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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Consumer
Style
Portable - Vertical
CFM
5.1
Tank Size
27
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- Dependable Electric Portable Air Compressor
- 78dBA is ideal for indoor use where noise is an issue
- 30% more quiet than similar oil free induction products
- Perfect for larger projects, spray painting, HVLP spray gun, blow guns, brad and nail guns
- Oil-Free Single Stage Pump
- Produces 6.0 CFM @ 40 PSI; 5.1 CFM @ 90 PSI for plenty of power
- No need for oil separators in your airline system
- Provides cleaner air for tool operation and less maintenance
- Impressive 200 Maximum PSI
- Fast recovery time results in increased project efficiency
- Provides more usable air resulting in longer tool run times
- 3X more tool run time compared to typical 26-gallon oil-free compressors with direct drive induction motors
- Heavy Duty 1.7-HP UMC Motor
- Designed for maximum performance and efficiency
- Oil-free offers a maintenance free and peak tool performance
- Compliant with UL and CSA standards
- Low Voltage, Easy Start
- Motor will operate on up to 400 ft. of extension cord (Properly Sized)
- Works in a variety of temperatures
- 27-Gallon Steel Vertical Tank
- Compact design for easy portability to job sites
- Tackle airbrushing, drilling, sanding and bolting/wrenching
- High Flow Regulator & Couplers
- Offers peak performance for tools with maximum airflow
- Engineered for high performance and durability
- Dual gauges to monitor tool & tank pressure at a glance
- Sturdy 10-Inch Pneumatic Tires
- Easy to move around garage or workshop
- Great for uneven terrains & dampens vibration
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Specifications
DXCM271
General Information
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Motor
Voltage
120 Volt AC
Phase
1-Phase
dBA
dBA
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
78
Magnetic Starter
Magnetic Starter
The Magnetic Starter is the "thinking cap" for the motor of the air compressor. Magnetic starters are electromagnetically operated switches that provide a safe method for certain motors to be started under a large motor load.
No
Amp Draw
15
Engine
HP
1.7
Pump
CFM
CFM
Cubic Feet Per Minute, which indicates the compressor's flow rate - or the amount of air that a compressor can produce at a given pressure level. Typically compressors that have higher CFM ratings are able to provide more air, which makes them ideal for larger applications
5.1
CFM Rated @
90 PSI
CFM @ 40 PSI
6.0
Pump Material
Aluminum
Max PSI
Max PSI
PSI, or Pounds Per Square Inch, measures the amount of pressure placed on a square inch of space. In compressor terms, PSI is the amount of force that an air compressor can deliver
200 PSI
Oil Sight Glass
No
Pump Type
Single-Stage
After Cooler
After Cooler
An aftercooler is a mechanical heat exchanger designed to remove the heat and moisture of compression from a compressed air stream so the air is cool and dry enough for use in air-operated equipment. A compressed air aftercooler has three primary functions: Cool the air discharged from the air compressor
No
Pump Drive
Direct Drive
Oil Type
Oil Free
Tank
Tank Size
27 Gallons
Tank Outlet
1/4 Inch
Electronic Drain Valve
Electronic Drain Valve
The inexpensive and reliable electric drain valve (EDV) automatically removes condensate from your air system. It has an integral strainer to prevent clogging and saves time and money by eliminating the need for manual draining
No
Tank Orientation
Vertical
Filter
Regulator
Yes
Accessories
Pressure Gauge
Yes
Air Dryer
No
Overview
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Weight
111 Pounds
Certification
UL, CSA
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
21.3 Inches
Product Width
24.2 Inches
Product Height
50.6 Inches
Power Type
Electric
UPC
846212070536
Additional Model Numbers
DXCM271.COM, DXCM271
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