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The Porter Cable Air Compressor Brand

by Mikael Dinar

There are quite a few types of Porter Cable Air Compressors that can be bought nowadays. The Porter Cable Air Compressor brand of items is produced by Porter-Cable - a business that has been around from 1906. The Porter Cable Air Compressors are part of the Porta-Cable brand of portable woodworking power tools. Porta-Cable makes its items in Jackson, Tennessee, alongside its affiliated company Delta. Porter-Cable and Delta became sister businesses in the year 1960, but they offer different items.

One of their products 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-flow air regulator has a beginning PSI of 145, which can go as high as 175 PSI. This product has the best level of moderate-to-heavy use and sporadic tool operation among its competition. It has an oil-free design that is both tough and simple to care for. It includes a direct-drive twin cylinder. Its 120 volt induction and excellent torque motor has reliable starting function, also.

Another of the Porter Cable Air Compressor models you should look at 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 reaches its capacity at 175 PSI. This Porter Cable Air Compressor follows the highest standards of moderate-to-heavy usage and infrequent tool usage in its class. Dependable starting can be achieved by its 120 volt induction and high torque engine. Its '4 Pole' 1725 RPM motor gives the tool a much lengthier operational lifespan and lowers the level of noise. You achieve remote air regulation as well as control in the surrounding work location of the job site due to the remote 'quadraport' center. This item also includes a high-flow regulator and 4 quick connect bodies.

The ultimate Porter Cable Air Compressor product to look into 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 swiftly. A longer tool run-time is achievable because of the 150 PSI Max. 120 PSI cut-in pressure delivers 30 PSI 'Bonus Air' before making a 90 PSI tool totally unusable. Its 1.6 running HP induction engine was designed for extended usage. 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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