Sanborn air compressors were manufactured originally by the Sanborn Manufacturing Company in Springfield, Minnesota. Their brand of compressor then was the Black Max air compressor. After some years Sanborn Manufacturing was acquired by Coleman Powermate, Inc.
Subsequently, the Black Max air compressor line was discontinued as the original Sanborn brand.
What’s here on this Sanborn air compressors page?
- a bit about the origins of Sanborn compressors
- website where additional info may be available
- Sanborn manuals for no-charge download
- older visitor questions and responses
- spot to ask new questions and get help with your Sanborn
The Black Max then became the Powermate brand of air compressor.
MAT Industries, LLC then purchased the Coleman Powermate plant in 2008. According to the www.nujournal.com, “MAT Holdings, Inc., is a $600 million privately held company supplying hardware, air compressors and automotive parts and accessories in North America and worldwide. MAT Holdings, Inc. is currently headquartered in Lincolnshire, Ill.” You can get more information about MAT industries by visiting their site: www.matholdingsinc.com.
Now, Powermate appears to be offering the Sanborn air compressor brand Black Max again.
Then, in late 2017 there was rumor floating around the internet that Sanborn / MAT holdings, makes the Kobalt brand of air compressor for Lowes, too.
Tracking down information on the Sanborn compressor is quite convoluted. If you are seeking information about support for your Sanborn, you could try contacting them at www.powermate.com to see if they can help.
Having an issue with your Sanborn air compressor? Need a little help from other Sanborn air compressors owners? Here is where you can ask a question about it and find help.
This is the Sanborn air compressors information page allowing owners and users of Sanborn, Black Max or Powermate air compressors an on-line location to ask questions relating to their Sanborn air compressor operation or problems as well as to provide each other advice if they can.
If you could take a moment to scan the existing questions and answers below you may find an answer to your questions already there.
Can your provide advice for any of them? If so, please add a comment to that question.
Can’t find an answer? Please scroll to the bottom of the page to ask yours.
Sanborn Air Compressors manuals
The following Sanborn manual and parts lists are courtesy of site visitors that took their time to scan and send, or email their electronica copy of Sanborn air compressor information to me for adding below.
If you have a digital file of any Sanborn, Powermate or Black Max compressors, and would like me to make it available to all, please contact me for directions. Thank you!
- Sanborn 104A200 Manual
- Sanborn 400B 500B 500BP Operator Instruction and Parts Manuals
- Sanborn Series 500BL & 500BPL compressors manual
- Sanborn Series 500BL & 500BPL compressors parts list
- Sanborn Series B07F350 manual
My thanks for the questions and for all the help responding on this Sanborn air compressors forum.
Bill
A selection of Sanborn air compressors questions and replies from before the site rebuild. Newer comments can be found further down the page.
New Sanborn will not start
I purchased a new Sanborn compressor (5hp 90lbs 240v) and had an electrician come and do
Sanborn Black Max oil capacity and grade
Recently inherited Sanborn Back Max, 5hp, two stage, 80 gal compressor. Can only read
CFM rating of Sanborn Black Max air compressor
Looking to purchase a black max the model number is B500BPL60V-SWC. It’s 375 dollars
Sanborn will not turn on
I have a Sanborn 60 gal in the garage hard wired to sub panel in garage.
Need manual for older Black Max compressor
I need owners manual for older 3hp Sanborn Black Max 096-0667 probably made in 1990’s.
Information needed about a Sanborn Magna Force m109c400-20 compressor
Looking for Owners/Repair Manual for “Sanborn Magna Force M109C400-20”. I came across this compressor for free
Sanborn Magna Force slowing way down
I just bought a Sanborn 3 hp Magna Force compressor. It looks to be rather new
Sanborn Magna Force manual search
Hi all !! need manual for Sanborn Magna Force 2HP Portable Air Compressor 22
Sanborn Magna Force 5 HP oil check
My Sanborn 5hp 60 gal magma force owners manual has poor description on oil level
Hi.. I have an old compressor that has a Black Max sticker on it. The model and serial number plate is still there, but the printed numbers are no longer visible. The compressor pump locked up yesterday and I am trying to see if a rebuild kit is available for this pump, but that is hard to do without knowing what I am looking for! I was wondering if anyone would be able to help identify this pump? About the only thing I know about it is the information that is on the motor itself. The motor’s part number is… Read more »
Looking for a Canadian source for replacement parts for a Sanborn 130 ~1995. Need a valve plate assembly 043-0142 and a base gasket 046-0263.
I’m replacing the motor on my Sanborn BlackMax compressor model# B165B500-25. It had a Magnetek 8-18253-21 230volt 15A motor(probably 3.5 actual hp). I wired it up to run off my new generator, but ended up running it at 120volts. It of course burned the windings. Besides which my generator wouldn’t likely have been enough for the start up amps this motor needed. So I am replacing the motor with one that is 120/240 capable and is rated at 2hp. It is 15amps @120volts and 7.5amps @ 240volts. Can you tell me what the minimum voltage this motor can safely handle… Read more »
I am hoping that someone can help me out. I have an Old Farm & Fleet Air Compressor which looks like it was made by Sanborn Manufacturing Co. I am trying to replace the Safety Valve and I am having a hard time finding a replacement.
Thanks for any Help
First I want to thank everyone who took your valuable time sharing information here! I was about to throw in the towel searching for information on my 44 Gal Single Stage Model G500BP44U. Almost 1:00am finding this I thought it was a dream ha ha. I purchased my compressor a few years back, didn’t know a thing about it but the gentleman gave me a great deal on it, one small business owner to another and just getting my shop up and running at the time. Long story short it had a few challenges & continues to throw tantrums here… Read more »
Howdy, I just bought this Sanborn Magna Force 3HP 120PSI 22 GAL compressor and am trying to find as much information as I can about it. Unfortunately the tag is very worn. I am able to get all the information of it except the model number. I believe I have figured it out but could sure use some help confirming it. The information I have is: Model M109BL300-22 – Need confirmation Serial J2610085 HP 3 SP? L I think Voltage 115 Amp 15 Phase 1 Tank 22 Gallon Tank 120 PSI Rang 120/90-120 PSI Stage 1 Stage Could someone confirm… Read more »
Can anyone help me identify the model of this Sanborn air compressor? I only have the serial number. Everything else is to worn down. I need to get a pressure release valve. Thanks.
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How do I obtain a Manufacturer’s Data report for a Sanborn machine Mounted air receiver?
I need compressor pressure switch on model 104a- 200-22 ser 62106
I have a Sanborn rocket that when plugged in it doesn’t run but 20 seconds then shuts down.
Looking to find a air pressure regulator control valve for model # B09J500-20 5hp 120psi. Did not see manual or parts list for this model. Thanks in advance
Hi and Thank you for this web page and help.
I am looking to find part # 092-0011 Knob Assembly for a Sanborn 3.5 hp 07FL350-20 Compressor. It appears that the part is no longer available. Does anyone know differently?
Thank you again, Mark Sands
PS here is a link to the PDF parts and manual for this unit. https://www.arkansas-ope.com/B07F350-13.pdf
My recomendation is not too buy Sanborn Compressors. I have model SLA198301 for less than a year and the shaft between the piston and the motor snapped and they would not warranty it .I barely used it,only used to air up my tires.They tried getting me to buy the replacement kit for more than half of what I paid for the whole unit. The customer service rep was very rude when I finally was able too speak too one.My last compressor lasted me several years,this was my first and last Sanborn product that I will ever buy.
I have a Sanborn Magna Force 3hp air compressor that no longer runs. It’s no longer working due to something metal falling on top of it sending up a shower of sparks. What do you think happened and will it cost more money the what it’s worth to repair?
How do I rewire my Sanborn 104A200-22 motor from 115v to 230v? There are no diagrams on or in the motor. There are 4 terminals on the motor. Currently, power goes to terminals 1 and 4 with a wire commons out of the motor connected terminal 2.
I have a pinhole size leak at a weld in the tank of my Sanborn compressor, is there any acceptable way of repairing this other than having it rewelded?
I have 30 gallon Sanborn. Air compressor will not turn on, outlet is hot but no noise. A o smith motor, the compressor less than a year old.
acquired a compressor and was told by original purchaser that it was a sanborn 30 gallon, oiled unit, 110v…he bought fromt tractor supply some years ago…there aren’t lables at al and I need wheels and filters, etc for it…how can I actually determine the brand and model…
I am trying to repair a Sanborn Model 500A60 belt drive air compressor, we got a number of leaks fixed then noticed the belts were loose when its pulleys wouldn’t spin. I slid the motor back away from the compressed air pulley and got the belts pretty tight (1/4 in of play). The pulley had a little trouble spinning so I turned it manually and was able to get it to start and run for awhile before the pulley bogged down and then the breaker blew. Are my belts too tight? OR are the bearings for that pulley needing some… Read more »