Quincy helps its customers identify and solve efficiency-related problems through its patented efficiency quotient (EQ) process. New technicians are trained in compressor repair through an apprenticeship program, Last adds. The company has technicians located across the United States who service machines in the field. In addition to manufacturing new equipment, Quincy also offers replacement parts and service. “When customers start using us and our products, they tend to highly value their relationship with us as well as the products we provide, and buy from us over and over again.” “A large portion of our business and overall growth comes from long-term, existing customers,” Last says. The company also has a growing line of piston compressors available through the commercial market including at retailers such as Northern Tool and Lowes. Quincy’s products are used in factories of all shapes and sizes and serve markets such as natural gas processing, automotive manufacturing, food and beverage production and plastics manufacturing. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of reciprocating and rotary screw air compressors, vacuum pumps and air treatment components. “We make sure we are a contributor to our customers’ success by identifying problems they are unaware of and helping them solve those problems using the products we manufacture,” he adds. “Our primary focus is on having strong and enduring relationships with our employees, distribution partners and end-customers. “We have established a hard-earned reputation for building extremely reliable products, and that has been our call sign for nearly 100 years,” President Tim Last says. Since 1920, the Bay Minette, Ala.-based company has served as a trusted partner and solution provider to its customers. Quincy Compressor considers itself to be more than just a manufacturer. Posted 17:24 (#2549413 - in reply to #2549097) Subject: Re: Quincy air compressor question The 3500 is smaller in size and lighter, but has half the torque of an 1750, but the pulley ratio should make them equivalent at the compressor shaft. I have nothing to back it up with, but my impression is a 3500 rpm motor is never as durable as a 1750 of the same hp. I think part of the problem is the standard motor is a 3500 rpm design running with a small pulley. It was supplying air for a daiy barn, so it ran a lot, probably had a lot more starts per hour than was good for it. Purchased a similar Quincy about 20 years ago and the motor didn't last long before it burned up. Magnetic starter is more important for 3 phase motors because they can more easily see loss of phase conditions. Your compressor will be unlikely to ever be overloaded unless something is very wrong with the compressor head or the power supply, but it only takes one brown-out to burn up a motor that has no protection if the compressor tries to come on or is running during the low voltage event. The main question is whether the motor starter offers better overload protection to the motor than the protection built into it at the factory (reset button ). I doubt you will ever wear the contacts out in it. The motor starter is very reliable, but you can have a coil burn out etc. With a motor starter, your pressure switch should last forever, but it should last a long time anyway in the type duty you describe. They appear to have the same motor, but it doesn't say for certain and the amperage is listed different 28 with the magnetic starter vs 40 for the pressure switch start. Posted 12:26 (#2549097 - in reply to #2548794) Subject: Re: Quincy air compressor questionĪny single phase motor of any size has capacitor start. Posted 12:53 (#2549124 - in reply to #2548834) Subject: Re: Quincy air compressor question Magnetic starter can be wired with a low voltage shut off also where capacitor start can't that i'm aware of, just run two 12 ga. I know i've had capacitors on grain augers go out and need repair, never had a problem with magnetic starter. If you find a local retailer they will all be cheaper, i believe our 7.5 was only $2000 I see there is a big difference difference in $ between the 5 hp capacitor and 7.5 with magnetic starter. I looked on northern tool and i see the models your talking about. I believe our big R was $400 more for 7.5 hp with magnetic start over the 5 hp with capacitor. Posted 08:44 (#2548834 - in reply to #2548794) Subject: Re: Quincy air compressor questionįor the $200, put it towards the 7.5 hp compressor. Just want to get more air for truck tires and a 1 inch gun. Is it worth the extra? I use it in the farm shop, not every day and not heavily. Both seem identical except one has a magnetic start while the other is capacitor. I found two Quincy air compressors at Northern Tool. Posted 08:29 (#2548794) Subject: Quincy air compressor question
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