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Re: Do you use compressed air while detailing?
The important things to look for is the CFM output at a given PSI rating, to ensure the air tools you plan to use will not exceed this rating in order to operate properly. Generally speaking, the higher the HP, the more flow rate you can use on a constant basis (greater number of tools, or tools with higher flow rate requirements). The greater the tank volumes, the longer you can run without having the air pump kick in.
Tool air requirements SCFM @ 90 PSI
• 6-inch pneumatic palm Sander / Polisher - 15-20.0
• 3- inch pneumatic palm Sander / Polisher – 4- 6.0
• Impact Wrench - 2.5-10.0
• Mini Die Grinder 4-6.0
• Grease Gun - 4.0
• Touch-up HVLP air spray gun 4 – 6.0
• Air Foamer HP Foam Gun – 5.0
• Tornador Car Cleaning Gun – 5.0
Add the CFM of the tools that will be used at the same time plus 10%, add this number to the total CFM required. The number you come up with will be the highest rating of air compressor you should be looking for. This CFM rating will allow you to run your tools without over-taxing the compressor.
The important things to look for is the CFM output at a given PSI rating, to ensure the air tools you plan to use will not exceed this rating in order to operate properly. Generally speaking, the higher the HP, the more flow rate you can use on a constant basis (greater number of tools, or tools with higher flow rate requirements). The greater the tank volumes, the longer you can run without having the air pump kick in.
Tool air requirements SCFM @ 90 PSI
• 6-inch pneumatic palm Sander / Polisher - 15-20.0
• 3- inch pneumatic palm Sander / Polisher – 4- 6.0
• Impact Wrench - 2.5-10.0
• Mini Die Grinder 4-6.0
• Grease Gun - 4.0
• Touch-up HVLP air spray gun 4 – 6.0
• Air Foamer HP Foam Gun – 5.0
• Tornador Car Cleaning Gun – 5.0
Add the CFM of the tools that will be used at the same time plus 10%, add this number to the total CFM required. The number you come up with will be the highest rating of air compressor you should be looking for. This CFM rating will allow you to run your tools without over-taxing the compressor.
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