This is a terrific compressor.
On the Ingersol Rand site, this compressor is noted as being rated for 100% operation, i.e. running all the time, 2000 hours a year. If they are willing to list it like that, I gotta think in most shops it will never wear out. I bough it for spraying finishes (HVLP) and it's worked admirably.
The other thing I really like after having the compressor for a few years is that it's /quiet/. Not like a whisper, but much softer than oil-free designs. Just be sure to change the oil and the air filter ocasionally.
Plus, the tank is big enough that for a lot of applications...read full review »