Tips for Buying a Used Ingersoll Rand 750 Air Compressor

Posted by Swift Equipment Solutions on October 1st, 2016

Ingersoll Rand is a renowned name in the air compressor industry. Its compressors are manufactured to fit and suit the needs of each segment of the buyers. The compressors are available from small, portable ones to the large industrial units. Ingersoll Rand diesel driven air compressors are used in a variety of applications, from inflating a tire to powering pneumatic tools in a garage. 

Compressors perform a variety of functions that can make use of compressed air. This includes lifting objects or blowing away the debris and dirt from an industrial site. Business owners who deal in tires, construction, or electronics should have an air compressor available. But as these large air compressors are expensive, it is only natural for many business owners to save money by buying used ones. If you can find one in good condition, the return on investment may be better than buying a new Ingersoll Rand air compressor. There are some things that one should consider carefully when buying a used air compressor. These factors may affect your work and various business operations. 

• CFM Rating: CFM is the short for ‘cubic feet per minute.’ It measures the airflow expelled from the compressor every minute. This determines the capacity of the compressor and is an indicator of its performance and power level. If you are going to use the compressor for power tools, you have to be sure that the compressor is able to handle the needs of the various tools. You should check the tools you have and the pneumatic pressure they require for operation. It is a good idea to buy a compressor which is slightly more powerful than your need rather than stretching one to its limits. 

• Power Source: Air compressors come in three basic fuel source types – electric powered, diesel driven and gas powered. The disadvantage with gas vs diesel powered compressors is that they may run out of fuel in the middle of the project and you have to refuel them again for again for continuous use. Diesel powered also tend to be noisier. Electric compressors can be used without interruption and for longer periods of time. However, gas powered and diesel driven air compressors are usually more powerful as they use high-performance engines to drive their compressor units. 

• Horsepower: This is the amount of power that compressor engine generates. You should also check the horsepower specifications, and it generally parallels the CFM rating. But, it is not the ideal parameter of compressor strength. You should take a look at the CFM rating first and then the horsepower rating. 

• Tank Capacity: Compressors which have a large air tank save a lot of power as it enables them to store the compressed air in the tank. In most of the tank-equipped compressors, the power automatically cuts out when the tank is full. This leads to higher efficiency as well as smooth air flow. Air compressors with large tanks work well with large pneumatic tools while smaller tanks are more useful for moving or transfer or goods. This choice is crucial as it will determine what you can use the air compressor for. 

About The Author:

Josh Kramer is President and Founder of Swift Equipment Solutions. They offers new, surplus and refurbished equipment assets. The equipment includes refurbished engines, compressors, and generators. They also specialize in giving recommendation for equipment solutions that exactly fit the requirements for their customers’.