True 100% duty cycle air compressor suggestions.

[762frmafr]

So, I am tired of dealing with air compressor issues. I need a true 100% duty cycle air compressor. Things I want. Has to have at least an 80 gallon tank. Has to be pressure lubricated. Can be 3 phase or single phase. I will get a phase converter if needed. At least 18 cfm. Would prefer single stage but 2- stage will do. 125 psi minimum. Anything else you guys can think of would be appreciated. Brand, model number and best place to buy is what I am looking for. Thanks in advance.

[WyoGreen]

I have a Quincy that I bought from aircompressorsdirect.com
It's 100% duty cycle, very well built, and made in the U.S.A.. They are pricey, but worth the money. I'll never need to buy another, and neither will my son.
http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/too ... ssors.html

Steve

[pertneer]

If money is no object I would go with Kaeser Compressors. The last place I worked had one that ran 24-7 365 for at least 15 years without any breakdowns.

[762frmafr]

So, I am pretty sure I have narrowed my search to this model. It has the QP pump on it. My local Quincy distributor can get me the same compressor except with the QR-25 pump on it for $3800. Anyone have any experience to let me know if the extra $1100 is worth the money?

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Qui ... 11489.html

[CNCCAJUN]

I am the king of overkill & I'm pretty confident that my QUINCY QT 7.5 with an 80 gallon tank will do the trick.

I have been told there is such thing as having TO BIG OF A COMPRESSOR.

A HYPERTHERM PowerMAX 85 needs 6.7 SCFM @ 85 PSI, the little Quincy I have will put out 22.6 @ 175 ACFM.

Based on my thinking, my compressor will put out more than 6X my air consumption rate for my Hypertherm.

So I guess it is how you want to look at it.

For every 6 minutes of torch time my compressor will have to run less than one minute.

This is my thinking, I am not an engineer . . .

If it were me I would stop @ the QP & call it a day. I am assuming you just want to run a plasma table in a one man shop, otherwise, QR it would be . . .

Steve