Replacement Compressor

[Gopher]

Hi I have been helping a friend today in his paint shop. Early this morning his 2 year old Sealey compressor blew a head gasket. Just as the paint had been mixed! On removing the head, we could see that part of the valve spring had broken and bits had gone into the cylinder. Made a new gasket and got it going for the job.
I have told him he needs to purchase a new Compressor. As his business is growing he needs to upgrade.
His old compressor is a Sealey SAC32775B. 3ph, 7.5hp, 29cfm, 26cfm Free air and 270 lt tank.
When painting or running DA's its running flat out.
He needs ideally to be able to run 2 spray guns and 2 air fed mask as he does some large vehicles.
Question
What size should he go for. Should it be a screw compressor. Any makes worth a look at.

 

[Parm]

I can’t help with. Ned brand, but if he’s running a business as a painter / body shop then he really needs good quality kit

 

[Ruffian]

He has 3 phase so a big screw or hydrovane compressor would be where I would go.

They are so much quieter and can produce some big cfm numbers.

 

[James1979]

HPC and screw or vane as above. One of my biggest regrets was selling mine. 96cfm and 500l tank. Quiet as hell and stopped and started on demand.
You need to service it regularly but it’ll last years

 

[Tom Orrow L]

One of FIAC's big boys would be worth a look at. I'll see what they've got in the range that suits and drop the data sheet on here for you.

 

[Tom Orrow L]

The 10HP 270L screw option would be a good option.

 

[Ashley Burton]

Also worth draining your tank as you will be surprised how much water collects over time reducing capacity

 

[500e]

Pet hate!! drain tanks daily even if no water there auto drains are good things

https://www.solenoid-valve.world/sh...MI9t-YpPLH6wIVAeztCh0joA2pEAQYASABEgJTMfD_BwE
There are cheaper but timing is short on off time