BelAire 438V4 Air Compressor – 8HP Vertical

Description

BelAire 438V4 Air Compressor – Heavy-Duty 5 HP Vertical Industrial Air Compressor (80 Gallon)

The BelAire 438V4 Air Compressor is a professional-grade two-stage cast iron stationary compressor designed for automotive workshops, manufacturing facilities, fabrication shops, and other industrial environments requiring reliable compressed air. Built with a 5 HP three-phase electric motor, a rugged two-stage cast iron pump, and an 80-gallon vertical ASME-certified tank, this model delivers strong performance, durability, and long service life in demanding shop conditions.

It produces approximately 18 CFM at 100 PSI and 16 CFM at 175 PSI, with a maximum pressure of 175 PSI, making it suitable for powering multiple pneumatic tools and light-to-medium industrial workloads.

Key Features

• 5 HP industrial electric motor (460V, three-phase)
• Heavy-duty two-stage cast iron pump for efficiency and durability
• Large 80-gallon vertical ASME-certified air tank
• Air delivery: 18 CFM @ 100 PSI / 16 CFM @ 175 PSI
• Maximum pressure: 175 PSI
• Belt-driven low-RPM design for longer service life
• Magnetic starter included for safe motor control
• Fully enclosed belt guard for operator safety
• Manual tank drain for maintenance
• Built for continuous industrial operation

Industrial Performance Overview

The BelAire 438V4 is designed for consistent daily operation in professional environments where air demand is steady and reliability is critical. The cast iron pump construction provides excellent heat dissipation and wear resistance, allowing the compressor to run for long duty cycles without performance degradation.

Its vertical 80-gallon tank design saves floor space while still providing enough air storage to reduce frequent motor cycling during heavy tool usage.

Ideal Applications

• Automotive repair shops
• CNC machining and fabrication
• Manufacturing facilities
• Metalworking workshops
• Industrial maintenance departments
• Woodworking and finishing shops
• Multi-tool pneumatic systems

BelAire 438V4 Air Compressor – 8HP Vertical: Buying Considerations

BelAire 438V4 Air Compressor: Professional 8HP vertical compressor optimized for 460V industrial grids, providing reliable high-pressure air for automotive and manufacturing shops.

Power Configuration: 8HP Industrial Grade
Pneumatic Supply: 690 L/min (24.4 CFM)
Operational Force: 150 PSI (10.3 Bar)
Storage Type: 60 Gallon Vertical
Grid Spec: 460V 3-Phase

Before ordering the BelAire 438V4 Air Compressor – 8HP Vertical from BelAire, review the points below against your actual site conditions and workload. Published specifications describe the equipment under test conditions, and real-world performance depends on how closely your application matches those conditions. Buyers in the United States, Canada, and Asia should also confirm local voltage and frequency requirements, applicable safety or emissions standards, and freight or import logistics for the destination before finalizing an order.

What to Check Before You Buy

• Total the real CFM demand of every tool that could run at the same time, then add reserve capacity for leaks and future tools – not just the single largest tool's rating.
• Confirm voltage and phase availability (120V/240V, single/three-phase) matches the compressor's electrical requirement.
• Check tank size relative to duty cycle – a larger tank reduces motor cycling on intermittent loads but does not substitute for adequate CFM on continuous-demand tools.
• Review noise rating if the compressor will run in an occupied or noise-sensitive space.

Does tank size matter more than CFM for a shop air compressor?

CFM output matters more for continuous-demand tools (sanders, grinders); tank size matters more for intermittent high-draw tools (impact wrenches, nail guns) where the tank supplies a burst faster than the motor could alone. Undersized CFM cannot be fixed by a bigger tank if the tool's continuous demand exceeds the compressor's output.

For sizing help across the full Compressor category, compare specifications side by side before committing to a specific model, and confirm current pricing, availability, and freight details for your location. Keep the supplier data sheet and any acceptance criteria on record for future maintenance and replacement decisions.