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Reasons to choose electric portable air compressors

Why electric compressor?

Power supply in India

Most parts of India are headed towards a power surplus, as per gap analysis data between electricity requirement and electricity availability.

Essential factors to keep in mind while selecting an electric compressor:

Chicago Pneumatic CPS400E electric compressors in jack hammer application
• Electric power consumption by motor: More the efficiency of the motor, lesser is the power consumption • Index of Protection – IP of electric motor • Availability of adequate electric supply • Source of electric supply should be from electricity board • Cable length

Benefits of electric compressors over diesel equipment:

  • Low maintenance cost
  • Less operating cost
  • No theft of diesel
  • No Emission
  • Low sound levels
  • Less vibration level
  • Lighter and smaller
  • Lower cost of ownership

Applications where electric compressors are the best choice:

Construction:

  • Handheld Pneumatic Tools
  • Ground Engineering Drilling
  • Shot Crete Blasting

Mining:

  • Dimensional Stone Quarry Drilling
  • Blast Hole Drilling

Utilities:

  • Abrasive Blasting
  • Dry Ice Blasting
  • Cable Blowing

Chicago Pneumatic electric compressors:

As market leaders in the electric compressor category, the Chicago Pneumatic electric portables range from 150 cfm to 500 cfm and 26 to 110 KW. Other important features include:

‒ High efficiency motor ‒ Single door design: Wide Accessibility ‒ One side oil drain with easy access ‒ Proper layout of components ‒ Efficient Element & Motor combination ‒ Heavy duty Air Filter ‒ Reliable cooling capacity: LAT 50°C ‒ Piston type Unloader valve design ‒ Reliable Pressure Regulation System

Chicago Pneumatic electric compressors are pioneers in the zero emission game and are the most efficient and versatile electric compressor range in India.