7.5hp rotary screw pricing.

[Prosperi-Tees]

What have you paid and what brand?
Looking for about 24-28 cfm with an onboard chiller.
I have seen pricing anywhere between 5k-10k.

Also how about rotary vane compressors? I know JBlue runs one. Any others?

[Anatolhelp]

I found that the following website offers good pricing and they have good service.  Might want to check them out.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/

[prozyan]

I got a Chicago Pneumatic rotary, 7.5hp with chiller attached for $5150.  This was last December.  It was this one:  http://www.compressorworld.com/rotary-screw-air-compressors/tank-mounted-rotary-screw-air-compressors/7-5-hp-chicago-pneumatic-rotary-screw-air-compressor-with-tank-and-dryer-208-230-460-3-60-qrs7-5-hpd.html

Got it on sale.

[Prosperi-Tees]

I hear the elite brand is the Kaesers? What do those run?

[balloonguy]

I got an ir 7.5 unigy. It is a total piece of garbage. In 5 years I had it running less than 120 days total, not straight. It was just over $8k. Please just make sure that you buy from someone that has a good reputation so that you are covered if something goes wrong.
Good luck,
matt

[Admiral]

Chicago Pneumatic (aka Atlas Copco) QRS15.  Bought it lightly used for $4500, costs $8k new.  Rotary screw so no more yelling to the person beside to make sure they hear.

Kaeser is the elite brand but they run 30-40% more than most rotary screw compressors.  Finding a lightly used well taken care of compressor is the way to go.

edit:
our 7.5hp reciprocating Champion was about $3500 with a chiller and filter separate.

[ScreenPrinter123]

We have the 7.5 QRS Chicago Pneumatic Rotary Screw with chiller and have not had a single problem so far in 6 years.

[Catnhat]

Chicago Pneumatic QRS 7.5 with chiller here too.  Bought in March of 2012.  Was right over $5K to our door.  Not a single issue with it.  The embroidery machine across the shop is louder than the compressor.

[Prosperi-Tees]

Kinda surprised with all the Chicago Pneumatics, ill give them a look

[Prosperi-Tees]

This seems like a good buy but a little light on the CFM
http://www.compressorworld.com/rotary-screw-air-compressors/total-air-systems/7-5-hp-quincy-rotary-screw-air-compressor-with-60-gallon-tank-dryer-208-230-460-3-60-qgs7-5hpd.html

[Action1]

We have several Ingersol Rand compressors that have been very dependable. They are amazingly quiet. I just received a quote a few weeks ago.
10HP (38cfm) for $7K and 15hp (55cfm) for $7.6K

[head north]

Chicago Pneumatic 7.5 with chiller here too - we were able to find one on Craigslist new with a small dent on the top for about $4200.

[Prosperi-Tees]

I noticed on some compressors it makes you choose operating pressure, like 125 psi and 150 psi, which would you choose and why?

[prozyan]

Lower pressure delivers more CFM and is easier on your equipment.  If you have the option, choose to regulate to about 100psi.  If you don't have the option, you'll want to be your own regulator so you can adjust the psi delivered to the press.

[Jwcontractscreen]

I have an Ingersoll Rand 5hp 3 phase 125 psi. I paid just under 5k with built in chiller. I would opt not to have the built in chiller next time. My last chiller ran on demand. Built in chiller on IR only runs when comp is running. I LOVE that it's quiet, but the moisture meter goes just to moist before the compressor actually turns on. We have a bunch of air stuff and a 10/12 sportsman and it doesn't run all day. Even running a 4 color job at 700 pieces an hour is plenty of time for the comp to get a two or so minute break between start ups.