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Purchasing a Porter Cable Air Compressor

by Mikael Dinar

There are many examples of Porter Cable Air Compressors available nowadays. The Porter Cable Air Compressor line of items is manufactured by Porter-Cable - a business that has been around from 1906. The Porter Cable Air Compressors are part of the Porta-Cable line of portable woodworking power tools. Porta-Cable manufactures its items in Jackson, Tennessee, along with its affiliated company Delta. Porter-Cable and Delta became sister companies in the year 1960, but they give different products.

One such example is the 25 Gallon Vertical Air Compressor Portable 60 Gallon Tank 175 PSI. This product has a 175 PSI - 60 gallon equivalent tank size. Its high-flow air regulator has a beginning PSI of 145, which culminates at 175 PSI. This product has the highest level of above average duty and sporadic tool operation in its class. It includes an oil-free design that is at once durable and low maintenance. It has a direct-drive twin cylinder. Its 120 volt induction and high torque motor offers dependable starting function, as well.

Another of the Porter Cable Air Compressor models you ought to consider is the 20 Gallon Air Compressor 5.1 CFM @ 90 PSI model. This Porter Cable Air Compressor has a 175 PSI - 49 gallon equivalent tank volume. Its high-flow air regulator begins at 145 PSI and culminates at 175 PSI. This Porter Cable Air Compressor follows the highest regulations of moderate-to-heavy usage and intermittent tool operation in its class. Reliable starting can be provided by its 120 volt induction and high torque engine. Its '4 Pole' 1725 RPM motor guarantees a longer operational life and brings down the level of sound. You achieve remote air regulation plus control in the nearby work location of the job site due to the remote 'quadraport' station. This product also has a high-flow regulator and 4 quick connect shells.

The last Porter Cable Air Compressor product on this list is called the Oil Free Induction Side Stack Compressor. This machine has 6.0 SCFM that enables its 4.3 gallon tank to recharge more quickly. A longer window of tool usability can be gained through the 150 PSI Max. 120 PSI cut-in pressure offers 30 PSI 'Bonus Air' before making a 90 PSI tool totally inoperable. Its 1.6 running HP induction engine was made for extended use. It also features push to connect couplers, a High-FloSM air regulator, and an oil-free pump that will never result in oil spillage; the pump will run with zero upkeep.

Mikael Dinar writes for an online project educating consumers about air compressors and their uses. His website is a great resource for air compressor reviews.

Published August 11th, 2008

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