What horsepower is the Bauer VTC26-E3 air compressor?

The Bauer VTC26-E3 is rated at 20 HP.

How much air does the Bauer VTC26-E3 produce?

The Bauer VTC26-E3 delivers 26.4 SCFM.

What is the maximum pressure of the Bauer VTC26-E3?

The Bauer VTC26-E3 has a maximum operating pressure of 5000 PSI.

What size tank does the Bauer VTC26-E3 have?

The Bauer VTC26-E3 has a 0-gallon portable tank.

Is the Bauer VTC26-E3 single-stage or two-stage?

The Bauer VTC26-E3 is a 4-stage compressor.

What voltage does the Bauer VTC26-E3 require?

The Bauer VTC26-E3 runs on 460V.

What is the duty cycle of the Bauer VTC26-E3?

The Bauer VTC26-E3 has a 100% duty cycle.

What is the Bauer VTC26-E3 best for?

The Bauer VTC26-E3 is best suited for High-volume SCBA fill rooms for large fire departments, commercial dive operations with multiple-tank turnover per hour, and military/industrial breathing-air supply..

Bauer Verticus VTC26-E3

Bauer VTC26-E3 is a 20.00 HP 26.40 CFM at 5000 PSI 4-stage high-pressure breathing-air compressor with a 0.0-gallon receiver tank, operating at 460V. This unit belongs to the Bauer Verticus series. Suitable for breathing-air, SCBA, and fire-service applications.

CFM

26.4 @ 5000 PSI

Duty

100% continuous

Tank size

— gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

1.32CFM/HP

Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5

Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 4-stage piston

78%

Poor <50Good 70Best 92

Price per cubic foot · minuteSeed estimate · pending verification

$928$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages4-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubricationoil

OilISO 100 non-detergent compressor oil

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercoolerbetween-stage + aftercooler

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM26.4 @ 5000 PSI

CFM / HP1.32

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw17.6 kW

COST & MAINTENANCE

Electric · yearlyEst. $6,302

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $500

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Service460V 3-Phase

Voltage460V

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight—

FormPortable · 6250 PSI tank rating

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise—

Op. temp40–104 °F

Dimensions—

Ship weight—

Warranty—

Where this sits in the catalog

Histograms below: highlighted bar marks this unit’s bucket.

Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 1 · 20 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 1 in class

SCFM @ 20 HP26.4cfm
26median 26.427
0% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 1 in class

CFM per HP1.32cfm/hp
1.32median 1.322.32
-0% vs. median

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