What horsepower is the BelAire 338VLE air compressor?

The BelAire 338VLE is rated at 7.5 HP.

How much air does the BelAire 338VLE produce?

The BelAire 338VLE delivers 25.3 SCFM at 100 PSI.

What is the maximum pressure of the BelAire 338VLE?

The BelAire 338VLE has a maximum operating pressure of 175 PSI.

What size tank does the BelAire 338VLE have?

The BelAire 338VLE has a 80-gallon vertical_tank tank.

Is the BelAire 338VLE single-stage or two-stage?

The BelAire 338VLE is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the BelAire 338VLE require?

The BelAire 338VLE runs on 208-230V/3ph.

What is the BelAire 338VLE best for?

The BelAire 338VLE is best suited for Elite-series two-stage shop air, 7.5 HP, for automotive and fabrication..

BelAire 338VLE – 7.5 HP 80-Gallon Vertical Air Compressor

BelAire 338VLE is a 7.5 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor delivering 25.3 CFM at 100 PSI up to a 175 PSI maximum on an 80-gallon vertical ASME tank, wired for 208-230 V three-phase power. The 3-Series Elite build uses a belt-driven cast-iron two-stage pump with a factory-mounted magnetic starter and weighs about 477 lb. It suits automotive service bays, tire shops, and light fabrication that run several air tools at a time. The vertical tank conserves floor space in tighter shop layouts.

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

$142$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

Cylindertwo-stage cast iron

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM25.3 @ 100 PSI

CFM / HP3.37

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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/3ph

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Startermagnetic starter included

Weight548 lb

FormVertical_tank · 80 gal

BUILD & ENVIRONMENT

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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$3,797
$1,698median $5,082$19k
-25.3% 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$154$/scfm
$73median $208$632
-26.1% vs. median

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