{"product_id":"castair-8-gal-portable-air-receiver-tank-150psi-w-casters-8p150bc","title":"Castair 8 Gal Portable Air Receiver Tank 150PSI w\/ Casters - 8P150BC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCastair 8 Gallon Portable Air Receiver Tank Kit — 150 PSI with Casters (Part# 8P150BC)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Castair 8P150BC is a complete portable compressor tank kit built around the 8-gallon belt-drive portable tank. It ships as a ready-to-assemble package: the 8P150B base tank plus wheels, axle, handle, vibration pads, and belt guard — everything you need to turn a bare tank into a functional portable compressor unit. Buying the complete kit saves 15 percent compared to purchasing the components separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-code tank, which is appropriate for portable and light-duty applications. If you are building a small portable compressor for a service vehicle, a contractor setup, or light shop use — not a fixed commercial installation — the 8P150BC is the correct product. It handles 150 PSI working pressure and gives you the mobility of a wheeled compressor without the cost of a large stationary unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Contents and Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8P150BC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e BD portable (belt-drive configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 in diameter x 24 in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 16 in (sized for belt-drive pump mounting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Working Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 PSI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Tank Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tank + wheels\/casters + axle + handle + vibration pads + belt guard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Savings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15% vs. buying components separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBD vs. DD Portable Tank — What the Difference Means\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCastair offers two 8-gallon portable tanks in 150 PSI non-code configuration:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8P150B (BD):\u003c\/strong\u003e Belt-drive portable, 10x24 in, top plate 6x16 in, 35 lbs — this tank, in the 8P150BC kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8P150D (DD):\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct-drive portable, 10x24 in, top plate 6x7 in, 30 lbs — in the 8P150DC kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key difference is the top plate size. The BD (belt-drive) tank has a 6x16 in top plate to accommodate the footprint of a belt-drive pump and motor assembly — a wider, longer mounting surface. The DD (direct-drive) tank has a smaller 6x7 in top plate sized for a direct-drive pump that mounts directly to the motor. If you are building a belt-drive compressor, you need the BD tank. If you are using a direct-drive pump-motor unit, use the DD configuration (8P150DC). Ordering the wrong top plate means your pump will not mount properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Get in the Complete Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8P150BC kit converts the bare tank into a mobile compressor unit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheels\/casters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow the unit to be rolled to where it is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAxle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mounts the wheels to the tank frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tilt-and-roll handle for easy maneuvering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVibration pads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isolate pump vibration from the tank and floor, reduces noise and extends component life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelt guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety guard for the belt and pulley — required for safe operation of any belt-drive compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything in this kit is designed to work together as a Castair system. You still need to source the pump, motor, regulator, safety valve, and electrical components separately — this kit is the tank and the mobility hardware, not a complete ready-to-run compressor. If you need help speccing a complete portable compressor package, call us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Code Tank — What That Means for Your Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a non-ASME-coded tank. That is appropriate for portable applications where the tank is not permanently installed as part of a commercial or industrial fixed system. Portable contractor compressors and service vehicle compressors typically use non-code tanks. If your application requires a permanently installed commercial compressor — a shop compressor bolted to the floor, used daily in a commercial environment — you need an ASME-coded tank. Castair's ASME-coded tanks start at the 60-gallon vertical (60V150) and go up from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRight-Sizing the Tank for Your Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 8 gallons and 150 PSI, this tank is sized for small portable compressors driving 1-2 air tools intermittently. It is not designed for continuous production use or for driving high-demand tools like sanders, grinders, or impact wrenches for extended periods. For that kind of use, you need a larger stationary tank — 60-80 gallons minimum — and a higher-output pump. The 8-gallon portable is for service work, inflation, light nailing, and similar intermittent applications where you value mobility over sustained output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy From Air Compressor Factory Direct?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCastair specialists:\u003c\/strong\u003e We stock the full Castair portable tank line and the matching pump, motor, and hardware components to build a complete unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree technical support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not sure whether you need the BD or DD configuration for your pump? Call us — we will confirm before you order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete system knowledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e We can help you build a full portable compressor from tank to regulator if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull manufacturer warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Castair hardware, correctly spec'd for the application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 15% kit savings versus buying components individually is real — this is the right way to buy if you need the complete mobility package\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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":53342511562965,"sku":"8P150BC","price":349.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/aircompressorfactorydirect.com\/products\/castair-8-gal-portable-air-receiver-tank-150psi-w-casters-8p150bc","provider":"Air Compressor Factory Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}