California Air Tools Air Compressors

Choosing the correct air compressor for you and your application is very important to California Air Tools. Before choosing an air compressor, determine what air tools you are planning on using. This is very Important!

We want to ensure that the air compressor you choose be will produce enough air (CFM) to operate your air tools or application properly. Every air tool has an air consumption requirement.

This is stated for example as 2.20 CFM @ 90 PSI for the air tool to work properly.

A. CFM - (cubic feet per minute) is what air volume runs your tool.

B. PSI - (pounds per square inch) is the pressure of the flow of air.

This will help you determine the air delivery (CFM) you need from your air compressor. For example the California Air Tools 8010 air compressor will produce 2.20 CFM @ 90 PSI. If you plan on using an air tool or machine on a continuous basis, it is a good idea to multiply the “CFM” x 2 to get a continuous CFM rating for the tool or machine. Most all air tools and machines are rated for intermediate usage (not continuous).

Our experts are standing by to help you select the right product for your application. With more than 30 years of industry experience Total Finishing SUPPLIES has the right expertise. Please call or text us at 503-545-3176 with any questions. We're on standby to help!