Atlas® AF6 5HP 80 Gal Vert Air Compressor -No Mag Starter ATEMPAF6-FPD

Atlas® AF6 — 5 HP Air Compressor

Shops replacing a tired 60-gallon single-stage compressor often assume any 80-gallon unit will fix the short-cycling problem. It won't, unless the pump itself is built for continuous commercial duty instead of intermittent home-garage use.

The Atlas® AF6 is a commercial 2-stage reciprocating (no magnetic starter) compressor rated for 5 HP with an 80 gallon vertical tank, built for shops and commercial operations that need compressed air on tap all day without paying for accessories they don’t need.

Who the AF6 Is Built For

• ✅ Entry-level commercial shops and serious garage setups that want 2-stage, 145–175 PSI performance without paying for a built-in magnetic starter
• ✅ Buyers who already have (or plan to add) an external magnetic starter or existing electrical infrastructure that handles motor protection separately
• ✅ Shops running tire equipment, pneumatic tools, and moderate sandblast-cabinet use that need higher pressure than a single-stage 60-gallon unit provides
• ✅ A shop electrician or installer who prefers to spec and wire the starter setup themselves rather than use a factory-integrated unit
• ✅ Cost-conscious buyers who understand the trade-off: same core pump and tank as the AF7, but professional installation is typically required for the electrical setup
• ✅ Shops upgrading from a single-stage AF5 that need more sustained pressure and longer duty cycles

What the AF6 Is NOT Built For

• ❌ DIY installers without electrical experience — this version requires proper electrical setup and is typically installed by a professional; if you want a simpler out-of-the-box setup, the AF7 includes the magnetic starter
• ❌ Shops that want the motor-protection and longevity benefits of a magnetic starter built in from day one — see the AF7
• ❌ Operations needing more than 18.5 CFM continuous or higher airflow — look at the AF9 or larger 7.5HP models

What Makes the AF6 Different

Commercial 2-Stage Pump

The AF6 uses a 3-Cylinder, 2-Stage Cast Iron pump built for daily, all-day duty cycles — not a hobby-grade single-stage unit that struggles under continuous shop use.

CFM & Pressure Output

Delivers 18.5 CFM @ 145 PSI and holds pressure across a 90–175 PSI range, enough headroom to run impact wrenches, tire equipment, and paint tools without the tank running dry.

Plus Package Upgrades

standard AF6, no Plus Package accessories.

Power Requirements

220V, 1-Phase, 30 Amp Breaker, #10 Wire Required. Confirm your panel and breaker sizing with an electrician before delivery.

Full Specifications — AF6

Atlas® Warranty — AF6

Atlas® backs the AF6 with a 1-year parts-only warranty.

Warranty service is through Alamo Equipment & Service — call (844) 480-6059 instead of waiting on a manufacturer hotline. Coverage is subject to Atlas® warranty terms, conditions, and requirements.