What horsepower is the BelAire 318HE air compressor?

The BelAire 318HE is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the BelAire 318HE produce?

The BelAire 318HE delivers 18.5 SCFM at 100 PSI.

What is the maximum pressure of the BelAire 318HE?

The BelAire 318HE has a maximum operating pressure of 175 PSI.

What size tank does the BelAire 318HE have?

The BelAire 318HE has a 80-gallon horizontal tank.

Is the BelAire 318HE single-stage or two-stage?

The BelAire 318HE is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the BelAire 318HE require?

The BelAire 318HE runs on 208-230.

Is the BelAire 318HE oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The BelAire 318HE is oil-lubricated.

BelAire 8090250009 – 5 HP 80-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

The BelAire 318HE is a two-stage stationary reciprocating air compressor with a 5 HP motor and 80-gallon tank, delivering 18.5 CFM at 100 PSI up to a 175 PSI max on 208-230V single-phase power.

CFM

18.5 @ 100 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.70CFM/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

$199$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylinder—

Pump RPM—

Lubricationoil-lubricated

Oil—

Sump—

Pump life—

Pump material—

Head material—

Intercooler—

PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM18.5 @ 100 PSI

CFM / HP3.70

Cut-in / out—

Tank fill—

Est. draw4.4 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. $1,576

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $125

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $362–$662

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Serviceelectric

Voltage208-230

Amps—

Motor—

Motor RPM—

Control—

Starter—

Weight501 lb

FormHorizontal · 80 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

Air outlet—

Drain—

Drain outlet—

ASME tank—

Made in USA—

Noise—

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Dimensions—

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Warranty—

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1708 units
Peer class: 160 · 5 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 160 in class

SCFM @ 5 HP18.5cfm
10median 17.238
+7.6% vs. median
Average price$3,688
$962median $4,182$17k
-11.8% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 160 in class

CFM per HP3.7cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
+7.6% vs. median
Price per CFM$199$/scfm
$82median $235$864
-15.4% vs. median

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