{"product_id":"belaire-338vle-air-compressor","title":"BelAire Air Compressor 338VLE Elite Series 7.5 HP 80 Gallon Two Stage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBelAire 338VLE: cast-iron cylinders, aluminium heads, stainless valves\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 338VLE's pump is a deliberate mix of materials rather than one casting. The cylinders are cast iron, which is what you want where the piston rubs and where heat and pressure are relentless. The heads are aluminium, which sheds heat far faster than iron does — and the head is exactly where a two-stage pump gets hottest. The valves are stainless steel. Each choice is made for the job that part actually does, and the result is a pump that runs cooler at the top end without giving up the wear surface at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAround it: a \u003cstrong\u003e7.5 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e3-Phase\u003c\/strong\u003e motor on 208-230V power with the magnetic starter fitted, and an \u003cstrong\u003e80 gallon\u003c\/strong\u003e vertical ASME tank. Every unit is \u003cstrong\u003e100%\u003c\/strong\u003e factory tested at full pressure before it ships.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThree-phase, and why it makes the wiring easier\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis is the three-phase version of BelAire's vertical Elite compressor, and the practical benefit shows up on the electrical estimate. A three-phase motor draws less current than a single-phase motor doing identical work, so where the single-phase equivalent in this family wants a noticeably larger circuit, this unit is listed for a \u003cstrong\u003e40 Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e breaker. Smaller breaker, smaller conductors, less trouble on a long run from the panel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe catch is obvious: your building has to have three-phase service. If it does, this is the model to buy. The magnetic starter is included rather than sold as an accessory, which matters more than it sounds — it provides thermal overload protection and drops out on a power failure so the motor is not slammed back on under load when the supply returns.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBelAire does not publish an amp draw for this unit and says to consult a certified electrician, so that is our advice too. A licensed electrician should verify the supply, size the circuit, confirm motor rotation and fit the disconnect. Service capacity, permits and inspection are the customer's responsibility.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWill it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tank stands vertically, which is what keeps the footprint small: \u003cstrong\u003e39 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e long by \u003cstrong\u003e24 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e wide, standing \u003cstrong\u003e77 in.\u003c\/strong\u003e tall, at \u003cstrong\u003e548 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is roughly the floor area of a two-drawer filing cabinet and about the height of a doorway — so measure the door you will bring it through as carefully as you measure the space it will live in, and check any overhead door track that swings through the same air.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe floor needs to be level and solid enough to carry a filled tank. Leave clear air around the pump and belt guard so the cooling works, and leave yourself room to reach the drain and the oil sight glass, because a maintenance point you cannot reach is a maintenance point you will skip.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eAir, moisture and pressure\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximum working pressure is \u003cstrong\u003e175 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e. A triple-pass pump-mounted aftercooler drops the discharge temperature before air reaches the tank, so a good share of the water condenses at the drain rather than in your lines. The tank drain is the Elite Series pressurised automatic type — it uses tank pressure to clear condensate on its own, with no timer to set and nothing electronic to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn airflow, this product's own records do not fully agree, so read the note below before you size your tools.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eTwo ratings on file for the same pump\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStated by this listing's description\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e22.3 CFM\u003c\/strong\u003e at 175 PSI, with a higher figure quoted at \u003cstrong\u003e100 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStated by the product's spec record\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e22.3 CFM, rated at 100 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWhat that means\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eThe two sources place the same airflow figure at different pressures, which are materially different claims\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAsk us to confirm the airflow and its rating pressure in writing\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003eAirflow at a stated pressure is the number you use to decide whether a tool will run continuously, so it is not one to average or guess at. We have shown you both readings and attributed each. If your decision depends on it, message us and we will get the manufacturer's confirmation before you commit.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThree-phase commercial shops\u003c\/strong\u003e that want the smaller circuit and the lower running current.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial and production environments\u003c\/strong\u003e where the compressor runs most of the working day.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTight floor plans\u003c\/strong\u003e — the vertical tank frees up the space a horizontal 80 gallon machine would occupy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMulti-user shops\u003c\/strong\u003e where several air tools may be in use at once and short-cycling is the enemy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eShipped assembled: two-stage pump with cast-iron cylinders and aluminium heads, 7.5 HP three-phase motor with magnetic starter, 80 gallon vertical ASME tank, triple-pass pump-mounted aftercooler, Elite Series automatic (non-electronic) tank drain, oil level sight glass, stainless steel valves, start-stop pressure switch control, pressure gauge and a fully enclosed high-flow belt guard. No air dryer is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e338VLE, Elite Series\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e7.5 HP, 208-230V, 3-Phase, magnetic starter fitted\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRecommended breaker\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e40 Amp\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePump\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTwo-stage, cast-iron cylinders with aluminium heads, belt drive, splash lubricated\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eValves\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAirflow\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e22.3 CFM — see the rating-pressure note above\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMaximum pressure\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e175 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCooling\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTriple-pass pump-mounted aftercooler\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTank\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e80 gallon vertical ASME, automatic pressurised drain\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAir outlet\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e3\/4 inch\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e39 in. L x 24 in. W x 77 in. H\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e548 lb\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFactory warranty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2 Year, full\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eCertification, stated plainly\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tank is ASME certified and carries ASME safety valves, and each machine is \u003cstrong\u003e100%\u003c\/strong\u003e factory tested at full pressure. ASME is a pressure-vessel standard — it covers the vessel that stores the air, not the electrical assembly bolted to it. BelAire's data for this model claims no third-party North American electrical safety listing, and this page will not imply one. If your insurer, a fleet policy or a local inspector requires that kind of listing on shop equipment, ask us for the documentation supplied with the unit and get the answer in writing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eShipping and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreight only, to the lower 48 states, standing on a pallet. You will need a way to get \u003cstrong\u003e548 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e off the truck — dock, forklift, or a pallet jack across hard, flat ground. If you have none of those, ask us about terminal pickup instead. Residential delivery addresses carry a residential fee, quoted with your shipping at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInspect the compressor while the driver is still with you. Look at the tank, the belt guard, the gauge and the aftercooler, and note any damage on the delivery receipt before signing. Signing clear and finding damage later is the mistake that turns a routine freight claim into a dispute you will probably lose.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis model carries a \u003cstrong\u003e2 Year\u003c\/strong\u003e full factory warranty with nothing extra to buy. The warranty document supplied with the machine governs, so read it when the unit arrives rather than when you need it. Whatever the fault, do not dismantle the pump, motor or electrical enclosure before a claim is opened — manufacturers routinely decline claims on components that were taken apart before anyone had the chance to inspect them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BelAire Compressors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49287154663578,"sku":"338VLE","price":2732.8,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/coretarps.co.uk\/products\/belaire-338vle-air-compressor","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}