{"title":"ABAC Vertical Tank Air Compressors","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vertical tank stands the receiver on end, so the machine occupies a footprint closer to a filing cabinet than a workbench. For a shop where floor space is the scarce resource, that is the whole argument: the same stored air against a wall or in a corner instead of across the middle of the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in this range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC builds vertical machines from 24 to 120 gallons and 2 to 10 HP, covering single-stage belt drive units for a home garage through to three-phase two-stage Ironman machines for a production floor:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24 and 60 gallon single-stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the AB-224VP, AB2-2160V1 and AB3-2160V1, belt driven on aluminum PAT pumps, 115V or 230V single-phase. Intermittent air for tires, fastening and blow-down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80 gallon two-stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the largest group here. AB5 and AB7 machines on the hybrid T39 pump, and ABC5 and ABC7 Ironman machines on fully cast iron C1 and C2 pumps, 14.6 to 24 CFM at 175 PSI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 gallon Ironman:\u003c\/strong\u003e the 10 HP ABC10 verticals, 32 CFM at 175 PSI on a C2 cast iron pump, three-phase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing between vertical and horizontal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAirflow and pressure do not change with tank orientation, so this is a siting decision, not a performance one. A vertical machine is bolted down once and stays there, and it needs headroom: an 80 gallon vertical stands around five and a half feet tall before you add clearance to pull the belt guard. A horizontal tank sits low, moves more easily, and is the better answer for a service truck or a low ceiling. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abac-120-gallon-air-compressors\"\u003e120 gallon\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abac-80-gallon-air-compressors\"\u003e80 gallon\u003c\/a\u003e pages cover both orientations at those sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize on the CFM the tools draw at once, plus about 30 percent of headroom, and check the panel before ordering: the smaller machines run on 115V or 230V single-phase and the Ironman verticals are set to 230V, 460V or 575V three-phase at build. If the air feeds paint, plasma or tires, pair the compressor with a dryer from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abac-cool-refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003eABAC COOL range\u003c\/a\u003e. See the full brand in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/abac-air-compressors\"\u003eABAC air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e. ABAC is part of the Atlas Copco group.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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\u003eChoosing your supply voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AB-224VP leaves the factory wired for 115V single phase, which is the reason most buyers choose it: no electrician, no new circuit, just the outlet already on the wall. A 2 HP motor pulls hard at startup on 115V, so give it a dedicated circuit and keep extension cords short and heavy gauge. A long, light cord is the usual cause of slow starts and nuisance breaker trips on a portable machine of this size, and it is almost always the cord rather than the compressor. Where a 230V single-phase outlet is available at the spot the machine actually lives, converting is worth doing: the same work at twice the voltage means roughly half the current, so the motor starts easier and runs cooler. Have a qualified electrician make the changeover and match the plug and breaker to the motor nameplate.\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 is the one to pick when the air has to follow the work instead of the other way round: a full size belt drive pump and an ASME receiver on wheels, running from the outlet already on the wall. If the air feeds a spray gun, an airbrush, or anything else that will not tolerate moisture, 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 the same 115V supply, so it covers this machine's full output with room to spare. 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-ab5-2160v4-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB5-2160V4 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 60 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 14.6 CFM, 230V Single-Phase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB5-2160V4 brings two-stage performance to a space-saving 60 gallon vertical package. Its belt-driven PAT 49 pump pairs an aluminum block with cast iron cylinders and ABAC's inner cooling technology, which manages operating temperature to reduce overheating risk and hold duty cycle up under steady tool use. On 230V single-phase power it delivers 14.6 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI, the same output as the 80 gallon AB5 V4 builds, in a footprint of 22 by 27 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB5-2160V4 (part number 8090304521)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP, 230V \/ 1-phase \/ 60 Hz, 56 frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: PAT 49 two-stage, aluminum with cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 14.6 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 60 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum head and aftercooler for heat dissipation and moisture removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized flywheel for added pump airflow and cooling efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard, start\/stop pressure switch control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 301 lbs | Dimensions: 22\" x 27\" x 69\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year full, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy two-stage, and what 175 PSI buys you\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single-stage pump compresses air once and typically tops out around 135 PSI. A two-stage pump compresses it in two steps with cooling in between, and that is how the AB5-2160V4 reaches 175 PSI. The practical difference is usable air rather than headline pressure. Most air tools want roughly 90 PSI at the inlet, so a receiver filled to 175 PSI keeps feeding them far longer before the pump restarts than the same 60 gallons filled to 135 PSI. The second stage also does less work per stroke at a lower discharge temperature, which is why two-stage pumps are the ones specified for shops pulling air most of the day rather than in short bursts. The trade is cost and weight. If the air goes to a blow gun, a tire chuck and the occasional impact wrench, the single-stage \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab3-2160v1-3-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-air-compressor\"\u003eAB3-2160V1\u003c\/a\u003e covers the same 60 gallon vertical footprint at 135 PSI for less money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the small-footprint member of the AB5 V4 family. It runs the same PAT 49 pump and the same 14.6 CFM at 175 PSI as the 80 gallon builds, so the only thing the 60 gallon tank costs you is stored air, which shows up as slightly more frequent pump cycling during back-to-back tool use. Where the floor space is there, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4ns-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4NS\u003c\/a\u003e is the bare 80 gallon build, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4\u003c\/a\u003e adds a 184T frame motor with a factory magnetic starter, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4ff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4FF\u003c\/a\u003e adds an automatic tank drain and a low oil level switch on top of that. For more air rather than more tank, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VP\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to the T39 pump and 16.6 CFM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC lists this two-stage belt drive range for automotive, agriculture and farm, food and beverage, and general industrial work. On the floor that means air and water spraying, impact wrenching, screwing and fastening, grinding and sanding in auto repair and tire shops, wood and metal workshops, and farm buildings. The vertical 60 gallon receiver is the reason most buyers land here: it puts real two-stage 175 PSI air in a corner where an 80 gallon machine would not fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to pair it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive it a dedicated 230V single-phase circuit sized to the motor nameplate, and leave clear space around the flywheel and belt guard so the cooling air the oversized flywheel moves has somewhere to go. Two-stage compressors push warm, wet air into the line, so most shops add a refrigerated dryer rated above the compressor's 14.6 CFM output, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-25-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 25\u003c\/a\u003e, then a filter regulator at each drop feeding paint, tires or air tools. Drain the ASME receiver on a schedule, because water standing in the bottom of a vertical tank is what shortens its life. Part of ABAC's two-stage belt drive Pro range from the Atlas Copco group. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003ecompressed air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557390569747,"sku":"8090304521","price":1712.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab5-2160v4-60-gallon-two-stage-air-compressor.png?v=1786375514"},{"product_id":"abac-ab5-2180v4ns-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB5-2180V4NS 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 14.6 CFM, 230V Single-Phase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB5-2180V4NS puts a two-stage hybrid pump with steel cylinders on a full 80 gallon vertical tank, giving your shop more stored air and longer tool run times between pump cycles. It delivers 14.6 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI on 230V single-phase power, and it ships without a factory magnetic starter, which is the one thing separating it from the rest of the 80 gallon AB5 range and the reason it lands lower on price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB5-2180V4NS (part number 8090304554)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP, 230V \/ 1-phase \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: PAT 49 two-stage hybrid design with steel cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 14.6 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinned pump cylinder and aftercooler to promote cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed metal belt guard, start\/stop pressure switch control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnections: 3\/4 in NPT discharge, 3\/4 in NPT ball service valve, 1\/4 in NPT knurled drain valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 393 lbs | Dimensions: 27.1 x 29.3 x 68.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the NS build leaves to you\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNS stands for no starter. The pump, the motor and the tank are the same hardware the rest of the 80 gallon AB5 range runs on, but the magnetic starter is not fitted at the factory, so the machine arrives expecting the starter, the overload protection and the disconnect to be on your wall already. That is a sensible trade for a shop that has the gear, an electrician on call, or a panel laid out for it, and a poor one for a first compressor. A 5 HP single-phase motor pulls a hard inrush every time the pressure switch closes, and with no overload in the circuit that current works on the motor windings and the switch contacts until one of them gives out. Price a correctly sized starter into the job before the pallet arrives rather than after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4\u003c\/a\u003e is the same 14.6 CFM machine with the starter fitted at the factory, the safer buy where the compressor cycles dozens of times a day and the motor and pressure switch need protection from repeated inrush current. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4ff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4FF\u003c\/a\u003e Full Feature build adds a pressure actuated automatic tank drain and a low oil level switch on top of that. Where floor space matters more than stored air, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2160v4-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003e60 gallon AB5-2160V4\u003c\/a\u003e delivers the same 14.6 CFM at 301 lbs in a 22.5 x 29.6 x 68.9 in footprint. For more air on the same 80 gallon tank, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VP\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to the T39 pump and 16.6 CFM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC lists this two-stage belt drive range for automotive, industrial, agriculture and farm, and food and beverage work. In a shop that means impact wrenches, DA sanders, grinders, spray equipment, and fastening in body and repair bays, tire service, production woodworking, and metal fabrication. The 80 gallon receiver is the reason to take this over a 60 gallon machine on the same pump: more banked air means longer tool runs and fewer pump starts across a shift, and back to back tool use stops short cycling the compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC asks for a minimum of 12 inches of clearance on every side of this machine, both so the finned cylinder and the aftercooler can shed heat and so the belt guard, the service valve and the drain stay reachable. Discharge is 3\/4 in NPT, wide enough to feed a shop loop without choking the first run of pipe, with a 3\/4 in NPT ball valve at the service point and a 1\/4 in NPT knurled drain valve at the bottom of the tank. Plan the delivery around the size of it: 393 lbs and 68.2 in tall is a pallet jack or forklift job, and the floor it needs is 27.1 by 29.3 in plus clearance on all four sides. Give the motor its own branch circuit sized to the nameplate and confirm the panel carries a 5 HP 230V single-phase load. Drain the receiver at the end of each shift, because a two-stage pump moving 14.6 CFM puts a surprising amount of condensate into an 80 gallon tank over a working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-stage compressor pushes warm, wet air down the line, so most shops pair one with a refrigerated dryer rated above the compressor's 14.6 CFM output, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-25-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 25\u003c\/a\u003e. Part of ABAC's 2-Stage Hybrid Pro range from the Atlas Copco group, the AB5-2180V4NS is the value path to an 80 gallon 5 HP two-stage compressor on a standard single-phase circuit. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557391356179,"sku":"8090304554","price":2113.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab5-2180v4ns-80-gallon-two-stage-air-compressor.png?v=1786375536"},{"product_id":"abac-ab5-2180v4-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB5-2180V4 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 14.6 CFM, 230V with Magnetic Starter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB5-2180V4 is the 80 gallon vertical AB5 built with motor protection fitted from the factory. A heavy-duty 184T frame motor and a magnetic starter shield the motor and the pressure switch from the over-amping damage that comes of starting hard and often, which matters in a shop where the compressor cycles all day rather than once an hour. The two-stage PAT 49 pump, aluminum with cast iron cylinders, delivers 14.6 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI on 230V single-phase power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB5-2180V4 (part number 8090304539)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP, 230V \/ 1-phase \/ 60 Hz, 184T frame with magnetic starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: PAT 49 two-stage, aluminum with cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 14.6 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum head and aftercooler for heat dissipation and moisture removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized flywheel for added pump airflow and cooling efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard, start\/stop pressure switch control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year full, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the second stage buys you\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single-stage pump squeezes the air once and tops out around 135 to 145 PSI. The PAT 49 squeezes it twice. The low pressure cylinder does the first pass, the air sheds heat before it reaches the smaller high pressure cylinder, and the second pass finishes the job at up to 175 PSI. Cooling the air between the two cylinders is what lets the pump reach the higher pressure without running hot, and it is the reason a two-stage machine survives the long duty cycles that cook a single-stage pump. The finned cylinder and the aftercooler drop the discharge temperature again before the air reaches the receiver, so less water vapor travels down the line and more of it falls out at the tank drain. The practical gain is headroom. Air tools are rated at 90 PSI, and a tank sitting at 175 PSI holds far more usable air above that number than one sitting at 135, so the pump starts less often and catches up faster when it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three 80 gallon AB5 V4 builds run the same pump and deliver the same 14.6 CFM at 175 PSI, so the choice is about what comes fitted. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4ns-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4NS\u003c\/a\u003e is the bare build and ships without a magnetic starter, which suits a shop that already has starter and disconnect gear on the wall. This AB5-2180V4 includes the starter. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4ff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4FF\u003c\/a\u003e Full Feature build adds a pressure-actuated automatic tank drain and a low oil level switch. Where floor space matters more than stored air, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2160v4-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003e60 gallon AB5-2160V4\u003c\/a\u003e runs the same pump at 301 lbs in a 22 x 27 x 69 in footprint. For more air on the same 80 gallon tank, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VP\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to the T39 pump and 16.6 CFM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC lists this two-stage belt drive range for automotive, industrial, agriculture and farm, and food and beverage work. In practice that means body and repair shops running impact wrenches, DA sanders and grinders, production woodworking, metal fabrication, and farm buildings where the compressor is called on through most of the shift. The magnetic starter earns its place anywhere the unit starts and stops dozens of times a day, since it is the repeated inrush current that takes out an unprotected motor and pressure switch first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and sizing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGive the 184T motor its own branch circuit sized to the motor nameplate, and confirm the panel has the capacity for a 5 HP 230V single-phase load before the pallet arrives. ABAC asks for at least 12 inches of clearance on every side of the 80 gallon AB5, both so the pump and aftercooler can shed heat and so the belt guard, the drain and the service valve stay reachable. Discharge on this tank is 3\/4 in NPT, wide enough to feed a shop loop without choking the first run of pipe. Drain the receiver at the end of each shift, or fit an automatic drain, because a two-stage pump moving 14.6 CFM puts a surprising amount of condensate into an 80 gallon tank over a working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-stage compressor pushes warm, wet air down the line, so most shops pair one with a refrigerated dryer rated above the compressor's 14.6 CFM output, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-25-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 25\u003c\/a\u003e. Part of ABAC's two-stage belt drive lineup from the Atlas Copco group. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003ecompressed air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557392273683,"sku":"8090304539","price":2493.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab5-2180v4-80-gallon-two-stage-air-compressor.png?v=1786375557"},{"product_id":"abac-ab5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB5-2180VP 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 16.6 CFM T39 Pump with Magnetic Starter","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB5-2180VP is the high output 5 HP machine in ABAC's 2-Stage Hybrid Pro range. Its belt driven T39 two-stage pump moves 16.6 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI, two full CFM more than the standard 5 HP V4 builds on the same 80 gallon vertical ASME tank. That margin is what lets a single operator keep a DA sander or a die grinder fed instead of waiting on the pump to catch up. Every voltage option ships with a heavy-duty 184T frame motor and a factory fitted magnetic starter, which protects the motor and the pressure switch from the over amping damage that comes of starting hard and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: AB5-2180VP (230V single-phase), AB5-2380VP (230V three-phase), AB5-4380VP (460V three-phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP, 60 Hz, 184T frame with magnetic starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: T39 two-stage hybrid, aluminum with cast iron cylinders and inner cooling technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 16.6 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum heads and aftercoolers for heat dissipation and moisture removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard, start\/stop pressure switch control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 398 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 25 x 34 x 75 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year full, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWithin the 80 gallon vertical 5 HP range the pump is what separates the builds. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4\u003c\/a\u003e and the starter-less \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4ns-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4NS\u003c\/a\u003e run the PAT 49 pump for 14.6 CFM at 393 lbs. This VP build steps up to the T39 pump and 16.6 CFM at 398 lbs, so the extra output costs almost nothing in footprint. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vpff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VPFF\u003c\/a\u003e Full Feature build is the same machine with a pressure actuated automatic tank drain and a low oil level switch added. If noise is the deciding factor, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vqp-5-hp-quiet-power-80-gallon-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VQP\u003c\/a\u003e Quiet Power delivers the same 16.6 CFM at 66 dBA, though it carries 527 lbs in a 39 x 24 x 80 in cabinet. Where floor space matters more than stored air, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2160v4-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003e60 gallon AB5-2160V4\u003c\/a\u003e runs 14.6 CFM at 301 lbs. For more air on the identical 80 gallon platform, the 7.5 HP \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180V\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 22.2 CFM.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll three builds deliver the same 16.6 CFM at 175 PSI and weigh the same 398 lbs. Pick 230V single-phase if that is what the panel offers, since it is the only option that runs on common shop power. Where three-phase service exists, the 230V and 460V three-phase builds are the better long term choice: a three-phase motor starts under less stress and runs cooler at the same load. Whichever you pick, run the unit on its own circuit sized to the motor nameplate and have an electrician confirm the service before delivery, because a 5 HP two-stage starting against a full tank draws hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC lists the Hybrid Pro range for air and water spraying, impact wrenching, hammering, grinding, fastening, tire inflation and general equipment operation. In practice this is the compressor for an auto body or repair shop, a dealership service bay, a production woodworking or metal fabrication shop, or a farm building where the machine is called on through most of the shift. At 16.6 CFM it will hold up a sander or a grinder continuously, or a pair of impact wrenches used intermittently. For sandblasting or two operators on high-draw tools at once, start at 7.5 HP or move to a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rotary-screw-air-compressors\"\u003erotary screw compressor\u003c\/a\u003e rated for 100 percent duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-stage compressor sends warm, wet air down the line, so pair this one with a refrigerated dryer rated above its 16.6 CFM output, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-25-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 25\u003c\/a\u003e, plus a filter regulator ahead of any paint or finishing work. Part of ABAC's 2-Stage Hybrid Pro range from the Atlas Copco group. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003ecompressed air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V Single-Phase","offer_id":54557399351571,"sku":"8090304299","price":3155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557399384339,"sku":"8090304323","price":2977.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557399417107,"sku":"8090304356","price":2962.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab5-2180vp-80-gallon-two-stage-air-compressor.png?v=1786375814"},{"product_id":"abac-ab5-2180v4ff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB5-2180V4FF 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical Premium, 175 PSI, 14.6 CFM, 230V Single-Phase","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB5-2180V4FF is the Full Feature build of the 80 gallon vertical AB5 platform. The two-stage PAT 49 pump pairs an aluminum head and aftercooler with cast iron cylinders, so heat and moisture are pulled out of the air before it reaches the tank, and the FF specification adds a pressure-actuated automatic tank drain and a low oil level switch. It delivers 14.6 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI on 230V single-phase power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB5-2180V4FF (part number 8090304547)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Feature additions: pressure-actuated automatic tank drain, low oil level switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP, 230V \/ 1-phase \/ 60 Hz, 184T frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: PAT 49 two-stage, aluminum with cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 14.6 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum head and aftercooler for heat dissipation and moisture removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOversized flywheel for added pump airflow and cooling efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year full, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Full Feature spec buys you\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo of the jobs on a compressor's daily checklist are draining condensate out of the tank and confirming the crankcase still has oil in it. Both get skipped in a busy shop, and both are expensive when they are. Water left standing in an 80 gallon receiver rusts it from the inside and carries moisture down the line into air tools and spray work. Running a two-stage pump low on oil ends it. The FF build automates the first with a pressure-actuated drain that blows the tank down on its own, and guards the second with a low oil level switch that stops the machine rather than letting it run dry. That is the whole difference between this unit and the standard AB5-2180V4, and it is the reason to pay for it anywhere nobody is specifically assigned to the compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStandard features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery machine in ABAC's 2-Stage Hybrid Pro range shares the same core build: cast iron cylinders under an aluminum head, an aluminum aftercooler, an ASME coded tank with safety valves, a fully enclosed belt guard that protects the operator and routes cooling air across the pump, and start and stop pressure switch control. ABAC calls the pump hybrid because the aluminum manages heat while the cast iron cylinders take the wear, and the inner cooling design is what holds operating temperature down through a long duty cycle. The units are assembled in the USA and carry a 2 year full warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe three 80 gallon AB5 models all deliver the same 14.6 CFM at 175 PSI, so the decision is about what comes fitted. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4ns-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4NS\u003c\/a\u003e ships without a magnetic starter, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4\u003c\/a\u003e includes one, and this FF build is specified with the automatic tank drain and the low oil level switch. Where floor space matters more than stored air, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2160v4-5-hp-60-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003e60 gallon AB5-2160V4\u003c\/a\u003e runs the same pump on a smaller footprint. If the shop needs more air rather than more automation, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vpff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VPFF\u003c\/a\u003e is the same 5 HP in Full Feature trim with the T39 pump for 16.6 CFM, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003e7.5 HP AB7-2180VFF\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to 22.2 CFM on the same 80 gallon vertical tank. Where noise is the constraint instead, the enclosed \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vqp-5-hp-quiet-power-80-gallon-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VQP Quiet Power\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 16.6 CFM at 66 dBA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC rates the Hybrid Pro range for air and water spraying, impact wrenching, screwing, hammering, grinding, fastening, orbital sanding, equipment operation and tire inflation. In practice that means body shops, woodworking shops, farm and agricultural buildings, and general maintenance bays where the compressor is called on through most of the shift rather than in short bursts. At 14.6 CFM it will keep one operator going on sanding or spray work, or feed several intermittent tools across a bay, and the 80 gallon receiver carries the surge so the pump is not restarting on every trigger pull. The vertical tank puts that capacity against a wall instead of across the floor, which is usually what decides between this and a horizontal machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo-stage compressors push warm, wet air into the line, so most shops add a refrigerated dryer rated above the compressor's 14.6 CFM output, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-25-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 25\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003ecompressed air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54557402300691,"sku":"8090304547","price":2746.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab5-2180v4ff-80-gallon-premium-air-compressor.png?v=1786375951"},{"product_id":"abac-ab5-2180vpff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB5-2180VPFF 5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical Premium, 175 PSI, 16.6 CFM T39 Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB5 VPFF pairs the highest output 5 HP pump in the 2-Stage Hybrid Pro range with ABAC's Full Feature package. The belt driven T39 two-stage pump moves 16.6 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI, a full two CFM above the standard 5 HP V4 builds, and the FF specification adds the protection that lets the machine run without somebody checking it daily. All three voltage builds ride on the same 80 gallon vertical ASME tank and weigh the same 398 lbs: 230V single-phase (AB5-2180VPFF), 230V three-phase (AB5-2380VPFF), or 460V three-phase (AB5-4380VPFF).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: AB5-2180VPFF (230V single-phase), AB5-2380VPFF (230V three-phase), AB5-4380VPFF (460V three-phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarthog part numbers: 8090304315, 8090304349, 8090304364 (ABAC part numbers 2021119417, 2021119419, 2021119421)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP, 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: T39 two-stage hybrid, aluminum with cast iron cylinders and inner cooling technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 16.6 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Feature additions: automatic tank drain and low oil level automatic shut off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum heads and aftercoolers for heat dissipation and moisture removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart\/stop pressure switch control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 398 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 25 x 34 x 75 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year full, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the FF package adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFF is ABAC's Full Feature designation, and ABAC defines a Full Feature build as the standard machine plus an automatic tank drain and a low oil level automatic shut off. Those two additions cover the maintenance steps a busy shop skips first. Condensate collects in an 80 gallon receiver every day a two-stage pump runs, and a tank nobody drains rusts from the inside and pushes water down the line into tools and finish work. A low oil level shut off stops the pump before it runs dry instead of after. If the compressor lives in a mechanical room and nobody is assigned to it, that is what the FF premium buys. If somebody opens the drain and checks the sight glass every morning, the standard VP build does the same work for less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo decisions separate the 80 gallon 5 HP builds, and the first is the pump. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180v4ff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180V4FF\u003c\/a\u003e runs the PAT 49 pump for 14.6 CFM; the VPFF steps up to the T39 for 16.6 CFM on the same tank at the same 175 PSI, which is the margin that keeps a second air tool from pulling the line down. The second decision is the Full Feature package itself. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VP\u003c\/a\u003e is the same T39 machine without the automatic drain and the low oil level shut off, so it suits a shop where somebody checks the compressor daily, and the VPFF suits one where nobody is assigned to it. If the tool list already outruns 16.6 CFM, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003e7.5 HP AB7-2180VFF\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 22.2 CFM on the identical 80 gallon vertical footprint. If noise is the deciding factor, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vqp-5-hp-quiet-power-80-gallon-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VQP\u003c\/a\u003e Quiet Power delivers the same 16.6 CFM at 66 dBA, though it carries 527 lbs in a 39 x 24 x 80 in cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eChoosing a voltage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll three builds deliver the same 16.6 CFM at 175 PSI, weigh the same 398 lbs and share the same 25 x 34 x 75 in footprint, so the decision comes down to what the panel offers. Pick 230V single-phase if the shop runs on common single-phase service. Where three-phase exists, the 230V or 460V three-phase build is the better long term choice, because a three-phase motor starts under less stress and runs cooler at the same load, and that matters on a machine that starts against a full 175 PSI tank several times an hour. Whichever build you pick, run it on its own circuit sized to the motor nameplate and have an electrician confirm the service before delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC lists the Hybrid Pro range for air and water spraying, impact wrenching, hammering, grinding, fastening, tire inflation and general equipment operation. In practice that means collision centers, dealership service departments, production fabrication and woodworking shops, farm buildings, and busy maintenance bays. At 16.6 CFM the machine will hold up a DA sander or a die grinder continuously, or a pair of impact wrenches used intermittently, and the 80 gallon vertical receiver absorbs the surges so the pump is not restarting on every trigger pull. For sandblasting, or two operators on high draw tools at once, start at 7.5 HP or move to a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rotary-screw-air-compressors\"\u003erotary screw compressor\u003c\/a\u003e rated for 100 percent duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-stage compressor sends warm, wet air down the line, so pair this one with a refrigerated dryer rated above its 16.6 CFM output, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-25-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 25\u003c\/a\u003e, plus a filter regulator ahead of any paint or finishing work. The automatic tank drain clears condensate out of the receiver; it does nothing about moisture already carried downstream. Part of ABAC's 2-Stage Hybrid Pro range from the Atlas Copco group. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003ecompressed air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V Single-Phase","offer_id":54557403382035,"sku":"8090304315","price":3353.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557403414803,"sku":"8090304349","price":3323.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557403447571,"sku":"8090304364","price":3323.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab5-2180vpff-80-gallon-premium-air-compressor.png?v=1786375998"},{"product_id":"abac-ab7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB7-2180V 7.5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 22.2 CFM T39 Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB7 vertical series steps the 2-Stage Hybrid Pro platform up to 7.5 HP, pushing 22.2 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI: enough continuous air for multiple technicians running impact tools, sanders and spray guns at once. The belt-driven T39 two-stage pump pairs an aluminum block with cast iron cylinders and inner cooling technology on an 80 gallon vertical ASME tank, so the air reaching the receiver is already cooled rather than carrying the full heat of compression. Choose 230V single-phase (AB7-2180V), 230V three-phase (AB7-2380VS) or 460V three-phase (AB7-4380VS); all three deliver identical airflow and share the same chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: AB7-2180V (230V\/1, part 8090304398), AB7-2380VS (230V\/3, part 8090304455), AB7-4380VS (460V\/3, part 8090304489)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 7.5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: T39 two-stage hybrid, aluminum block with cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 22.2 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum heads and aftercoolers, inner cooling technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart\/stop pressure switch control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 403 lbs | Dimensions: 25\" x 34\" x 75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year full, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 80 gallon AB7 runs the same T39 pump and the same 22.2 CFM at 175 PSI, so the decision is footprint and fitted equipment, not output. This standard vertical build is the baseline. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180VFF Full Feature vertical\u003c\/a\u003e adds a pressure-actuated automatic tank drain and a low oil level switch, which is worth the step up in a shop where nobody is assigned to the compressor. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-horizontal-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180HS horizontal\u003c\/a\u003e puts the same machine on a 25 x 71 x 48 in footprint for shops without 75 inches of ceiling, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-hff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-horizontal-premium-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180HFF\u003c\/a\u003e is that horizontal in Full Feature trim. If 22.2 CFM is more than the shop draws, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003e5 HP AB5-2180VP\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 16.6 CFM on the same 80 gallon vertical tank. If you want a fully cast iron pump instead of the aluminum and cast iron hybrid, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eIronman ABC7-2180V\u003c\/a\u003e gives 21 CFM from a C1 cast iron pump, and where noise is the constraint the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-2180vqp-7-5-hp-quiet-power-80-gallon-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180VQP Quiet Power\u003c\/a\u003e holds 22.3 CFM at 69 dBA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMulti-bay auto repair and body shops, tire stores, welding and fabrication bays, woodworking shops and farm buildings: impact wrenching, grinding, orbital sanding, fastening, and air or water spraying where tools run through most of the shift. A two-stage pump recovers faster than a single-stage machine of the same horsepower, so two or three technicians can stay on tools without waiting on pressure. The 80 gallon receiver keeps the pump from short cycling between tool triggers, and the vertical tank holds that full reserve on a 25 by 34 inch floor footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecify the voltage and phase that matches your panel before ordering. The 230V single-phase version draws the highest current of the three and normally wants a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate; the 230V and 460V three-phase versions suit shops already running three-phase service. Plan for 75 inches of clear height plus room above for the discharge line, leave service clearance at the drain and the belt guard, and keep the intake away from paint fumes and sanding dust. Belts, filters and oil are the routine service items on this range, so keep a set on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-stage pump still pushes warm, wet air into the line, so size a refrigerated dryer above the 22.2 CFM output, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-35-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 35\u003c\/a\u003e, before the air reaches paint, tires or pneumatic controls. Part of ABAC's 2-Stage Hybrid Pro range from the Atlas Copco group. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003ecompressed air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V Single-Phase","offer_id":54557404201235,"sku":"8090304398","price":3612.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557404234003,"sku":"8090304455","price":3612.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557404266771,"sku":"8090304489","price":3612.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab7-vertical-80-gallon-two-stage-air-compressor.png?v=1786376025"},{"product_id":"abac-ab7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB7-2180VFF 7.5 HP Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical Premium, 175 PSI, 22.2 CFM T39 Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB7-2180VFF is the Full Feature build of the 80 gallon vertical AB7 platform. The T39 two-stage hybrid pump pairs an aluminum head and aftercooler with cast iron cylinders, so heat and moisture come out of the air before it reaches the tank, and the FF specification adds a pressure-actuated automatic tank drain and a low oil level switch. It delivers 22.2 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI, and the same build is offered on 230V single-phase, 230V three-phase or 460V three-phase power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: AB7-2180VFF (230V 1-phase, Warthog 8090304414, ABAC 2021119423), AB7-2380VFF (230V 3-phase, Warthog 8090304463, ABAC 2021119425), AB7-4380VFF (460V 3-phase, Warthog 8090304497, ABAC 2021119427)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Feature additions: pressure-actuated automatic tank drain, low oil level switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 7.5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: T39 two-stage hybrid, aluminum head and aftercooler with cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 22.2 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner cooling technology, fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: start\/stop pressure switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 25 x 34 x 75 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 413 lbs on the 230V single-phase build, 403 lbs on both three-phase builds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year full, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Full Feature buys you\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo jobs keep a piston compressor alive: draining the condensate out of the receiver and keeping oil in the crankcase. Both are daily checks, and in a shop where the compressor belongs to nobody in particular, both get skipped. The pressure-actuated automatic drain bleeds the tank on its own, so water does not sit against the steel between services and rust the receiver from the inside. The low oil level switch watches the one failure that destroys a pump in minutes rather than months. If the compressor lives in a back corner and the person who used to check it has moved on, the FF specification is the version to buy. If somebody opens the drain every morning without being asked, the standard AB7-2180V saves the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery 80 gallon AB7 delivers the same 22.2 CFM at 175 PSI, so the choice comes down to footprint and what is fitted. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180V\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard vertical build without the automatic drain and the oil level switch. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-hff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-horizontal-premium-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180HFF\u003c\/a\u003e is this same Full Feature specification on a horizontal tank for shops without 75 inches of ceiling, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-horizontal-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180HS\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard horizontal. Where 22.2 CFM is more than the shop draws, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vpff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-premium-air-compressor\"\u003e5 HP AB5-2180VPFF\u003c\/a\u003e runs 16.6 CFM on the same 80 gallon vertical tank in the same Full Feature trim. Two other 7.5 HP machines sit on the same 80 gallon vertical receiver and answer different constraints: the Ironman \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180VFF\u003c\/a\u003e trades a little airflow, 21 CFM, for a fully cast iron C1 pump built for long duty cycles, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-2180vqp-7-5-hp-quiet-power-80-gallon-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180VQP Quiet Power\u003c\/a\u003e holds 22.3 CFM inside a sound enclosure at 69 dBA where the compressor shares space with people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBody shops, fabrication and welding bays, woodworking shops, tire and service work, and farm buildings: impact wrenching, grinding, orbital sanding, fastening, and air or water spraying where tools run through most of the shift. A two-stage pump recovers faster than a single-stage machine of the same horsepower, so two or three technicians can stay on tools without waiting on pressure. The vertical tank keeps the full 80 gallon reserve on a 25 by 34 inch footprint, which is most of the reason shops choose vertical over horizontal when the ceiling allows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecify the voltage and phase that matches your panel before ordering, because the three builds are not field convertible. The 230V single-phase version draws the highest current of the three and normally wants a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate; the 230V and 460V three-phase versions suit shops already on three-phase service. Plan for 75 inches of clear height plus room above for the discharge line, leave service clearance at the drain and the belt guard, and keep the intake away from paint fumes and sanding dust. Route the automatic drain discharge to a collection point rather than onto the floor, since what it bleeds is oily condensate. Belts, filters and oil are the routine service items on this range, so keep a set on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-stage pump still pushes warm, wet air into the line, so size a refrigerated dryer above the 22.2 CFM output, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-35-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 35\u003c\/a\u003e, before the air reaches paint, tires or pneumatic controls. Part of ABAC's 2-Stage Hybrid Pro range from the Atlas Copco group. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003ecompressed air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V Single-Phase","offer_id":54557406626067,"sku":"8090304414","price":3846.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557406658835,"sku":"8090304463","price":3846.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557406691603,"sku":"8090304497","price":3846.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab7-vertical-ff-80-gallon-premium-air-compressor.png?v=1786376132"},{"product_id":"abac-ab5-2180vqp-5-hp-quiet-power-80-gallon-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB5-2180VQP 5 HP Quiet Power Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 16.6 CFM, 66 dBA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB5 VQP runs at just 66 dBA, about the level of normal conversation, by wrapping the pump and motor in a low sound enclosure cooled by a 600 CFM fan. You still get the full 16.6 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI of ABAC's 5 HP two-stage T39 platform, so nothing is traded away on airflow or pressure to buy the quiet. That is what lets a real compressor sit inside a working space instead of being banished to an outbuilding or a closet. Choose 230V single-phase (AB5-2180VQP) or 230V three-phase (AB5-2380VQP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB5-2180VQP, 230V single-phase, Warthog part number 8090304307 (ABAC part number 2021119412)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB5-2380VQP, 230V three-phase, Warthog part number 8090304331 (ABAC part number 2021119413)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level: 66 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: T39 two-stage hybrid, aluminum with cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 16.6 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 39 x 24 x 80 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 527 lbs single-phase, 513 lbs three-phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure: low sound cabinet with 600 CFM cooling fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl: fully programmable control panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard: automatic tank drain, magnetic starter, high temperature switch, low oil level switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year full, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the enclosure and the fan actually do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoxing in a compressor is the easy part. Keeping it cool once it is boxed in is the engineering, and it is the reason a quiet machine can be rated the same as an open frame one instead of being derated. ABAC builds the 2-Stage Quiet Power Series for extensive use, meaning a steady air supply rather than short bursts, so the cabinet carries a 600 CFM cooling fan to regulate pump and motor temperature through long run times. The high temperature switch and the low oil level switch back that up, and the fully programmable control panel lets the control parameters be set to the duty pattern of the room the machine actually sits in rather than left on a factory default.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst the open frame \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB5-2180VP\u003c\/a\u003e, which drives the same T39 pump to the same 16.6 CFM at 175 PSI on the same 80 gallon vertical tank, the VQP gives up nothing on output. What you pay for is the cabinet and the fan. Step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-2180vqp-7-5-hp-quiet-power-80-gallon-air-compressor\"\u003e7.5 HP AB7-2180VQP\u003c\/a\u003e and you get 22.3 CFM at 69 dBA in an identical 39 x 24 x 80 in cabinet, so the choice between the two is airflow first: take the AB5 when 16.6 CFM covers the tools and the quietest possible machine matters most, and the AB7 when a second operator or a continuous sander will outrun it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSingle phase or three phase\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth versions deliver 16.6 CFM at 175 PSI, in the same 39 x 24 x 80 in cabinet, at the same 66 dBA, so the decision is made at the electrical panel rather than on the spec sheet. Take the 230V single-phase AB5-2180VQP where the building has no three phase service. Where three phase is available, the AB5-2380VQP is the better long term machine and is the lighter of the two at 513 lbs against 527. Size the circuit to the motor nameplate either way, and have the connection made before the machine is delivered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDental and medical suites, dealership service areas next to a showroom, cabinet and finish shops, equipment rooms sharing a wall with offices, and any floor where staff or customers are within earshot of the compressor all day. The vertical 80 gallon receiver holds the footprint to 39 by 24 inches, so the machine sits against a wall rather than eating bay space, and the automatic tank drain means nobody has to remember to crack a petcock at the end of a shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to pair it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompressed air leaves a two-stage pump hot and saturated, and in a space quiet enough to need this machine the air is usually feeding work that water will ruin. Add a refrigerated dryer from the ABAC \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003eCOOL series\u003c\/a\u003e, sized above this machine's 16.6 CFM rather than exactly at it, plus a filter regulator at the drop if the air goes to paint, plasma, or instrument work. Keep a spare set of filters and a change of pump oil on the shelf. Part of ABAC's 2-Stage Quiet Power Series from the Atlas Copco group. See the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-compressors\"\u003eair compressors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V Single-Phase","offer_id":54557514891539,"sku":"8090304307","price":4912.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557514924307,"sku":"8090304331","price":4912.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab5-2180vqp-quiet-power-air-compressor.png?v=1786378062"},{"product_id":"abac-ab7-2180vqp-7-5-hp-quiet-power-80-gallon-air-compressor","title":"ABAC AB7-2180VQP 7.5 HP Quiet Power Two-Stage Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 22.3 CFM, 69 dBA","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC AB7 VQP delivers the full 22.3 CFM of ABAC's 7.5 HP two-stage platform at only 69 dBA, about the level of normal conversation across a room. A low sound enclosure wraps the pump and motor while a 600 CFM cooling fan pulls heat straight out of the cabinet, so the machine stays quiet without giving up duty cycle to heat soak. That is what lets a working shop put real airflow against an office wall, a showroom, or a customer waiting area instead of banishing the compressor to an outbuilding. Choose 230V single-phase (AB7-2180VQP) or 230V three-phase (AB7-2380VQP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB7-2180VQP, 230V single-phase, Warthog part number 8090304406 (ABAC part number 2021119414)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: AB7-2380VQP, 230V three-phase, Warthog part number 8090304448 (ABAC part number 2021119415)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise level: 69 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 7.5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: T39 two-stage hybrid, aluminum with cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 22.3 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 39 x 24 x 80 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 549 lbs single-phase, 537 lbs three-phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosure: low sound cabinet with 600 CFM cooling fan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: fully programmable control panel, magnetic starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard: electronic automatic tank drain, low oil level switch, high temperature switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year full, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the enclosure and the fan actually do\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoxing in a compressor is the easy part. Keeping it cool once it is boxed in is the engineering, and it is the reason this machine carries the same 22.3 CFM and 175 PSI rating as the open frame version instead of being derated for the cabinet. ABAC builds the 2-Stage Quiet Power Series for consistent supply rather than short bursts, so the enclosure carries a 600 CFM cooling fan to hold pump and motor temperature through long run times. At 7.5 HP there is more heat to move than on the 5 HP machine, which is why the fan and the high temperature switch matter more here, not less. The low oil level switch backs that up, and the fully programmable control panel lets the control parameters be set to the duty pattern of the room the machine actually sits in rather than left on a factory default.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst the open frame \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-two-stage-air-compressor\"\u003eAB7-2180V\u003c\/a\u003e, which runs 22.2 CFM at 175 PSI on the same 80 gallon vertical tank and the same T39 pump, the VQP gives up nothing on airflow or pressure. The difference you pay for is the enclosure and the fan. Step down to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-ab5-2180vqp-5-hp-quiet-power-80-gallon-air-compressor\"\u003e5 HP AB5-2180VQP\u003c\/a\u003e and you get 16.6 CFM at 66 dBA in the same 39 x 24 x 80 in cabinet, so the choice between the two is airflow first: take the AB7 when a second operator or a continuous sander will outrun 16.6 CFM, and the AB5 when the quietest possible machine matters more than headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSingle phase or three phase\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth versions deliver 22.3 CFM at 175 PSI, in the same 39 x 24 x 80 in cabinet, at the same 69 dBA, so the decision is made at the electrical panel rather than on the spec sheet. Take the 230V single-phase AB7-2180VQP where the building has no three phase service. Where three phase is available, the AB7-2380VQP is the better long term machine and is the lighter of the two at 537 lbs against 549. At 7.5 HP the single-phase inrush is worth a word with the electrician before delivery either way. Size the circuit to the motor nameplate, and have the connection made before the machine arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC rates the 2-Stage Quiet Power Series for hammering, spraying, grinding, fastening, orbital sanding and general equipment operation. In practice that means dealership service bays next to a showroom, dental and medical suites, cabinet and finish shops, equipment rooms sharing a wall with offices, and production floors where noise exposure is actively managed. The vertical 80 gallon receiver keeps the footprint to 39 by 24 inches, so the machine sits against a wall rather than eating bay space, and the electronic automatic drain means nobody has to remember to crack a petcock at the end of a shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to pair it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompressed air leaves a two-stage pump hot and saturated, and in a space quiet enough to need this machine the air is usually feeding work that water will ruin. Add a refrigerated dryer sized above this machine's 22.3 CFM rather than exactly at it: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-35-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 35\u003c\/a\u003e gives that margin on a 115V circuit, and the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003eCOOL series\u003c\/a\u003e steps up from there if the shop adds a second machine later. Put a filter regulator at the drop if the air goes to paint, plasma, or instrument work, and keep a spare set of filters and a change of pump oil on the shelf. Part of ABAC's 2-Stage Quiet Power Series from the Atlas Copco group. See the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-compressors\"\u003eair compressors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V Single-Phase","offer_id":54557514957075,"sku":"8090304406","price":5388.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V Three-Phase","offer_id":54557514989843,"sku":"8090304448","price":5388.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-ab7-2180vqp-quiet-power-air-compressor.png?v=1786378062"},{"product_id":"abac-abc5-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC5-2180V 5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 16 CFM C1 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC5-2180V is the Ironman build of the 5 HP two-stage compressor, where the pump is fully cast iron rather than an aluminum hybrid block. A 5 HP motor drives the C1 cast iron pump to 16 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e. At 24 x 36 x 72 inches the vertical layout holds the full 80 gallon reserve in a small floor footprint, which suits a shop with ceiling height to spare but not much open floor. Choose 230V single-phase (ABC5-2180V), 230V three-phase (ABC5-2380V), 460V three-phase (ABC5-4380V), or 575V three-phase (ABC5-5380V).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC5-2180V \/ ABC5-2380V \/ ABC5-4380V \/ ABC5-5380V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C1 two-stage, cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 16 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/1\/60, 230\/3\/60, 460\/3\/60, or 575\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 24 x 36 x 72 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 580 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy cast iron, and why two stages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC builds the Ironman range around a fully cast iron pump because the extra mass absorbs heat and damps vibration, which is what lets a compressor hold up under the long run times of a working shop rather than occasional weekend use. Two stages matter for the same reason: compressing in two steps with cooling in between reaches 175 PSI with less heat than a single-stage pump straining for the same pressure, so the oil stays cleaner and the valves last longer. The fully enclosed belt guard and the ASME tank with safety valves are standard across the Ironman simplex line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and how it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize on CFM, not horsepower. 16 CFM covers impact wrenches, ratchets, blow guns and most spray guns, with enough left over for a second tool used intermittently. If one continuous-duty tool such as a dual action sander will run most of the day, step up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e7.5 HP ABC7-2180V at 21 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e, or to the C2 pump on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-v2-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V2 at 24 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e. For two operators working at once, start instead at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc10-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e10 HP ABC10-23120V at 32 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e on a 120 gallon tank. If you want the same machine with the full feature package, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc5-ff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC5-2180VFFS\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuto repair and body shops, tire stores, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/blogs\/featured-articles\/compressed-air-for-woodworking-shops\"\u003ewoodworking shops\u003c\/a\u003e, metal shops and light fabrication: the professional heavy duty work the Ironman simplex range is built for, where air tools run through the full workday and the pump needs to be rated for duty cycle rather than occasional use. The 80 gallon reserve smooths out demand spikes so the pump is not restarting every time a trigger is pulled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower and air quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake three-phase power if the panel has it, since a three-phase motor starts easier and runs cooler on a compressor that cycles all day. On single-phase, give it a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate and keep the wire run short. Air leaves any piston compressor hot and saturated, so pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryer\u003c\/a\u003e ahead of a paint booth, a plasma table, or any tool line you would rather not run water through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/5-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e5 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 1-Phase","offer_id":54636861456659,"sku":"8090303796","price":3012.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":54636861489427,"sku":"8090303812","price":3012.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":54636861522195,"sku":"8090303838","price":3012.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"575V 3-Phase","offer_id":54636861554963,"sku":"8090303853","price":3192.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc5-vertical-80-gallon-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1788200060"},{"product_id":"abac-abc7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC7-2180V 7.5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 21 CFM C1 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC7-2180V is the Ironman build of the 7.5 HP two-stage compressor, where the pump is fully cast iron rather than an aluminum hybrid block. A 7.5 HP motor drives the C1 cast iron pump to 21 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e. At 24 x 36 x 72 inches the vertical layout holds the full 80 gallon reserve in a small floor footprint, which suits a shop with ceiling height to spare but not much open floor. Choose 230V single-phase (ABC7-2180V), 230V three-phase (ABC7-2380V), 460V three-phase (ABC7-4380V), or 575V three-phase (ABC7-5380V).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC7-2180V \/ ABC7-2380V \/ ABC7-4380V \/ ABC7-5380V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 7.5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C1 two-stage, cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 21 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/1\/60, 230\/3\/60, 460\/3\/60, or 575\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 24 x 36 x 72 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 622 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy cast iron, and why two stages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC builds the Ironman range around a fully cast iron pump because the extra mass absorbs heat and damps vibration, which is what lets a compressor hold up under the long run times of a working shop rather than occasional weekend use. Two stages work on the same principle from the other direction: the air is compressed in two steps with cooling in between, so 175 PSI arrives with far less heat than a single-stage pump straining for the same pressure. Cooler air means less moisture carried downstream, less thermal load on valves and rings, and oil that stays in condition longer between changes. The fully enclosed belt guard and the ASME tank with safety valves are standard across the Ironman simplex line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and how it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize on CFM, not on horsepower. 21 CFM runs impact wrenches, ratchets, blow guns, grinders and a spray gun with room to spare, and holds pressure when a second tool joins in for a while. Below it, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc5-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e5 HP ABC5-2180V\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 16 CFM on the same 80 gallon tank. On the same 7.5 HP vertical platform the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-v2-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V2\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to the larger C2 pump for 24 CFM, which is the move if a continuous duty tool such as a dual action sander will run most of the day. For two operators working at once, start instead at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc10-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e10 HP ABC10-23120V at 32 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e on a 120 gallon receiver. If you want this same 21 CFM machine in ABAC's full feature configuration, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180VFF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuto repair and body shops, tire and fleet service, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/blogs\/featured-articles\/compressed-air-for-woodworking-shops\"\u003ewoodworking shops\u003c\/a\u003e, metal shops and light fabrication: the professional heavy duty work the Ironman simplex range is built for, where air tools run through the full workday and the pump needs to be rated for duty cycle rather than occasional use. The 80 gallon reserve smooths out demand spikes so the pump is not restarting every time a trigger is pulled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower and air quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake three-phase power if the panel has it, since a three-phase motor starts easier and runs cooler on a compressor that cycles all day, and the 460V build keeps the wire size down on a long run. On single-phase, give it a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate and keep the wire run short. Air leaves any piston compressor hot and saturated, so pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryer\u003c\/a\u003e ahead of a paint booth, a plasma table, or any tool line you would rather not run water through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/7-5-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e7.5 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 1-Phase","offer_id":54636937052435,"sku":"8090303879","price":3187.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":54636937085203,"sku":"8090303895","price":3187.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":54636937117971,"sku":"8090303911","price":3187.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"575V 3-Phase","offer_id":54636937150739,"sku":"8090303937","price":3459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc7-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1789403335"},{"product_id":"abac-abc7-v2-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC7-2180V2 7.5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 24 CFM C2 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC7-2180V2 is the Ironman 7.5 HP built around the larger C2 cast iron pump instead of the C1. Same 7.5 HP motor and the same \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e, but the bigger pump turns slower for more air: 24 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI against 21 CFM from the C1 build. If the shop is running more air than a standard 7.5 HP machine keeps up with, this is the step up without moving to 10 HP and the service to feed it. Choose 230V single-phase (ABC7-2180V2), 230V three-phase (ABC7-2380V2), 460V three-phase (ABC7-4380V2), or 575V three-phase (ABC7-5380V2).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC7-2180V2 \/ ABC7-2380V2 \/ ABC7-4380V2 \/ ABC7-5380V2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 7.5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C2 two-stage, cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 24 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/1\/60, 230\/3\/60, 460\/3\/60, or 575\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 25 x 41 x 71 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 694 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the larger pump matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir delivery on a piston compressor comes from pump displacement and pump speed, not from the motor badge. The C2 is the bigger of the two Ironman cast iron blocks, so on the same 7.5 HP motor it reaches 24 CFM while turning slower than the C1 does for 21 CFM. Lower pump speed means lower piston speed, less heat and less wear per hour of running, which is the argument for buying displacement rather than RPM. The extra iron shows on the scale: 694 lbs against 622 lbs for the C1 machine, on a slightly wider 25 x 41 in footprint. Two stages handle the rest, compressing in two steps with cooling in between, so 175 PSI arrives without the heat a single-stage pump makes chasing the same pressure. Cooler air carries less moisture downstream and keeps oil in condition longer between changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and how it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize on CFM, not on horsepower. At 24 CFM this machine holds pressure under a continuous duty tool such as a dual action sander, or under two techs on impact tools and blow guns at the same time. On the same 80 gallon vertical platform the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 21 CFM at 622 lbs, which is enough when tools run in bursts rather than all day. Below that, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc5-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e5 HP ABC5-2180V\u003c\/a\u003e gives 16 CFM on the same tank. Above it, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc10-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e10 HP ABC10-23120V\u003c\/a\u003e steps to 32 CFM on a 120 gallon receiver, which is where to start if a third operator is likely. For this same 24 CFM machine in ABAC's full feature configuration, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-v2-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V2FF\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusy auto and truck repair shops, tire and fleet service bays, cabinet and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/blogs\/featured-articles\/compressed-air-for-woodworking-shops\"\u003ewoodworking shops\u003c\/a\u003e, and light fabrication where several air tools run at once and the compressor is expected to keep up through the day rather than catch up between jobs. The 80 gallon reserve smooths demand spikes so the pump is not restarting on every trigger pull, and the vertical layout keeps that reserve in a 25 x 41 in floor footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower and air quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake three-phase power if the panel has it. A three-phase motor starts easier and runs cooler on a compressor that cycles all day, and the 460V build keeps wire size down on a long run. On single-phase, give it a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate and keep the run short. Air leaves any piston compressor hot and saturated, so pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryer\u003c\/a\u003e ahead of a paint booth, a plasma table, or any tool line you would rather not run water through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/7-5-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e7.5 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 1-Phase","offer_id":54637089980691,"sku":"8090304141","price":3837.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637090013459,"sku":"8090304166","price":3837.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637090046227,"sku":"8090304182","price":3837.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"575V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637090078995,"sku":"8090304208","price":4107.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc7-v2-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1789403336"},{"product_id":"abac-abc10-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC10-23120V 10 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 120 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 32 CFM C2 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC10 vertical is the 10 HP Ironman on a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e120 gallon ASME vertical tank\u003c\/a\u003e, driving the C2 two-stage cast iron pump to 32 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI. The vertical layout puts that storage into a 30 by 41 inch floor footprint, which is what most shops want when wall and bay space is already committed and there is ceiling height to spare. This is a three-phase machine only. Choose 230V three-phase (ABC10-23120V), 460V three-phase (ABC10-43120V), or 575V three-phase (ABC10-53120V).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC10-23120V \/ ABC10-43120V \/ ABC10-53120V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 10 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C2 two-stage, four cylinder V-shape, cast iron construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 32 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 120 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/3\/60, 460\/3\/60, or 575\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 30 x 41 x 74 in (L x W x H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 765 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc10-10-hp-120-gallon-horizontal-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003ehorizontal ABC10\u003c\/a\u003e is the same 10 HP motor, the same C2 pump and the same 32 CFM at 175 PSI, laid out at 27 x 74 x 50 in and 728 lbs. Pick the horizontal when ceiling clearance is the constraint and the vertical when floor space is. Below the ABC10, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc7-v2-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e7.5 HP ABC7-2180V2\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 24 CFM on an 80 gallon vertical tank. If you want this same vertical machine with ABAC's protection package already fitted, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc10-ff-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC10 vertical Full Feature\u003c\/a\u003e adds an automatic tank drain, low oil level automatic shut off and a belt guard aftercooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction shops, fabrication and welding bays, truck and fleet maintenance, tire shops running multiple lifts, and any operation where several \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\"\u003eair tools\u003c\/a\u003e or a plasma cutter draw at the same time and the compressor needs to hold pressure through the shift rather than recover between jobs. ABAC positions the Ironman Simplex range for wood and metal workshops, auto body and repair shops, agriculture and farm, food and beverage, and general industrial duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAir treatment for a 32 CFM line\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA two-stage piston compressor sends hot, saturated air into the receiver, and the 120 gallon tank does part of the work by giving that air time to cool and drop its condensate before it reaches the line. The rest is downstream. Size a dryer at or above the compressor's rated output, which for this machine means 32 CFM or better: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-35-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 35 refrigerated dryer\u003c\/a\u003e is rated 35 CFM and is the closest match in the COOL range. Add a filter regulator at each drop. This matters most for plasma cutting, paint and pneumatic instruments, where carried over moisture shows up as torch tip wear, fisheye in the finish, or drifting controls. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryer\u003c\/a\u003e range if the shop is running more than one compressor onto a shared header.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the Atlas Copco group. The extra 120 gallons of storage over an 80 gallon build cuts motor starts and holds a steadier line pressure, while the vertical tank keeps the machine out of the way in a tight shop. Note that 10 HP three-phase service and a correctly sized disconnect are required; there is no single-phase option in this frame size. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637469794579,"sku":"8090303978","price":5051.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637469827347,"sku":"8090304018","price":5051.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"575V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637469860115,"sku":"8090304059","price":5264.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc10-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1789403336"},{"product_id":"abac-abc5-ff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC5-2180VFFS 5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical Full Feature, 175 PSI, 16 CFM C1 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC5 Full Feature pairs the Ironman all cast iron two-stage pump with ABAC's FF protection package, so the machine looks after itself between shifts. A 5 HP motor drives the C1 cast iron pump to 16 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose 230V single-phase (ABC5-2180VFFS), 230V three-phase (ABC5-2380VFF), 460V three-phase (ABC5-4380VFF), or 575V three-phase (ABC5-5380VFF).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC5-2180VFFS \/ ABC5-2380VFF \/ ABC5-4380VFF \/ ABC5-5380VFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABAC part numbers: 2020041765 (230\/1), 2020041767 (230\/3), 2020041769 (460\/3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Feature package: automatic tank drain and low oil level shutoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C1 two-stage, cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 16 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/1\/60, 230\/3\/60, 460\/3\/60, or 575\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 580 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 24 x 36 x 72 in (L x W x H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Full Feature package adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo things, and both of them are jobs a busy shop forgets. The automatic tank drain clears condensate on its own, so nobody has to remember the petcock at closing time and the bottom of the receiver does not quietly rust through. The low oil level shutoff stops the motor before the pump runs dry, which is the failure that turns a pump rebuild into a pump replacement. If your crew is reliable about both chores, the standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc5-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC5 Ironman\u003c\/a\u003e is the same machine without the FF package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat 16 CFM actually runs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixteen CFM at 175 PSI suits a one or two bay shop running tools one at a time: impact wrenches, air ratchets, hammers, blow guns, nailers, and a touch up gun. Continuous draw work is where it runs out of room. A sandblaster, a production DA sander worked all shift, or two techs on air at once will pull the pressure down faster than the pump recovers. For that load, step up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7 Full Feature at 21 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e or move to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/rotary-screw-air-compressors\"\u003erotary screw\u003c\/a\u003e, which is rated for 100 percent duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuto repair and body shops, tire stores, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/blogs\/featured-articles\/compressed-air-for-woodworking-shops\"\u003ewoodworking shops\u003c\/a\u003e, and light fabrication running air tools through the full workday. The Full Feature build suits shops that would rather not rely on someone remembering to drain the tank or check the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and air treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 580 lbs on a 24 x 36 x 72 in footprint this is a floor-standing machine: set it level, leave room on the cooling side, and run it on a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate. The 230V single-phase version is the one most small shops can actually power; 460V and 575V three-phase are the long term choice wherever three phase is already in the building. Compressed air leaving an 80 gallon receiver still carries water, so if the air reaches paint, plasma, or pneumatic controls, add a refrigerated dryer. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-cool-25-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 25\u003c\/a\u003e is rated above this compressor's 16 CFM output and leaves headroom on a hot day. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e. The vertical 80 gallon footprint keeps floor space free while holding enough stored air to smooth out demand spikes, and the all cast iron two-stage pump is the part of this machine that decides how many years it lasts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 1-Phase","offer_id":54637803864339,"sku":"8090303804","price":3651.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637803897107,"sku":"8090303820","price":3651.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637803929875,"sku":"8090303846","price":3651.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"575V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637803962643,"sku":"8090303861","price":3923.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc5-ff-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1788218286"},{"product_id":"abac-abc7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC7-2180VFF 7.5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical Full Feature, 175 PSI, 21 CFM C1 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC7 Full Feature pairs the Ironman all cast iron two-stage pump with ABAC's FF protection package, so the machine looks after itself between shifts. A 7.5 HP motor drives the C1 cast iron pump to 21 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose 230V single-phase (ABC7-2180VFF), 230V three-phase (ABC7-2380VFF), 460V three-phase (ABC7-4380VFF), or 575V three-phase (ABC7-5380VFF).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC7-2180VFF \/ ABC7-2380VFF \/ ABC7-4380VFF \/ ABC7-5380VFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Feature package: automatic tank drain, low oil level automatic shutoff, and belt guard aftercooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 7.5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C1 two-stage, cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 21 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/1\/60, 230\/3\/60, 460\/3\/60, or 575\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic starter and discharge valve fitted as standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year, assembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Full Feature package adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree things, and all three are jobs a busy shop forgets or cannot do by hand at all. The automatic tank drain clears condensate on its own, so nobody has to remember the petcock at closing time and the bottom of the receiver does not quietly rust through. The low oil level automatic shutoff stops the motor before the pump runs dry, which is the failure that turns a pump rebuild into a pump replacement. The belt guard aftercooler is the one no habit can replace: it drops the discharge temperature before the air reaches the tank, so a large share of the moisture condenses in the receiver where the drain can get rid of it, rather than travelling down the pipe to your tools. If your crew is reliable about the first two chores and the air does not need to be dry, the standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V\u003c\/a\u003e is the same 21 CFM machine without the FF package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat 21 CFM actually runs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize on CFM, not on horsepower. Twenty one CFM at 175 PSI covers impact wrenches, air ratchets, hammers, blow guns, grinders and a spray gun, and holds pressure when a second tool joins in for a while. Below it, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc5-ff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC5 Full Feature at 16 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e suits a one or two bay shop running tools one at a time. On this same 7.5 HP vertical platform the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-v2-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V2FF\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to the larger C2 pump for 24 CFM, which is the move if a continuous duty tool such as a dual action sander will run most of the day. For two operators on air at once, start instead at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc10-ff-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e10 HP ABC10 Full Feature at 32 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e on a 120 gallon receiver. Sustained work such as sandblasting belongs on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/rotary-screw-air-compressors\"\u003erotary screw\u003c\/a\u003e, which is rated for 100 percent duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuto repair and body shops, tire stores, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/blogs\/featured-articles\/compressed-air-for-woodworking-shops\"\u003ewoodworking shops\u003c\/a\u003e, metal shops and light fabrication running air tools through the full workday: equipment operation, grinding, hammering, tire inflation, fastening, orbital sanding and spraying. The Full Feature build suits shops that would rather not rely on someone remembering to drain the tank or check the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower and air treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake three-phase power if the panel has it, since a three-phase motor starts easier and runs cooler on a compressor that cycles all day, and the 460V build keeps the wire size down on a long run. On single-phase, give it a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate and keep the wire run short. The belt guard aftercooler does real work on moisture, but it is not a dryer: if the air reaches paint, plasma, or pneumatic controls, add a refrigerated dryer rated above this compressor's 21 CFM output. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-cool-35-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 35\u003c\/a\u003e leaves headroom on a hot day. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e. The vertical 80 gallon footprint keeps floor space free while holding enough stored air to smooth out demand spikes, and the all cast iron two-stage pump is the part of this machine that decides how many years it lasts. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/7-5-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e7.5 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 1-Phase","offer_id":54637876052243,"sku":"8090303887","price":3786.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637876085011,"sku":"8090303903","price":3786.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637876117779,"sku":"8090303929","price":3786.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"575V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637876150547,"sku":"8090303945","price":3786.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc7-ff-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1788221961"},{"product_id":"abac-abc7-v2-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC7-2180V2FF 7.5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical Full Feature, 175 PSI, 24 CFM C2 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC7 V2 Full Feature pairs the larger C2 cast iron pump with ABAC's FF protection package, so the machine looks after itself between shifts. A 7.5 HP motor drives the C2 two-stage pump to 24 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e. Choose 230V single-phase (ABC7-2180V2FF), 230V three-phase (ABC7-2380V2FF), 460V three-phase (ABC7-4380V2FF), or 575V three-phase (ABC7-5380V2FF).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC7-2180V2FF \/ ABC7-2380V2FF \/ ABC7-4380V2FF \/ ABC7-5380V2FF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Feature package: automatic tank drain, low oil level automatic shut off, and belt guard aftercooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 7.5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C2 two-stage, cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 24 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/1\/60, 230\/3\/60, 460\/3\/60, or 575\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 25 x 41 x 71 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 694 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Full Feature package adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree things, and all three are jobs a busy shop forgets or cannot do by hand at all. The automatic tank drain clears condensate on its own, so nobody has to remember the petcock at closing time and the bottom of the receiver does not quietly rust through. The low oil level automatic shut off stops the motor before the pump runs dry, which is the failure that turns a pump rebuild into a pump replacement. The belt guard aftercooler is the one no habit can replace: it drops the discharge temperature before the air reaches the tank, so a large share of the moisture condenses in the receiver where the drain can get rid of it instead of travelling down the pipe to your tools. If the crew is reliable about the first two chores and the air does not need to be dry, the standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-v2-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V2\u003c\/a\u003e is the same 24 CFM machine without the FF package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the larger pump matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir delivery on a piston compressor comes from pump displacement and pump speed, not from the motor badge. The C2 is the bigger of the two Ironman cast iron blocks, so on the same 7.5 HP motor it reaches 24 CFM while turning slower than the C1 does for 21 CFM. Lower pump speed means lower piston speed, less heat and less wear per hour of running, which is the argument for buying displacement rather than RPM. The extra iron shows on the scale: 694 lbs on a 25 x 41 in footprint, against 622 lbs for the C1 Full Feature build. Two stages handle the rest, compressing in two steps with cooling in between, so 175 PSI arrives without the heat a single-stage pump makes chasing the same pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat 24 CFM actually runs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize on CFM, not on horsepower. Twenty four CFM at 175 PSI holds pressure under a continuous duty tool such as a dual action sander, or under two techs on impact tools and blow guns at the same time. Below it, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180VFF at 21 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e is the same Full Feature build on the C1 pump and suits tools that run in bursts rather than all day, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc5-ff-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e5 HP ABC5 Full Feature at 16 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e covers a one or two bay shop running tools one at a time. Above it, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc10-ff-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e10 HP ABC10 Full Feature at 32 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e moves to a 120 gallon receiver, which is where to start if a third operator is likely. Sustained work such as sandblasting belongs on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/rotary-screw-air-compressors\"\u003erotary screw\u003c\/a\u003e, which is rated for 100 percent duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusy auto and truck repair shops, tire and fleet service bays, cabinet and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/blogs\/featured-articles\/compressed-air-for-woodworking-shops\"\u003ewoodworking shops\u003c\/a\u003e, and light fabrication where several air tools run at once and the compressor is expected to keep up all day rather than catch up between jobs. The 80 gallon reserve smooths demand spikes so the pump is not restarting on every trigger pull, and the Full Feature build suits shops that would rather not rely on someone remembering to drain the tank or check the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower and air treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake three-phase power if the panel has it. A three-phase motor starts easier and runs cooler on a compressor that cycles all day, and the 460V build keeps wire size down on a long run. On single-phase, give it a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate and keep the wire run short. The belt guard aftercooler does real work on moisture, but it is not a dryer: if the air reaches paint, plasma, or pneumatic controls, add a refrigerated dryer rated above this compressor's 24 CFM output. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-cool-35-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 35\u003c\/a\u003e leaves headroom on a hot day. Browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e. The vertical 80 gallon footprint keeps floor space free while holding enough stored air to smooth out demand spikes, and the all cast iron two-stage pump is the part of this machine that decides how many years it lasts. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/7-5-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e7.5 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 1-Phase","offer_id":54637943095571,"sku":"8090304158","price":4572.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637943128339,"sku":"8090304174","price":4572.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637943161107,"sku":"8090304190","price":4572.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"575V 3-Phase","offer_id":54637943193875,"sku":"8090304216","price":4572.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc7-v2-ff-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1789404495"},{"product_id":"abac-abc10-ff-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC10-23120VFF 10 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 120 Gallon Vertical Full Feature, 175 PSI, 32 CFM C2 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC10-23120VFF puts the 10 HP Ironman on a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e120 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e and adds ABAC's Full Feature protection package, so the machine looks after itself between shifts. The C2 four cylinder V shape cast iron pump delivers 32 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI. The vertical layout puts that storage into a compact floor footprint, which is what most shops want when wall and bay space is already committed and there is ceiling height to spare. This is a three-phase machine only. Choose 230V three-phase (ABC10-23120VFF), 460V three-phase (ABC10-43120VFF), or 575V three-phase (ABC10-53120VFF).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC10-23120VFF \/ ABC10-43120VFF \/ ABC10-53120VFF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Feature package: automatic tank drain, low oil level automatic shut off, and belt guard aftercooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 10 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C2 two-stage, four cylinder V shape, cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 32 CFM at max pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 120 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/3\/60, 460\/3\/60, or 575\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 765 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 30 x 41 x 74 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard, discharge valve, magnetic starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Full Feature adds\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull Feature is ABAC's protection package, and on this build it is three things. The automatic tank drain clears condensate out of the bottom of the 120 gallon receiver without anyone opening a petcock, which is the maintenance step shops skip most often and the one that rusts a tank from the inside out. The low oil level automatic shut off stops the motor before the pump runs dry, so a slow leak or a missed oil check does not cost a crankshaft. The belt guard aftercooler drops discharge temperature before the air reaches the tank, so a large share of the moisture drops out in the receiver instead of travelling downstream into tools, filters and spray equipment. Mechanically this is the same 10 HP motor and the same C2 pump as the standard ABC10 vertical. Full Feature changes what the machine does between shifts, not what it delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the cast iron pump matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC builds the Ironman pump with fully cast iron construction and a four cylinder V shape arrangement, which is what lifts this 10 HP machine to 32 CFM. Cast iron cylinders carry heat away better than aluminium and tolerate the long loaded runs that a production bay imposes, which is most of the reason a 10 HP Ironman weighs 765 lbs. That weight is the trade: this is a machine to anchor in one place and pipe properly, not one to move around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same 10 HP Ironman and the same 32 CFM at 175 PSI are also sold on a horizontal receiver. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc10-ff-10-hp-120-gallon-horizontal-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e120 gallon horizontal Full Feature\u003c\/a\u003e is 728 lbs at 27 x 74 x 50 in, so it sits low and long under a mezzanine or along a wall, while this vertical build is 765 lbs at 30 x 41 x 74 in and gives back the floor. Airflow is identical, so pick on the space you have. If the Full Feature additions are not needed, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc10-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003estandard ABC10 vertical\u003c\/a\u003e is the same pump and tank without the automatic drain, low oil shut off or aftercooler. Below this sits the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc7-v2-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e7.5 HP ABC7-2180V2FF\u003c\/a\u003e at 24 CFM on an 80 gallon vertical tank, which is the right call when the duty is one or two tools at a time rather than a full bay. Alongside it, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc5-duplex-10-hp-120-gallon-horizontal-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC5-21120HD duplex\u003c\/a\u003e reaches the same 32 CFM from two 5 HP pumps on one 120 gallon horizontal tank, which buys alternating control and a second pump to fall back on rather than more air, though only on a horizontal footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction shops, fabrication and welding bays, truck and fleet maintenance, tire shops running multiple lifts, and any operation where several \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools\"\u003eair tools\u003c\/a\u003e or a plasma cutter draw at the same time and the compressor needs to hold pressure through the shift rather than recover between jobs. The 120 gallon receiver cuts motor starts and holds a steadier line pressure than an 80 gallon build, which matters most on intermittent duty where a smaller tank would short cycle the pump. The Full Feature build suits shops that would rather not rely on someone remembering to drain the tank or check the oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing the air treatment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn aftercooler knocks a good share of the water out of the air, but it does not dry it. On a 32 CFM machine feeding paint, plasma or pneumatic instruments, follow the compressor with a refrigerated dryer rated at or above its output: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-35-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 35\u003c\/a\u003e is rated 35 CFM and runs on a standard 115V outlet, so it covers this machine with margin to spare. Add a filter regulator at each drop and run the take offs off the top of the header so condensate stays in the main. Part of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the Atlas Copco group. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":54638260257043,"sku":"8090303986","price":5649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":54638260289811,"sku":"8090304026","price":5649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"575V 3-Phase","offer_id":54638260322579,"sku":"8090304067","price":5649.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc10-ff-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1789403336"},{"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-abc10-2312vp-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC10-2312VP 10 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 120 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 32 CFM C2 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC10-2312VP pairs a 10 HP motor with the C2 two-stage cast iron pump on a 120 gallon vertical ASME tank, delivering 32 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI. The vertical tank puts the full 120 gallon reserve into a 30 x 41 in footprint, which suits shops that have ceiling height to spare but not much open floor. This is a three-phase machine only. Choose 230V three-phase (ABC10-2312VP) or 460V three-phase (ABC10-43120VP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC10-2312VP (230V) \/ ABC10-43120VP (460V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarthog part numbers: 2020141031 (230V), 2020141046 (460V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 10 HP, belt drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C2 two-stage, four-cylinder V-shape, fully cast iron construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 32 CFM at maximum pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 120 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/3\/60 or 460\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 30 x 41 x 74 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 765 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully enclosed belt guard, discharge valve, magnetic starter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the cast iron pump matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC builds two pump families for its stationary machines. The hybrid pumps mix an aluminum head with cast iron cylinders and suit shops that run air in bursts. The Ironman C2 is fully cast iron, four cylinders in a V arrangement, and ABAC positions it as the premium alternative for the toughest working conditions. Cast iron sheds heat better and tolerates long stretches under load, which is what separates a compressor that survives a decade of two-shift production from one that gets replaced after three years of it. The magnetic starter protects the motor on every start, and the fully enclosed belt guard keeps the drive out of reach without choking off cooling air. That construction is also why this unit weighs 765 lbs rather than the few hundred a comparable aluminum-pump machine would.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSame pump, same 32 CFM, different footprint. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc10-2312hp-10-hp-120-gallon-horizontal-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC10-2312HP horizontal build\u003c\/a\u003e runs 74 in long and only 50 in tall at 728 lbs, which is the one to pick under a mezzanine or a low ceiling. This vertical unit stands 74 in tall on a 30 x 41 in base and weighs 765 lbs, trading height for floor space. If you want the automatic tank drain, low oil level shut off and belt guard aftercooler, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc10-ff-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC10-23120VFF full feature vertical\u003c\/a\u003e. If 32 CFM is already marginal, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc10-2312dhp-20-hp-120-gallon-horizontal-ironman-duplex-air-compressor\"\u003eABC10-2312DHP duplex\u003c\/a\u003e puts two 10 HP pumps on one 120 gallon tank for 64 CFM and lets you service one side while the other keeps air on the line. Below this machine, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc7-2180v2p-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e7.5 HP ABC7-2180V2P\u003c\/a\u003e runs the same C2 pump at 24 CFM on an 80 gallon vertical tank, which is the step down if the panel will not carry a 10 HP three-phase load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC rates the Ironman range for professional heavy duty work from wood and metal workshops to auto body and repair shops: hammering, spraying, grinding, fastening, orbital sanding, tire inflation and general equipment operation. In practice this is the machine for production shops, fabrication and welding bays, truck and fleet maintenance, tire shops running multiple lifts, and any operation where several air tools or a plasma cutter draw at the same time and the compressor needs to hold pressure through the shift rather than recover between jobs. A plasma table and a pair of impact guns will pull a 20 CFM machine down inside a minute; 32 CFM with 120 gallons behind it gives the pump time to catch up. The 120 gallon reservoir also cuts motor starts, which is the single biggest factor in how long the contactor and the motor windings last.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan on a three-phase circuit sized to the motor nameplate and a disconnect within sight of the machine. The 74 in height needs headroom for the tank and clearance above it for service, so check the ceiling before the 30 x 41 in footprint sells you on it. Leave clearance around the flywheel and belt guard for cooling air and for belt service, and pipe the discharge with a flexible connector so vibration does not load the shop line. Keep the room ventilated; a compressor this size moves a lot of heat into a closed room. Oil, the air filter element and the belts are the routine service items, and belt tension is worth checking in the first month after commissioning. Where the air goes to paint, instruments or anything that will not tolerate moisture, add a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryer\u003c\/a\u003e downstream of the receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the Atlas Copco group. The 120 gallon reservoir holds a steadier line pressure than an 80 gallon build, while the vertical tank frees up the floor space a horizontal receiver of the same capacity would take. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e range, or the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/air-compressors\"\u003eair compressors\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":67616867549459,"sku":"2020141031","price":5628.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":67616867582227,"sku":"2020141046","price":5592.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc10-2312vp.png?v=1791252322"},{"product_id":"abac-abc5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC5-2180VP 5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 16 CFM C1 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC5-2180VP is the Ironman build of the 5 HP two-stage compressor: a fully cast iron C1 pump rather than an aluminum hybrid block, delivering 16 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI on an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e. The vertical layout keeps the whole 80 gallon reserve in a small floor footprint, which suits shops with ceiling height to spare but not much open floor. Choose 230V single-phase (ABC5-2180VP), 230V three-phase (ABC5-2380VP), or 460V three-phase (ABC5-4380VP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC5-2180VP \/ ABC5-2380VP \/ ABC5-4380VP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C1 two-stage, fully cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 16 CFM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/1\/60, 230\/3\/60, or 460\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy cast iron, and why two stages\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC builds the Ironman range around a fully cast iron pump because the extra mass absorbs heat and damps vibration, which is what lets a compressor hold up under the long run times of a working shop rather than occasional weekend use. Two stages matter for the same reason: compressing in two steps with cooling in between reaches 175 PSI with less heat than a single-stage pump straining for the same pressure, so the oil stays cleaner and the valves last longer. The fully enclosed belt guard and the ASME tank with safety valves are standard across the Ironman simplex line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and how it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize on CFM, not horsepower. 16 CFM comfortably covers impact wrenches, ratchets, blow guns and most spray guns, with enough left over for a second tool used intermittently. If one continuous-duty tool such as a dual action sander will run most of the day, step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc7-2180vp-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e7.5 HP ABC7-2180VP at 21 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e, or to the C2 pump on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc7-2180v2p-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V2P at 24 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e. For two operators working at once, start instead at the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-abc10-2312vp-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e10 HP ABC10-2312VP at 32 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e on a 120 gallon tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuto repair and body shops, tire stores, woodworking and metal shops, and light fabrication: the professional heavy duty work the Ironman simplex range is built for, where the pump needs to be rated for duty cycle rather than occasional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower and air quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake three-phase power if the panel has it, since a three-phase motor starts easier and runs cooler on a compressor that cycles all day. On single-phase, give it a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate and keep the wire run short. Air leaves any piston compressor hot and saturated, so pair it with a refrigerated air dryer ahead of a paint booth, a plasma table, or any tool line you would rather not run water through. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abac-cool-25-refrigerated-air-dryer-115v\"\u003eABAC COOL 25\u003c\/a\u003e is the matching size for a single 16 CFM machine, and the rest of the range is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryers\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/5-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e5 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 1-Phase","offer_id":67616933871891,"sku":"2020141032","price":3010.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":67616933904659,"sku":"2020141033","price":2978.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":67616933937427,"sku":"2020141047","price":2979.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc5-2180vp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1791429137"},{"product_id":"abac-abc7-2180v2p-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC7-2180V2P 7.5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 24 CFM C2 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC7-2180V2P is the big pump build of the 7.5 HP Ironman: the larger C2 two-stage cast iron pump on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e, delivering 24 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI. That is roughly three more CFM than the standard 7.5 HP build gets from the C1 pump, which is what a shop wants once it has outgrown 21 CFM but does not want the service entry a 10 HP machine asks for. The bigger pump reaches the same output turning slower, and the vertical tank keeps all 80 gallons of reserve in a small floor footprint. Choose 230V single-phase (ABC7-2180V2P), 230V three-phase (ABC7-2380V2P), or 460V three-phase (ABC7-4380V2P).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC7-2180V2P \/ ABC7-2380V2P \/ ABC7-4380V2P\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 7.5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C2 two-stage, cast iron cylinders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 24 CFM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/1\/60, 230\/3\/60, or 460\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the C2 pump\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC builds the Ironman range around a fully cast iron pump because the extra mass absorbs heat and damps vibration, which is what lets a compressor hold up under the long run times of a working shop rather than occasional use. The C2 is the larger of the two Ironman cast iron pumps, and on the same 7.5 HP motor it trades speed for displacement: 24 CFM instead of 21. Turning slower for the same air is easier on valves, rings and oil. Two stages work on the same principle, compressing in two steps with cooling in between, so 175 PSI arrives with less heat than a single-stage pump straining for the same pressure. The fully enclosed belt guard and the ASME tank with safety valves are standard across the Ironman simplex line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and how it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize on CFM, not horsepower. 24 CFM runs impact wrenches, ratchets, blow guns and spray guns with margin, and holds pressure when a second tool joins in. On the same 7.5 HP vertical platform the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-2180vp-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180VP\u003c\/a\u003e uses the smaller C1 pump for 21 CFM, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e5 HP ABC5-2180VP\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 16 CFM. If one continuous duty tool such as a dual action sander will run most of the day, or two operators work at once, step up to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc10-2312vp-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e10 HP ABC10-2312VP at 32 CFM\u003c\/a\u003e on a 120 gallon tank. The full feature \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-v2-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V2FF\u003c\/a\u003e is the same 24 CFM machine in ABAC's full feature configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBusy auto and truck repair shops, tire and fleet service bays, woodworking and metal shops, and light fabrication where several air tools run at once and the compressor is expected to keep up through the workday rather than catch up between jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower and air quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake three-phase power if the panel has it, since a three-phase motor starts easier and runs cooler on a compressor that cycles all day. On single-phase, give it a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate and keep the wire run short. Air leaves any piston compressor hot and saturated, so pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryer\u003c\/a\u003e ahead of a paint booth, a plasma table, or any tool line you would rather not run water through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/7-5-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e7.5 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 1-Phase","offer_id":67617015333139,"sku":"2020141036","price":4030.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":67617015365907,"sku":"2020141037","price":4030.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":67617015398675,"sku":"2020141048","price":4030.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc7-v2p-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1791454120"},{"product_id":"abac-abc7-2180vp-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor","title":"ABAC ABC7-2180VP 7.5 HP Two-Stage Ironman Air Compressor - 80 Gallon Vertical, 175 PSI, 21 CFM C1 Cast Iron Pump","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ABAC ABC7-2180VP pairs a 7.5 HP motor with the C1 two-stage cast iron pump on an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/vertical-air-compressor-tanks\"\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME tank\u003c\/a\u003e, delivering 21 CFM at a maximum 175 PSI. It is the workhorse build of the Ironman simplex line, meant for a shop that needs genuine two-stage pressure through a full working day without giving up floor space, since the vertical receiver holds all 80 gallons of reserve in a compact footprint. Choose 230V single-phase (ABC7-2180VP), 230V three-phase (ABC7-2380VP), or 460V three-phase (ABC7-4380VP).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModels: ABC7-2180VP \/ ABC7-2380VP \/ ABC7-4380VP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 7.5 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePump: C1 two-stage, four cylinder V-shape, cast iron construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir delivery: 21 CFM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum pressure: 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTank: 80 gallon vertical, ASME tank and safety valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 230\/1\/60, 230\/3\/60, or 460\/3\/60\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelt drive with fully enclosed belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy the cast iron pump matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eABAC builds the Ironman range around a fully cast iron pump because the extra mass absorbs heat and damps vibration, and that is what lets a compressor hold up under the long run times of a working shop rather than occasional weekend use. Two-stage compression works on the same principle from the other direction: the air is compressed in two steps with cooling in between, so 175 PSI arrives with far less heat than a single-stage pump straining for the same pressure. Cooler air means less moisture carried downstream, less thermal load on valves and rings, and oil that stays in condition longer between changes. The four cylinder V-shape layout keeps the pump balanced at working speed, and the fully enclosed belt guard and ASME tank with safety valves are standard across the Ironman simplex line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSizing and how it compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize on CFM, not on horsepower. 21 CFM runs impact wrenches, ratchets, blow guns, grinders and a spray gun with room to spare, and holds pressure when a second tool joins in for a while. On the same 7.5 HP vertical platform the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-2180v2p-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180V2P\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to the larger C2 pump for 24 CFM, which is the move if a continuous duty tool such as a dual action sander will run most of the day. Below it, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc5-2180vp-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e5 HP ABC5-2180VP\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 16 CFM on the same 80 gallon tank. Above it, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc10-2312vp-10-hp-120-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003e10 HP ABC10-2312VP\u003c\/a\u003e gives 32 CFM on a 120 gallon receiver for two operators working at once. The full feature \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/abac-abc7-ff-7-5-hp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor\"\u003eABC7-2180VFF\u003c\/a\u003e is this same 21 CFM machine in ABAC's full feature configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuto and truck repair bays, tire and fleet service, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/blogs\/featured-articles\/compressed-air-for-woodworking-shops\"\u003ewoodworking shops\u003c\/a\u003e, metal shops and light fabrication, where impact tools, sanders and spray equipment run through the working day and the compressor is expected to keep ahead of demand rather than catch up between jobs. The 80 gallon reserve is what smooths the pressure drops that come with running more than one air tool at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePower and air quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake three-phase power if the panel has it, since a three-phase motor starts easier and runs cooler on a machine that cycles all day, and the 460V build keeps the wire size down on a long run. On single-phase, give it a dedicated circuit sized to the motor nameplate and keep the run short. Air leaves any piston compressor hot and saturated, so pair it with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/refrigerated-air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryer\u003c\/a\u003e ahead of a paint booth, a plasma table, or any tool line you would rather not run water through.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of ABAC's Ironman cast iron range from the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/atlas-copco\"\u003eAtlas Copco group\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/7-5-hp-air-compressors\"\u003e7.5 HP air compressors\u003c\/a\u003e and the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/piston-air-compressors\"\u003episton air compressor\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABAC","offers":[{"title":"230V 1-Phase","offer_id":67617155219731,"sku":"2020141034","price":3391.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230V 3-Phase","offer_id":67617155252499,"sku":"2020141035","price":3307.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"460V 3-Phase","offer_id":67617155285267,"sku":"2020141049","price":3331.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/abac-abc7-2180vp-80-gallon-vertical-ironman-air-compressor.png?v=1791459047"}],"url":"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/abac-vertical-tank-air-compressors.oembed","provider":"Warthog Air Compressor Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}