Help identifying strange air pump for compressed air system

dmbaile2 · Apr 30, 2018

Hello,

I am thinking about purchasing this pump, can anyone identify it? I would like to know if it is any good, rebuild-able ect. It was paired with a 1750 RPM 5HP 3PH motor, so I am thinking it could be a good pump for a quiet environment. The seller has been unable to provide me with information to identify it.

It looks like the pump was coupled directly to the motor shaft as the motor has a matching red coupler. (If that helps)

Thanks!

mjk · Apr 30, 2018

Look up Gast

Garwood · Apr 30, 2018

A recip at 1750 RPM is going to be the opposite of quiet.

Under 400 RPM will be nice and quiet.

Does not look like anything great to me.

crossthread · Apr 30, 2018

I agree with Garwood that with that Lovejoy coupling at 1750 RPMs is going to make the devils noise. If you mount it on a base plate and reduce the speed with some sheaves it would be a lot quieter.

Jim S. · Apr 30, 2018

I've got a near identical looking compressor. Mine has the motor face bolted directly to the crankcase. It's very noisy and but makes plenty of air for its size. Open crankcase makes me think it will have a limited lifespan. I keep it in an outbuilding and only use it for inflating tires and such. So for me, noise and long life are not an issue.
Jim

Illinoyance · Apr 30, 2018

It looks like a double v-belt drive behind the Lovejoy. Are you sure it was direct driven?

dmbaile2 · May 1, 2018

Illinoyance said:
It looks like a double v-belt drive behind the Lovejoy. Are you sure it was direct driven?

I am not positive about the drive configuration. But if its junk Im not going to mess with it.

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