Category:Air Compressors

Air Compressor FAQ’s – Part Three

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... Continue reading

Air Compressor FAQ - Part Two

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.... Continue reading

Air Compressor FAQ’s – Part One

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... Continue reading

Air Compressor Options

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 ?... Continue reading

What Type Of Air Compressor Should I Get?

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... Continue reading