Product Showcase: Portable Generators and Compressors
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By Kate Burrows   
Tuesday, 18 March 2008
The M57 Mobilair Utility Mount portable compressor is versatile and user-friendly.
The M57 Mobilair Utility Mount portable compressor is versatile and user-friendly.

User-friendly
The M57 Mobilair Utility Mount portable compressor, known to be versatile and user-friendly, has a 28-gallon fuel tank that provides 10 hours of operation, and a high-capacity, cold-start battery that ensures it will work in severe working conditions. Offered by Kaeser Compressors, it provides rugged durability and heavy-duty performance needed for maintenance, road striping and site work. For more information, call 800-777-7873

Rugged and Reliable
Quincy Compressors Inc.’s Air Master Contractor series features three rugged and reliable units: Air Master Two-Wheel, which has filed tires, soft seat drains, protected controls and drain valves; Air Master 2x4, which features an innovative design with easy maneuverability and jobsite portability; and Air Master, which is built using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques that allow it to last three times longer. For more information, call 251-239-2782.

Longer Life
Coleman Powermate’s 8,750-Watt Portable Generator features a 13-horsepower Honda overhead valve gas engine that provides improved fuel efficiency, longer life, less noise and easier maintenance. The eight-gallon tank provides up to 10 hours of run time and the engine automatically shuts down when the oil is low. The generator comes with pneumatic wheels and a folding handle. For more information, call 800-525-5858.

Eliminates Stress
Pro-Tough, by Desa Heating, has a low-profile, wheelbarrow-inspired design that makes it easy to move over rocks, curbs, steep planks and uneven terrain, eliminating back stress caused by lifting and moving portable heaters. It has a 13.5-gallon fuel tank, built-in fuel gauge and LED controls that display ambient temperature, thermostat setting and diagnostic codes. For more information, call 866-672-6040.�

Powerful and Safe
Cummins Onan 6500 Portable Generator has 5,000 running watts, 5,500 peak watts and nine hours of continuous operating time at the rated load. Ideal for builders and homeowners, it features electric and manual start and shutdown, a 6.5-gallon fuel tank, circuit breaker protection, integral battery tray and a full perimeter safety frame. For further information, call 612-767-7628. �

Exceptional Durability
Offered by Unifin, ForZair Mobile Transformer Oil Coolers feature mono-aluminum extruded fin-tubes and plate fin technology, which provide optimal heat transfer efficiency and exceptional durability. They are designed to work with Cardinal Transformer Oil pumps, which prevent leaks in transformer oil applications. For more information, call 617-367-0100.

Four-Stroked Engine

The LPG Generator Set, provided by Shanghai World Power Machinery Co. Ltd., is a revolving field type two-pole generator. It has a single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke OHV engine. The 86-pound generator has a recoil starting system and maximum AC output of 2,200 and 2,000 VA, and AC frequency of 50/60 hertz. For more information, visit http://worldpower.manufacturer.globalsources.com.�

Provides Parallel Capability
Honda’s Super Quiet EU1000i and EU2000i are the only generators with parallel capability, which means two of them can work together delivering full power. The EU1000i is 29 pounds and is ideal for situations where low wattage is needed. The EU2000i is 46 pounds and can power a computer, TV, coffee pot and refrigerator at the same time. For more information, visit www.hondapowerequipment.com.�

 

 
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