Industrial Gold · P-Series · SINGLE-STAGE PISTON

P31H11

3 HP · Horizontal · 50% duty · electric · oil-lubricated · 1-stage
AVERAGE PRICE
$2,244
1 retailer
Industrial Gold P31H11

Industrial Gold P31H11 is a 3 HP single-stage reciprocating air compressor in the portable P-Series, delivering 11 SCFM at 125 PSI (135 PSI max) on a 10-gallon horizontal tank, wired for 208-230V single-phase. It uses a heavy-duty low-RPM cast-iron pump with an industrial-grade motor and UL electrical controls. The compact 10-gallon platform suits portable and light-to-moderate shop tasks such as impact wrenches, spray painting, and general pneumatic tooling. Industrial Gold is a domestic industrial compressor brand positioned between consumer-grade portables and premium three-phase plant-air units. Key specifications: 3 HP, 11 SCFM at 125 PSI, 135 PSI max, 10-gallon horizontal tank, 208-230V single-phase, single-stage, oil-lubricated cast-iron pump. Gaps: duty cycle, noise level, and verified retail price not confirmed.

HP
3
CFM
11 @ 125 PSI
Duty
50% continuous
Tank size
10 gal
Air output per horsepowerAirflow per motor HP
3.67CFM/HP
Poor 2.8Typical 3.15Good 3.5
Isentropic efficiencyClass median · 1-stage piston
58%
Poor <50Good 70Best 92
Price per cubic foot · minuteVerified retailer price
$204$/SCFM
Good $180Typical $211High $260
PUMP & DRIVE
Stages1-stage recip
Cylinder—
Pump RPM—
Lubricationoil-lubricated
Oil—
Sump—
Pump life—
Pump material—
Head material—
Intercooler—
PERFORMANCE
Catalog CFM11 @ 125 PSI
CFM / HP3.67
Cut-in / out—
Tank fill—
Est. draw2.6 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. $945
Maintenance · yearlyEst. $80
Savings with Compressor Controller · yearlyEst. $217–$397
ELECTRICAL & FORM
Serviceelectric
Voltage208-230
Amps—
Motor—
Motor RPM—
Control—
Starter—
Weight—
FormHorizontal · 10 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
1708 units
Peer class
42 · 3 HP
Sizing & pricevs. 42 in class
  • SCFM @ 3 HP11cfm
    6median 9.621
    +14.6% vs. median
  • Average price$2,244
    $504median $4,073$10k
    -44.9% vs. median
Efficiency vs. peersvs. 42 in class
  • CFM per HP3.67cfm/hp
    2.17median 3.47.27
    +7.8% vs. median
  • Price per CFM$204$/scfm
    $77median $383$883
    -46.8% vs. median

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