The Chicago Pneumatic QRS5.0HP-3 is a 5 HP rotary screw compressor built for shops that need continuous compressed air without the noise typically associated with larger equipment. Rated at just 62 dBA, it can operate close to the working area without making the compressor itself the dominant sound in the room. The unit delivers 16.6 CFM at 150 PSI, runs on 208-230/460V three-phase power, and is mounted on a 60-gallon horizontal receiver. Its 100% duty rating makes it a practical step up from piston compressors for applications that demand sustained air production. Chicago Pneumatic's rotary screw compressors are manufactured in Italy by Atlas Copco.
The main advantage is the combination of continuous-duty operation and low sound output. A rotary screw airend uses two rotors to compress air continuously rather than relying on reciprocating pistons, allowing the compressor to run at full output without scheduled cooling pauses. At 16.6 CFM and 150 PSI, it can support common shop equipment such as impact tools, ratchets, blow guns, tire machines, and intermittent die-grinder use. The 62 dBA rating also gives you more flexibility when deciding where the compressor can operate, particularly in facilities where the workshop shares space with offices, customers, or neighboring businesses.
This QRS5.0HP-3 is suited to automotive service shops, dealership and fleet maintenance facilities, and light industrial workshops that use compressed air throughout the workday. It makes particular sense for operations moving beyond a piston compressor and looking for continuous-duty performance without putting the compressor in a separate machine room. For sustained high-consumption tools such as blasting, sanding, or extended spray-gun use, compare the tools' combined air demand against the compressor's 16.6 CFM output before choosing the system.
Specifications
| Output and pressure |
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| Rated flow |
16.6 CFM at 150 psi |
| Maximum pressure |
150 psi |
| Duty cycle |
100% |
| Motor and supply |
|
| Rated power |
5 HP |
| Supply |
208-230/460V |
| Phase |
3 Phase |
| Magnetic starter |
Fitted |
| Tank, size and noise |
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| Receiver |
60 Gallon, horizontal |
| Tank outlet |
1/2" |
| Overall length |
56.3" |
| Weight |
419 lbs |
| Noise |
62 dBA |
| Air dryer |
Not fitted |
| Electronic drain valve |
Not fitted |
Two absences worth planning around rather than discovering: there is no dryer in this package, so paint and instrumentation work needs downstream treatment; and there is no electronic drain, so condensate comes out by hand on a schedule someone actually keeps.
Approvals, Stated Plainly
This product's data does not list a third-party safety certification for the complete packaged machine. The available documentation covers the manufacturer's specifications and factory-authorized commissioning.
If your insurer, fleet standard or local electrical authority requires independent listing documentation for hard-wired equipment, contact us before ordering. We will confirm what documentation is supplied with this model.
Shipping & Delivery
Ships by palletized freight to the lower 48 states, with shipping quoted live at checkout based on your delivery address.
At 419 lbs, plan for a forklift, loading dock or pallet jack on level ground. If unloading equipment is unavailable, terminal pickup is an alternative. Residential deliveries may incur an additional fee.
Inspect the shipment before signing. Check the enclosure, receiver, control panel and fittings while the driver is present. Record any damage or shortages on the bill of lading and take photographs before accepting the shipment.
Warranty
The standard warranty is 1 year, with a 5-Year warranty available when the machine receives a factory-authorized start-up. The listing quotes a typical commissioning fee of $350.
Because the $350 fee is described as typical and is charged by the commissioning provider, confirm the current cost before budgeting for the service. Commissioning also verifies important operating conditions such as rotation direction, oil level and control settings.
If a fault occurs, stop and isolate the compressor before contacting us. Do not open or disassemble the airend before a warranty claim is evaluated. Photograph the condition and keep the machine assembled until instructed otherwise.
