Review of the Porter Cable Air Compressor
There are several styles of Porter Cable Air Compressors that can be bought nowadays. The Porter Cable Air Compressor brand of merchandise is made by Porter-Cable - a business that has been around from 1906. The Porter Cable Air Compressors are part of the Porta-Cable brand of movable power tools for use in carpentry. Porta-Cable makes its offerings in Jackson, Tennessee, near sister company Delta. Porter-Cable and Delta became sister businesses in the year 1960, but they offer different items.
One of their offerings is the 25 Gallon Vertical Air Compressor Portable 60 Gallon Tank 175 PSI. This item has a 175 PSI and a tank that holds the equivalent of 60 gallons. Its high capacity air regulator has a beginning PSI of 145, which culminates at 175 PSI. This product has the best level of above average use and off and on tool operation in its category. It features an oil-free design that is both tough and easily maintained . It features a direct-drive twin cylinder. Its 120 volt induction and high torque motor offers trusty starting function, too.
Another of the Porter Cable Air Compressor models you might want to 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 size. Its high-flow air regulator starts at 145 PSI and ends at 175 PSI. This Porter Cable Air Compressor adheres to the strictest standards of moderate-to-heavy duty and intermittent tool operation in its product category. Dependable starting can be achieved by its 120 volt induction and high torque engine. Its '4 Pole' 1725 RPM motor promises a much lengthier operational lifespan and a lower level of noise. You achieve remote air regulation and control in the surrounding work area of the job site because of the remote 'quadraport' center. This item also features a high-flow regulator and 4 quick connect units.
The last Porter Cable Air Compressor model to look into is called the Oil Free Induction Side Stack Compressor. This machine has 6.0 SCFM that allows its 4.3 gallon tank to recharge faster. An extended window of tool usability can be gained through the 150 PSI Max. 120 PSI cut-in pressure offers 30 PSI 'Bonus Air' before making a 90 PSI tool totally defunct. Its 1.6 running HP induction engine was designed for extended use. It also includes push to connect couplers, a High-FloSM air regulator, and an oil-free pump that will not result in oil spills; the pump will run with absolutely no maintenance.
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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