[TheForge] Compressor options

[Ralph Sproul]

Dave,  Nice compressor specs for $999!.............especially after you've
told me a few of them have been running for a while now with Kinyons.  How
long have you been running the hammer with it?

Ralph
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From: "lama" <lama@huntbrothers.com>
To: <theforge@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 11:55 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Compressor options


Dave I thought of "oilless" compressors as being on the small side.
Don't know if that's what you need but,
I did a lot of research a few years back and found that this PUMA
compressor bought through Harbor Freight but made in the good
ole' USA. There are 3 or 4 of these in use in our local area that are
running Kinyon style air hammers.
here are the specs:

5 HP, 175 PSI, 80 GALLON ASME AIR COMPRESSOR
This industrial compressor outlasts the competition.
It also delivers some of the highest air capacities on the market.
Features a heavy duty motor, pressure switch, safety valve, cast iron pump,
copper tube after-cooler and a magnetic starter. ASME coded tank.
  a.. Horse Power: 5
  b.. Stage: two
  c.. Power supply: 230V
  d.. Phase: single
  e.. Maximum pressure: 175 PSI
  f.. Air Delivery:
    @ 100 PSI: 19.5 CFM
    @175 PSI: 18 CFM

  g.. Tank size: 80 gallon
  h.. Tool weight: 550 lbs.
PUMA TK5080V   ITEM 5730-0VGA    $999.99

dave m



> All,
>
> Oilless compressors?  Are they worth the extra $$$?
>
> Needing to replace my current weak compressor, I'm looking at various
> compressors at the local Big Box stores.  Some are oilless and some have
> the more common oil reservoir for the crank.  I may want to use the air
> supply for a positive pressure mask for sand blasting.  Is oil
> contamination of the air a big concern?  Are there oil traps or filters
> like the water traps? etc...etc...
>
> Any and all thoughts appreciated.
>
> Dave Brown


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