I need some help with selecting a new Air-Compressor.
This will be a very seldom used, back-up/emergency compressor to run some machinery and conveyor lines in our warehouse.
The PRIMARY compressor we run is a BINKS(Quincy) Model 340-32. We had a small electrical problem and switched over to our "back up" compressor and found that it was not large enough to operate our machines. The current back up compressor was purchased long ago when we used some different machinery that required less air. So the new machines simply over-tax our back-up unit.
Under normal circumstances, our "back up" compressor only operates a few days each year.
I need a total of 100psi at 12cfm to operate the 2 primary machines. The air required ot operate the convyor is minimal, so lets say my maximum draw is going to be 100psi at 13-to-14cfm to EASILY cover my needs. Anything beyond that is excess. I think I should look at something of MODEST quality that will deliver 100psi at 16cfm, that gives me extra capacity without buying a giant size compressor. Again, this may only run for a few days a year.
My main question is for you guys who know air compressors --because I understand that compressor ratings are about as misleading as tractor specifications-- do you think this will do the job?
I found this at Sears for $819.00, it is roughly 1/2 the price of a comparable industrial grade compressor like I use for the primary unit.
Craftsman Professional 80 gal. Air Compressor, 5.5 hp, Vertical, 2-Stage Pump w/Splash Lubrication
SCFM delivery @ 100p.s.i. = 17.4 SCFM
SCFM delivery @ 175p.s.i. = 16.9 SCFM
Sears item #00916780000 Mfr. model #16780
This will be a very seldom used, back-up/emergency compressor to run some machinery and conveyor lines in our warehouse.
The PRIMARY compressor we run is a BINKS(Quincy) Model 340-32. We had a small electrical problem and switched over to our "back up" compressor and found that it was not large enough to operate our machines. The current back up compressor was purchased long ago when we used some different machinery that required less air. So the new machines simply over-tax our back-up unit.
Under normal circumstances, our "back up" compressor only operates a few days each year.
I need a total of 100psi at 12cfm to operate the 2 primary machines. The air required ot operate the convyor is minimal, so lets say my maximum draw is going to be 100psi at 13-to-14cfm to EASILY cover my needs. Anything beyond that is excess. I think I should look at something of MODEST quality that will deliver 100psi at 16cfm, that gives me extra capacity without buying a giant size compressor. Again, this may only run for a few days a year.
My main question is for you guys who know air compressors --because I understand that compressor ratings are about as misleading as tractor specifications-- do you think this will do the job?
I found this at Sears for $819.00, it is roughly 1/2 the price of a comparable industrial grade compressor like I use for the primary unit.
Craftsman Professional 80 gal. Air Compressor, 5.5 hp, Vertical, 2-Stage Pump w/Splash Lubrication
SCFM delivery @ 100p.s.i. = 17.4 SCFM
SCFM delivery @ 175p.s.i. = 16.9 SCFM
Sears item #00916780000 Mfr. model #16780