{"product_id":"xtool-metalfab-selected-air-compressor","title":"xTool MetalFab Selected Air Compressor","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eOfficial xTool MetalFab Air Compressor | 2200W, 20L Tank, 145 PSI for CNC Metal Cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeed your \u003cstrong\u003exTool MetalFab\u003c\/strong\u003e a steady shop air supply with the official \u003cstrong\u003exTool MetalFab Air Compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e. This compact 2,200W unit holds a 20 L (5.3 gal) tank, builds to 145 PSI (1.0 MPa) in about 45 seconds, and holds continuous working pressure from 87 to 114 PSI (0.6–0.79 MPa) so the cutter does not stall mid-pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePair it with the xTool MetalFab Air Dryer and the SaveGas™ nozzle and compressed air can replace nitrogen or argon on everyday metal cuts: up to 4 mm stainless steel, 4 mm aluminum, and 3 mm brass, with a clean edge and no cylinder swaps. Set the target pressure to 1.0 MPa when you run the xTool compressor. The dryer is required for clean, dry air and is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003exTool MetalFab Air Compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower cable (region-specific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 mm Air Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilencers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare Filters for the Silencers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat It Does on a MetalFab\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe compressor is the air source. The dryer is the filter. The SaveGas nozzle is what lets that air cut thicker sheet without a bottle of nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-stop cuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2,200W (3.0 HP) motor and 20 L tank recover from 0 to 145 PSI in about 45 seconds and hold pressure above 87 PSI during a cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet-and-forget pressure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Range is 0.3–1.0 MPa. Recommended set point is \u003cstrong\u003e1.0 MPa\u003c\/strong\u003e. It stops at the set value and restarts about \u003cstrong\u003e0.2 MPa\u003c\/strong\u003e below it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaveGas cuts.\u003c\/strong\u003e With the dryer and SaveGas nozzle, xTool rates clean cuts at about 87 PSI on 4 mm stainless, 4 mm aluminum, and 3 mm brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThinner sheet on a standard nozzle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed air also covers stainless, aluminum, brass, carbon steel, and galvanized sheet in the thin range when the air is dry and oil-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a substitute for every gas.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thicker stainless still wants nitrogen, argon, or a compressor above 1.2 MPa. Thicker carbon steel still wants oxygen. Do not run wet, oily, or unknown air into the MetalFab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy the Dryer Has to Be in the Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMetalFab assist air must be dry and oil-free. xTool’s gas guide calls for oil under 0.01 ppm and a dew point below 10°C, and the official dryer uses a 3-stage HyperPure filter (about 99% moisture, 99.999% oil and rust). Turn the dryer on first, then the compressor. A bare compressor without a dryer will put moisture and oil into the head and ruin the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003exTool MetalFab laser welder \/ CNC cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003exTool MetalFab Air Dryer (required for cutting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003exTool SaveGas™ nozzle for the 4 mm \/ 3 mm air-cut ratings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 mm gas hose into the MetalFab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis compressor is not a general shop pancake unit, and it is not rated as a stand-alone cutting gas source without the dryer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003ctable dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-streamdown=\"table-body\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003exTool MetalFab Air Compressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMax pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e145 PSI (1.0 MPa \/ 10 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eWorking pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e87–114 PSI (0.6–0.79 MPa)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRecommended set point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e1.0 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMax airflow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e350 L\/min (12.4 SCFM); about 200 L\/min at 0.6 MPa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eTank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e20 L (5.3 gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eMotor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e2,200 W (3.0 HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eRecovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eAbout 45 seconds, 0 to 145 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e200–240 VAC, about 10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e460 × 530 × 270 mm (18.11 × 20.87 × 10.63 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e16 kg (35.3 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003e−10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAuto cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"lg\"\u003eStops at set pressure; restarts about 0.2 MPa below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eSetup Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm a \u003cstrong\u003e200–240 V\u003c\/strong\u003e circuit. This compressor is not a 110 V unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect compressor, then dryer, then the 10 mm hose to the MetalFab. A regulator in the line is optional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower the \u003cstrong\u003eair dryer first\u003c\/strong\u003e, then the compressor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet pressure to \u003cstrong\u003e1.0 MPa\u003c\/strong\u003e and wait until the tank is up before you cut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the SaveGas nozzle for the 4 mm stainless \/ 4 mm aluminum \/ 3 mm brass air cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain the tank after use. Do not touch the top of the compressor while it is hot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace silencer filters when airflow drops. Keep oil, water, and shop debris out of the intake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 145 PSI enough to cut metal on a MetalFab?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes for the rated air jobs. With the dryer and SaveGas nozzle, xTool specifies continuous pressure above 87 PSI for up to 4 mm stainless, 4 mm aluminum, and 3 mm brass. Set the compressor to 1.0 MPa so it can hold that pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need the air dryer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Cutting air has to be dry and oil-free. Run the official dryer in line. Do not feed raw compressor air into the MetalFab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this replace nitrogen and argon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the rated thicknesses, yes, and that is the point: no cylinder refills for those everyday cuts. Thicker stainless and oxygen-cut carbon steel still need bottled gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat voltage does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e200–240 VAC, about 10 A, 2,200 W. Plan a 220 V circuit in a U.S. shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is in the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompressor, handle, power cable, 10 mm tube, silencers, spare silencer filters, quick start guide, and safety instructions. The air dryer is a separate unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does it recover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout 45 seconds from 0 to 145 PSI. It stops at the set pressure and restarts about 0.2 MPa below it, so long cuts do not wait on a full repressurize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy Buy From Swing Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOrder the official MetalFab compressor from xTool's top dealer that also stocks the MetalFab, the air dryer, and the SaveGas nozzle so the air line is complete. Available at Swing Design, xTool’s largest dealer and the U.S. source for xTool MetalFab, genuine accessories, and supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"xTool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67836619128894,"sku":"XTOOL-WELD-COMPRESS","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0224\/5205\/files\/xtool-metalfab-selected-air-compressor-air-dryer-laser-engraver-xtool-879633.jpg?v=1781291469","url":"https:\/\/www.swingdesign.com\/products\/xtool-metalfab-selected-air-compressor","provider":"Swing Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}