A number of pneumatic tools, such as nailers, obtain power from air compressors.
Harbor Freight Tools is an American retail company based in Camarillo, California. This private company operates online, through catalog sales and through a network of stores throughout the United States. In addition to hand, power and automotive tools, Harbor Freight Tools offers a selection of air tools and air compressors. Does this Spark an idea?
Company Mission
Founded in 1968, the mission of Harbor Freight Tools has been "for working people to get the best value possible on top-quality tools they could trust." Harbor Freight Tools further mentions that the company carries a selection of more than 7,000 items. The inventory includes air tools and compressors from a variety of manufacturers.
Strictly Distribution
Though not specifically mentioned on the Harbor Freight Tools website, or in the periodical catalogs, the company is strictly a distributor of tools, not a manufacturer. In a call to the customer service department, distributor only status was confirmed. The air tools and compressors offered by this company are not manufactured by Harbor Freight Tools or any company subsidiary. Neither does the company make it a practice to license its name to manufacturers for the Harbor Freight Tools brand to appear on air compressors or other air tools.
Brands Offered
The selection of brands offered by Harbor Freight Tools may change on occasion according to the discovery of new values in the wholesale marketplace. However, the company has established a number of longstanding relationships with American and global manufactures. Central Pneumatic is the primary brand of professional grade oil-free air compressors featured on the company's website in January 2011. In addition to Central Pneumatic's oil-based compressors, a 165 psi unit is featured from US General. Central Pneumatic appears as the primary manufacturer of air tools. Expect to see additional makers of tools, parts and fittings while shopping.
Independent Opinions
The ToolCritic is a website featuring a list of air compressors and tools offered by Central Pneumatic. A number of items are not reviewed, but others have low to high ratings. This particular web page's introduction lists Harbor Freight Tools as the distributor of this brand. Always carefully consider the options of individuals on review websites to determine if they are offering a genuine opinion or may in some way misrepresent the attributes of a product, either favorably or negatively.
Quality of Purchases
Harbor Freight Tools makes purchases of tools from manufactures offering products that reflect its company's mission of quality tools at a low price. All air tools and air compressors purchased by and offered for sale by Harbor Freight Tools are first inspected to ensure that each one is a candidate for the company's 30-day 100 percent satisfaction guarantee on all purchases. This store warranty is in addition to any manufacturer warranty. Prior to purchasing, customers are invited to call Harbor Freight on a special phone number to obtain technical information regarding its products, including air tools and compressors.
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