Air Compressors

How to Choose an Air Compressor for Your Shop

Add up the CFM your tools pull at the same time, then pick a compressor that delivers it at working pressure. Next, check your power supply, or pick a gas unit for a service truck.

Electric Shop Compressors

• Chicago Pneumatic RCP-224VP — 2 HP, 24 gallon portable, 7.4 cfm at 100 psi, 120/230V single-phase.
• Atlas Air Force AF5 — 5 HP, 60 gallon vertical, 18 CFM at 90 PSI, 220V single-phase.
• Chicago Pneumatic RCP-561VNS — 5 HP two-stage, 60 gallon, 15.3 cfm at 100 psi, 208-230V single-phase.
• Atlas Air Force AF7 and AF8 — 5 HP two-stage, 80 gallon. 18.5 CFM (AF7) and 20 CFM (AF8) at 145 PSI. The AF7 runs on 220V single-phase.
• Chicago Pneumatic RCP-583V — 5 HP two-stage, 80 gallon, 18.5 cfm at 100 psi, 208-230V three-phase.
• Atlas Air Force AF9 — 7.5HP two-stage, 23 CFM at 90 PSI, with an 80 or 120 gallon tank.
• Atlas Air Force AF10 — 10HP two-stage, 120 gallon, 37 CFM at 90 PSI, with aftercooler, low-oil shutoff and auto tank drain.

BelAire Compressors

• BelAire 318, 338, 418 and 438 — 5 or 7.5 HP two-stage, 80 gallon, horizontal or vertical. 318 and 418 run on single-phase, 338 and 438 on three-phase. Elite and Quiet Performance versions too.
• BelAire 6312H and 6312HE — 10 HP two-stage, 120 gallon horizontal, three-phase.
• BelAire duplex 3112D, 3112DL, 3312DL and 4112D — two pumps on one 120 gallon tank: 2 x 5 HP, 2 x 7.5 HP or 10 HP.
• BelAire rotary screw BR5 to BR15 — 5 to 15 HP with a built-in dryer, on a 60 or 120 gallon tank.

See the full range on the BelAire air compressors page.

Gas Compressors for Service Trucks

• Chicago Pneumatic RCP-508H — 5.5 HP Honda, twin 4 gallon tanks, 12.4 cfm at 100 psi.
• Atlas Air Force AF9G — 9HP Honda GX270, 30 gallon, 18 CFM at 90 PSI.
• Atlas Air Force AF13G — 13HP Honda GX390, 30 gallon, 25 CFM at 90 PSI.
• Atlas Air Force AF14G — Kohler air compressor with a 14HP Kohler CH440 engine, 30 gallon, 25 CFM at 90 PSI.
• BelAire 3G3HHL, 3G3HKL, 4G3HHL, 4G3HKL and 6G3HV — 13 HP Honda, 14 HP Kohler or 16 HP Vanguard (35 CFM), all on a 30 gallon horizontal tank.

Air Compressor FAQ

Which compressor runs on 120V?

The Chicago Pneumatic RCP-224VP runs on 120/230V single-phase. The AF5, AF7 and RCP-561VNS need 220V or 208-230V single-phase, and the RCP-583V is three-phase. Every BelAire title lists its voltage and phase.

Is an Atlas air compressor two-stage?

Most are. The Atlas Air Force AF7, AF8, AF9, AF10, AF9G, AF13G and AF14G use two-stage pumps.

What do I need for mobile tire service?

A gas unit. The Atlas AF13G and AF14G deliver 25 CFM at 90 PSI from a 30 gallon tank.

Run your tire changers and sandblast cabinets on shop air, or browse all shop equipment. Questions? Contact us or call 855-559-5589.