Atlas Air Force AF6 Air Compressor

The Atlas Air Force AF6 is an entry-level commercial-grade 5 HP, 80-gallon two-stage vertical air compressor built for shop owners who keep tools running all day. The 3-cylinder cast-iron pump (two low-pressure cylinders plus one high-pressure cylinder) delivers 18.5 CFM at 145 PSI and 14.5 CFM at 175 PSI — enough air to keep impacts, ratchets, and paint guns working without the pump short-cycling, and enough to run Atlas sandblast cabinets on medium or medium-fine glass bead.

The low-RPM motor and 3-cylinder pump are paired with a USA-made 80-gallon vertical tank, vibro-isolation pads, a hands-free tank drain extension, and a finned tank inlet tube that cuts moisture build-up inside the tank. The whole unit operates on 220V single-phase service with a 30 Amp breaker and #10 wire — standard service for a small commercial shop or a serious home garage with the right circuit run.

• 2-stage cast-iron pump — 3 cylinders (2 low-pressure, 1 high-pressure) for sustained 175 PSI output
• 5 HP low-RPM motor — belt-driven for efficient operation and quieter run cycles
• 80-gallon vertical tank, made in the USA — large reserve so the pump cycles less under load
• Pressure setting 90–175 PSI — covers shop tools and sandblast cabinets
• 1/2" NPT air outlet with ball valve included — ready to connect to your shop hose
• Heavy-duty metal belt guard — full enclosure around the pulleys and belt
• Vibro-isolation pads included — reduces transmitted vibration on shop floors
• Hands-free tank drain extension — drain the tank without crawling under it
• Finned tank inlet tube — cools incoming air and reduces water accumulation in the tank

1-year parts-only warranty from Atlas Automotive Equipment. Covers manufacturing defects on parts; labor is the buyer's responsibility. Keep your sales receipt for warranty claims.

What electrical service does the AF6 need?

The AF6 runs on 220V single-phase with a 30 Amp breaker and #10 wire. If your shop has a 220V outlet on a 30A circuit (the kind common for welders and dryer-style outlets), you have what the AF6 needs. If your shop is wired only for 110V or you don't have a 30A 220V circuit, plan for an electrician to run the dedicated circuit before delivery.

What kind of shop tools can the AF6 power?

At 14.5 CFM at 175 PSI and 18.5 CFM at 145 PSI, the AF6 covers most one-person shop tools — impact wrenches, ratchets, blow guns, paint sprayers — without the pump short-cycling. The supplier specifically calls out compatibility with Atlas sandblast cabinets when used with medium or medium-fine glass bead. Continuous high-CFM tools like a sandblaster running coarse media for long stretches will benefit from a larger compressor.

What does "two-stage" mean and why does it matter?

A two-stage compressor uses two compression cycles instead of one — air is compressed in a low-pressure cylinder, then handed off to a high-pressure cylinder for a second compression. The AF6's pump uses two low-pressure cylinders feeding one high-pressure cylinder. Two-stage pumps run cooler, last longer, and sustain higher PSI more efficiently than single-stage pumps, which is why most shop-grade compressors above 60 gallons are two-stage.

How does the AF6 ship and what does it weigh?

The AF6 has a shipping weight of 485 lbs and ships freight. You'll need a forklift, pallet jack, or liftgate to receive it, or you can choose warehouse pickup at checkout instead.

Is the tank made in the USA?

Yes — the 80-gallon vertical tank is made in the USA. The pump, motor, and other components are sourced separately and assembled into the AF6 as Atlas's entry-level commercial-grade compressor.

Manual and technical documents available on request — contact sales@mygaragesupplies.com or call 307-381-1810.