BelAire · V-Series · TWO-STAGE PISTON

318VL

7.50 HP · electric · oil-lubricated · 2-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$3,652
3 retailers · across retailers
BelAire 318VL

BelAire 318VL is a 7.5 HP two-stage reciprocating-industrial air compressor on an 80-gallon tank at 208-230V. The V-Series cast-iron two-stage piston design reaches up to 175 PSI maximum. The unit weighs 479 lbs. CFM output at rated PSI is pending verification in primary sources. Suited for production cells, fabrication shops, and automotive service requiring sustained mid-volume air. BelAire 318VL is the MPN used for dealer ordering. Duty cycle and decibel data are not published in available sources.

HP
7.50
CFM
25.3 @ 100 PSI
Duty
continuous
Tank size
80 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.37CFM/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
$143$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages2-stage recip
Cylindertwo-stage cast iron
Pump RPM
Lubricationoil-lubricated
Oil
Sump
Pump life
Pump material
Head material
Intercooler
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM25.3 @ 100 PSI
CFM / HP3.37
Cut-in / out
Tank fill
Est. draw6.6 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. $2,363
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $188
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $544–$993
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage208-230V
Amps
Motor
Motor RPM
Control
Startermagnetic starter included
Weight479 lb
Form— · 80 gal
BUILD & ENVIRONMENT
Air outlet
Drain
Drain outlet
ASME tank
Made in USA
Noise
Op. temp
Dimensions
Ship weight
Warranty

Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog
1655 units
Peer class
181 · 7.5 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 181 in class
  • SCFM @ 7.5 HP25.3cfm
    20median 2457
    +5.4% vs. median
  • Average price$3,652
    $1,698median $5,117$19k
    -28.6% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 181 in class
  • CFM per HP3.37cfm/hp
    2.67median 3.27.65
    +5.4% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$145$/scfm
    $73median $208$632
    -30.7% vs. median

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$3,621$3,637$3,653$3,669avg $3,652today-10d-20d-30d
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