Palmgren 92101 HipShot 12-volt Ni-Cad Tankless Cordless Shoulder Strap Compressor

by Palmgren

Product Description

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Finally – a truly portable compressor that is lightweight, battery operated and ready to go anywhere.

The innovative HipShot Portable Compressor from Palmgen is the most portable battery powered compressor for pneumatic nailers and staplers. At just 6.6 pounds, this handy tool can be worn around the waist or over the shoulder for hands-free operation. It is perfect for inaccessible locations, finishing up projects, or completing many small items on a punch list.

The secret to HipShot's size is that unlike most compressors, it uses no air tank. The hose and whatever tool you attach to the HipShot store the air you need.

Power comes from a 12-volt rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cad) battery, which is included, along with an AC charger. Minimum charge time for the battery is 1 hour, but allow 3-4 hours for a full charge. The HipShot will provide 7-8 minutes of total operation per battery charge, but the automatic shutoff feature extends that considerably. When HipShot reaches its maximum operating capacity of 125 pounds/square inch (psi). If the pressure drops below 85 psi, the compressor automatically turns on again. There is also a manual shutoff switch and an onboard low-battery indicator light. Overall, you can expect to get 120-180 shots per charge with 18-gauge fasteners, or 30-50 shots per charge with 15-gauge fasteners.

HipShot will powers pneumatic staplers, pin, brad or finish nailers, and can be used with many competitive pneumatic guns on the market. Or for best results, check out Palmgrens complete line of Nailers and Staplers.

HipShot is ideal for inaccessible locations, finishing up projects; completing many small items on a punch list, small projects, or anytime you don’t need to drag out the big compressor and hoses.

Features (View more product features).
Operates on 1 rechargeable 12-volt battery (battery and AC charger included).	Manual power switch with preserves battery charge. Low battery indicator light included.	Air pressure gauge.	Air hose quick connect

Quick Recharge for Light Jobs
The HipShot Compressor recharges within seconds, and is great for contractors, completing a punch list, making home repairs and improvements, and crafters. It is not suitable for production work or when rapid-fire shots are required.

Additional Specifications

• Cordless; uses one 12 volt Ni-Cad battery, 2.0 amp hr rating
• SCFM 1.1 @ 90 psi
• Operating range of 85-125 psi

What's in the Box
Compressor, air hose, quick-connect coupler, shoulder strap

Product Description

Put the final nail in your project with the super - portable Palmgren Hipshot Air Compressor. SAVE BIG! A Compressor you can carry slung over your shoulder! Good for pneumatic staplers, pins, brad or finish nailers. Access hard-to-reach locations, finish up projects, complete many small items on a punch list or anything else you don't want to drag out the big compressor and hoses for. Your secret weapon: Portable, tankless, cordless power!; 12V NiCd rechargeable battery, charges in approx. 3-4 hours; 115 psi, produces approx. 140 shots per charge using an 18-gauge brad nailer; Plastic housing for lightweight durability, weighs only 6 lbs., 10 ozs.; Includes air hose, quick-connect coupler, shoulder strap and 2 batteries (so you can work while one charges!). Measures 3 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 9"h. Don't wait for amazing portable power! Order yours today! Palmgren Hipshot Portable Air Compressor

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 10.5 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00068U8BM
• Item model number: 92101
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,292 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, September 28, 2006

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K. Gunderson (Twin Cities, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Palmgren 92101 HipShot 12-volt Ni-Cad Tankless Cordless Shoulder Strap Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

We initially purchased one of the 92101 compressors for our service technician to use when doing punch list items for our residential contracting company. The ability to walk into an occupied residence, without the cumbersome larger compressor/ hose/ cords etc. , was the main reason we wanted to try this unit out. The added benefit turned out to be how quiet the unit is when operating. Although it is not a rapid fire machine, it served its purpose well for random pieces of trim or a cabinet detail we needed to apply. We have since purchased three more of the units for our project managers to carry with them in case of a last minute punch list type item or small trim detail that doesn't require a lot of nailing to install. For our applications, the product has performed very well.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars OBSOLETE, DISCONTINUED ?, February 2, 2009

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Norm - See all my reviews

This review is from: Palmgren 92101 HipShot 12-volt Ni-Cad Tankless Cordless Shoulder Strap Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

This unit quit after one battery charge(mechanical sounds, then nothing). I sent it in for warranty coverage and the person on the phone asked another person whether they still warranted them. They had me send it in at my expense, and after 9 days I called them for a status. They said they had the unit but had not looked at it yet. That was 6 days ago...the saga continues. i would love to just get my money back.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Portability, September 27, 2006

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Maureen - See all my reviews

This review is from: Palmgren 92101 HipShot 12-volt Ni-Cad Tankless Cordless Shoulder Strap Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have used this little compressor for about three weeks now and it has performed very well indeed! I love that it's lightweight and battery operated, makes it very portable. We also have a larger compressor (6 gallon?) that my husband uses for big projects, but this compressor is much better suited for small jobs. So far with this compressor we have re-upholstered our dining room chairs, installed trim around the new laminate floor in the small kitchen, and repaired our wood fence.

Pros:

*Works with other nailers - we used a Bostitch nailer-stapler and borrowed a friend's Hitachi finish nailer.

*Battery operated and lightweight

*Quiet compared to our bigger compressor

*Recharger has a red and green light to tell you when battery is charged

*Includes two batteries - I use one while recharging the other

Cons:

*Wait between shots of a couple seconds for the compressor to build up pressure. (Not a big deal though, you just can't use it for a big job.)

*Won't replace our big compressor because of limited number of shots per battery charge

The battery lasted long enough for each of my projects. The compressor performs as advertised and I will definitely consider this for a couple people on my gift list.