Thanks for the question, Steve — this is a good one.
This belt-guard style aftercooler is not individually pressure-rated or burst-tested like standalone aftercoolers, so there are no published nominal working pressure, burst pressure, or standalone CFM ratings available for this specific unit. That’s typical for this style aftercooler, which is designed and sized around compressor motor class and thermal load (maximum temp), rather than standalone pressure certification.
What we can share is the intended operating envelope:
This cooler is designed for 5–7.5 HP compressor applications, with that motor range typically corresponding to:
- 60–80 gallon compressors
- ~20–26 CFM output range
- Maximum tank pressures up to ~175 PSI
In normal operation, the pressure inside the belt-guard aftercooler is lower than final tank pressure, since it is installed upstream of the tank and downstream restrictions.
In practical terms, this aftercooler is engineered to safely handle the temperature, airflow, and pressure conditions normally produced by a 5–7.5 HP compressor system operating in standard shop duty cycles.
If your application involves:
- Sustained high-duty industrial operation
- Pressures above typical 175 PSI systems
- Higher-than-normal airflow requirements
- Or compliance-driven pressure certification needs
…then we would recommend looking at a fully pressure-rated industrial aftercooler with published PSI and CFM specifications to ensure safety and compliance.
If you’d like to share your compressor model, tank size, and operating pressure, we’d be happy to help confirm whether this unit is a good fit for your setup. You can call us M-F, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM CT at 402-261-9563 and Dan or Ally should be able to assist you.