What horsepower is the BelAire QP338VE air compressor?

The BelAire QP338VE is rated at 5 HP.

How much air does the BelAire QP338VE produce?

The BelAire QP338VE delivers 18.6 SCFM at 100 PSI.

What is the maximum pressure of the BelAire QP338VE?

The BelAire QP338VE has a maximum operating pressure of 175 PSI.

What size tank does the BelAire QP338VE have?

The BelAire QP338VE has a 80-gallon tank.

Is the BelAire QP338VE single-stage or two-stage?

The BelAire QP338VE is a two-stage compressor.

What voltage does the BelAire QP338VE require?

The BelAire QP338VE runs on 230V/3ph.

BelAire QP338VE – 5 HP 80-Gallon 2-Stage Air Compressor

BelAire QP338VE is a 5 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor built into a sound-attenuating Quiet-Power enclosure, delivering about 18.6 CFM at 100 PSI up to 175 PSI on an 80-gallon tank, wired for 230-volt three-phase power. The insulated cabinet cuts operating noise for shops where the compressor sits near people. It weighs roughly 513 lb and suits automotive service, dental and medical rooms, and light industrial settings that need quieter operation.

CFM

18.6 @ 100 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

80 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

3.72CFM/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

$265$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM18.6 @ 100 PSI

CFM / HP3.72

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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

Voltage230V/3ph

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Weight513 lb

Form— · 80 gal

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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 HP18.6cfm
10median 17.238
+8.1% vs. median
Average price$4,956
$962median $4,182$17k
+18.5% vs. median

Efficiency vs. peersvs. 160 in class

CFM per HP3.72cfm/hp
2.08median 3.447.64
+8.1% vs. median
Price per CFM$265$/scfm
$82median $235$864
+12.4% vs. median

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