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reducing eletrical consumption but at the same time supplying the demand of the plant  i work in a daimler group owned foundry,we manufacture engine blocks for trucks,now there is a lot of melting that uses a lot of eletricity.

my job ...

DeVilbiss Finishline FLG-3 HVLP spray gun requiring 13 cfm @ 10 psi.  Want to buy a compressor to run DeVilbiss Finishline FLG-3 HVLP spray gun requiring 13 cfm @ 10 psi. This gun cannot function properly if the pressure ...

Will my compressor work a portable sand blaster????  I just purchased a portable sandblaster and need to know if my compressor is strong enough to work it? ( 2.4 scfm @ 90 psi )

Also, portable container ...

how much i must buy air compresor - If i want build motorcycle service station  Hi, Bill
If i want build motorcycle service station. 8 pit area, each need 1 air gun with air consum 0.42m3/min, 1 air screw driver with 0.5m3/min, 1 ...

What size of air compressor do I need ?  Hi
I will be nailing about 500sq ft of maple 3¼" x 3/4" hardwood floor in the next week or two, and I just purchased a new hardwood floor pneumatic nailer ...

Air Jet Weaving Machine  Dear Sir,

We are going to start Textile weaving plant of Air jet weaving machine to produce fabric.

Please provide information how to calculate air ...

how big an air compressors for spray painting  I am doing a philco refrigerator restoration and i am planing on buying an air compressor to run a paint gun on there, i need a paint gun that can shoot ...

a double acting air cylinder - is 15 HP enough?  I have a double acting air piston that consumes 10cfm per minute...by calculations. The operating pressure required is 150psi. 100 percent duty cycle is ...

Need a compressor that will pump up 120psi (motor home)truck tires.  i have tried 150 psi compressors (2 of them) from sears that provide 2.8scfm @90 psi... they will only pump up a 22.5 inch truck tire( motor home) to 95psi....

My compressor loses air after spraying for 5 minutes  I have a small air compressor, not sure of the size but it is not that large and does not go over 100 psi without going into the red zone.

I am trying ...

Best cfm, psi and HP for dryer vent cleaning  I am thinking about starting a Dryer Vent Cleaning business. I am looking to by a compressor that would me the needs of simple ground level vent with ...

I need a compressor of 1/8 hp  i need a compressor of 1/8 hp how then can i come up with calculations to get 1/8

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Does a badger 480-3 have what it takes.  I do carving with a GRS Mach Graver and have seen the silent compressor that Badger puts out called the 480-3.

I really enjoy the fact that it is silent ...

How to calculate required air pressure in a factory.  Air compressor air calculation for a factory is required what type of data?

Is it related with CFM or air storage in compressor?

How to calculate ...

Types - sizes - of air compressors & tanks  I know nothing about air compressors.

What's the difference in a 1 gallon compressor and a 5 gallon compressor?

Does that mean that it can just ...

Compressor for Hardwood Flooring Stapler  I have purchased and will soon be installing maple hardwood flooring on sleepers in my basement. I already did it upstairs except on plywood.

A borrowed ...

Compressor sizing  Hi

Smashing pages you have here, hope you don't mind me asking a couple of apparently ridiculous questions!?

I have...acquired my dads Wolf SiouxII ...

CFM/PSI tank size for air blasts for cleaning  I want to use a compressor to blow air to clean debris and extra lubricants from guns. How much CFM/PSI + tank size do I need to blow air without running ...

DIY high psi Air Compressor  I would like to build a high PSI Air Compressor for filling water/air rockets (2liter bottles 350 PSI)

I would prefer prefer it to be 12 volt for portability....

running a 8 bar cleaning gun with a 8 bar mini compressor  hi can you give me a little bit of help / guidance i am a mobile car valeter and have just brought a cleaning gun that works off compressed air 8bar so ...

Compressor for Impact gun 3/8, 3" DA sander for small jobs basic home owner  Impact gun 3/8, 3" DA sander for small jobs basic home owner

Looking at the craftsman 33 gallon 150 PSI compressor, for my garage at my home...
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three shot blaster need to connect with one compressor  I have three shot blaster each says which it needs 120 psi to work. I need to connect all three in one compressor. what specification of compressor I can ...

Recommended Diesel or gas powered Air compressor for maximum performance on a Rhino PD-45 post driver  I recently purchased a Rhino PD-45 post driver that specifies for maximum continuous use you will need a air compressor that rates out at a mininum of ...

Need a air compessors for new equipment.  Need a air compessors for a piece of equipment. They suggest 2hp continuous duty. Machine uses 80liters/minute. Would like something that isn't loud, machine ...

Cleaning Gun dirt off golf shoes and Clubs  Compressor capable of delivering pressure To clean dirt off golf shoes and Clubs with air gun to be used for about 15 minutes twice a week

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compressor size  I have a Portor Cable pancake unit that is 2.6SCFM @ 90lbs. will it have enough volume to run a small portable sandblaster that is 8 CFM @ 90lbs?

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What size air compressor for hydraulic lift  I have a underground hydrolic lift in garage but no air compressor. Whats the minimum size needed to operate lift? Lift will be used maybe twice a month
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how to choose another one according to this circomectances ?  Dear Sir
I have more than 15 printing press each one need maximum 8 bar and i have only one piston compressor gave me 8 bar because the second one was ...

How big of a compressor do I need?  Hi, I need to know what size air compressor I need. The requirements are at a minimum, 6cfm at 120psi continuous use(8hrs at a time). Do you have any recomendations ...

We purchased a new machine and it requires 30 cfm at 100 psi.   We purchased a new machine and it requires 30 cfm at 100 psi.

The big question is will a 2 stage electric with a storage ank do the job or should I ...

what type of air compressor an how many gallons of pressure- is needed to winterize my pipes?  I heard that no less than 35 (gallons?) and no more than 65 to blow the water out of the pipes in a residential home. Also, that I had to be careful with ...

how can i do for calculation for getting a correct capacity Air compressor system and vacuum system for dental units? for example we have 25 chair dental units?  how can i do for calculation for getting a correct capacity Air compressor system and vacuum system for dental units? for example we have 25 chair dental ...

air compressure requirement  for lowpressure molding machine
air pressure 0.5-0.8 Mpa
air consumption0.1cube/min
cycle time 350-600 cycle /sec
clamping force 0-0.65 ton adjustable
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single stage air compressor big enough?  i have been provided a single stage air compressor(for my foundry) whose max working pressure is 7kg/cm2.

but i ordered a 10kg/cm2 working pressure ...

truck tires - takes forever to add pressure  Current compressor is a DeWalt 1 gal, 135 psi. It takes forever to add pressure to the tires (for example when going from 60 psi to 80 psi). I often need ...

What compressor?  Hi Bill,
We are opening a new workshop servicing touring caravans and need a bit of advice. We have two ramps, one scissor lift and one four post commercial ...

Have 20 gallon horizontal 3.5 HP air compressor that works great  I need a replacement for work and have not been able to find one that works for work.

I need to have continous air flow to blow and clean up equipment ...

What size compressor?  I am buying a compressor for one piece of equipment that required 70cfm @60 psi. It is a load unload rotary screw what rating of CFM and at what psi ...

Champion air compressors - change a 13 hp. gas engine  I need to change a 13 hp. gas engine on a R-15 air compressor to a electric motor and need motor size ?

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Ummmm, 13HP?...

will a 1hp 6gallon 125psi compressor paint a car  i was wondering is a gm 1hp 6gallon 125psi compressor have enough air to paint a car

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A Sandpiper Model SB1 Double diapragm pump   I am trying to determine if a compressor rated at 3.5 CFM @90 PSI is adequate to operate this 1" double diapragm pump.

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how to caculate pressur and flow in central compressed air system?  dental collage building with 300 dental chair

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A good start, Malek, would be to read the pages about Sizing ...

a lindsay air graver and an air brush. Not at same time.  Must be clean , dry , quality air and must be as quiet as possible.

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Pat, clean and dry compressed air is obtained ...

Winterizing a cabin  I have a cabin with 2 full baths, kitchen, and laundry room. I plan to winterize it this fall including blowing out the water lines. I have several questions:...

not enough pressure  compressor runs fine but the motor doesn't kick in soon enough and starts to run low on pressure

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Not enough pressure ...

Air Compression for Dryer Vent Cleaning  I am bidding on a dryer vent cleaning project for a condominium complex. I can't use my normal mode of cleaning. I will need a compressor that will put ...

40 amp plasma cutter  The manual says 0.45 Mpa pressure from compressor,but nothing about cfm or l/pm. How do I know what size compressor should be used?

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Expo model compressor builds pressure ok. Cant ...  Expo model compressor and spraygun. gravity feed gun. mains run, 45psi max adjustable pressure. Cant maintain even low pressure when spraying.

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air compressor size for powder blending   we want to buy air compressor for powder blending machine what type of compressor we should buy and how much capacity i.e. HP

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impact wrench only occasionly ~ is my compressor enough?  Is a 3hp heavy duty motor, 60 gallon tank large enough to run this an impact wrench?

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Hi Dale. Your air compressor,...

About selection of concrete pump as per my working requirement.  Resp. Sir,

I am working as a contractor. I want to buy a concrete pump which I can use with concrete mixer of capacity say 2-3 cement bag ( 0.25cum)...

Hi i need a compressor at least 8cfm at 90psi or higher?But can't find right one.  Hi i need a compressor at least 8cfm at 90psi or higher for deep carving but problem is I have to use compressor at indoor so I need something small and ...

to calculate maximum amount of air that can be generated by my compressor and from that how much is being used in my plant.  1)i want to calculate the maximum amount of air that my compressor can produce
2)amount of air that is used in my plant(there are many appliances and ...

if i have a pump that used a 15 hp. electric motor what size diesel would I need to run that same pump?  I have a curtis c89a two stage pump 15 hp. rpm 600 max rpm 950 with a solenoid valve piloted suction valve unloader the problem is i dont have 3 phaze ...

stapler guns @ 120psi - how big an air compressor?  I'm configuring a packing section with a need to supply air to 12 stapler guns. The compressor will be 300ft away from the packing stations. We need ...

Large compressor vs number of smaller ones  Is there any significant advantage / dis-advantage in using a single large compressor in place of number of smaller ones - in terms of energy consumption,...

size of compressor I need  how do I calculate the size of compressor I need

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You click on the navigation button that says SIZING and ...

Bluiding a compressor  Have a 5.5 horse gas engine and spare 30 gallon tank. wanting to make portable compressor for on the farm.
how big of a compressor will this engine run ...

Will 4.1 CFM / 8 Gal tank be enough?   I'm new to compressed air, and want to know if this will suffice.

I live in Calgary, Canada, our elevation is 3500 ft (similar to Denver for those ...

What kind of compressor would i need for 90psi for 90 seconds?  My company just got a thermopatch machine that requires an air line. The machine need to have a supply of 90PSI for 90 seconds to perform. I am not sure ...

Double Stage Air Compressors  I want to buy an double stage three cylinder air compressor bare pump which give 140 CFM at 7 bar pressure when running at 1800 RPM So how we can calculate ...

What are the advantages & disadvantages of Reciprocating type of compressor over Screw type or vane type  Pl. explain What are the most suitable conditions to use a reciprocating type of compressor and screw or vane type.

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What type of air compressor do I need?  Hi, I'm currently having an issue removing my engine from my car. My tech manual states that the bolts attaching the engine to the frame are tightened ...

oversized air compressor - too much of a good thing?  I have a large sandblasting cabinet and am looking for a 30plus cfm at 100 psi compressor, I have found an Ingersol Rand 15t2 that gives 38cfm at 300psi,...

screw oil free compressor ~ how big  how to choose comperssor capacity?

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Feras, the answer is easy.... figuring out the answer is tough.

The ...

Compressor size to run A whistle off a steam locomotive  I have a whistle off an old steam locomotive. It used to run on steam at 175 psi, delivered with a one and a quarter inch supply line.

I have successfully ...

rEQUIRED CAPACITY OF COMPRESSOR FOR BELOW APPLICATION  Dear Sir,

I have a bag filter with 42 bags of pressure capability 5kg/cm2. How much capacity air compressor i required for the same.

Size of bag
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PORTABLE DIESEL COMPRESSORS - Sizing  good day, im into the hiring out/leasing of compressors although i must admit, i dont know too much about them.

I would like to know what CFM is ideal ...

budget compressor selection  I paint signs. have been a conventional sprayer for about 5 years. considering switching to HVLP.

Conventional I need about 8 CFM.

HVLP I may only ...

Sizing Air Compressor  Machine mfgr tells me I need to supply 400 SCFM to his machine at 8PSIG.

What size air compressor do I need?

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Cfm of old compressor  Hi!

I would like to know the cfm of compressor

Information of the compressor


Manufacture = Kellogg
Motor hp = 1hp
pump model = 321 ud
max ...

Specific "Tanning" and "Cosmetic" Systems compressors just a hype?????  I am DROWNING in a sea of compressor sales ads for my small hair salon. I want to do tanning (requiring a gun) but also want to do make-up application ...

Plasma Cutter air requirements  Bill - I have a plasma cutter that requires a minimum of 5.0 cfm continuous flow for optimum operation. Will a compressor providing 5.0 SCFM provide sufficient ...

Compatibility between my compressor and my air gun  Can you tell me if the following compressor and gun are compatible please?

I bought them for my tanning salon in 2008 and never been able to use them....

Compressor capacity  To keep ( Out let) 6 bar constantly with 1800 leter capacity per minute , How many CFM we required to buy in Compressor?

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1 cyl or 2cyl or 3 cyl ???  Im looking at purchasing a compressor and the question i have is it better to have a single cyl unit or 2cly or even a 3 cyl unit ?

Im looking at ...

size of compressor for stucco ceiling  I wnat to find out about specs of a compressor I will be using to do stucco ceilaings. Size of tank cfm and psi etc

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SPOT WELDER  10 MACHINE THAT NEED 80-100 PSI

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Hello James. Way back when I worked in a shop that had a spot welder, and ...

How to select aircompresser for spot weldingmachine  380kgf@5bar * 10machines

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I can tell you that 5 bar equals about 75 PSI.

And 380 kgf equals 836 lbs. of ...

how many tires will a 5 gallon air compressor inflate  my car has been sitting for a few months, and i need to inflate all four tires but i do not want to keep running back to refill the compressor with air....

CFM requirements for piston pumps  Hello,

I am wanting to run 2 piston pumps with one air compressor and I don't know how big of an air compressor to run those pumps?

Pump requirements ...

Plasma cutter compressed air requirements  I am considering buying a Tig Arc Plasma Cutter DC 160 amp 3-1 Welder, which specifies a requirement of -
Air Pressure for the Plasma cutter of 60-80psi/...

CFM value of compressor ~ how big do I need one to ...  I want to buy a compressor for one manufacturing project. The only information I have is 0.5 MPa is the requirement. What additional detail do I need to ...

5 pneumatic tattoo guns they use about 1.6 to 2.0 cfm at 20 t 40 psi  I need a compressor to be used with pneumatic air tattoo guns. They have to potential to have 5 going at the same time. they use about 1.8 cfm apiece ...

mobile shot blasting kit - how big a compressor?  this shot blasting kit will be used for removing paint and some rust / corrosion from vintage tractor parts and prepare the surface for priming / painting....

to blow air off small parts  I just need a compressor to blow sand out of small parts, like switches. How big of one do I need

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I WANT TO CALCULATE AIR CONSUMTION OF OUR MACHINE  WE HAVE 10 COMPRESSORS EACH 160LTPER MIN BUT FOR OUR PLANT NEED FOR MACHINERY MIN 5 TO 6BAR BUT IN OUR PLANT ONLY REACH 4 BAR NOT SUFFICIENT, SO I WANT ...

Air tools  Hi,

Recently I purchased the Stanley APC-OL6-UK 6Ltr Compressor 820W
160Ltr/min Free Air Delivery
Max. Pressure 8bar
Oil-Free Lubrication
1 ...

Compressor size for my quarrying operations?   We have a down-the-hole drill for Marble quarrying and it needs 10 cubic metres/minute and 8 bars?
Where can I get this? Do you recommend reciporocating ...

I want to run a diaphram pump  I want to run a diaphram pump to transfer liquid the viscosity of water. The specs on the pump are as follows,air consumption is 1 cfm/gallon @ 40 ...

What will be the size of the compressor... for cooling?  what will be the size of the compressor for cooling the room of area 150sq. feet? The compressor should be light weight and portable.

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Air Compressor Size  I have a Napa Ultra Pro Paint spray gun with the following specs airpressure 50-70 psi, air consumption 8.5 - 12 cfm, air inlet 1/4 nps, fluid inlet ...

I need high psi, moderate cfm, extreme portability, and electric power.  Hi,

I have only recently begun to educate myself about air compressors and blowers for the purposes of the following application (bear with me;...

Need to know size of air tank and compressor that .....  Need to know size of air tank and compressor that it would take to supply a device which uses 1.65 cubic ft. per second, run time of 45 minutes.

Thank ...

How big an air compressor do I need?  i wanna purchase a compressor to use for occasional projects around the house as well as air tools for my truck

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Will a 10.5 cfm gas engine air compressor 10.5 gallon tank be adequate for a Binks Mach 1?  Will a 10.5 cfm gas engine air compressor 10.5 gallon tank be adequate for a Binks Mach 1?

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How to check the requirment of cfm for a equipment or a plant  I have 4 compressor & capcity 1395 cfm & I am facing too much air pressure drop frequently . we are operating compressor at 6 to 6.8 bar pressure.

I ...

Size a sandblaster compressor for deep sandblasting/carving glass  I am wishing to purchase a sandblaster for deep sandblasting/carving glass but I am unsure as to what size compressor I require for this. Can you help ...

Need to know size of compressor  Need to know size of compressor for minimum of 7 and maximum of 15 cfm @ 80 psi. Application is for a sandblaster.

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Size of compressor needed, please  Dears,

We are trying to buy an air compressor to our facility that is capable for supplying air to 4 airless spray paint equipment, and 4 powder coating ...

Recommended SCFM for conditions mentioned below.  What should be the recommended SCFM for a single color printing unit.

Printing unit is (75" print roll in length with 30" circumference.

Coating ...

Compressed air to clean refrigeration units  we are a small grocery store with a few self-contained refrigerated and freezer units. we clean them as best we can with a small shop vac, but we cannot ...

CFM of compressors  Dear Bill
I am Sujit from India. I am using pneumatic nut runner having 15cfm( manufacturers spec). If i have to run such 10 runners whether I should ...

Will this work or do i need to go bigger?  will be using 115v 20 amp plug

Campbell Hausfeld 2.0hp 6-gallon Air Compressor FP2002

This portable air compressor fits perfectly into a garage or ...

To choose an air compressor for workshop  Dear sir,
I have a wood workshop there are 3 machines all are need 8 bar of presser and all machines having total no. of 8 cylinders. each cylinder has ...

Portable blasting pot  I have a portable blasting pot. I says it can run on as little as 7cfm@ 80psi. what would be the best portable compressor for this equipment?

Thanks
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Pressure dropping  Why would a 2 hp compressor with a 20 gal tank pressure drops when using a 1/2 hp air tool.? Pressure drops to 40 PSI and won't recover as long as I am ...

Increasing tank size gets... what exactly?  What if anything, will change in cfm by increasing my air tank size?going from 8 gallon to 25 gallon. thanks.

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Air compressor sizing  I am building an air system using pneumatic actuators, I can't find any information about how much CFM I need. I know that I need to match the psi, but ...

what spec's are needed for a compressor to use a floor nailer using 2 inch cleats rated at 6.2 scfm  I am a DIYer.

I have a floor nailer that uses 2 inch cleats. The tool states that it requires 6.36 scfm @ 90 PSI.

If I purchase an air compressor ...

We want to test a valve which needs air at 155 psi and flow of 700 cfm for continous 5 to 7 minutes..  We have a screw compressor generating 180 psi pressure and flow 700 cfm.

We also have a pressure vessel connected to this compressor of 27 cubic metre ...

types of compressors  I'm looking to buy an electric powered portable compressor for under $300. I'm basically looking to get the best I can - performance and reliability. I ...

Charging bottle rack throughh compressor  Hi,
I am havinga 185cfm,100psi compressor using which I want to charge a bottle rack of 15 bottles 9.6ltr by vol. at 3000psi, is there any way possible ...

Why 2 tanks instead of one tank?  I am looking to buy a portable air compressor that will inflate a tire fast.

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A 1 or 1 1/2 HP portable ...

How to power a 10 kwatt generator with compessed air?  Here is generator.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_8795_8795
Here is storage tank:
http://www.compressorworld.com/...

What kind of compressor do I need to inflate auto tires at home?  I have three cars with tires requiring about 30 psi. I want a compressor so I can inflate tires optimally at home. I want a unit that will plug into ...

putting air in dual truck tires  I do not have the size of the tires. Dual tires with a connecting air stem to air both tires up at the same time. These are not real large tires. 15,...

Can i run a impact...  Can i run a impact that requires 5.0cfm with compressor that puts out 3.8cfm??

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know the cmpressor Size.  My question is related to sand blasting pot in my machine we need 6 to 8 kg/cm2 pressure (150 PSI) to operate with 150 to 200 cfm how can i decide to what ...

Required size of a compressor  I need 9 CFM at 90 PSI. What size of compressor I need (in terms of gallons) ??
I live at 8000 feet above sea level.
I intend to use a soda blaster that ...

Size and type of air compressor  I have three machines that require a combined load of 21 CFM and I have one piece of equipment that requires a intermitted load of 200 CFM.

What size ...