The Castair C216V50-S is a 2HP commercial air compressor on a vertical 50-gallon tank with a mounted magnetic starter included. The vertical configuration is the right choice when floor space matters more than ceiling clearance — a vertical tank has a significantly smaller footprint than a horizontal tank of the same capacity, which lets you tuck it into a corner or along a wall without eating up valuable shop floor space.
The mounted magnetic starter integrates motor control directly into the unit. Run your power feed to the starter box, and you get built-in overload protection plus a convenient local on/off control. The compressor is otherwise complete — pump, motor, tank, pressure switch, and safety valve — ready to connect power and an air line.
Key Features
- 2HP Commercial Motor: Verify voltage requirements (115V or 230V single-phase) for your electrical service before ordering
- 50-Gallon Vertical Tank: Vertical orientation minimizes floor footprint — ideal for corner installations and shops with limited floor space
- Mounted Magnetic Starter: Integrated motor starter with overload protection — cleaner installation, better motor protection
- Cast Air Pump: Cast iron reciprocating pump for commercial duty cycle service
- Pressure Switch Control: Automatic cut-in/cut-out maintains tank pressure within your set range
- Safety Relief Valve: Tank-mounted overpressure protection
- Complete Package: Only power and air connections required on-site
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: C216V50-S
- Motor: 2HP
- Tank Capacity: 50 gallons
- Tank Orientation: Vertical
- Starter: Mounted magnetic starter included
- Manufacturer: Cast Air
- CFM output, max PSI, voltage, dimensions, weight — contact us for complete specifications and pricing.
Vertical vs. Horizontal — Space Planning
A 50-gallon horizontal tank is typically around 54-60" long and sits maybe 30" high. A 50-gallon vertical tank is typically 60-66" tall with a footprint of roughly 18-22" diameter. If your shop ceiling is 8 feet or higher and floor space is tight, the vertical tank wins. If you have a low ceiling or need to roll the compressor under something, horizontal is the answer. The C216V50-S (vertical, with starter) and C213H50-S (horizontal, with starter) are otherwise the same unit — same pump, same motor, different tank orientation.
Applications
- Single-bay auto shops — fits in a corner, minimal floor footprint
- Detail bays and tire service areas with limited space
- Small body shops or specialty bays
- Any 2HP-appropriate application where floor space is the constraint
Why Buy From OEM Diagnostic Tools?
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