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.

Air compressors have been in use around our homes, on job sites, and in our factories and manufacturing businesses for many decades. Air compressors allow us to get jobs done in a safe, clean and efficient manner. They are reliable, convenient, and in many applications, indispensable.

There are many types of air compressors ranging in type and function from those used for simple tasks around the house, all the way up to those used in more industrial applications where the job just wouldn’t get done without it. If you’ve ever tried to blow up one of those inflatable mattresses (you know, the kind you set up when your long lost uncle comes for a visit) without some sort of air compressor you know what a monumental task that can be. Even just a simple battery powered model saves tons of effort and lots of time. These simple little air compressors are ideal for filling toys, sporting goods, and other things that don’t require a lot of pressure. Not only that, air compressors are also ideal for operating small air tools like staplers and nailers.

If you have a bigger job to do then you have to consider which one of the air compressor to use. Last summer I had the absolute pleasure of operating a power washer to clean twenty years of dirt off of a brick facade on a house. What a kick! I couldn’t believe how powerful air compressors can be. The guy at the rental counter told me to be careful with it so that I didn’t do any damage. Boy was he right. If I lingered to long on the brick it would literally blast it away. Without the power of the compressed air behind the water I would have just been spraying water from a nozzle and not made near as much progress as I did; or had near as much fun!

If you enjoy woodworking, auto-body work, or other hobbies or tasks where you have the option of using air-powered tools then you need something that can move the right amount of air. Since air compressors vary by how much air flow they produce, you need to choose one that will do the job. Let’s face it, a sandblaster just isn’t going to operate properly with a small battery powered model. Most power tools require 90 PSI to work right. The main thing to look for when considering air compressors is to get one that has plenty of air flow for the tool and job at hand. The air flow is measured in cubic feet per minute (cfm). If your application needs more power then you need more cfm. Pretty simple stuff. But you may wonder, “how do I know?”

An air tool will give you the required or suggested cfm it needs. Generally speaking, air compressors for small tools like nailers need to move 1-4 cubic feet per minute, while tools like spray guns or impact wrenches need 2-5 cfm. Sandblasters and sanders will usually require from 6-13 cfm. Obviously, professional grade tools may require a higher cfm.