Air Tool Guide

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1. Determine which air tools are necessary to perform the job.
2. Identity the air tool that requires the most cfm (cubic feet per minute) to operate.
Typically Sanders, Grinders, and Spray Guns require the highest cfm
3. Select the compressor that has a CFM rating that is higher
than the air tool you’ve identified
4. Check the compressor usage rating to determine which model
is right for you (Occasional - Frequent – Daily use)
AIR POWER CENTER
EXTREME POWER: AIR TOOLS ARE ON AVERAGE 20%
LIGHTER, 50 SMALLER & DELIVER 50% MORE POWER THAN
ELECTRIC TOOLS
FAST: IMPACT WRENCHES WILL REMOVE LUG NUTS 4
TIMES FASTER THAN ELECTRIC IMPACTS AND 10 TIMES
FASTER THAN USING A MANUAL LUG NUT WRENCH.
RELIABILITY: AIR TOOLS START THE FIRST TIME,
EVERY TIME AND DO NOT FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE
WORKLOADS VS ELECTRIC TOOLS
.
VERSATILITY
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Average CFM @ 90 PSI
0.25
5-8
0.3
3-11
4-10
3-6
11-13
2.2
4
4
2.5-3.5
4-5
10
4-6
8-16
4
6-9
2.5-3.5
4.5-5
4.5-5
8-12.5
2
6
7
4.2
8-16
5
Air Tool Description
Air Brush
Angle Disc Grinder - 7"
Brad Nailer/Stapler
Chisel/Hammer
Cut-Off Tool
Drill, Reversible or Straight-Line
Dual Sander
Framing Nailer
Grease Gun
Hydraulic Riveter
Impact Wrench - 3/8"
Impact Wrench - 1/2"
Impact Wrench - 1"
Mini Die Grinder
Needle Scaler
Nibbler
Orbital Sander
Ratchet - 1/4"
Ratchet - 3/8"
Roofing Nailer
Rotational Sander
Spray Gun - General Purpose
Spray Gun - HVLP
Spray Gun - Auto Non-Bleeder
Spray Gun - Touch Up
Shears
Speed Saw
• Inflation
• Spray Painting & Air Brushing
• Nailing & Stapling
• Auto Maintenance & Restoration
• Home Repairs
• Woodworking
• Equipment Maintenance & Repairs
AIR TOOL GUIDE
21 853 10
9
764 1514131211
Minimum CFM (Cubic Feet Per Minute)
Air Delivery Requirement
Look for the Air Tool Color Application Guides Like the Example
Below Located on the Air Compressor You’re Considering Buying
(A tool with a CFM requirement of 9 could be run by any compressor rated 9 and up, it
could be run intermittently by a compressor with a rating of 8, and will not operate on a
compressor with a rating of 7 or below)
AIR TOOL CONSUMPTION CHART