Castair 60 Gallon Vertical Air Receiver Tank — 150 PSI, ASME-Coded (Part# 60V150)
The Castair 60V150 is a 60-gallon vertical air receiver tank built to ASME code standards, rated to 150 PSI. It is a power-coded tank — meaning it carries the ASME certification required for commercial and industrial installations in most jurisdictions. If you are building or upgrading a compressor system and need a tank that will pass an insurance inspection or meet a local code requirement, this is the spec that matters.
At 20 inches in diameter and 48 inches tall, this tank fits where a lot of 60-gallon horizontals will not — it has a small floor footprint and works well in tighter machine rooms or against a wall. The vertical orientation also makes it easier to drain condensate from the bottom port without having to work around legs or a saddle mount.
Specifications
- Part Number: 60V150
- Capacity: 60 gallons
- Orientation: Vertical
- Diameter x Height: 20" x 48"
- Top Plate: 9.5" x 25"
- Maximum Working Pressure: 150 PSI
- Weight: 138 lbs
- Certification: ASME-coded (power coded)
What ASME-Coded Means and Why It Matters
ASME Section VIII governs unfired pressure vessels, including air receiver tanks. An ASME-coded tank has been built and inspected to a documented standard — wall thickness, weld quality, relief valve sizing, and pressure testing are all verified. For commercial shops, this matters for several reasons:
- Insurance: Many commercial property insurers require ASME-coded pressure vessels. A non-code tank can void coverage if it fails.
- Local code compliance: Many states and municipalities require ASME certification for tanks above a certain pressure or volume threshold in commercial settings.
- Resale and inspection: ASME-coded tanks have a data plate that inspectors can verify. Non-code tanks do not.
If you are building a system for a commercial shop, an automotive dealer, a manufacturing facility, or any location that carries general liability insurance, specify ASME-coded tanks from the start. Retrofitting compliance after the fact is expensive.
Castair Tank Lineup — Finding the Right Size
Castair offers both ASME-coded and non-code tanks across a range of sizes. Here is the full picture:
- 60V150 (this tank): 60 gal, vertical, 20x48", 150 PSI, 138 lbs — ASME coded
- 80V200: 80 gal, vertical, 24x48", 200 PSI, 230 lbs — ASME coded
- 80H200: 80 gal, horizontal, 20x66", 200 PSI, 230 lbs — ASME coded
- 8P150D: 8 gal, DD portable, 10x24", 150 PSI, 30 lbs — non-code
- 8P150B: 8 gal, BD portable, 10x24", 150 PSI, 35 lbs — non-code
- 8TT150N: 8 gal, twin tank, 17x34", 150 PSI, 68 lbs — non-code
The 60V150 is rated to 150 PSI. If your system runs at higher pressures — particularly two-stage systems that deliver 175 PSI or higher — step up to the 80V200 (200 PSI rated). A tank rated at 150 PSI should not be used on a system that regularly operates above that working pressure.
Installation Considerations
- Top plate: The 9.5x25" top plate provides the mounting surface for your compressor pump and motor assembly. Verify your pump base dimensions against this plate before ordering.
- Vertical installation: Requires a level surface. The tank should be secured to prevent tipping — particularly important in seismic zones or on smooth concrete floors.
- Condensate drain: Install a manual or automatic drain valve at the bottom port. Vertical tanks are straightforward to drain.
- Relief valve: The tank requires a properly sized ASME relief valve. The relief valve must be rated at or below the tank's maximum allowable working pressure (150 PSI here).
- Weight: At 138 lbs empty, the 60V150 requires two people or mechanical assistance to position. Plan your installation accordingly.
When This Tank Fits Your Application
- Single-phase or three-phase systems running at 150 PSI or below
- Light-to-medium duty shop compressors (5 HP to 10 HP range is typical for 60-gallon tanks)
- Installations where vertical orientation is preferred for space reasons
- Any application requiring ASME certification — commercial shops, dealerships, light industrial
When to Step Up
- If your system operates above 150 PSI working pressure, move to the 80V200 (200 PSI rated)
- If your shop demand is high and you are running a larger pump (15 HP or above), a 60-gallon tank will short-cycle the compressor. Consider the 80-gallon options.
- If you need horizontal orientation for installation under a workbench or in a low-clearance area, the 80H200 is the horizontal option in the Castair coded lineup.
Why Buy From Air Compressor Factory Direct?
- Castair specialist: We stock Castair tanks and know the product line. If you need to verify top plate dimensions against your existing pump, call us.
- Free shipping on qualifying orders.
- Free technical support: 866-217-0063 — we can help you select the right tank size and pressure rating for your system.
- OEM Castair components: ASME data plate included as built. Not an aftermarket or import tank.
- Honest sizing guidance: We will tell you if the 60-gallon is undersized for your application rather than just take the order.
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