Reviewing Porter Cable Air Compressors
There are several styles of Porter Cable Air Compressors available now. The Porter Cable Air Compressor brand of items is made by Porter-Cable - a company 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 makes its offerings in Jackson, Tennessee, near sister company Delta. Porter-Cable and Delta joined forces in the year 1960, but they provide widely varied items.
One of their products 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 top level of above average use and intermittent tool operation in its category. It features an oil-free design that is at once tough and simple to care for. It features a direct-drive twin cylinder. Its 120 volt induction and high torque motor gives you dependable starting function, as well.
Another of the Porter Cable Air Compressor models you should 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 starts at 145 PSI and culminates at 175 PSI. This Porter Cable Air Compressor adheres to the highest regulations of moderate-to-heavy work 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 gives the tool an extended operational life and lowers the level of sound. You achieve remote air regulation plus control in the surrounding work area of the job site thanks to the remote 'quadraport' station. This product also features a high-flow regulator and 4 quick connect bodies.
The final Porter Cable Air Compressor model on this list is called the Oil Free Induction Side Stack Compressor. This appliance has 6.0 SCFM that allows its 4.3 gallon tank to recharge more quickly. A longer tool run-time can be gained through the 150 PSI Max. 120 PSI cut-in pressure delivers 30 PSI 'Bonus Air' prior to making a 90 PSI tool totally unusable. Its 1.6 running HP induction engine was designed for lengthy performance. It also includes push to connect couplers, a High-FloSM air regulator, and an oil-free pump that won't cause oil spillage; the pump requires absolutely no 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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