Compact compressor, uncompromising quality
Unless you're a professional contractor, you might not be familiar with Emglo Air Compressors, but the company has been designing and manufacturing high-quality, industrial-duty air compressors for nearly 60 years.
And throughout its long history, Emglo has introduced many innovative, industry-first designs, including the world's first low-profile wheelbarrow-style compressor; the first electric stacked-tank, hand-carry model; the first hand-carry, gas-powered model; and the first compressor with an integrated control panel.
Not content to rest on its laurels, Emglo recently introduced the Model EM810-4V, a compact, stacked-tank compressor that's powerful enough to simultaneously run four pneumatic trim nailers, or two framing nailers, or two roofing nailers, or two flooring nailers.
It has a four-gallon tank and features a heavy-duty, oil-lubricated pump with cast-iron cylinders; 125 maximum air-pressure output; dual soft-start valves, which enhance quick start-up in cold weather; sight-glass vial for easily checking the oil level; universal push-to-connect coupler for hassle-free hose attachment; and a quick-turn ball drain valve that provides a fast, thorough way to drain condensation from the tank.
The Model EM810-4V (shown above) sells for about $259. It's also offered with an easy-roll attached dolly (Model EM810-4M; below) for $349.
Posted by Joseph Truini | Categories: Power Tools, Workshop Accessories | Permalink
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I am a professional carpenter who is familiar with Emglo.... As such, I also know that they are not really Emglo anymore. Several years ago they were bought up by DeWalt (DeWalt already a subsidiary of Black and Decker) then recently was gobbled up by Stanley to form the super tool conglomerate Stanley Black and Decker.
Many Emglo + DeWalt compressors have been released over the years but this is the first time since the buyout that Emglo has been in it's old blue paint.
While I don't recall hearing about any major issues with any of the Emglo+DeWalt compressors, I do remember them being lesser built than the Emglo of 20 years ago (many of which are still going strong).
That said, this new wave of blue Emglo air compressors just seems like a smoke screen by Stanley B&D to hide it's enormity and business ethics under the guise of a small company with a history of quality.
I could be wrong.
DC