Porter-Cable CPFC2TV3525VP Shop Boss Air Compressor
The shiny bright red vertical tank of the Porter-Cable CPFC2TV3525VP Shop Boss Air Compressor would stand out in any work area, whether in your home garage or shop, or in a commercial setting. Indeed, it is designed not only for serious DIYers but for professionals as well.
The tank size of the Shop Boss has a capacity of 25 gallons, but since compressed air stored in it reaches a pressure of 175 PSI, it is effectively equivalent to a 60-gallon tank storing compressed air at 125 PSI, which is the pressure at which most air compressor tanks keep air.
Compounded with Porter-Cable’s High-FloSM regulator, which kicks-in at 145 PSI and kicks-out at 175 PSI, air delivered to your pneumatic tools is kept at high pressures. This is an important feature when using the air compressor to power up tools that need a sustained supply of high-pressure air, such as grinders, cutters, or saws. Further helping keep air pressure up is the High-FloSM quick connect coupler that completely seals off any leak where the air hose is connected to the air compressor, thus reducing any pressure drop.
The Shop Boss employs a direct drive mechanism to power the compressor minimizing power loss to friction, reducing noise, and, because there are fewer moving parts, lessening the incidence of breakdowns. With a twin cylinder design, the compressor has twice as much output of air compared to one with a single cylinder. And since it is oil-free, it not only produces clean air but is also maintenance-free.
The compressor’s power plant is a high-torque induction motor equipped with a start capacitor to help generate enough start-up torque. It is a sturdy 4-pole motor with a maximum RPM of 1,725 that operates quietly.
For ease of reading air pressure levels inside the tank and air hoses, the large pressure gauges are clearly visible and are free from any obstructions. The compressor is covered with a shroud incorporating air intake filters to help keep noise down. Indeed, noise from both the motor and the compressor is only at 75 dBA, a level similar to a vacuum cleaner or hair dryer.
For portability, the Porter-Cable CPFC2TV2525VP Shop Boss Air Compressor is equipped with two large wheels and a steering handle.