Air Tools
Typical air requirements in CFM (Cubic feet per minute) at 90 PSI for some of the more popular air tools available.
Nailer: 1-4 CFM
Spray Gun: impact Wrench: 2-6 CFM
Air Ratchet: 3-5 CFM
Impact Wrench: 4-6 CFM
Touch up Spray: gun 4-5 CFM
Die Grinder: 4-6 CFM
Cutoff tool: 6+ CFM
Sandblaster: 6+ CFM
Sander: 6+ CFM
Spray Gun: impact Wrench: 2-6 CFM
Air Ratchet: 3-5 CFM
Impact Wrench: 4-6 CFM
Touch up Spray: gun 4-5 CFM
Die Grinder: 4-6 CFM
Cutoff tool: 6+ CFM
Sandblaster: 6+ CFM
Sander: 6+ CFM
Note: Theres are general guidelines. Check the instruction sheets that came with your air tools to for exact specifications.
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