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Worthington Air Compressor For Sandblasting?

Can anyone tell if this air compressor would be powerful enough to run 60PSI @ 10-15CFM for sandblasting. 220V 3
phase motor, 1.5HP @ 1720rpm. Worthington, midcentury.

Last edited by Shakedown St.; 02-09-2018 at 08:41 PM.

Looks interesting, but no, that tank and the 1.5hp motor won't supply any meaningful sandblasting; blasters are air
hogs. Usually, a minimum of 5 real industrial horsepower and 7.5 to 10hp is better yet and a 60-80 gallon tank.

A good single-stage compressor, per true HP input, will deliver about 4 true CFM at 100 psig. It is not uncommon to
see this more like 3 CFM per HP.

A two-stage compressor is more efficient, typically by 15 percent, versus a single-stage compressor. You might see 4
to 5 CFM per HP at 100 psi, instead of 3 or 4 CFM. The tank should be sized to be at least 1 gallon of volume per CFM
of the compressor.

jack vines
--- I have a industrial Ingersoll Rand T 30 with a 5hp 220v motor I will just keep up with the blast cabinet,

It will run the pressure pot blaster for a few minute or two then have to wait for it to catch up. I think a smaller
orifice might help some.

No

My main reason was being that it's cheaper than buying a new air compressor. I could save more than half the cost,
if I found one that was powerful enough to sandblast. This one is close by to where I live, if it's powerful enough to
run at least 60PSI based on those specs would love to consider it.

----Do you have 3-phase power where you are planning putting this compressor?

If your shop is in a commercial area, you might. If it is residential, you likely do not.

And no, it will not keep up.

I had a 120-gallon, three-stage Speedaire when I owned my shop. That just kept up with my blast cabinet.

As others have stated above NO - you would have to pony up to at least 5 hp motor and possibly new sheave on
motor - diameter of shaft might be different - and then the electrical - the starter might not be big enough - if it is
you can use a 3 phase starter on single phase will have to rewire - and also rewire as well - the higher the voltage the
less the amps needed the smaller wire needed - the lower the voltage higher amps needed - probably need 30 amp
circuit breaker - I've got an old compressor -5 hp / 80 gal tank 240 V - I have to allow it to catch up as well at times -
also the tank looks small - you're about to make a major investment - make it only once !

That won't even run small air tools well. Looks like a supply compressor for pneumatic controls for a HVAC system,
or maybe out of a dentist's office... Low duty cycle, you'll burn it up if you try to run it continuously. Plus the hassle
of it being 3-phase.

Don't waste your money....

You need the specs on the pump and your sandblaster requirements to know if it will keep up with your blaster. Your
blaster specs will be xxx-cfm@xxx-psi. The pump should be more on both ends. That motor on that compressor can
be wired single or 3 phase. It has info for 440 volts and 220 volts on the tag. I find it hard to believe a motor the large
would only be 1.5 hp. But they were built bigger years ago.

That being said, it is probably more of a volume compressor that for pressure. It could have been in a dentist office.
They use a lot of air when drilling.

No way will this do what you are asking of it . Always remember a compressor is measured in air output “ CFM “ and
not motor horse power . Must near units are advertised as developed HP , that is even worse than motor HP. Just be
sure your dealing apples to apples when you make your purchase .

Worthington compressor is a very good unit it should be ampel for it, as long its not old and tired

It will only work if you let the pressure build up as soon as the compressor kicks back on. It will be no good for
continuous use.
The 220 and 440 on the nameplate means that its a dual voltage motor. It does not mean it can be run on either
single or three phase. It is 3 phase only.

Wonder if the Worthington that made the compressor is part of the company that made many components for
steam locomotives. Many bigger steam locomotives carried Worthington superheaters and feedwater heaters.

im always on the look-out for a portable air compresor -most of them are overpriced or to old ! i seen a guy from out
of town -at a local gas station -that had a small portable blast unit -that does grave stone lettering ! said they had a
older unit at the shop{ 5 yrs old }they would sell ? only reason they replaced it was -tax deduction & new unit was
pretty ? plus a couple of new options ?? them units will set in the back of a pick-up -but have lots of pressure !
anyway ive got to contact him & see how much? ive got a big blast cabinet BUT sometimes a guy needs to do his
own blasting to get it done right !

Those old compressors are way under rated, as compared to what you see today. They are really well built and will
atlast most new compressors. That compressor has a mag starter it looks like,thats good. One bad clue is that
someone changed the motor pullys to what looks like a larger size, that was done in an attempt to increase volume.
As stated it is a three phase. The motor is a “polyphase” motor, not sure what that is. Which compressor will keep up
with your blasting is totally dependent on your nozzle size. For home use, you can get away with a smaller
compressor and add storage, but of course this takes up room. If you have enough air storage, your air compressor
will build up air while your changing parts in the cabinet and let you blast a little longer. It will also take longer to
build up. Buy what your comfortable with. Bones

Well I should report back I did not end up buying, and have decided I will build my own by sourcing out vintage parts
instead. That way I can use a new tank, search for a seven horsepower motor which would be my preference. I now
own a Kellog pump I removed from an old compressor.

Keep in mind that the compressor and motor need to match each other. A 24 CFM compressor needs a

https://www.contractortalk.com/f95/sandblasting-good-business-104236/

was looking on the internet this weekend about new jobs and i came across this guy that wants to sell his
sandblasting business.

it is a turn key business with everything needed to start blasting right away, he only does this part time because he
works full time at a power plants and makes really good money. i was wondering if it is a good business to be in,
there is only one other sandblasting business in my town of Bismarck, ND. He says he gets good REGULAR business.
he has over 1000 clients (some are only a one time deal though). right now he said he has enough work to last 3 full
weeks and he doesnt even advertise his business. i am just wondering if this is a good idea to buy, he is asking 75,000
for everything (the clients, web address, and the name and all) i believe the compressor has like 8000 hours, i had a
meeting with him but dont remember all of the specifics since i didnt really understand anything that he was saying
in the first place ha.

if you need any other information or have some insight for me it would be great!!

thanks much,-------------

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Grit cost

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Gas to get to a job

Helper pay

Equipment wear and tear replacement cost

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Taxes at the end of the year

Book keeper cost

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Check into it before you jump in

You could take probally 15k and start a small lil blasting business. I wouldnt waste 75k. You can find deals, find a nice
air compressor, a multimedia blaster and try it out. Atleast 15k you could recover if you didnt like it almost. 75k is a
big deal. It might take you years to even be busy.

I am still small. Ive been doing it for less than a yr now and i only make side money right now. i got lucky and got
some nice deals on my soda blaster and my sand pots. But their is deals out their, used equipment that is fine to
purchase.

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