Selecting the Right Air Compressor for Your Air Tool

Executive Summary about Air Compressor By Kaitlin Carruth

An air compressor is used to power air tools such as spray guns, air sanders, air wrenches, air hammers, and much more. While not as widely used, air tools are more powerful than traditional electric power tools. Air tools are also less expensive, more versatile, and longer lasting. Overall, an air tool accomplishes a task more rapidly and effectively.

When selecting an air compressor, it is important to understand the needs of your air tool.

Amount of Power Needed

The more common household air tools require 0-5 CFM while larger air tools such as sanders or polishers may need 10 CFM or more. The air compressor you choose depends on the type or air tool you will be using.

Gasoline vs. Electrical Air Compressor

I would recommend the natural gas air compressor. Natural gas air compressors are very reliable (at the 99.9 percent reliability level), cost effective, and reduce electric energy consumption.

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Size of the Tank

Think of your air compressor tank as an air tank that you would use to go SCUBA diving. Air Tools that are for shorter use (air hammers, impact wrenches, etc.) will not need as big of a tank as air tools that need a continuous flow of air (grinders, sanders, etc.).

Type of Pump

There are two main types of pumps to choose from: a direct-drive pump and a belt-driven pump. The direct-drive pump is lightweight and is meant to last for five hundred hours. This type of air compressor is not for heavy use but more for around the house projects. The belt-driven pump lasts three times longer, has less vibration and is quieter than the direct drive model.

Vertical vs. Horizontal Air Compressors

A vertical air compressor usually is stationary and takes less storage. A horizontal air compressor is more portable and can be moved from project to project.

Choosing the Right Air Compressor

Executive Summary about Air Compressor By Mark Scriven

Choosing the right air compressor for your air tools for use at work or at home can be confusing at the best times. There is great deal of information on the compressors that vary from model to model. It is important that you understand how to read that information and find the best air compressor for your requirements. There are specific pieces of information that you should be looking for before you buy your next air compressor.

Depending on where the air compressor was made, you will find the pressure rating given in a couple of different ways. Over time your tools will begin to leak air. It is best to consider buying an air compressor that delivers a bit more than just the minimum. There are a number of other considerations that you will need to make when choosing your air compressor. To run tools, it isn’t necessary to worry about oil free air or the use of filters on your compressor. It is important that you take into consideration your particular situation and needs for your air compressor.

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