What horsepower is the ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY air compressor?

The ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY is rated at 1 HP.

How much air does the ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY produce?

The ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY delivers 17.3 SCFM at 175 PSI.

What size tank does the ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY have?

The ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY has a 6-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY single-stage or two-stage?

The ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY require?

The ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY runs on 230/1.

What is the ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY best for?

The ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY is best suited for ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY reciprocating-industrial air compressor for industrial use.

ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY – 1 HP 6-Gallon Air Compressor

The ABAC POWER-FORCE-HAND-CARRY is a 5.00-HP 2-stage reciprocating piston compressor delivering 17.30 SCFM @ 175 PSI. mounted on a 6.0-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 230/1, weighing 40 lb. Built for industrial shop and plant air with cast-iron construction for sustained duty cycles. Key details: splash airend. List price approximately $227. ABAC POWER-FORCE is the premium portable line featuring a 6-gallon tank and higher-displacement pump compared to the TWIN-FORCE series, delivering more reserve air for sustained tool use. OEM datasheet URL not confirmed in available catalog data.

CFM

17.3 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

6 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

17.30CFM/HP

Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5

Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 2-stage piston

67%

Poor <50Good 70Best 92

Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price

$9$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

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Oil—

Sump—

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Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM17.3 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP17.30

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw0.9 kW

COST & MAINTENANCE

Compressor Controller ROI calc · $0.14/kWh · 1920 hr/yr · 70% motor efficiency · HP×1.10 sizing · savings 23–42% of electric

Electric · yearlyEst. $315

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $80

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $72–$132

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage230/1

Amps—

Motor—

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Control—

Starter—

Weight40 lb

FormHorizontal · 6 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1708 units
Peer class: 15 · 1 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 15 in class

SCFM @ 1 HP17.3cfm
2median 3.417
+408.8% vs. median
Average price$150
$129median $1,243$3k
-88% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 15 in class

CFM per HP17.3cfm/hp
2.2median 3.417.3
+408.8% vs. median
Price per CFM$13$/scfm
$13median $253$965
-94.8% vs. median

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