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An air compressor is a tool, specifically it is a tool to run other tools, unless you just need a volume of air compressed for an air tank or to inflate a tire. What sort and how big of a compressor you need is going to depend a lot on what kind of tools you need to run with it. A body shop running DA sanders and a paint booth all day long needs a much more robust compressor than an engine shop running impact guns and occasionally a media blast booth.
Shop use or portable? – if you are setting up shop you likely want something big and 220v powered that can provide air all day without breaking a sweat. If you are headed to the race track, or use a compressor for both automotive and roofing or carpentry tasks, you likely want a portable compressor with wheels on it, or small enough to carry.
Before you begin, you should to write down what tools you want to run with the compressor, and how many of them at the same time? If you are buying one for your home shop, the answer is usually just 1 at a time, but if you have a thriving business with several employees that should be taken into account. A good rule of thumb when buying a compressor is to look for one rated at 1.5 times the CFM requirement of the tools you are likely to use continuously for a long period of time.
Refer to this Air Tool Useage Chart as a reference for what you will need when choosing your new air compressor.
30 GALLON SINGLE-STAGE
60 GALLON SINGLE-STAGE
80 GALLON TWO-STAGE
Electric Motor
31436
31437
31438
31439
31440
Running HP
1.9 HP
3.7 HP
4.7 HP
5 HP
7.5 HP
Voltage
120/240 Volt AC
230 Volt AC
Phase
1-Phase
Amp Draw
15 Amps
17.2 Amps
22 Amps
24 Amps
31 Amps
Recommended Breaker
20 Amp Breaker
25 Amp Breaker
30 Amp Breaker
40 Amp Breaker
Certifications
CSA
Magnetic Starter
No
Yes
Tank
TanGallons
30 Gallons
60 Gallons
80 Gallons
Tank Certification
ASME
Tank Outlet
1/4 Inch
3/4 Inch
Electronic Drain Valve
Pump
Pump Type
Single-Stage
Two-Stage
Pump Cylinders
2
3
Pump Drive
Belt Drive
Pump Material
Solid Cast Iron
Oil Type
Synthetic Blend
Oil System
Splash Lubricated
Low Oil Shut-off
Oil Sight Glass
Decibel Level
77 db
83 db
82 db
75.8 db
CFM @ 40 PSI
7.0
13.4
16.1
X
CFM @ 90 PSI
5.7
11.5
14.0
17.9 @ 100PSI
22.1 @ 100PSI
CFM @ 175 PSI
17.0 @ 175PSI
21.2 @ 175PSI
Max Pressure
155
175
Specifications
Dimensions
24.25 x 29.25 x 48.5
31 x 27 x 70
37 x 29 x 73
31.5 x 34.75 x 80
40.25 x 32.25 x 80
Weight
185
228
287
475
715
Warranty
2 Years Limited
