sanborn air compressors?

socapots · Dec 13, 2011

Ive looked around the internet. as well as this site.. and found very limited information on these things.
I came across this compressor in a local store and am trying to gather some more info on it. Or even the brand in general.
If anyone has any input good or bad it would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8367401/Stationary/80-Gallon-Oil-Lubricated-Air-Compressor

Thanks in advance all.

oh. And it will be used for a plasma cutter, cutting/grinding tools,impact tools.
Pretty much all automotive work. once i get a chance to get back in the shop that is. lol.

930dreamer · Dec 13, 2011

How about here?

http://www.sanborncompressors.com/?...=standard&OVADID=1157836022&OVKWID=8420905522

TAftw · Dec 13, 2011

I can't comment on how the new ones are, but I have a circa 1981 model, and it is very robust, and VERY quiet.

Buford T. Justice · Dec 13, 2011

TAftw said:
I can't comment on how the new ones are, but I have a circa 1981 model, and it is very robust, and VERY quiet.

Mine is 2000 year model, still going strong and very similar to ^

buzz4041 · Dec 14, 2011

I ran mine for 25 years with not one problem. Gave it to a friend and still going strong.

58Yeoman · Dec 14, 2011

I've got a 5hp/60gal/2cyl since the 70's; still going strong. It did drop a reed valve while under warranty, and they replaced the valve body. Out of warranty, it did it again, and I made one out of a feeler gauge, and it's worked fine ever since.

socapots · Dec 14, 2011

930dreamer said:
How about here?

http://www.sanborncompressors.com/?...=standard&OVADID=1157836022&OVKWID=8420905522

Yeah thats pretty much what i came up with while searching, not a bad site for parts and diagrams and the sort. But not the type of info i was looking for.

And thanks to all for the information provided. I'm pretty sure i'll be picking it up. Hopefully this week before i change my mind. lol.

bigderrickk · Dec 15, 2011

I have a 1987 3hp Sanborn air compressor that I have used the dog **** out of. It is oil lubricated and I believe its +/- 22 gallons. It has worked flawlessly. I mean I use it alot. Just last week I purchased a new 80 gallon QT5 Quincy but plan to keep the Sanborn as a portable unit. I would suggest Sanborn to anyone. Great value. Also, I was invited to a vendor pheasant hunt and behold, a couple of Sanborn engineers attended as well. In fact one of them was part owner at the time. We got to talking and I told them about the unit I have. They informed me that the oil lubricated pumps will out last the oil less by 10 times. Its quiet and I get lots of compliments when I loan it out. I think I paid $279 and it included the air hose.

socapots · Dec 15, 2011

lol.
Nice.
It is being purchased to replace a 20 gal husky i bought a few years back. It worked for what i needed at the time. But things have changed, and its time for a grown up compressor. lol.
Best/oddest part is when i mentioned it to the wife she didnt even bat an eye.. lol.
either she is getting cooler.. or she is gonna buy something bigger. haha.

PT Doc · Dec 18, 2011

I looked at the sanborn line of oppressors fairly closely. I spoke with the tech dept at sanborn and the guy quickly gave me the scoop. The make compressors for Industrial, Kobalt, CM, Masterforce and others. The model numbers are all the same and it specs the motor size, gallons. They are all 3450 rpms so they will be louder than slower compressors. But for $900 for a CM 2 stage, the price is right. Long term longevity and noise led me in another more costly direction.

Provincial · Dec 18, 2011

I must be the exception to the rule. I have had a 10 hp gasoline-powered 2-stage unit for 17 years. Every few years it eats a valve spring from the disc intake valve. The shrapnel goes through the system and sometimes damages downstream parts, like the check valve to the tank. When the spring breaks, it takes a lot longer to pump up pressure. I have the part number for the valve memorized, and at least it is easy to get to. I had to make a tool for the access plug in the head. The valve unit costs about $20, but the check valve unit was much more. I don't use the compressor that much, so it hasn't been worth replacing, but it is a design weak point.

9GUY9 · Dec 18, 2011

A coworker just replaced a large Sanborn. He was using it for casual use. He said it worked great a year at a time. The last 3 years he had to rebuild the pump every year.

socapots · Dec 20, 2011

PT Doc said:
I looked at the sanborn line of oppressors fairly closely. I spoke with the tech dept at sanborn and the guy quickly gave me the scoop. The make compressors for Industrial, Kobalt, CM, Masterforce and others. The model numbers are all the same and it specs the motor size, gallons. They are all 3450 rpms so they will be louder than slower compressors. But for $900 for a CM 2 stage, the price is right. Long term longevity and noise led me in another more costly direction.

Good to know man.
Thanks.
As it turns out the unit i wanted is discontinued. And they are on sale because of that. only 2 more comming to the city. Which means i have to be at the right place at the right time to get one.. Im going out on a limb an saying i wont be getting it. lol.
But still looking into other brands and units.
Either a 60 or 80 now.

PT Doc · Dec 20, 2011

These are a price point compressor. You get an 80 gal for a good price but the rpms are high and there fore quite loud. Also long term durability is an issue. But you get quite a bit for the dollar.

Sharpest · Feb 10, 2014

I got a Sanborn compressor off the list and have a few questions. It appears to be one of their typical 22 gallon units made for someone else. Mine is wired for 110 and the motor is listed to draw 22 amps but doesn't trip a 20 amp breaker. The motor is quite a bit larger than other similar compressors. How long does every one else's compressors take to fill up? This one seems to be in good working order but it takes 5 minutes and 20 seconds to fill up from empty and is fairly noisy for a belt driven compressor.

I also have a kludged together 22 gallon CH unit. The 3 hp 3400 rpm motor that came on it was bad so I put a 3/4 1700 rpm one I had laying around on it. I also had to replace the pressure switch. It takes 7 min 50 sec to fill up from empty but it is whisper quiet compared to ANY other compressor I've ever heard. This one has the benefit of fitting under my large shelving unit if I remove the wheels so I can free up some floor space. One of them is getting sold. If I cant boost the performance on the Sanborn, it will probably go due to the noise and floor space issues.

GYPSY400 · Feb 11, 2014

socapots said:
Ive looked around the internet. as well as this site.. and found very limited information on these things.
I came across this compressor in a local store and am trying to gather some more info on it. Or even the brand in general.
If anyone has any input good or bad it would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.princessauto.com/pal/product/8367401/Stationary/80-Gallon-Oil-Lubricated-Air-Compressor

Thanks in advance all.

oh. And it will be used for a plasma cutter, cutting/grinding tools,impact tools.
Pretty much all automotive work. once i get a chance to get back in the shop that is. lol.

I was thinking of buying the same unit.. or possibly the one above it (2stage 5hp).. if you do purchase it, please review.

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compressornew · Feb 11, 2014

Voltage rating :- 240 Ac is perfect for power consumption.It starts normal power mode.I suggest if the tank capacity is about 100 - 120 gallon loads more compressor working. :thumbup:

socapots · Mar 7, 2014

GYPSY400 said:
I was thinking of buying the same unit.. or possibly the one above it (2stage 5hp).. if you do purchase it, please review.

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I did not purchase it.
I came across this one and could not refuse. http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131751

Scott H in Wheaton · Mar 7, 2014

Mine is circa early '90's, 80 gal 5 hp 220-240 volt.
Noise is not an issue as it is in a shed outside my garage.
I do mostly automotive work, air tools and blasting cabinet.
No problems.
Sometimes when its below 10 degrees F the circuit breaker will trip but if I reset it usually the unit will keep running without a hitch.

Bearkat · Mar 8, 2014

I was given a 220 5hp Sanborn. I had never heard of the brand until then. I have no idea of the age, but no reason to believe it is within the last 15 years. Works as it should- seems to me it takes a while to fill, but has never been a problem. Honestly don't notice the noise- it's an air compressor and is supposed to be noise IMHO.

ed_v · Mar 8, 2014

I have one as well. Good compressors. Mine is over 10 years old. My neighbor has the same exact one.

Ed

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