| 2.5 HP 4 Gallon Oil-Lube Air Compressor | Porter-Cable CPLDC2540S | ||
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by Porter-Cable  Three year limited warranty Full roll cage with high flow regulator and dual quick-connects Patent pending oil-lube system with ball bearing design Direct drive, no belts or adjustments are necessary 2.5 HP, 4.3-gallon oil-lube compressor |
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| From the Manufacturer Porter-Cable is proud to introduce our first oil-lube compressor. When we first put our engineers on the task of designing an oil-lube compressor we gave them one priority; it could not have the same imported pump as all the other major brands have. So, in true Porter-Cable fashion the engineers came up with a completely different pump. Just as in a car, the lubrication system in the pump is the most vital part in a compressor. That is why this unit was designed with a patent pending oil slinger design as an integral part of the crankshaft that continues to lubricate the piston in any angle. The robust connecting rod utilizes an oversized ball bearing for smooth operation under any condition. The design features don't stop there; it boasts a cast-iron cylinder, stainless steel Swedish valves, and an automotive type paper filter to trap unwanted particles before they enter the system. The crankcase itself was designed to hold 8 ounces of oil, twice as much as in competitive models. Now, take this revolutionary pump engineered for maximum durability and life, and add in the "High Pressure Technology" and you have compressor that will run at 150 pounds per square inch (PSI). The large bore and short stroke were design to pump out 5.4 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) @ 40 psi and 4.1 SCFM @ 90 psi. The 2.5 horsepower induction motor is safely shrouded and acts as a wind tunnel providing more than enough air to cool the unit down even under the most strenuous conditions. The 4.3-gallon side stack design incorporates a complete roll cage that protects the dual high-flow quick-connects, the high-flow regulator and pressure gauge as well as the motor and pump. This unit is perfectly equipped for all day everyday usage. FEATURES
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WARRANTY Great Little Compressor
This compressor packs a lot of power in a small package. It is relatively quiet and extremely powerful. The pressure controls are accurate which are very helpful in my situation. I look forward to many years of use. A- compressor except for the regulator
I've been searching for a portable compressor for a couple of months now and near the end came up with three to chose from: the Emglo 55155, a Hitachi dual stack and this PC. After looking at the reviews here, elsewhere and comments from a friend about his Emglo, I decided to go with the 2540S. My requirements were portability (60 lbs or so), oil lubed, at least 4.0 SCFM @ 90 PSI so I can use some automotive tools as well. Other compressors did meet these, but what draw me was the oil lube system that permits you to use it on uneven surfaces. This should be the norm! Other good things are excellent build (USA), non-ball type draincock (ice can ruin a brass ball), pressure release valve (to lower the pressure before you open draincock that can shoot projectiles), caged, not too bad noise level about 83 dbA (noisy street), lower running 1.3HP (2.5max) to not trip the circuit breakers, filtered intake (not output though) for longer motor life, shrouded motor for airflow from fan and good manual. Whoa! not bad at all. Well, all is not well. The regulator unit is actually the weak link here, made of plastic and from Taiwan. Mine leaked just like the last reviewer had, so I opened it from the front and saw that the valves inside weren't centered to each other. The small metal cup also bit part of the plastic grommet retainer. Fixed all those, put a little non-petroleum lubed and it worked. Well I had to fix mine so I can work that day. The only thing I added at the universal coupler end is a water/air filter. It's at an angle but removable. It's been good so far. Hope this helps. A great compressor
So far I'm really impressed with this compressor. I've run the unit 3-4 times the past 6 weeks, shot 200+ nails and have had zero problems. It takes about 65 seconds to charge from empty and 12 seconds to recharge when in use. I can get about 40 shots from a brad nailer and 10-12 shots from a finish nailer between charges. The handle does make it fairly easy to transport, but it is still heavy so I recommend buying a second hose to reach the work instead of moving the compressor. The motor is quiet in relation to other compressors I've heard. I can work next to it while it runs and my ears don't ring. The pressure gauges are easy to read and the pressure adjustment knob is simple to use. | ||