Used in applications where compressed air requirements are low, Chicago Pneumatic piston compressors are available in many versions, making them suited to any production activity. Mobile, low or high-pressure, on-frame or vessel-mounted, they are designed to meet intermittent compressed air demands. Because every industry requires different compressed air needs, we manufacture 3 series of piston compressors designed specifically for various applications.
Contractor Series
The Contractor Series is ideally suited for home use and construction applications. These units are typically used for low air requirements have the lowest initial investment. Both electric and gas options are available in HP sizes from 2 - 16.
Professional Series
The Professional Series offers stationary, larger piston compressors that are perfect for automotive shops and small to mid-sized local businesses. Both horizontal and vertical options are offered from 5 - 15 HP sizes. In addition to the standard pistions, Quiet Performance options are also available that utilize a low-sound enclosure to make the compressor more quiet.
Industrial Series
The Industrial Series are the highest quality in the piston product line. These compressors are designed for medium to large factories and are cast iron units built for durability and larger air requirements such as automotive manufacturers and commercial applications. Electric units are offered from 5 - 20 HP and can deliver 70 acfm on 3 phase power.
To browse Chicago Pneumatic's piston compressor products, please click HERE.
You ask, we answer. Visit our Expert Corner for every #CPTechThursday to find answers to common industry questions and highlights of CP's high-quality compressors. We love providing our customers with answers to their technical questions.
Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to stay up to date on our #CPTechThursday posts.
Please contact sales@cp.com for additional information. For tech support for any Chicago Pneumatic product, please call us at (877)861-2722, opt 1. Or email us at technical.support@cp.com . We look forward to helping.
Regardless of the type of compressor you have, vibration issues can be troubling for any business. The root of the vibration can stem from multiple sources, some internally and others externally. Understanding the cause of the vibration and how to resolve them will be critical in keeping your compressor in proper working order.
Regardless of whether or not it actually freezes where you live, most winterization service recommendations are also basic, solid maintenance procedures that will help extend the life and operational efficiencies of air compressors regardless of whether you live in northern Maine or South Florida.
Your company purchased an air dryer for your compressor. One of the most common things we see in the industry are air dryers being stored on top of the compressors. Seems like a wasted space not being used on top of the compressor, right? Wrong.
