[TheForge] Compressor options

Sat Aug 30 10:09:01 2003

The fella in Hammond with the bronze foundry has been running his for 8+
years.
3 other guys and I have been running ours for about 4+ years.
no problems at all.
dave m

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ralph Sproul" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2003 6:25 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] Compressor options

> 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
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "lama" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> 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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