Select the application below to help you choose the right air compressor for your tooling or job type. NOTE: All air tools/systems typically have a minimum air volume requirement and are expressed in cfm (cubic feet per minute) or liters per minute (lp/m).
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Model Nomenclature Definitions:
Homeowner / General Use:
Inflating Bike or Car Tires – Get the 1P1060SP or 8010
Remodeling w/Brad Nailer - Get 2010A, 2010SP or 4610S
> 2010A Specifications (Aluminum)
> 2010SP Specifications (with Pre-Set PSI levels)
RV/Offroad 12 Volt Battery Unit - Get 12V1P10S
General Construction – Get 4610S, 4610AC or 4620AC
> 4610AC Specifications (Aluminum)
> 4620AC Specifications (Aluminum)
> 4620AC-22060 Specifications (Aluminum, 220 Volts Only)
General Home Use (to 2.2 CFM) – Get 8010 or 8010A
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
Truck/Tractor Tires & Blowing Stuff Off – Get 1620S, 10020C or 15020C
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Performance Bike Tires (up to 175 PSI) – Get the 20015HP
> 20015HPAD - Automatic Drain Demo
Clearing Residential Sprinkler Lines – Get 10020C or 20020
General Medium Use (to 5.3 CFM) – Get 20020 or 20020AD
> 20020AD - Automatic Drain Demo
Sound Proof Cabinets – Get 8010SPC, 10020SPC or 20040SPC
> 8010SPC Specifications (up to 3 CFM)
> 10020SPC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM)
> 20040SPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
Painting:
Air Brushing – Get 1P1060S or 1P1060SP
Specialty Projects – Get 2010A, 2010SP, 4610AC or 4710SQ
> 2010A Specifications (Aluminum)
> 4610AC Specifications (Aluminum)
LVLP Light Painting & Touch Up - Get 1P1060S or 1P1060SP
LVLP Stain/Lacquer Painting - Use 1 Hp (8010, 8010A)
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
> 8010AD Specifications (with Auto Drain)
LVLP Latex Painting - Use 2 Hp (10020C, 15020C, 20020)
> 10020CAD Specifications (with Auto Drain)
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
LVLP Liquid Masking - Get the 10020C
Residential Painting (LVLP) – Get the SP-33000 LVLP Gun
Pressure Pots for Spray Painting - Get the 365 or 366
Automotive Painting (80% Dry Air) – Get the 10020DC, 20040DCAD or 20040DSPCAD
> 10020DC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM)
> 10020DCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, with Auto Drain)
> 20040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
Automotive/Specialty Painting (98% Dry Air) – Get the 10020HDCADC, 20040DCAD or 60040DCADC
> 10020HDCADC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 110 Volts)
> 10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications (to 5.3 CFM, 220 Volts only)
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air in Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 60040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
Vehicle Panels – Get 15020C or 20040CAD
> 20040C / 20040CAD Specifications
Car & Truck Bodyshop (HVLP) – Get the 20060CAD
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
LVLP Professional – Get the SP-33500K Gun Kit
Contractor / Construction:
Brad Nailing – Get the 1P1060S, 2010A or 4610AC
> 2010A Specifications (Aluminum)
> 2010SP Specifications (Pre-Set PSI Levels)
> 4610AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Interior Remodeling (to 2.2 CFM) - Get the 8010, 8010A
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
> 8010AD Specifications (with Auto Drain)
Framing/Roofing/Flooring (to 5.3 CFM) – Get the 4620AC, 10020C or 10020AC
> 4620AC Specifications (Aluminum)
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
General Construction – Get the 4610AC or 4620AC
> 4610AC Specifications (Aluminum)
> 4620AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Stapling/Nailing (up to 4” Nails) – Get the 4620AC or 10020C
> 4620AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Pipe & Systems Flushing – Get the 10020C or 10020AC
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
AutoBody Shop / Restoration:
General Tire Inflation – Get the 10020C or 10020AC
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
> 10020CHAD-22060 Specifications (220 volts only)
Dent Removal – Get 15020C or 20040CAD
Blowing Stuff Off – Get 10020C, 15020C or 20020
> 10020CAD Specifications (with Auto Drain)
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Heavy Use Tire Services (to 5.3 CFM) – Get 20020 or 20020AD
> 20020AD - Automatic Drain Demo
General Vehicle Painting (LVLP) – Get 20020 or 20020AD
> 20020AD - Automatic Drain Demo
Motorcycle/Small Car Lift (to 5.3 CFM) – Get 20020 or 20020AD
> 20020AD - Automatic Drain Demo
General Shop Use (to 10.6 CFM) – Get 20040C or 20040CAD
> 20040CAD Specifications (with Auto Drain)
Blasting Cabinets (10 to 15 CFM) – Get 60040CAD or 20060CAD
> 60040CAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
Die Grinding/Sanding (10-15 CFM) – Get 60040CAD or 20060CAD
> 60040CAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
Chassis Blasting (~15 CFM) - Get the 20060CAD
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
General Heavy Use/Car Lift (~15 CFM) – Get the 20060CAD
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
Automotive Specialty:
Tire Inflation (up to 175 PSI) – Get 20015HP or 20015HPAD
> 20015HPAD - Automatic Drain Demo
Mobile Detailing – Get 1P1060S, 4610S or 15020C
Automotive Cleaning – Get 1P1060SP or 15020C
Engraving:
Light Use Engraving (to 2.2 CFM) – Get 4610, 6010 or 8010
> 4610AC Specifications (Aluminum)
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
> 8010AD Specifications (with Auto Drain)
Heavy Use Engraving (to 5.3 CFM) – Get 10020C or 20020
> 4620AC Specifications (Aluminum)
> 10020CAD Specifications (with Auto Drain)
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
> 20020AD - Automatic Drain Demo
Dentist Practice / Dental Milling:
Dental Office (2-4 Chairs; 80% Dry Air) – Get the 10020DCAD or 20040DCAD
> 10020DC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM)
> 10020DCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, with Auto Drain)
> 10020DSPCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM in Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 20040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 60040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
Dental Office (4 Chairs; 80% Dry Air) – Get the 20040DCAD or 60040DCAD
> 20040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 60040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
Dental Office (4 Chairs; 98% Dry Air: ISO 8573) - Get the 20040DCADC, 20040DSPCADC or 60040DCADC
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCADC Specifications (in Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 60040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
Dental Office (1 User/Chair; 80% Dry Air) – Get the 10010DC or 10020DC
> 8010DSPC Specifications (up to 3 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
> 10010DC / 10010DCAD Specifications (up to 2.2 CFM)
> 10010LFDC Specifications (up to 3.0 CFM)
Dental Office (1 User/Chair; 98% Dry Air) – Get the 10020HDCADC
> 10020HDCADC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 110 Volts)
> 10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications (to 5.3 CFM, 220 Volts only)
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
Light Duty Dental Milling Machine (80% Dry Air: MAXIMUM 2.5 CFM CONTINUOUS!)* – Get the 10020DCAD
> 10020DC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM)
> 10020DCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, with Auto Drain)
> 10020DSPCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM in Sound Proof Cabinet)
Large Dental Milling Machine (80% Dry Air: MAXIMUM 5.2 CFM CONTINUOUS!)* – Get the 20040DCAD or 60040DCAD
> 20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 60040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
*To efficiently operate (1) each Milling Machine continuously a 4.0 HP model is required.
General Dental Tools (80% Dry Air) – Get the 10020DCAD or 20040DCAD
> 10020DC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM)
> 10020DCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, with Auto Drain)
> 10020DSPCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
Woodworking:
Small Tools Use – Get the 2010A or 2010SP
> 2010A Specifications (Aluminum)
> 2010SP Specifications (with Pre-Set PSI levels)
Desktop CNC Use (to 2.2 CFM) - Get the 8010, 8010A or 8010AD
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
General Use/Laser Cutting (to 5.3 CFM) – Get 10020C or 10020AC
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Medium Pneumatics/CNC Use (to 5.3 CFM) – Get the 15020C or 20020
Large Bandsaw Use (to 10.6 CFM) – Get the 20040C, 20040CAD or 20040DCAD
> 20040C / 20040CAD Specifications
> 20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications (Dry Air, up to 10.6 CFM)
Sound Proof Cabinets – Get the 8010SPC, 10020SPC or 20040SPC
> 8010SPC Specifications (up to 3 CFM)
> 8010DSPC Specifications (up to 3 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
> 10020SPC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM)
> 10020DSPCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 80% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 20040SPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 20040DSPCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air, in Sound Proof Cabinet)
Laser / Plasma Cutting:
Small Table Top (Non-Dry; to 2.2 CFM) – Get the 8010, 8010A or 8010AD
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
General Laser Cutting (Non-Dry; to 5.3 CFM) – Get the 10020C or 10020AC
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Fiber Laser (80% Dry Air) – Get the 10010DC or 10010DCAD
> 10010DC / 10010DCAD Specifications (up to 2.2 CFM)
> 10010LFDC Specifications (up to 3.0 CFM)
General Light Duty Use (80% Dry Air) – Get the 10010DC
> 10010DC / 10010DCAD Specifications (up to 2.2 CFM)
> 10010LFDC Specifications (up to 3.0 CFM)
Medium to Heavy Use (80% Dry Air) – Get the 10020DC or 10020DCAD
> 10020DC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM)
> 10020DCAD Automatic Drain Demo
Plasma (80% or 98% Dry Air; to 10.6 CFM) – Get the 20040DCAD or 20040DCADC
> 20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications (Dry Air, up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
> 60040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
CNC:
Tabletop Use – Get the 8010, 10020C or 10020AC
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Medium Equipment Use – Get the 20040C, 20040CAD or 20040DCAD
> 20040C / 20040CAD Specifications
> 20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications (Dry Air, up to 10.6 CFM)
Large Equipment Use (to 10.6 CFM) – Get the 60040CAD
> 60040CAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
Multi-Product Shop Use – Get the 60040CAD or 20060CAD
> 60040CAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
Hobby / Artist:
Air Brushing – Get the 1P1060S or 8010
Specialty Hobby – Get the 4610S or 4710SQ
Light LVLP Painting – Get the 8010 or 8010A
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
On-Site Painting (LVLP) – Get the 10020C or 20020
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Painting Professional – Get the SP-33500K Gun Kit
Resin Casting (2.5 Gallon) – Get the 255C with 1P1060S
> 255C Specifications (2.5 Gal)
Resin Casting (5 Gallon) – Get the 365C with 4710SQ
> 365C Specifications (5 Gal)
Resin Casting (5 Gallon) – Get the 365C with 8010
> 365C Specifications (5 Gal)
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
"Wide-Mouth" Resin Casting Pot (10 Gal) - Get 1810C with 8010
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
255C/365C/1810C Resin Casting Pot Overview
> 1810C Specifications (10 Gal)
> 365C Specifications (5 Gal)
> 255C Specifications (2.5 Gal)
> 1P255CH Specifications (255C/Compressor Bundle)
Assembly / Manufacturing:
Capping Machine – Get the 10020C, 10020CHAD or 20020
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
Light Duty Pneumatics – Get the 20040C or 20040CAD
> 20040C / 20040CAD Specifications
Medium Duty Pneumatics – Get the 60040CAD or 60040DCAD
> 60040CAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 60040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
Heavy Duty Pneumatics (up to 20 CFM) – Get the 20060CAD
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
Small to Medium Bottling Systems – Get the 60040DCAD
> 60040CAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 60040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
98% Dry Air (ISO 8573) Pneumatics – Get the 20040DCADC
> 10020HDCADC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 110 Volts)
> 10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications (to 5.3 CFM, 220 Volts only)
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM in Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 60040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
Die Grinding/Sanding (10 to 15 CFM) – Get the 60040CAD or 20060CAD
> 60040CAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
Restaurant / Bakery / Grocery:
Light Duty/Cake Decorating – Get 4610AC or 8010
> 4610AC Specifications (Aluminum)
> 4610ALFCAD Specifications (Long Life Motor & Auto Drain)
> 8010A Specifications (Aluminum)
Sound Proof Cabinets – Get 8010SPC, 10020SPC or 20040SPC
> 8010SPC Specifications (up to 3 CFM)
> 8010DSPC Specifications (up to 3 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
> 10020SPC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM)
> 10020DSPCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
> 20040SPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
> 20040DSPCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
Pizza Dough/Bread Press – Get the 10020AC
> 10020AC Specifications (Aluminum)
General Kitchen (80%/98% Dry Air) – Get the 20040DCAD or 20040DCADC
> 10020HDCADC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 110 Volts)
> 10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications (to 5.3 CFM, 220 Volts only)
> 20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
Beverage & Food (98% Dry Air) – Get the 10020HDCADC, 20040DCADC or 60040DCADC
> 10020HDCADC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 110 Volts)
> 10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications (to 5.3 CFM, 220 Volts only)
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
> 60040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
Heavy Duty Pneumatics (15-20 CFM) – Get the 20060CAD
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
Engineering / University / Government:
Tech Labs (98% Dry Air, 5.3 CFM, 110 V) – Get the 10020HDCADC
> 10020HDCADC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 110 Volts)
> 10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications (to 5.3 CFM, 220 Volts only)
Tech Labs (98% Dry Air, 10.6 CFM, 220 V) - Get the 20040DCADC or 20040DSPCADC
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
> 20040DSPCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air, in Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 60040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
University Laboratories (80 & 98% Dry Air) – Get the 20040DCADC
> 10020HDCADC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 110 Volts)
> 10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications (to 5.3 CFM, 220 Volts only)
> 20040C / 20040CAD Specifications
> 20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications (80% Dry Air, up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 60040CAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 60040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
> 60040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
Surgical & Biotech (98% Dry Air; ISO 8573) – Get the 20040DCADC
> 10020HDCADC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 110 Volts)
> 10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications (to 5.3 CFM, 220 Volts only)
> 20040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
> 20040DSPCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air, in Sound Proof Cabinet)
> 60040DCADC Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
15-20 CFM System Pneumatics (Non-Dry) – Get the 20060CAD
> 20060CAD Specifications (up to 14.6 CFM)
Retail / Theme Parks:
Animatronics – Get the 4610S, 4610AC, 4620AC or 10020CHAD
Sound Proof Cabinets – Get the 8010SPC, 10020SPC or 20040SPC
> 8010SPC Specifications (up to 3 CFM)
> 8010DSPC Specifications (up to 3 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
> 10020SPC Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM)
> 10020DSPCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
> 20040SPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
> 20040DSPCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
Beverage Industry:
Beverage Machines – Get the 2010ALFC or 4610ALFC
> 2010ALFC Specifications (with Long Life Motor)
> 2010ALFCAD Specifcations (with Long Life Motor & Auto Drain)
> 4610ALFC Specifications (with Long Life Motor)
> 4610ALFCAD Specifications (with Long Life Motor & Auto Drain)
> 6010LFC Specifications (with Long Life Motor)
Marine / Boating:
Yacht & Boat Horns – Get the 4620AC
Yacht Pneumatic Systems – Get the 4610AC or 4620AC