{"product_id":"castair-10hp-single-phase-industrial-air-compressor-horizontal-tank-i1013hc2","title":"Castair 10HP Single Phase Industrial Air Compressor  Horizontal Tank - I1013HC2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCastair I1013HC2 — 10 HP Single-Phase Industrial Air Compressor, Horizontal Tank, C2 Pump\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Castair I1013HC2 is a 10 HP single-phase industrial air compressor with a horizontal ASME tank and Castair's two-stage cast iron C2 pump. This is the base configuration without a factory-mounted starter — your electrician supplies and installs the motor starter as part of the installation. The pump, tank, motor, belt guard, safety valve, pressure switch, and discharge tubing all ship factory-assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e This model does not appear in Castair's standard published Industrial Series specification table. The exact tank capacity, pump RPM, CFM output, dimensions, and weight for this configuration were not confirmed at time of writing. \u003cstrong\u003eCall us at 866-217-0063\u003c\/strong\u003e for current specifications, lead time, and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCast Iron Pump Engineering — Why This Matters for Shop Longevity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Castair Industrial Series compressor is built around their oversized cast iron pump. Here is what separates these from lighter-duty machines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll cast iron construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — cylinder heads, crankcase, and cylinders are cast iron throughout. Cast iron manages heat better than aluminum and wears far more slowly under continuous load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTapered roller bearings at both ends of the crankshaft\u003c\/strong\u003e — not ball bearings. Tapered rollers handle both radial and thrust loads simultaneously, which is exactly what a reciprocating pump crankshaft sees in operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision steel connecting rods with automotive-type insert bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e — at both the crankshaft journal and the wrist pin. These are the same bearing design used in automotive engines. They are replaceable when worn — not a throwaway assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisc and spring valves\u003c\/strong\u003e — simpler to service than reed valves, more efficient at high discharge pressures, and more reliable over years of cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-ring pistons\u003c\/strong\u003e — two extra rings versus typical 2-ring piston designs. Better compression sealing, significantly less oil carry-over into the air stream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentrifugal unloader\u003c\/strong\u003e — the pump starts unloaded on every cycle without exception. This reduces motor starting current, reduces wear on the motor and belts, and eliminates the hard-start problem common in compressors that attempt to restart against pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTank, Motor, and Controls\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASME-coded steel tank\u003c\/strong\u003e — powder-coated for corrosion resistance. ASME certification means the tank was designed and tested to a recognized pressure vessel standard, not just stamped with a number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASME safety valve\u003c\/strong\u003e — factory-installed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal belt guard, totally enclosed\u003c\/strong\u003e — not a plastic cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopper discharge and unloader tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e or stainless-steel braided flex line — not plastic hose or rubber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-duty 1,725 RPM industrial motor\u003c\/strong\u003e with a minimum 15% service factor. This means the motor can sustain loads above its nameplate rating without tripping. In a shop where the compressor runs all day, the service factor is not a marketing number — it is the difference between a motor that lasts a decade and one that burns up in two years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Buys the Non-Starter Version\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFacilities where the electrician prefers to source and install their own starter (matching existing panel brands, specific overload ratings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShops adding this to an existing starter panel or motor control center\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who has a starter on hand from a previous installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do not have a specific reason to skip the starter, order the I1013HC2-S (with mounted starter). Running a 10 HP motor without proper overload protection is how you destroy a motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e I1013HC2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorsepower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 HP\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-phase (single-phase)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank orientation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal (channel base)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump type:\u003c\/strong\u003e C2 (two-stage cast iron)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax working pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 175 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,725 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank certification:\u003c\/strong\u003e ASME\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not factory-mounted — install separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull specs (CFM, RPM, dimensions, weight):\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us at 866-217-0063\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Castair (Cast Air Inc., Spicer, MN)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Air Compressor Factory Direct?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have been selling industrial air compressors since 2016 and carry the full Cast Air Industrial Series lineup. When you call us, you reach someone who can tell you whether the C2 or C3 pump is right for your application, what electrical service you need, which options are worth adding, and whether horizontal or vertical tank orientation fits your floor plan. We offer free shipping on qualifying orders, full manufacturer warranty support, and straight talk about which unit fits your shop — not a push toward the most expensive option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall 866-217-0063 for quick answers and help!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cast Air","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53342555865301,"sku":"I1013HC2","price":8346.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/aircompressorfactorydirect.com\/products\/castair-10hp-single-phase-industrial-air-compressor-horizontal-tank-i1013hc2","provider":"Air Compressor Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}