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Air Tool Average Cubic Feet Per Minute Requirements |
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Written by Ben Jackson
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Wednesday, 25 April 2007 |
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If you are planning on using air tools to accomplish your task, keep in mind that you need an appropriately-sized compressor to drive them. This chart indicates the average air requirements of many different types of air tools.
If your air compressor is too small for the tools or task you are undertaking, your compressor may run constantly (shortening it's life and creating a lot of noise!), or your air tools may not function correctly.
Air Tool CFM Requirements
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Air Tool Description
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Average CFM @ 90 PSI
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Angle Disc Grinder - 7"
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5-8
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Brad Nailer
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0.3
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Chisel/Hammer
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3-11
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Cut-Off Tool
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4-10
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drill, Reversible or Straight-Line
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3-6
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Dual Sander
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11-13
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Framing Nailer
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2.2
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Grease Gun
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4
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Hydraulic riveter
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4
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Impact Wrench - 3/8"
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2.5-3.5
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Impact Wrench - 1/2"
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4-5
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Impact Wrench - 1"
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10
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Mini Die Grinder
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4-6
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Needle Scaler
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8-16
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Nibbler
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4
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Orbital Sander
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6-9
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Ratchet - 1/4"
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2.5-3.5
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Ratchet - 3/8"
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4.5-5
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Rotational Sander
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8-12.5
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Shears
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8-16
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Speed Saw
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5
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