You’re probably shopping for an air compressor because you’ve heard about the power of air tools over electric tools. If it’s not more torque and higher RPMs you’re looking for then maybe it’s the easy interchange between tools – almost as simple as plugging the tool into an outlet. Either way you’re convinced that you need an air compressor but you’re not quite sure where to start. This article will give you some of the basics about air compressors and then guide you through to selection by asking you five questions.

Here are some of the key attributes you’ll be paying attention to when you start shopping for your air compressor:

Horsepower:

Air compressors, as their name implies, compress air. This takes an engine and engines have horsepower. The horsepower of the engine you’re considering has direct impact on all the other aspects of your compressor’s performance. Horsepower is often inflated, and you should be paying closer attention to the engine’s rated amperage for an idea of how powerful it is.

PSI:

PSI stands for pounds for square inch. Of course as you remember from high school physics class PSI is a measurement of pressure. To be exact, how many pounds of pressure is applied per square inch. The PSI rating is one of the crucial ratings in the air compressor to understand as air tools have a minimum amount of PSI required to run. Typically that’s 90 PSI, but it depends from tool to tool.

CFM:

CFM stands for Cubic Feet Per Minute and it’s a unit for measuring the rate of flow in or out of a space. In this case, the rate of flow of air out of your air compressor. Air tools typically require 4-6 CFM for proper operation.

Tank Size:

The tank size, measured in US gallons, tell you how much air is compressed and give you something of an idea of how long you can operate your air tool for at a time. The other factors that affect how long you can run your tool for are the PSI and HP of the engine itself as these factors determine how quickly your compressed air supply is replenished.

Now that you’ve got the very basics of Air Compressors, here are four questions that will help you make your decision

1) Who’s Using the Air Compressor, and What For?

Is it you in your shop on weekends building birdhouses? Or is it for your construction company’s framing up new houses? The level of use should be your first consideration when making a purchase and will help you determine how much of an investment really makes sense for your compressor. The aspects of the compressor you should be paying the most attention to here are PSI and horsepower. The higher these are the more power and continuous usage you’ll get out of your compressor.

2) What Air Tools Do You Plan To Use?

Will you be using an impact wrench in an assembly line automotive project? Or are you using a brad nailer to finish up your wood shop projects? Again, the amount of usage you’re applying to your tool is a key factor in determining the HP, PSI and CFM of your air compressor. Typically, for the wood shop owner, you’re looking at using finish nailers, brad nailers and narrow-crown staplers for your projects.

3) Will You Be Using More than One Tool At A Time?

If you’re running two tools at once from a single compressor then you will need to invest in a compressor with more HP, PSI and CFM. A larger tank size would be beneficial as well.

4) Will You Be Mobile or Stationary?

If you’re stationary then you’ll be fine with an electric powered air compressor. If not then you’ll need a gas powered compressor that you can bring with you to your electricity-free work site.

Armed with the basics of compressor lingo – PSI, CFM, Tank Size and Horsepower you should be a formidable consumer when you go shopping for your next compressor. Be highly skeptical when talking with compressor salesmen as they often know very little about the units they sell and seek to razzle dazzle you with big talk that won’t help you get the right compressor for your needs.

As always when choosing a new tool, know precisely how you plan to use it when making the purchase. Keeping this in mind will always lead you to the right tool for the job.

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Air compressors are highly versatile tools, ideal for a wide range of different household and workshop tasks. The air compressor is usually attached to one of a variety of air tools (also called pneumatic tools), and in comparison to electrical tools, provide more power, durability, and ease of use.

An air compressor can be used to power nail or spray guns, hammers, wrenches, drills, saws, sanders, tire inflators-and that’s just the start. There’s almost no household or workshop project you can’t complete with an air compressor and a few select tool attachments, making them enormously convenient tools.

The question is, what kind of air compressor do you need? The answer to that depends on several things:Where are you going to use the air compressor-will you have access to electricity? vAre you going to be working in a well-ventilated area?What types of tools are you going to use the air compressor to operate?

The last factor-the types of tools you plan to operate-is the most important factor that will determine the air compressor you need, but it’s also important to consider the environment in which you plan to use the compressor.

The tools you plan to use are the most important factor because most air compression tools have requirements for the air pressure and volume by which they operate. Air Compressor Ratings

Air compression units are rates on four different factors:Pounds per Square Inch (PSI): This measurement is the amount of air pressure delivered by an air compressor unit. The higher the PSI rating, the greater the amount of air compression the unit can withstand, and the more air that can be compressed in the tank. (Essentially, the higher the PSI, the more compressed air a tank can hold. )Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM): This measurement is the volume of air that an air compressor can pump in one minute at a specific pressure. A higher CFM means a compressor can provide more air per minute. This means higher CFM-rated units are more suitable for larger jobs, while lower CFM-rated units are best for small projects. Horsepower (HP): This measures the amount of power produced by the air compressor’s motor. A higher horsepower engine generally goes hand-in-hand with a higher PSI. Units with higher horsepower can usually handle a larger workload. Tank Size: Air compressor units with large tanks and powerful motors can operate at high PSI ratings for longer periods of time.

In general, for all of these measurements, the higher the measurement, the heavier the workload the air compressor unit can tolerate. How do you choose the Right Air Compressor?

Choosing the right air compressor for your needs isn’t a matter of guesswork, and there’s more to it than understanding those four basic terms. There is, in fact, a specific formula you can use to select the air compressor that will work best (and safest) with your tools.

1. Check your air tools and select the one that has the highest CFM requirements at the highest PSI.

2. Add a 50% safety margin to the required CFM.

3. The resulting figure is the air compressor you need.

For example, if your highest powered tool needs 5 CFM at 100 PSI, you’ll need to select an air compressor unit that provides at least 7. 5 CFM at 100 PSI. Other Considerations: Portability and Convenience

Once you’ve figured out the CFM and PSI requirements, choosing an air compressor comes down to finding a unit that provides you with the greatest degree of convenience and portability for a price that suits your budget.

Depending on how much you have to spend, you can choose between three main styles, and then take a look at extra features if you’ve got the budget for them. Twin-stack air compressors are the most portable, and are particularly good for projects that might be carried out in awkward places-roofing projects, car maintenance, or work carried out on uneven surfaces. Most are electric powered. Pancake air compressors are portable and light, but are smaller than twin-stacks and are generally more suitable for lighter projects such as crafts and hobbies. Wheelbarrow style units are highly maneuverable, and have the advantage of being gasoline powered, so you’re not tied to using them in places that have access to electrical outlets. The downside is that you must operate them in a well-ventilated area for safety reasons.

Other features available depending on the unit you choose include electric start systems, dual air outlets to operate two tools at once, ‘muffler’ type units to reduce noise, and idle controls to help safe fuel on gasoline-powered units.

Air filtration is a process of separating airborne impurities, such as dusts, smokes, gases and fumes using filters, electrostatic cells and absorbents. This process will separate the contaminants from air that can lead to serious health problems. Nowadays, there are many air filtration tool sets that are being introduced for home, industrial and manufacturing use. These are also meant for providing a cleaner environment. Air filtration is a process of separating airborne impurities such as dusts, smokes, gases and fumes. This is with the use of filters, electrostatic cells and absorbents. Hence, using air filters and purifiers with a device that contains a filtering mechanism and air blower, we can achieve cleaner air. This is accomplished by removing solid particulates such as pollen, dust, mold and bacteria from the air. Air quality is important in using such air filters, especially in building ventilation system and engines. The efficiency of filters and air cleaners has set standards. This makes use of two different methods for describing filtration efficiency. This is also established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers, Inc. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) estimates that serious health problems such as, respiratory ailments, fatigue and headaches occurred because of everyday exposure to indoor air contaminants. Indoor air is up to 1,000 times dirty as compared to the outdoor air, and often, it is two-to-five times more polluted. Over the past 30 years of experience in manufacturing a complete air filtration system, Air quality engineering has provided a most astounding filtration performance, efficiency and capacity for money. Air Quality Engineering, Inc. has set forth in giving the best deals and quality air tools for home and commercial purposes. Such types of tools are as follows: Residential Air Cleaners for Home 1. Air Quality Engineering’s PM-400UV is designed for home and to address indoor air pollutants, it provides 4 stages of air filtration: • Prefilter – It is a shortened premature filter life which usually results to the removal of larger airborne contaminants. • Surgical grade 99. 97% HEPA air filtration – This gives a maximum particulate for its efficiency. • Granular activated carbon – removes gases, vapors, and other harmful non-particulates from your home. • Ultra violet technology – This is useful in killing bacteria and viruses. 2. Air Quality Engineering’s P-600XL has 3 stages of air filtration so as to address indoor pollutants: • Prefilter – A shortened premature filter life will result to the removal of larger airborne contaminants. • Stable electrostatic precipitator – It has a 96% efficiency for submicron particle sizes (1/1000 the diameter of human air) that can be examined in the industrial grade electronic compiler cell in an independent laboratory. These are dishwasher safe and there is no need to have it replaced. • Granular activated carbon – removes gases, vapors, VOC’s and harmful non-particulates from your home. With these residential air cleaners, we can remove indoor air contaminants associated with many healthful effects. AQE Inc. has also introduced machine filtration tools, along with its line of expertise. This includes the following: • FumeFighter line fume filtration equipment used for solder fumes • MistBuster line of oil and mist collectors used for the filtration of coolant mist and oil smoke • SmokeMaster line of electrostatic precipitators (electronic cleaner) used for tobacco smoke • MiracleAir line of HEPA type media cleaners • EverClear line of flush mount HEPA type filtration products used for tobacco smoke The industry leader in metal machining mist filtration technology (AQE Inc. ) offers the most comprehensive line of mist collector and eliminator equipments such as, the MistBuster 500. It is designed for the filtration of coolants, smoke and oil mist. It is to be mounted or ducted directly to the machine tools. It is compact, and highly efficient in machining oil and eliminating mist. It weighs 71 pounds. It is also a lightweight unit that delivers 500cfm of high efficiency air filtration. Thus, MistBuster 500 fits the vast majority of CNC tool applications for EDM or Electrical Discharge Machining. With the utilization of some level of air filtration, a steady operation of EDM can result to an oil mist and a light smoke. This is best managed by electrostatic precipitators. MistBuster series of mist collectors are ideal due to their compact design and high efficiency. It features speed airflow, low maintenance and a high efficiency in its compact package. A portion of dielectric fluid used in flushing away metallic particles has a tendency to become airborne. This is during the process and must be filtered for the employee’s safety. This is also in order to prevent the machine from soiling. Aside from this, there are several types and sizes of ambient air cleaners, which clean the entire air volume of a room or building. These varieties are meant for nuisance and as a means to process dust. Hence, Air Quality Engineering, Inc. has manufactured a self-cleaning, mechanically multi-staged filter that will give no limit to HEPA filters. It can also reverse the pulsing cartridge style of dust collectors and utilize the electrostatic precipitator technology, for the general air filtration systems. Thus, all ambient air cleaners are designed with a motor-blower combination. Plus, the filters will provide high quality components. All these are achieved for only a low purchase price and lesser operating costs. These are even set to its best value. The models are as follows: • Model M73 mechanical filter – provides long life and low operating cost. Features a 5 HP blower wheel that inclines backward. This is along with two stages of filtration for long life and low operating cost. • Model F73 Electrostatic Filter – it features washable electronic filters which are designed to be permanent. It also eliminates the need to purchase replacement filters. • AQE4000 ambient dust collector – uses compressed air in order to “reverse pulse” the cartridges that extends their service life. This is along with a mode for self-cleaning. Air Cleaners for Allergy and Asthma Sufferers One of the greatest concerns of people throughout the world is indoor air quality. Studies show that many families suffer from dust mites, and are sensitive to pet dander, pollen, mold spores, mildew, asthma, nasal congestion, raspy throat, burning itchy eyes and cigarette smoke. With these, there are tools recommended by allergy specialists that are also ozone free. • IQAir and Austin Air products have the highest rated air purifiers. This is combined with a proven air filter technology. These tools also provide the best protection from a wide range of airborne particles, gases, chemicals and odors among others. With its activated carbon and true medical grade HEPA filters that is developed by the atomic energy commission in order to filter radioactive particles as small as . 03 microns and an efficiency rate of 99. 97%, these tools produces clean air. • IQ Air purifier has also been selected by Hongkong hospitals. They used this in their fight against the SARS outbreak before. After the 9/11 attacks, the Red Cross and SEMA also chose Austin Air cleaners in order to address the serious air quality concerns of New York City. Aside from this, the Consumer Digest for IQAir’s HealthPro Plus model has regarded these cleaners as one of the “Best Buy” products. Thus, if you’re looking for serious air cleaners and purifiers that will best fit your indoor home allergens, products of such companies would benefit families worldwide. Air Cleaners for Tobacco Smoke Even smokers can enjoy clean air with the help of commercial air cleaners. The SmokeMaster C-12 Air Cleaner is a self contained electronic cleaner that is ideal for restaurants, bars, bingo halls or for any other facility were the major concern lies in cigarette smoke. It also features a unique four-way Coandra airflow method of air re-circulation. This means that the dirty air is drawn from the bottom of the Smokemaster. Then clean air is re-circulated in four directions. Another type would be the EverClear, which practices a line of cigarette smoke removal systems. It is also a self-contained HEPA type of air cleaner. Hence, it is regarded as a state of the art filtration system that removes dust, smoke, pollen and other particles. It also uses high efficiency disposable filters and activated carbon modules that have up to 44 lbs. of activated carbon. This is for odor and vapor removal of contaminants. EverClear also features a unique four-way Coanda effect. Hence, Air Quality Engineering, Inc. also introduced air cleaners for cold heading. This is a metal forging process which involves the rapid punching of a “blank” into a type of “die cast” in order to form a desired shape. This is even without adding heat. It is also used in producing fasteners such as bolts and screws. Moreover, Electrostatic precipitators actually handle heavy mists and smoke that is generated from the heading process. This will then be used permanently. Such tools would include the F73 Electrostatic Air Cleaner and the F66 Electronic Mist Collector. These are a recommended air filtration system that comes from AQE. These mist collector systems can be set up in order to clean an entire manufacturing facility or even an individual machine mounted. This can then be ducted into multiple stations. Plus, the cold forging service can produce heavy amounts of smoke while the lubricant being added during the process becomes airborne mist. Thus, amongst all the air tools being developed, the need for cleaner air has become achievable and very possible. Having these inside your home or office will definitely lessen the hazard of airborne contaminants that greatly affects our health.

There are myriad kinds of hand tools currently available in the market which can be used to do different types of work in automobiles and cars. There are the tools which can be used to remove a component or part from a car. There are the tools which are used to adjust a system assembly. Then, there are the tools which are used to rebuild a car engine. However, not all of us would require all of these tools. We need to possess some basic tools though, if we do not want to be completely dependent on a professional mechanic. The automotive hand tools fit the bill and can be used to accomplish regular maintenance work with ease. While purchasing automotive hand tools, one would need to keep in mind the quality aspects. It is best to buy tools which are made from high strength alloy steel; this way, the tools we buy would last longer. Also, the automotive hand & automotive air tools we are purchasing need to be light in weight, compact in design, and user friendly in their applications.  There are different categories of automotive hand tools commonly being used. A good set of screw drivers – available in different sizes – is a must have in any tool box. Then there are the wrenches using which you can get a good grip on bolts and nuts. You can use a handy wrench to remove rusted or extremely tight nuts and bolts with ease. You can either buy a wrench individually, or opt for a set of three in different sizes. The wrenches are commonly used and very helpful. You would also need a ratchet to give you speed when removing nuts and bolts. The automotive hand tools also include pliers which come in a variety of designs and sizes for a wide range of jobs. You can start by buying a common plier and expand to other special pliers, as and when you need them. Other automotive hand tools that you can buy include brass hammers, chisels, hacksaws, vises, C-clamps, pry bars, files, and measuring tools. These basic tools can enable you to perform different type of mechanical work on your car and elsewhere. After all, it is better to buy these tools than go for expensive auto maintenance work and repair jobs.

Power tools are much faster and more efficient than normal hand tools as they are powered by an electric motor, a compressed air motor, or a gasoline engine. There are the stationary power tools and the portable or hand held power tools which are used for cutting, shaping, drilling, sanding, painting, grinding, and polishing. Some power tools which are very commonly used are drills, saws, routers, and the lathe. However, sometimes, the power tools can be slightly cumbersome, especially when they are required to be plugged into an outlet. The cords might come in the way and sometimes an user can even damage the cord, thereby rendering the tool useless. The cordless power tools are an answer to this problem and are finding a lot of takers. Several well known manufacturers such as Hitachi, Milwaukee, and Makita are designing and manufacturing some very innovative cordless power tools for the benefit of end users.   The retailing part is equally buoyant. There are some online service providers which are offering different models of electric drills, routers, grinders, saws, and other power tools at discounted prices. To buy the best cordless power tools, certain factors have to be kept in mind though. When buying cordless power tools, it is best to select a reputable online retailer. There are quite a few well established providers working in this domain and offering a full line of power tools, hand tools, automotive air tools and contractor supplies, including air tools, shop equipment and disposable supplies. The buyers would also need to choose the power voltage they want their tools to have. They can browse through the online catalogs of reputable providers of power tools on the Internet and find the ones they like. They can then go through the description of any particular power tool, given next to the image of the same, to know more about the product features and specifications. Interested customers can visit these sites and check out the products on offer. The best providers offer shipping services at lowest possible rates to make the deals that much more attractive for the customers.

Among companies in the industrial and construction industries, air tools are becoming a popular alternative for a wide range of manufacturing needs. Also called pneumatic tools, these are powered by gas, usually compressed air or compressed carbon dioxide.
Compared to their electric counterparts, pneumatic tools offer remarkable flexibility of use due to their efficient use of power as well as their portability. They are known to have a greater power to weight ratio, as they are smaller and lighter but can accomplish practically the same tasks that electric tools can.
The power supply for pneumatic tools is usually stored in small cylinders. They are much cheaper to run, an important advantage especially at this point when electricity costs are rising. Also, they allow for easier operation, as well as hassle-free troubleshooting even while working in the field.
Air tools include impact wrenches, drills, sanders, hammers and screwdrivers. These flexible and portable tools are a perfect alternative to electric tools, and can be highly useful for both construction companies as well as hobbyists.
Pneumatic tools are relatively cheaper than their counterparts, and companies can save even more by contacting providers with direct links to manufacturers that have good records with the local Better Business Bureau.
To ensure maximum benefit from the investment in air tools, it is important to look for a full manufacturer warranty, as well as good terms for customer service and technical support from the product distributor.
Many of these distributors have established online portals, enabling a more convenient purchasing process.

Resource Box:
For the world’s best brands of air tools, visit www. nationwidetool. com, the online portal of Nationwide Tool. The company has strong links with the makers of DeWALT, SKIL and Bostitch power tools. Call 210-651-1551 for inquiries.

The Air tools also known as pneumatic air tool is quick, reliable, efficient, powerful and yet safest tool. It is convenient to use and is replacing the conventional electric tools.
An air tool, as the name implies, runs on compressed air, which is generated by the air compressor.
This tool has successfully replaced the electric tools. Air tools are more powerful than traditional electric tools and can do heavy-duty jobs without any difficulty.
The higher torque and higher RPM in these tools helps to get the job done quickly. These tools are versatile and easily interchangeable. Air tools are the safest option to other sources.
These tools are becoming irreplaceable and gaining popularity due to their high performance uses for all tasks. The tools have proved wrong the popular belief of being less powerful and sheer waste of money. On the Contrary it has been established as powerful, sturdy and money saving options that are capable of handling every task.
For operating the tools what you need is an air compressor. You need to choose the compressor good for your air tool. There are specifically two general models of air compressors, which are suitable to these tools. These compressors are home air compressor and business or commercial air compressor.
Home Air Compressor:
Compressed-air power tools can dramatically decrease the amount of time spent on a project. Many homeowners will use smaller, portable units (either hand-carried or wheeled) that move easily from the garage to the house, yard or roof.
Common air tools such as brad nailers, reversible drills, and impact wrenches require about 0. 5 CFM (Cubic feet per minute/units in which air flow is measured).
It is important to know if the compressor you purchase will drive the tool you need for your project. For example, smaller air nailers run on 2 to 5 CFM at 70 to 90 PSI, while larger shears, sanders and polishers require up to 10 or more CFM and 100 to 120 PSI.
Business or commercial air compressor:
Air compressors used for business/commercial applications are often classified “industrial grade. ” They’re packed with features that let you take on more demanding jobs with more horsepower, more CFM, more PSI and more (longer) run times.
Though some industrial-grade compressors are portable, many are stationary units with large-capacity, ASME certified air tanks (up to 120 gallons), greater HP, more CFM air volume and faster recovery time to run a wide variety of air tools for as long as you need them to do the job.
There are almost all types of tools that are powered conventionally by means of electricity are available as air tools. It includes Impact Wrenches, Ratchets, Air Cutting Tools, Air Hammers, Grinders, Sanders / Polishers / Buffers, Needle / Chisel / Piston Scalers, Screwdrivers, Air Nutrunners, Pulse Tools, DC Electric Systems, Calibration Equipment, Chipping Hammers, Rivet Busters etc. the peculiar features of air tool makes possible for more wide purposes.

There are many tools that can be run with a Powermate Coleman air compressor. My husband has an air compressor that he uses with a nail gun. It works great and he was very grateful for it when he built our fence a few years ago. But the nail gun is the only air tool that he has, but recently he saw another air tool in action that made him realize that he needed more! We were over at my in-laws house and they were having their front deck remodeled. Once that was done, the guy was going to stain the deck, a big job if you are using a brush! But he taped everything up (that did take awhile), pulled out an air sprayer and finished a lot quicker than the old, traditional way.

Now, ever since we got married, I have always known that if I don’t know what to get my husband for a gift, a tool is always safe. Since he has discovered the power of a coleman air compressor, a whole new line of possibility has opened up for me in the tool gift department.

Here are the main tools that are available to use with you Coleman air compressor:

So, if you have a Coleman air compressor, get the full use out of it by expanding your air tools, you will be glad you did because it will make your work easier, quicker and more enjoyable.

Features and Uses

First off, why would you need an air compressor? I mean sure, the average do-it-yourself guy can get along without an air compressor. The real question, though, is why would he want to? Even if you’re just a casual handyman, you’ll get those occasional home repair jobs done more quickly and less expensively with Campbell Hausfeld air tools than you would with electrically powered tools. And for heavy-duty users, there’s the Extreme Duty line, with top-of-the-line engineering and performance suited for industrial and professional work sites. #1 VersatilityThere are a quite a few power tools that can be run just by using a single Campbell Hausfeld air compressor. Some of which are spray guns, sandblasters, die grinders and even drills which can all be attached or removed from the compressor simply within seconds. Also if you thing this is it,Campbell Hausfeld currently manufacturers over 70 air tools! So the variety is continually growing and endless!#2 Economy and PowerNow when comparing Campbell Hausfeld air tools to electric power tools, your going to save quite a bit of time and money. Initially, the cost of an air tools is lower than the original counterpart, not to mention the average life is significantly longer. Campbell Hausfeld air compressors also deliver higher revolutions per minute and torque than electric tools, which than help you complete jobs with efficiently and quickly#3 Matching up Air Tools with Air CompressorsFeatured on every Campbell Hausfeld air compressor is an air delivery rating, which signified a specific model’s output power. Now a quick note for those of you that don’t know, to make sure you get the best performance from your air tools, your going to want to use only tools with air requirement ratings less than the delivery rate of your air compressor. #4 What is the Difference between Peak and and Continuous Running Horsepower?The running HP of an electric motor is a rating that defines how much work the motor can do on a steady state basis. The HP rating is just one piece of information about an air compressor. Campbell Hausfeld provides airflow specifications, such as CFM and pressure ratings, and other product information to help you match an air tool or application to the appropriate air compressor. #5 Standard DutyChoosing the Campbell Hausfeld air compressor that’s going to fit your needs will depend largely on the simple factor of, how often you plan to use it. So when it comes to the Standard Duty line of air compressors, these models are designed to be used occasionally in the garage, workshop, or home. Each standard duty air compressor has been manufactured to last approximately 1,000 hours while producing a minimal level of noise. #6 Serious DutyNow with the Standard duty out of the way, we’re going into into something more intense with Campbell Hausfeld Serious Duty air compressors. When deciding if this line would be a good fit for you, know that these models are for frequent use on a job site, in an automotive garage, or farm. These Campbell Hausfeld air compressors run at a relatively quiet noise level while giving you about 2,000 hours of operation. #7 Extreme DutyThe Extreme Duty line of compressors from Campbell Hausfeld are top-of-the-line models. Designed for daily use in industrial areas, automotive garages, and professional work sites. Depending on the model you select, an Extreme Duty air compressor will give you 2,000 to 3,000 hours of use and operate at quiet to very quiet noise levels. Sources:Campbell Hausfeld : ManufacturerDesigning and manufacturing Campbell Hausfeld air compressors for years. eReplacementParts. com : Power Tool Parts and Tool RepairNeed to fix your power tool? eReplacementParts offers power tool parts, accessories, diagrams and repair advice for all major brands to make tool repairs easy.