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Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester vs SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270
The SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 comes with 7 years more warranty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 comes with 7 years more warranty.
Specifications side by side
| Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester | SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 | |
|---|---|---|
| Supply | 400V 3-phase, 25A fuse | 400V 3-phase, 20A |
| Warranty | 3 years | 10 year receiver anti-corrosion warranty |
| Max axle weight | 4000 kg | - |
| Max brake force per wheel | 1250 kgf | - |
| Test speed | 2.62 km/h | - |
| Roller diameter | 200 mm | - |
| Roller length | 1000 mm | - |
| Axle width range | 800-2200 mm | - |
| Max control box distance | 12 m from rollers | - |
| Tank size | - | 270 litres |
| Air delivery | - | 15.5 CFM (439 l/min) (FAD) |
| Piston displacement | - | 23.5 CFM (666 l/min) |
| Motor power | - | 5.5 hp (4.1 kW) |
| Max pressure | - | 160 psi (11 bar) |
| Dimensions | - | 1340(H) x 1640(W) x 560(D) mm |
| Weight | - | 166 kg |
Sources: Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester, SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Class VII Roller Brake Tester if...
A Class VII MOT roller brake tester with a higher 1250 kgf brake force per wheel and longer 1000mm rollers than the Class IV unit, for heavier vehicles at MOT. It tests at a slower 2.62 km/h and shares the same 3-phase supply and 3 year warranty. Suits a garage testing larger vans and light commercials alongside cars.
Full Class VII Roller Brake Tester specifications →Buy or hire the SIP ISBD5.5/270 if...
- you want one that comes with 7 years more warranty
A 270 litre belt-driven workshop compressor on a 3-phase supply, delivering 15.5 CFM at up to 11 bar. Large interstage coolers and long-stroke cast iron cylinders are aimed at continuous workshop use rather than occasional jobs. Suits a busier garage bay with 3-phase power already installed and multiple air tools running.
Full SIP ISBD5.5/270 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester and the SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270?
The SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 comes with 7 years more warranty. The Crypton Class VII Roller Brake Tester is a mOT-approved roller brake tester for heavier vehicles; the SIP Industrial SIP ISBD5.5/270 is a 270 litre belt-driven workshop air compressor, 3-phase.
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