Low-speed ABAC V30 compressors

1,450 rpm · two pistons · 230 V

The V30 is the low-speed range of the ABAC Line: a V-twin pump running at 1,450 rpm, mounted directly on the shaft of a four-pole 2.2 kW motor, giving 330 l/min at 10 bar from an ordinary socket. Half the speed of a high-speed machine means fewer cycles on the pistons and valves — a machine for the workshop where the compressor runs every day, not just now and then. Five tanks to choose from: 20 l in a protective frame, twin 11 l tanks with a low centre of gravity, 50 l horizontal or vertical, and 90 l. We service the ABAC brand.

Which V30 — five tanks, one pump

All five machines share the same pump, motor and control panel. All you choose is the tank and the running gear.

The five V30 versions side by side

All five machines have the same V-twin V30 pump with a 2.2 kW motor on 230 V / 50 Hz, a pressure switch, a pressure regulator, two gauges and a DN 7.2 quick coupling. Noise Lwa is the sound power level; at 4 m from the machine that corresponds to roughly 77 dB sound pressure.

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Twin-cylinder compressor at 1,450 rpm — what is inside

Equipment, operation and maintenance

What you get with every V30

• Oil-lubricated direct-drive V-twin V30 pump, 2.2 kW / 3 HP, 1,450 rpm
• Four-pole single-phase 230 V / 50 Hz motor with thermal overload protection and a large fan
• Automatic stop/start pressure switch, outlet pressure regulator, two gauges (tank / outlet)
• DN 7.2 quick coupling on the outlet (two on the 2x11CM)
• 10 bar tank with a condensate drain valve underneath; wheels and rubber-gripped handle depending on the version
• Oil sight glass on the outside, oil capacity roughly a quarter of a litre (ALTAIR)
• QR code on the tank opens service videos in the AirTube app
• 2-year warranty, 10 years on the tank

Five versions

Machine details

Where the V30 works

Oil, accessories and service

The V30 pump takes ALTAIR mineral oil; the capacity is roughly a quarter of a litre, so a one-litre bottle covers several changes. The DN 7.2 quick coupling is the same standard as the hoses, guns and tools in our whole range. ABAC belongs to the Atlas Copco group and is one of the brands we repair in our own service workshop.

• ALTAIR ALTP-1 oil — The specified mineral oil for ABAC piston pumps, 1 l bottle.
• pressure regulator with filter — Filter and water separator ahead of a spray gun or a sensitive tool.
• spiral hoses — Hoses with DN 7.2 quick couplings from the machine to the tool.
• random orbital sanders — A tool with a continuous draw — with the 90 l tank it runs smoothly.
• impact wrenches — Wheels, chassis, bolts — a short-burst draw that even the 20 l tank handles.
• ABAC compressor service — Warranty and post-warranty repairs of ABAC machines in our workshop.

Where next if the V30 is not the right fit

The V30 is a machine for daily running from one socket — and one you order and wait for. If you need a machine right now, a lighter one or a cheaper one, there are alternatives in the ABAC Line range and beyond. You will find the whole range, with filters by power, tank and voltage, among all compressors.

• the high-speed ABAC V36 V-twin — Same output, twice the speed, a fifty that is 18 kg lighter — and in stock.
• L25P and L30PN oil-lubricated compressors — Single-cylinder high-speed 1.8 and 2.2 kW machines with a 24, 50 or 90 l tank — lighter, with less displacement.
• ABAC L20N compressors with 1.5 kW — The lightest oil-lubricated ABAC range: 14 to 33 kg, for inflating, blowing off and stapling.
• the whole ABAC Line trade range — An overview of all the Line ranges, from the suitcase to the V-twin.
• twin-cylinder compressors of all brands — All the twin-cylinder machines in our range, the V30 and V36 among them.
• compressors with a 50 l tank — Fifty-litre machines across brands, when tank size is what matters.
• compressors with a 90 l tank — Ninety-litre machines across brands.
• compressors with a vertical tank — All the vertical tanks in our range, for when space is short.
• 230 V compressors — Everything that runs from an ordinary socket.
• semi-professional workshop compressors — Machines for daily work in the workshop across brands, three-phase models included.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the V30 run at only 1,450 rpm, and what does that give me?

The motor is four-pole, so on 50 Hz it turns at half the speed of an ordinary two-pole motor; the pump sits directly on its shaft and turns with it. For the same amount of air the pistons cover half the distance, the valves close half as many times and everything runs cooler — which is why the V30 is built for daily use. The price is weight: a V-twin at 1,450 rpm needs bigger cylinders and a bigger motor than a high-speed machine with the same displacement.

Horizontal or vertical tank — which should you choose?

Capacity, output and price are almost the same on the 50CM and 50VM; what differs is the footprint and the handling. The vertical 50VM takes up 52 × 41 cm of floor, stands against a wall or in the corner of the van and, tilted onto its wheels, travels like a sack truck. The horizontal 50CM is steadier on an uneven floor, has a swivel castor and is easier to work over with tools resting on the tank. If you have the space, take the horizontal one; if you do not, the vertical.

What is the twin-tank 2 × 11 l version for?

Two tanks side by side keep the centre of gravity low, so the machine will not tip over on a slope or on a pick-up bed, even though its capacity is the same as a single twenty. On top of that the 2x11CM has big puncture-proof PU foam wheels, a tubular frame protecting the pump, a tray for tools and two DN 7.2 outlets for two hoses at once. It is the V30 for site and rough ground, not for the workshop.

Will the V30 handle sandblasting, spray painting or a sander?

Light blasting with a small gun and breaks in between, yes; a blast cabinet with a continuous draw, no — 330 l/min of displacement is too little for that. An HVLP spray gun and a random orbital sander take air continuously: with the 90 l tank they run smoothly, with 20 l you will be waiting for the pressure to rebuild. Every version will handle nailers, staplers, impact wrenches and blowing off.

Which oil, and how often should it be changed?

ALTAIR mineral oil; the crankcase holds roughly a quarter of a litre. You can see the level in the sight glass on the outside — check it before every use; change intervals and the procedure are shown in the manufacturer's videos once you scan the QR code on the tank with the AirTube app. After work, open the valve under the tank and drain the condensate.

How loud is the V30, and will it run from an ordinary socket?

The sound power level is 97 dB Lwa, roughly 77 dB at four metres — it is not a quiet compressor, but in a workshop or on site that is the normal level. The supply is single-phase 230 V / 50 Hz; the four-pole 2.2 kW motor draws more on start-up, so give it its own circuit on a 16 A breaker and the shortest, heaviest-gauge extension lead you can. Thermal overload protection is built into the motor.

How does the V30 differ from the V36?

Same 2.2 kW output, same pressure, both V-twins with direct drive. The V36 runs at 2,850 rpm, has 355 l/min displacement and its fifty weighs 42 kg; the V30 runs at 1,450 rpm, 330 l/min, and its fifty weighs 60 kg. The V36 is lighter, cheaper and in stock — a machine for occasional work. The V30 is heavier and to order — a machine for daily running.

The V30 is not in stock — how long does delivery take?

The V30 range is ordered in from the importer; the usual lead time is shown for each machine in the Availability line, and we will gladly confirm it by phone before you order. If you need a V-twin right away, the V36 with the same output is in stock.

All values apply to a 230 V / 50 Hz supply. The machines are built for intermittent duty, not for continuous operation. Prices and lead times refer to the current offer.