realistic about continuous-draw tools, though. ABAC puts a paint sprayer at roughly 4 to 11 CFM and a dual action sander at 11 to 13 CFM, and a sander run flat out will outpace any 2 HP single-stage pump no matter how large the tank behind it is. Short bursts with recovery time between them are what this machine is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to pair it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrain the tank after every session, or fit an automatic drain and stop thinking about it, because condensate left standing is what ends a tank's life early. A point of use filter and regulator ahead of any spray gun or air tool keeps water and pump oil mist out of the work, and a reel keeps the hose off the floor in a tight garage. See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/condensate-drains\"\u003econdensate drains\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-filters\"\u003eair filters\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hose-reels\"\u003ehoses and reels\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt by ABAC, part of the Atlas Copco group. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e2 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"115V 1-Phase","offer_id":67616352076051,"sku":"2020141052","price":1192.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab2-2160v1-60-gallon-vertical-air-compressor.png?v=1791418079"},{"product_id":"abac-rollcage-1-2-hp-2-gallon-portable-air-compressor","title":"ABAC Rollcage 1.2 HP Portable Air Compressor - 2 Gallon, 135 PSI, 120V Single-Phase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC Rollcage is a 1.2 HP portable air compressor built around a 2 gallon tank and a 135 PSI maximum working pressure. A tubular steel roll cage wraps the pump, tank, gauges and regulator, so the controls stay protected on a work site and the whole unit lifts by a single padded top handle. It runs at only 62 dBA and plugs into any standard 120V household outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ABAC Rollcage, Silent Roll Cage (part number 2025066007)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 1.2 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 2 gallon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 135 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 120V \/ 1-phase \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level: 62 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 41 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 17 x 17 x 15.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll cage frame, pressure regulator, quick connect coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: ABAC, part of the Atlas Copco group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy 62 dBA changes where you can work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 62 dBA the Rollcage is the quietest compressor in the ABAC at-home range, quiet enough to run beside you on a bench or indoors without ear protection and without drowning out a conversation. Every other machine in the range sits between 72 and 77 dBA, and the gap is larger than the numbers suggest, because a 10 dBA difference is roughly half the perceived loudness. That is what makes this the one you can run in a finished basement, a shared garage, a classroom or shop bay with someone working next to you, or a home office conversion, without the machine dictating when you are allowed to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roll cage frame doubles as the carry handle and as a guard for the regulator, the pressure gauges and the quick connect coupler, which is what keeps a 41 lb machine serviceable after a few seasons of being loaded in and out of a vehicle. The pressure regulator lets you set tool pressure below the 135 PSI tank maximum, so a brad nailer, an airbrush and a tire chuck can all run off the same machine without swapping fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the ABAC at-home range the trade is noise and protection against weight and tank size. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-suitcase-1-5-hp-1-6-gallon-portable-air-compressor\"\u003eSuitcase\u003c\/a\u003e is the light one at 22 lbs with a 1.6 gallon tank and 120 PSI, but it runs at 77 dBA. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-twin-force-2-hp-4-gallon-twin-stack-air-compressor\"\u003eTwin Force\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to a 4 gallon twin stack at 135 PSI and 72 dBA for contractor work, at 53 lbs. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-power-force-1-hp-6-gallon-pancake-air-compressor\"\u003ePower Force\u003c\/a\u003e carries the largest receiver of the group at 6 gallons and 175 PSI, also at 77 dBA. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cp-wall-air\"\u003eXPN Flex\u003c\/a\u003e drops the tank entirely at 13.5 lbs, so it gives air only while the motor is running. The Rollcage sits in the middle on size and wins outright on noise, so it is the pick for indoor work, a shared shop, a basement, or anywhere a 72 to 77 dBA machine would be unwelcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC rates the At-Home DIY range for inflating, blowing, cleaning, nailing and stapling, and painting. In practice that means tires, sports equipment, pool floats and air mattresses, clearing dust off benches, filters and equipment, airbrushing and simple spray work, and brad, finish and trim nailing around a home, garage or workshop. ABAC builds the at-home range for occasional and intermittent duty, so the Rollcage suits a homeowner's main compressor or a quiet second machine rather than running a sander, a grinder or a blast cabinet. Work that needs continuous air wants a larger receiver and a continuous duty pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA note on air delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC does not publish a CFM rating for the At-Home DIY range, so we do not quote one here. If you need delivered air at a specific pressure to size this against a particular tool, call us and we will get the figure confirmed for this configuration before you order rather than guess at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's DIY and Contractor Series from the Atlas Copco group. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/portable-air-compressors\"\u003eportable air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e, or step up to a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e with a larger receiver when you need continuous air.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"120V 1-Phase","offer_id":67622400491795,"sku":"2025066007","price":253.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-rollcage-2-gallon.png?v=1791367798"}],"url":"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/abac-air-compressors-under-5-hp.oembed","provider":"Warthog Air Compressor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}