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Reviewing Porter Cable Air Compressors

by Mikael Dinar

There are many types of Porter Cable Air Compressors that can be bought nowadays. The Porter Cable Air Compressor brand of products is manufactured by Porter-Cable - a business that has been around since 1906. The Porter Cable Air Compressors are part of the Porta-Cable line of portable woodworking power tools. Porta-Cable makes its merchandise in Jackson, Tennessee, alongside sister company Delta. Porter-Cable and Delta joined forces in the year 1960, but they give widely varied products.

One of their offerings is the 25 Gallon Vertical Air Compressor Portable 60 Gallon Tank 175 PSI. This product has a 175 PSI and a tank that holds the equivalent of 60 gallons. Its high-flow air regulator has a starting 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 includes an oil-free design that is both durable and low maintenance. It features a direct-drive twin cylinder. Its 120 volt induction and high torque motor offers reliable starting function, as well.

Another of the Porter Cable Air Compressor models you ought to 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 begins at 145 PSI and reaches its capacity at 175 PSI. This Porter Cable Air Compressor is built to match the highest standards of moderate-to-heavy usage and periodic tool operation in its product category. Dependable starting can be attained by its 120 volt induction and high torque engine. Its '4 Pole' 1725 RPM motor promises a much lengthier operational life and a lower level of noise. You gain remote air regulation as well as control in the surrounding work area of the job site thanks to the remote 'quadraport' center. This product also features a high-flow regulator and 4 quick connect bodies.

The final Porter Cable Air Compressor item to look into is called the Oil Free Induction Side Stack Compressor. This appliance has 6.0 SCFM that enables its 4.3 gallon tank to recharge faster. An extended tool run-time can be gained through the 150 PSI Max. 120 PSI cut-in pressure offers 30 PSI 'Bonus Air' prior to rendering a 90 PSI tool wholly defunct. Its 1.6 running HP induction engine was designed for extended usage. It also comes with push to connect couplers, a High-FloSM air regulator, and an oil-free pump that will not result in oil spillage; 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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