Dan Leiss - Fri June 14, 2013
Know What to Look for in Compressor Specifications
There are plenty of options when looking to purchase an air compressor. In fact, it may seem as if there are too many options. What makes the situation even more complicated is that a true side-by-side comparison between compressors is difficult to conduct, since manufacturers often rate their specifications differently from one another....
Wed May 15, 2013
Doosan Portable Power Develops New Tier IVi Air Compressor — XP200WJD
Doosan Portable Power is delivering a new power level in its air compressor lineup with the introduction of the Tier IVi-compliant XP200WJD. The new model produces 200 cfm at 125 psig, making it ideal for countless applications, including general construction, sandblasting, pneumatic tool operation and pipeline testing....
Fri April 19, 2013
Miller Introduces EnPak Air Power 40
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.’s EnPak Air Power 40 is a truck-integrated, engine-driven air compressor and generator that eliminates the need for hydraulically driven standalone or under-hood compressors, and integrates seamlessly into a truck’s electrical and fuel systems....
Tue March 05, 2013
P125WJDU Utility Air Compressor Has Power With Optional Auxiliary Drive Feature
The Doosan P125WJDU utility air compressor is equipped with a separate gear set on the airend that offers a convenient auxiliary drive option. This feature allows operators to use the auxiliary drive for hydraulics and other applications, such as paint striping, with the flip of a switch....
Tue March 05, 2013
Doosan Portable Power TIVi Dual Pressure Air Compressors Cut Fuel Costs
Dual pressure Tier IVi-compliant air compressors from Doosan Portable Power — P425/HP375WCU, HP450/VHP400WCU and P600/XP535WCU — are cutting fuel costs by an average of 10 percent over previous models....
Tue March 05, 2013
Chicago Pneumatic Launches CPS 275
Chicago Pneumatic's (CP) CPS 275 is the newest addition to the line of portable compressors, available now at CP distributors. It features a highly efficient airend that provides 271 cfm @ 100 psi. The CPS 275 KD portable compressor boasts a 74 hp (55 kW) Kubota engine and includes a sound suppressed enclosure and an easy-to-navigate control panel....
Tue December 18, 2012
Doosan Portable Power Introduces Three New Mid-Range T4i Generator Models
Doosan Portable Power’s three new mobile generators — the G70, G85 and G125 — are all powered by Tier IV interim-certified Cummins diesel engines. The three models have been redesigned from the ground up to enhance operator efficiency, and expand versatility through the development of several new options including the availability of the quad voltage selection feature....
Mon November 12, 2012
Atlas Copco Introduces XAS 1800 JD7 Compressor
Atlas Copco’s XAS 1800 JD7 compressor is designed for applications requiring a very high volume of air at medium pressure and also is compliant with Tier IV EPA emission regulations. Benefits include easy-to-use electronic controls, optimized fuel consumption and a small footprint to reduce transportation cost....
Thu October 25, 2012
Miller Trailblazer Engine-Driven Welder/Generators Reduce Fuel Use, Sound
Miller Electric Mfg. Co. has introduced the new Trailblazer series of engine-driven welder/generators — the Trailblazer 275 and Trailblazer 325. Built for general construction, structural steel, maintenance and repair, mobile fabrication, and farm and ranch applications, the new Trailblazer welder/generators offer a number of technologies designed to reduce fuel use by as much as 35 percent, extend runtimes by 50 percent, reduce noise by 68 percent, and provide a smaller and lighter footprint for ease of mobility and more space on work trucks, according to the manufacturer....
Thu September 20, 2012
Chicago Pneumatic CPS 185 PDU7 Portable Air Compressor Offers Reliable Vehicle-Mounted Power
The CPS 185 PDU portable compressors manufactured by Chicago Pneumatic feature a 49 hp interim Tier IV Perkins 404D-22 engine and a highly efficient, direct-drive air end that provides 185 cfm. The advantage to the direct-drive air end is that it requires less horse power to deliver the rated 185 cfm @100psi, which means that the compressor produces more air with less fuel....
