Compressor Information
CFM
Cubic feet per minute.
PSI
Pounds per square inch.
One horse power will provide about 4 cubic feet of compressed air
at 100 pounds per square inch.
i.e.: 10 HP compressor will provide approximately 40 cfm.
Compressor rpm = motor pulley dia. X motor rpm
comp pulley dia.
Oil - Piston Compressors - Use a 30W non-detergent compressor oil.
Oil - Rotary Compressors - It is highly recommended that all rotary compressors use synthetic lubricants.
CFM REQUIREMENTS FOR TYPICAL USES
|
TOOLS | CFM REQUIRED T 100 PSIG |
| 1/4" Drill | 25 |
|
#6 Screwdriver | 24 |
|
1/2" Nutsetter | 30 |
|
3/4" Impact Wrench | 35 |
|
Die Grinder | 24 |
|
Horizontal Grinder | 60 |
|
5" Vertical Grinder | 35 |
|
Burring Tool | 24 |
|
Rammers - Medium | 34 |
|
Air Motor 1-hp | 25 |
|
Air Motor 2-hp | 50 |
|
Air Hoist 1000 lbs. | One cubic foot per foot of lift |
|
Paint Spray Gun | 20 |
|
Chipping Hammer | 30 |
|
8" Circular Saw | 45
|
