About Portable Air Compressors

When you need efficiency and industry-leading power in a small package, look no further than Quincy Compressor’s portable air compressors. Our compressors are suited for home and DIY use while still providing the reliability and power necessary for commercial applications. We build our compressors for the long haul, delivering great value in almost any situation. We also back our products with an industry-leading warranty option, so you can feel confident in the value and service we deliver.

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If you’re searching the market for a reliable, new portable air compressor, keep reading to discover why Quincy is the brand of choice for demanding customers.

How Portable Compressors Work

The majority of portable compressors — including those manufactured by Quincy — feature a single-stage, reciprocating/piston design. Piston compressors work by forcing air through an inlet valve into a cylinder, where the reciprocating motion of a piston compresses it. Once it compresses the air to the desired level, it activates a discharge valve, sending it out to power a tool or whatever attachment to which the unit will be connected.

Single-stage compressors feature a single valve and piston assembly. This makes them smaller, lighter and more portable, but limits the amount of power the unit can provide. For this reason, they are most commonly used in garages, workshops, construction sites and other applications where you can sacrifice continuous power for the sake of value or portability.

Parts for Portable Air Compressors

Each portable air compressor is different, but most models have several common parts, depending on the design. Quinyc single-stage portable compressors feature key portable air tank parts, including:

• Motor: Electric motors power portable air compressors. Like automotive engines, air compressors receive ratings according to the motor’s horsepower. However, not that a more powerful motor does not necessarily mean the compressor can power more tools or deliver more pressure.
• Valve/piston: The compressor’s motor drives a valve and piston assembly. This assembly draws the air into a chamber before compressing it. You can measure a compressor’s effectiveness in completing this process in both capacity (CFM) and pressure (PSIG). Many portable units use a single-stage design, which means the model has one valve and piston assembly. Multistage configurations are more common on stationary models and contain a series of chambers and pistons. Two-stage configurations are better suited for applications needing higher pressure and greater capacities.
• Storage tank: The storage tank holds compressed air until you need to use it. Larger storage tanks allow you to go longer periods without running the compressor motor. However, larger storage tanks also increase the unit’s footprint, making the model less portable because it takes up more space. We measure this capacity in liters or gallons.

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Finding the Right Product for Your Needs

To select the best portable air compressor for your application, you should consider the following factors:

• Capacity: The capacity of a compressor is the amount of air a unit can produce, measured in CFM (cubic feet/minute). A higher CFM rating means a unit will be able to power more tools at once.
• Pressure: We measure compressor pressure ratings in PSIG (pounds per square inch gauge). Most tools require a continuous pressure of 90 PSIG to operate properly. Other applications require higher or lower pressures. Be clear on your requirements before making a decision.
• Power: The horsepower (HP) of a portable compressor is not directly related to its pressure or capacity; rather, it refers to the efficiency of the unit’s motor. More horsepower is required to drive higher capacity or higher pressure compressors, though a high horsepower unit with low CFM or PSIG ratings will be inefficient and costly to run.

Other things to consider include tank size, whether you want a unit powered by gas or electricity and whether you’ll be working in a sensitive environment where an oil-free design is necessary. For more information about Quincy compressors, visit individual product pages, where you can find detailed specifications and potential applications.

A Glance at Quincy Portable Compressor Products

The single-stage portable air compressors from Quincy Compressor offer professional-grade features at an affordable price and are suitable for any customer. Our units boast features including:

• A cast-iron valve plate, cylinder and crankshaft to deliver enhanced durability and strength
• Aluminum fin and head design for boosted heat dissipation, which reduces wear on the motor
• A standard ¼-inch pressure regulator with working pressures ranging from 110 and 135 PSIG
• ASME-standard safety valves and a fully enclosed belt guard

Let our team match you with the right portable air compressor for your needs. Contact a sales representative in your area to discuss your intended application today.

At Quincy Compressor, we are also proud to offer high-quality portable air compressor parts.

Author

Ashley Gates

With over 19 years of experience in the compressed air industry, Ashley Gates brings deep expertise and a passion for innovation to her role as Vice President of Marketing and Communications at Quincy Compressor. Quincy, a trusted leader since , is renowned for designing and manufacturing high-performance reciprocating and rotary screw air compressors, vacuum pumps, and a full range of air treatment solutions. Ashley is proud to represent a brand built on rugged reliability and trusted by customers in the most demanding industries. Throughout her career, she has championed strategic marketing initiatives that drive growth and strengthen industry partnerships. In addition to her role at Quincy, Ashley is honored to serve as co-chairwoman of Women In Compressed Air and Vacuum. She is excited to help expand the organization’s reach, foster meaningful connections, and empower more women to thrive in the compressed air and vacuum industry.

1. Main Features of Diesel Portable Air Compressor

The Industrial Portable Air Compressor is also known as a mobile compressor or tow-behind compressor.

This kind of industrial air compressor is usually driven by a diesel engine. So this industrial portable air compressor is also referred to as a diesel-driven compressor or simply a diesel compressor. This diesel engine is either directly coupled to the compressor element or is connected with pulleys and a belt: like the engine in the car, the diesel engine uses a starter motor to start up; thus, the battery is also necessary for the industrial portable air compressor.

The common type of the industrial portable air compressor is the screw type: our Two-Stage Diesel Screw Type Portable Air Compressor is the most popular type. Driven by the diesel engine, the Two-Stage Air Compressor contains two sets of synchronized rotors, which are housed in a common stator housing or two separate stator housings bolted together in tandem. In the Two-Stage Diesel Screw Type Portable Air Compressor, the air goes through twice the air compression.

2. What is the typical portable air compressor use?

Generally speaking, the industrial portable air compressor is an on-site air compressor, which means that it supplies compressed air where a stationary compressor is not suitable, such as construction sites, road works, etc.

Besides, the industrial air compressor can also be used as a backup for stationary compressor: for example, when the stationary air compressor needs maintenance or stops working, the industrial portable air compressor allows the work to continue as normal.

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More specifically, the main applications of the industrial portable air compressor are the followings:

Construction: the industrial air compressor can power a great variety of tools at construction sites such as nailing and riveting guns, drills and wrenches, etc.

Moreover, the industrial air compressor isn’t suitable for urban constructions but is also a powerful tool for mining, drilling, sandblasting, etc. In summary, this Diesel Portable Air Compressor for Mining/Drilling/Sandblasting/Urban Construction is a convenient source of compressed air for on-site applications.

Oil and Gas Industry: the oil and gas industry uses industrial portable air compressors for powering equipment at remote onshore and offshore drilling sites, installing and removing reactor rods and remotely controlling valves in coolant and steam circuits.

Pharmaceutical Industry: the industrial portable air compressor is essential for the pharmaceutical industry; during the production process, the air compressor is necessary for the product packaging and conveyor system operation.

Manufacturing Plant: as we mentioned before, the industrial portable air compressor can also be used as a backup; in case of emergencies, the portable air compressor can serve as backup units for they don’t require electricity to operate.

3. What are the benefits of a portable air compressor?

Nowadays there’re more and more manufacturers of standard & custom diesel & portable compressors and more and more industrial manufacturers choose the industrial portable air compressor. Why it’s so popular and what are the benefits?

Flexibility: the biggest advantage of the industrial portable air compressor is the flexibility; each industrial portable air compressor is equipped with hosting rings for safe and convenient hoisting and transportation; this tow behind air compressor is convenient to move under harsh terrain conditions.

Versatility: as we mentioned before, the industrial air compressor can be used as an on-site energy source and backup for emergencies.

Reliability: with a diesel engine, the industrial air compressor is effective in all conditions and can work for long hours.

Easy maintenance: the industrial portable air compressor usually features a simple structure without two many spare parts; for example, the Two-Stage Diesel Screw Type Portable Air Compressor is characterized by two simple sets of synchronized rotors that compress the air twice, which is not a complicated structure and requires less maintenance work.

4. Why choose Sollant Diesel Portable Air Compressor?

As one of the leading air compressors Manufacturers, Sollant also produces industrial portable air compressors. Among so many manufacturers of standard & custom diesel & portable compressors, why choose Sollant? The advantages of our products are the followings:

*Less fuel consumption: Sollant industrial portable air compressor adopts Cummins diesel engine, which reduces fuel consumption while guaranteeing the efficiency of air compression.

*Easy to move: Sollant industrial portable air compressor adopts humanized design; the tow-behind air compressor can move flexibly even in bad terrain conditions. For more information, please click:  Sollant Towable Air Compressor

*Fewer temperature changes: our industrial portable air compressor is equipped with an intake air heating device, which ensures that the intake air temperature is around 35°C before starting.

*Easy to operate: our industrial portable air compressor is designed with a dashboard that displays operation and fault information, which is convenient for operation and maintenance.

*Easy to maintain: the spacious maintenance side door on the Sollant industrial portable air compressor makes the daily inspection and maintenance more convenient, which reduces the maintenance time and work.

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