60 gallon air compressor

[bill50cal]

you CAN push a GOOD single stage higher than 125 PSI BUT it looses a lot of effective pumping at the higher PSI V a 2 stage pump, as to the CHEAP oil less units they are VERY noisy along with inefficient, just look at how long they run V a GOOD single stage. have you had one apart, I don't see how you could build it any cheaper and it still work. IMHO the only thing they are good for is a small pancake carry around unit for an air nailer and pumping up tire's:laughing:

Bill, I'd agree that a 2-stage would be preferable, but my current 30 gallon "Industrial Air by Coleman Powermate" is a single stage vertical 2-cylinder that kicks on at 125 and off between 150-155 psi. It's used a great deal and sometimes run continuously for pretty long periods of time and has never given me trouble at all. Of course, it only turns 6 years old this month.

 

[Bird]

you CAN push a GOOD single stage higher than 125 PSI BUT it looses a lot of effective pumping at the higher PSI V a 2 stage pump, as to the CHEAP oil less units they are VERY noisy along with inefficient, just look at how long they run V a GOOD single stage. have you had one apart, I don't see how you could build it any cheaper and it still work. IMHO the only thing they are good for is a small pancake carry around unit for an air nailer and pumping up tire's:laughing:

Oh, I know the 2 stage would be more efficient, but also cost more money. As for the oilless, we've discussed that a lot on TBN, and yes, I've some experience with rebuilding them; broken reed valves, teflon lining worn off the "cylinder" (which is nothing more than a thin aluminum cup), cooling fan torn off the screws that held it on, etc. As I've said in the past, the best thing about an oilless is how easy it is to rebuild it, which you will likely need to do.:laughing:

 

[9973720wb19]

Do you think that one man could handle taking an IR off the pallet and mount in to the floor by myself?

NO - I tried this and it was a disaster! i tried to "walk" the compressor off the pallet and because it's top heavy, it started to tip and i could not stop it. luckily the top part caught the wall next to me or hit would have hit the floor hard with me under it. I had to call a buddy and we both stranded to right it back up.

 

[Bird]

Do you think that one man could handle taking an IR off the pallet and mount in to the floor by myself?

I've known some men that I believe would have been strong enough to do that, but I'm not one of them.

 

[ultrarunner]

When I walked it off it was to a 1" lower area and then another... I arranged a stack of 4' x 4' half sheets of plywood 1" inch thick to do the job...

Now getting up a flight of stairs alone was my real problem... luckily it was easy to breakdown the components...

Laid the bare tank on it's side and slid it up the carpeted steps pushing it one step at a time.

 

[rmully]

Buy an Ingersoll Rand ...US made a little pricey but I have had mine for 42 years with only slight repairs.

 

[troutsqueezer]

Here's my philosophy: Buy a cheap one, use it until it dies, then buy another cheap one.

One of two things is very likely to happen:

a) it lasts a lot longer than you ever thought it would and does a good enough job.

b) you don't use it nearly as much as you thought you might and it lasts longer than you do.

In either case you will save money.

 

[George2615]

Do you think that one man could handle taking an IR off the pallet and mount it to the floor by myself?

One man could handle it if he uses his tractor to lift it. Very top heavy and awkward. I left mine right on the shipping pallet. Hasn't moved in 3 years. Previous compressor was on its pallet for over 20 years.

 

[chopped]

Here's my philosophy: Buy a cheap one, use it until it dies, then buy another cheap one.

One of two things is very likely to happen:

a) it lasts a lot longer than you ever thought it would and does a good enough job.

b) you don't use it nearly as much as you thought you might and it lasts longer than you do.

In either case you will save money.

I agree. I bought a 5 HP sears back in 1980 something. I thought the same thing and knock on wood but its still going strong had to replace the belt once, even then it was because it stretched out..Just my 3 cents worth

 

[tsteahr]

Here's my philosophy: Buy a cheap one, use it until it dies, then buy another cheap one.

One of two things is very likely to happen:

a) it lasts a lot longer than you ever thought it would and does a good enough job.

b) you don't use it nearly as much as you thought you might and it lasts longer than you do.

In either case you will save money.

Or a third thing happens.

c) You use it more for more things than you initially thought of, it lasts a little longer than the warranty and dies. Then you have to dispose of the old one, go shopping, find a replacement and then set up the new one.

In this case you have wasted time and money. Been there done that.

 

[jimjo2]

You guys that bolted your piston compressors to the floor might want to rethink. I had my 15 HP IR twin bolted down with rubber isolator pads between the feet and the floor and the IR tech told be to loosen the anchor nuts. I guess the machines need to flex as they run for better life. I left the studs through the foot holes just not tightened down. Anyway, that's my experience.

 

[ultrarunner]

You guys that bolted your piston compressors to the floor might want to rethink. I had my 15 HP IR twin bolted down with rubber isolator pads between the feet and the floor and the IR tech told be to loosen the anchor nuts. I guess the machines need to flex as they run for better life. I left the studs through the foot holes just not tightened down. Anyway, that's my experience.

Mine are floating too... the isolation pads provide a cushion and the ny-lock nuts allow for movement.

 

[brewdog]

My IR 60 gallon compressor is mounted on rubber but not floating with loose nuts. I expect mine will fail fairly soon as it's been that way for 12 - 15 years. If I loosen the nuts now, the thing might fall apart.

 

[kelloggguy]

Buy an Ingersoll Rand ...US made a little pricey but I have had mine for 42 years with only slight repairs.

Actually, IR assembles packages in USA with US tank and motor. But, their compressors were made in India for a number of years, until 2 years ago, when they moved to China. Most everyone builds their compressors in China these days. Quincy is the closest to US made. They buy castings from China, and I believe they machine and assemble them here. Belaire pumps are made in Italy.

Being 42 years old, yours almost surely was made in the good old US of A.

 

[grsthegreat]

Actually, IR assembles packages in USA with US tank and motor. But, their compressors were made in India for a number of years, until 2 years ago, when they moved to China. Most everyone builds their compressors in China these days. Quincy is the closest to US made. They buy castings from China, and I believe they machine and assemble them here. Belaire pumps are made in Italy.

Being 42 years old, yours almost surely was made in the good old US of A.

thats the same thing i heard. I actually bought an IR impact gun...very spendy one, and found out it was made in china also.

But it runs great, so what the heck.

I have had my compressor bolted to the ground on isolation pads for about 6 years, and it still runs like a champ. who knows.

I just know im not going to unbolt it hehe.

If and when i replace this unit, it will either be a v-twin compressor or a screw compresor. I need the extra CFM air flow. Im just squeaking by right now.

 

[crazyal]

thats the same thing i heard. I actually bought an IR impact gun...very spendy one, and found out it was made in china also.

But it runs great, so what the heck.

I have had my compressor bolted to the ground on isolation pads for about 6 years, and it still runs like a champ. who knows.

I just know im not going to unbolt it hehe.

If and when i replace this unit, it will either be a v-twin compressor or a screw compresor. I need the extra CFM air flow. Im just squeaking by right now.

I think IR still assembles impact guns here in the states (or at least some of them). I know AirCat also assembles a number of their air tools in the US. It looks like made in the USA is becoming assembled in the USA.

 

[grsthegreat]

I think IR still assembles impact guns here in the states (or at least some of them). I know AirCat also assembles a number of their air tools in the US. It looks like made in the USA is becoming assembled in the USA.

Hmm, well mine is stamped made in china.

 

[deereman75]

I have got the 220v 3 hp 26 gallon ch extreme duty compressor, it has the same pump and motor as the 60 gallon one, just with a smaller tank. This thing puts out 12 cfm at 90 psi, and is a lot quieter then our old one. 5000 hour rated pump life, so it will last most people a very long time. I am very happy with it, and would highly recomend this or the 60 gallon one. This is a true 3 hp motor, unlike alot of cheep ones, that are rated like shop vacs.

 

[crazyal]

Hmm, well mine is stamped made in china.

That's a shame. One of the things I liked about IR was they still built stuff in the US. After looking around some it looks like some of their pro models are still put together here but that's about it.

 

[Bird]

When I was repairing air tools, nearly all the Ingersoll-Rand, Chicago Pneumatic, as well as Snap-on air tools were clearly stamped "Japan". And of course the MAC, Matco, and Cornwell air tools were nearly all made by Ingersoll-Rand or Chicago Pneumatic.

I was in the Lewisville, TX, Nothern Tool store today and they had 2 of the 60 gallon Puma air-compressors like I had before I moved back to town. And they also had a number of smaller Puma compressors including a V-twin, 20 gallon portable, that looked like the same pump and motor as the 60 gallon compressors.