The BelAire 418VLE Elite Iron combines a Baldor motor with a slow-running, solid cast-iron two-stage pump turning at just 900 RPM. That lower pump speed is the defining feature: it reduces piston speed, friction, heat, noise, and wear compared with faster-running compressor designs. The result is a compressor built around long-term durability rather than simply chasing airflow numbers. It delivers 23 CFM at 100 PSI and 21 CFM at 175 PSI, its maximum working pressure, giving you useful output even as system pressure rises. It operates on 230V single-phase power and the listing specifies a 60-amp breaker.
The pump uses finned intercoolers between stages, automotive-style rod bearings and wrist pins, and concentric valves designed to maintain airflow without requiring a bulky cylinder head. The Baldor motor adds a clearly identified industrial component, while the magnetic starter provides under-voltage and overload protection. A thermal overload switch protects the motor as well, and the starter drops the contactor during a power interruption instead of allowing the compressor to restart under load. Together, these features are aimed at reducing heat and mechanical stress during extended operation rather than treating the compressor as an intermittent-duty machine.
The 418VLE is a strong fit for commercial automotive shops, production environments, and other operations with sustained compressed-air demand, particularly where single-phase electrical service rules out many larger three-phase compressors. Its slow 900-RPM pump is especially relevant for customers who prioritize service life and controlled operating temperatures over a compact, high-speed design. It also makes sense for serious home garages that expect to use demanding air tools regularly and want the construction of BelAire’s Elite Iron Series rather than a lighter-duty compressor.
Specifications
| Model |
418VLE, Elite Iron Series |
| Motor |
7.5 HP Baldor, 230V, 1-Phase, magnetic starter |
| Breaker stated by this listing |
60 Amp |
| Pump |
Solid cast iron, two-stage, belt drive, splash lubricated, 900 RPM |
| Delivery at 100 PSI |
23 CFM |
| Delivery at 175 PSI |
21 CFM |
| Maximum pressure |
175 PSI |
| Tank |
80 gallon vertical ASME, automatic pressurised drain |
| Outlet |
3/4 inch |
| Dimensions |
37 in. L x 24 in. W x 72 in. H |
| Weight |
About 610 lb per this listing — see the note above |
| Oil |
30W non-detergent |
| Warranty |
2 Year, bumper to bumper |
Certification, Stated Plainly
The tank and safety valves are ASME-rated, and BelAire states that each machine is factory tested at full pressure before shipping. ASME applies to the pressure vessel; it is not a safety listing for the motor, starter or wiring.
BelAire’s published data for the 418VLE does not claim a third-party North American electrical safety listing. We will not imply that the ASME rating covers one. If your insurer, corporate safety policy or local inspector requires listed shop equipment, confirm the required documentation with us in writing before ordering.
Shipping & Delivery
Ships upright by freight to the lower 48 states. Unloading is the customer’s responsibility, so plan for a loading dock, forklift or pallet jack with hard, level ground. If none is available, terminal pickup with a suitable trailer is an alternative. Residential deliveries carry an additional fee, quoted with shipping at checkout.
Inspect before signing. Check the pallet, tank, cooler, belt guard, gauge and motor. Record any damage on the delivery receipt while the driver is present and take photographs. A clean signed receipt can make a freight damage claim difficult to pursue.
Warranty
The compressor includes a 2-Year bumper-to-bumper factory warranty, with no additional purchase required. The warranty document supplied with the machine controls the coverage, so review it when the compressor arrives.
If a problem develops, do not disassemble the pump, motor or electrical enclosure before opening a warranty claim. Keep the affected components intact for inspection and contact us first.
