compressor help

[Shanarchy]

It's time for me to go compressor shopping.

I recently picked up a Progressive Rhino 8/10 AC/Servo and it's now time to pick out a compressor.

It's basically this press which calls for 90psi/9scfm: http://www.realperformance.com/rpm.html

Opinions on these two compressors for that press:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_211720_211720

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200510419_200510419

Other suggestions?

[jvanick]

where's the compressor going to be located?

if in the shop and not a closed off room, go for a rotary screw if you can afford it at all..

your ears will thank you.

[Binkspot]

I would choose the Quincy, nice and quiet, dryer built in and compact unit. I know of a few shops that have that one and you don't even know it's running. I also prefer Quincy anyway.

[Prosperi-Tees]

You can get away with a 3hp rotary screw with that low cfm requirement. I have to look for the link but some place was accepting offers on new Chicago Pneumatic screws.

[Shanarchy]

jvanick: the shop is one big open space. I had the IR compressor with my last auto. It was deal-able, but very loud.

Bink, if it get's your approval than I know it will be good. Should I try to find one with a lower scfm rating to try to save money?

Prosperi-tees, please post the link if you find it.

Thanks!

[balloonguy]

Buy bigger than you need. In my opinion I would rather have more air than needed. If you add another press in a couple years it would be nice to add a press and be done verses a another press and a new compressor.
On a side note, I WILL NEVER BUY IR- EVER AGAIN. I have had terrible dealings with them at every level.
Matt

[Prosperi-Tees]

Here ya go. I believe the guys name is Matt and will haggle to get you a good price.
http://www.compressorworld.com/rotary-screw-air-compressors.html

[Sbrem]

We run a Quincy and a Dayton (Grainger) on an alternating switch. Both have been very, very reliable. They are loud, in a separate room down the hall...

Steve

[GaryG]

Yes Quincy- there are less expensive models too.

[Binkspot]

Don't put your eggs in my basket. But seriously I have a soft spot for Quincy, always been reliable, detest IR. I would shop around but wouldn't go much less on the cfm. You might be better off finding a dealer up your way who may be able to give better pricing or have a factory reman available or have other options. Plus you will have someone to get parts from if needed. My local compressor dealer takes old units in on trade, referbs them and usually sells them about half of new. There has to be some places in Providence, Cal Service in Cranston comes to mind off the top of my head.

[Shanarchy]

Don't put your eggs in my basket. But seriously I have a soft spot for Quincy, always been reliable, detest IR. I would shop around but wouldn't go much less on the cfm. You might be better off finding a dealer up your way who may be able to give better pricing or have a factory reman available or have other options. Plus you will have someone to get parts from if needed. My local compressor dealer takes old units in on trade, referbs them and usually sells them about half of new. There has to be some places in Providence, Cal Service in Cranston comes to mind off the top of my head.

My friends father owns a compressor shop a few blocks from my shop. They are a Quincy dealer. I just want to get my ducks in a row so I seem to have half an idea of what I'm looking for when I go in to see him.

Good call on refurbs. I'll see if that is an option too. I'll give Cal a call as well.

Thanks!

[Binkspot]

If that's the case look at a 310 with a vertical 60 gal tank and dryer set up. They are not to loud for a piston compressor.

[Shanarchy]

Is that a Quincy model?

[Binkspot]

Yes

[Anatolhelp]

It's time for me to go compressor shopping.

I recently picked up a Progressive Rhino 8/10 AC/Servo and it's now time to pick out a compressor.

It's basically this press which calls for 90psi/9scfm: http://www.realperformance.com/rpm.html

Opinions on these two compressors for that press:

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_211720_211720

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200510419_200510419

Other suggestions?

Buy an All Electric VOLT, and you won't need a compressor or chiller Sorry I couldn't help myself