Fri 1 Jan, 2010
Air compressors have a lot of uses not only in a shop but also for some other fun purposes outside. They can be used to inflate tires, do airbrush painting, operate power tools such as a nail gun, an air drill, an impact wrench and many other air tools. There are several types of air compressors for sale. A typical air compressor can have either one or two cylinders depending on the type of job or requirements of the air tools or that they provide the power for.
One type of air compressor that is suitable for use by a DIY enthusiast is the direct drive type. This type can be used for approximately 500 hours for most light to moderate projects and is also generally less expensive than other types of air compressors like the belt drive type. The belt drive type can be used for professional heavy work. It usually uses engine oil to run that needs to be replaced after about 500 hours of being used. To understand the engine power used to operate an air compressor, you need to know related concepts such as engine horsepower, tank size, cubic feet per minute (CFM) and pounds per square inch (PSI). You probably wouldn’t actually need a brand new air compressor and if you are looking for air compressors for sale, you can get used and refurbished models instead that can do the same job as brand new ones.