Part 3 This is part 3 of this series. Previous posts dealt with car lifts, tire changers, and floor jacks. This post deals with air compressors. No automotive garage is complete without an Air Compressor of some kind. Most shop owners will spring for a 7.5 HP with an 80 gallon tank. But size should [...]

We carry several different manufacturers when it comes to air compressors. And they’re all great, solid and reliable commercial quality compressors. But when it comes to Rotary Screw Air Compressors, nobody has a greater selection of top quality models to choose from than CAS. CAS (Compressed Air Systems) is one of the premier Air Compressor [...]

The Chicago Pneumatic / BelAire merger is in it’s final stages. The product line was disclosed at the SEMA show in November with great reception. Chicago Pneumatic, (CP) indicates they will keep on the staff from Atlas / Copco and BelAire, including the service and sales personnel. CP indicated a particular interest in the Quiet Power (QP) line of [...]

Part 3 of a three part series. DOES IT HAVE A CERTIFIED TANK THAT MEETS ASME STANDARDS? All of our BendPak TRI-MAX™ extreme duty compressors from BendPak feature 80-gallon tanks manufactured by Manchester Tank, the world’s premier manufacturer of pressure vessels, founded in 1946. No matter what Air Compressor you get, make sure it has an ASME [...]

This is part two of a three part series – WHAT ABOUT MOISTURE? Compressed air gets hot and then cools. When it cools, it creates condensation. The harder your compressor works, the hotter it will get and the more moisture you will have. There are two moisture problems that can cause problems. The first is moisture [...]

HORSE POWER – TRUE OR EXAGERATED? Many air compressor manufacturers “exaggerate” their horsepower ratings to sell more compressors. Industrial compressors like our BendPak TRI-MAX™ Series are rated accurately, which is why you’ll notice the 5 and 7.5 HP motors are noticeably physically larger (nearly 40% larger) than one of those overrated “Chain Store” one. A [...]

Customers are always asking us, “Do you have an air compressor that’s quiet”? Now normally, we would have to steer them toward an expensive Rotary Screw Air Compressor. But not anymore, thanks to the new BelAire Air Compressors QP Series Quiet Reciprocating Compressors. BelAire hit the ball out of the park with this one. an [...]

Should you get a reciprocating air compressor or a rotary screw air compressor? This is a common question among shop owners, mechanics and the home DIY crowd. The answer depends on your needs and your budget. The more popular style of compressor is a 2 stage Reciprocating Air Compressor. They are reliable, time-tested and put [...]

There are many different types of air compressors on the market these days, as well as many different manufacturers. Given the wide array of choices, your first task is to determine what type of compressor you need for your specific application. Maybe you need a gas powered compressor or electric Air Compressor ? When outfitting a typical auto shop, [...]

This is one of the most common questions we get. Customers opening an auto shop, or facility of any kind that requires an air compressor often don’t have any idea on what type or size of air compressor to get. First, you need to determine if your application requires a gas powered or electric powered compressor.  [...]