The Castair I1038VC2-S is a 10-horsepower, 3-phase industrial air compressor on an 80-gallon vertical tank with the C2 pump running at 758 RPM and a factory-mounted magnetic motor starter. This is the vertical-tank version of the I1038 line. At 40x24 inches of floor footprint, it takes up substantially less floor space than the horizontal 80-gallon version while delivering identical air output: 35.0 CFM at 175 PSI. If you have the ceiling height, vertical is almost always the right choice for a busy shop where every square foot of floor space matters.
Who Needs This Compressor
Automotive repair shops, truck service bays, body shops, and industrial facilities on 3-phase power running multiple air tools simultaneously. The I1038VC2-S handles 3-4 impacts, a continuous spray operation, or any combination of air tools drawing up to 35 CFM at working pressure. The 80-gallon vertical tank provides solid buffer storage without the large horizontal footprint.
If your space constraints favor a horizontal layout, look at the I1038HC2-S — same specs, horizontal 80-gallon tank at 64x20x46 inches. If you need more storage, the 120-gallon vertical options step up from here.
Pump Features
- All cast iron construction — cylinders, heads, crankcase. Built for daily commercial use, not weekend homeowner service.
- 758 RPM pump speed — slow-speed industrial design. Lower RPM means cooler running temperatures and less wear per hour.
- Tapered roller bearings at both ends of the crankshaft — correct bearing type for the combined thrust and radial loads of a reciprocating pump.
- Steel connecting rods with automotive-type insert bearings — serviceable and replaceable at crankshaft and wrist pin.
- Disc and spring valves — reliable under high-cycle daily use and straightforward to service.
- 4-ring pistons — better sealing efficiency and less oil carry-over than 2-ring pistons.
- Centrifugal unloader — starts the motor under zero load on every cycle.
Tank, Motor, and Controls
- 80-gallon vertical ASME tank — powder coated, four legs, 40x24x74 inches overall. Stable floor mounting.
- ASME safety valve — code compliant.
- 1725 RPM industrial motor — 15% service factor minimum.
- Totally enclosed metal belt guard.
- Copper discharge tube or stainless-steel braided flex line.
- Magnetic motor starter — included, factory mounted and wired. Your electrician lands the 3-phase power leads and the unit is ready to run.
10HP 3-Phase Industrial Line Comparison
- I1038VC2-S (this unit) — 80-gallon vertical, C2 pump (758 RPM), 35.0 CFM @175 PSI, 40x24x74 in., 770 lbs, with starter.
- I1038HC2-S — 80-gallon horizontal, C2 pump (758 RPM), 35.0 CFM @175 PSI, 64x20x46 in., 770 lbs, with starter.
- I10312VC2-S — 120-gallon vertical, C2 pump (758 RPM), 35.0 CFM @175 PSI, 44x30x75 in., 860 lbs, with starter.
- I10312HC2-S — 120-gallon horizontal, C2 pump (758 RPM), 35.0 CFM @175 PSI, 69x24x50 in., 860 lbs, with starter.
- I10312VC3-S — 120-gallon vertical, C3 pump (570 RPM, larger/slower), 35.0 CFM @175 PSI, 44x30x75 in., 1025 lbs, with starter.
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: I1038VC2-S
- Horsepower: 10 HP
- Phase: 3-phase
- Tank Capacity: 80 gallons, vertical
- Pump RPM: 758
- CFM @ 0 PSI: 45.0
- CFM @ 175 PSI: 35.0
- Max Pressure: 175 PSI
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 40 x 24 x 74 inches
- Weight: 770 lbs
- Motor Speed: 1725 RPM
- Motor Service Factor: 15% minimum
- Tank Certification: ASME
- Magnetic Starter: Included (factory mounted)
- Pump Configuration: C2
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