What horsepower is the Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P air compressor?

The Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P is rated at 24 HP.

How much air does the Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P produce?

The Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P delivers 35 SCFM.

What is the maximum pressure of the Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P?

The Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P has a maximum operating pressure of 175 PSI.

What size tank does the Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P have?

The Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P has a 30-gallon tank.

Is the Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P single-stage or two-stage?

The Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P is a two-stage compressor.

Is the Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P oil-free or oil-lubricated?

The Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P is oil-lubricated.

What is the Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P best for?

The Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P is best suited for High-HP off-grid and mobile industrial applications at 24 HP with two-stage cast-iron pump.

Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P – 24 HP 30-Gal Air Compressor

Industrial Gold C18GEX30-P is a 24 HP two-stage reciprocating air compressor delivering 35 SCFM at up to 175 PSI maximum on a 30-gallon tank, wired 220V, with oil-lubricated cast-iron construction. Designed for production shops, fabrication cells, and automotive service environments requiring high-HP output in a compact tank configuration. The C18 designation indicates Industrial Gold’s 18-frame cast-iron pump; GEX indicates extended duty; 30-P indicates 30-gallon portable tank. Verified retail pricing approximately $7,435 from authorized distributors. Key specs: HP: 24; SCFM: 35 (rated PSI not confirmed in source data); max PSI: 175; tank: 30 gal; voltage: 220V; stages: 2; lubrication: oil. Note: exact SCFM at rated PSI requires OEM datasheet confirmation. Use cases: production lines, multi-tool supply, contractor applications needing high-HP with smaller tank footprint.

CFM

35 @ 175 PSI

Duty

— continuous

Tank size

30 gal

Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP

1.46CFM/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

$212$/SCFM

Good $180Typical $211High $260

PUMP & DRIVE

Stages2-stage recip

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Lubricationoil-lubricated

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PERFORMANCE

Catalog CFM35 @ 175 PSI

CFM / HP1.46

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Est. draw21.1 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. $7,563

Maintenance · yearlyEst. $600

Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $1,739–$3,176

ELECTRICAL & FORM

Servicegasoline

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Where this sits in the catalog

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Catalog: 1655 units
Peer class: 1 · 24 HP

Sizing & pricevs. 1 in class

SCFM @ 24 HP35cfm
35median 3536
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Average price$7,435
$7,434median $7,434$7k
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Efficiency vs. peersvs. 1 in class

CFM per HP1.46cfm/hp
1.46median 1.462.46
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Price per CFM$212$/scfm
$212median $212$213
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