Air Compressors, professional quality!
Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2017 10:37 pm
Hi all
i've been sorting through all sorts of my workshop stuff, trying to simplify things, so 3 or 4 air compressors isn't really necessary apparently!
I have a choice of equipment, firstly, a large clarke air vessel alone, around 250litres, very useful as a secondary air pig if you have an adequate compressor but insufficient air stock or storage.
Secondly, a complete SIP 740/200 compressor. Originally around 25/28cfm but this was as a 3phase 5.5hp driven machine. It is slightly less now as i converted it to a single phase 240v 4hp motor and geared it down ever so slightly to reduce the load as it approaches its 150psi cut off. However, i've just purchased a brand new 240v single phase 5.5hp motor which i have earmarked to go back onto this pump and get it back closer to its original air making spec. At 5.5hp it will need around a 20 to 30amp supply, no good trying to plug this one in!
Thirdly, i have a Clarke SE36C250, 3 phase, 7.5hp driven beastie. Makes air at around 35cfm, fills a 250litre tank at 150psi from empty quick smart!
Don't ask why i have so many compressors, i think i just liked the projects, or the security of knowing that i could never be without if i had a failure of mass proportion, and i don't even have a 3 phase supply !
The "Air Pig", is in good condition, few paint imperfections but a solid rust free and air tight tank, £100ono
The SIP 740/200, is in fabulously clean condition, can be seen here when i was messing with first small 3hp single phase motor ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_55V6V5aPI ). I bought it from a bankrupt printing firm that had only lasted a few months! £400 ono including the brand new 5.5hp single motor installed.
The Clarke SE36C250, incredibly clean for its age and 100% functional. I bought this from a glazing manufacturer, who had used it for approximately 2 years from new to simply blow plastic shavings from their machinery. Then they purchased a screw compressor and simply used the air tank. The motor and air pump has been redundant for most of its life! £600 ono
pm me for more details or with interest
i've been sorting through all sorts of my workshop stuff, trying to simplify things, so 3 or 4 air compressors isn't really necessary apparently!
I have a choice of equipment, firstly, a large clarke air vessel alone, around 250litres, very useful as a secondary air pig if you have an adequate compressor but insufficient air stock or storage.
Secondly, a complete SIP 740/200 compressor. Originally around 25/28cfm but this was as a 3phase 5.5hp driven machine. It is slightly less now as i converted it to a single phase 240v 4hp motor and geared it down ever so slightly to reduce the load as it approaches its 150psi cut off. However, i've just purchased a brand new 240v single phase 5.5hp motor which i have earmarked to go back onto this pump and get it back closer to its original air making spec. At 5.5hp it will need around a 20 to 30amp supply, no good trying to plug this one in!
Thirdly, i have a Clarke SE36C250, 3 phase, 7.5hp driven beastie. Makes air at around 35cfm, fills a 250litre tank at 150psi from empty quick smart!
Don't ask why i have so many compressors, i think i just liked the projects, or the security of knowing that i could never be without if i had a failure of mass proportion, and i don't even have a 3 phase supply !
The "Air Pig", is in good condition, few paint imperfections but a solid rust free and air tight tank, £100ono
The SIP 740/200, is in fabulously clean condition, can be seen here when i was messing with first small 3hp single phase motor ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_55V6V5aPI ). I bought it from a bankrupt printing firm that had only lasted a few months! £400 ono including the brand new 5.5hp single motor installed.
The Clarke SE36C250, incredibly clean for its age and 100% functional. I bought this from a glazing manufacturer, who had used it for approximately 2 years from new to simply blow plastic shavings from their machinery. Then they purchased a screw compressor and simply used the air tank. The motor and air pump has been redundant for most of its life! £600 ono
pm me for more details or with interest