What is air requirement (cfm/psi) for these tools? Can my compressor handle?
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Sorry I'm not sure. I work in a heavy duty diesel shop. It's a great gun I can tell you that. I abuse the crap out of it and it keeps going strong.
1646060
Dear Nann, I am not a mechanic. So my requirements are not stringent. I used a small Porter Cable pancake compressor, to remove stubborn bolts off a car and mower. The air impact does get them off. I had been attempting for days to removes these bolts. I tried PB blaster, with no avail and this unit saved me hours of work. I would not use for torquing down. I use a torque wrench, to make sure each bolt is torqued to its specification. Hope this helped. I would recommend you contact Ingersoll Rand and ask what minimal pressure is required for these units. Especially the Air rachet. Dear Nann, I am not a mechanic. So my requirements are not stringent. I used a small Porter Cable pancake compressor, to remove stubborn bolts off a car and mower. The air impact does get them off. I had been attempting for days to removes these bolts. I tried PB blaster, with no avail and this unit saved me hours of work. I would not use for torquing down. I use a torque wrench, to make sure each bolt is torqued to its specification. Hope this helped. I would recommend you contact Ingersoll Rand and ask what minimal pressure is required for these units. Especially the Air rachet.
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Both tools require 90+ psi, and specified flow requirement is 5cfm average (IR231G), 3cfm average (ir170G). I have found the IR231G to be light on total airflow required in practice, so most any reasonable compressor should suffice. Official specifications: http://www.ingersollrandproducts.com/am-en/products/tools/edge-series-tools/impactools/231g/modelspec/35781 ...listed flow is is 5 cfm average, 22 cfm at load. In practice my oil-less prosumer compressor, which barely meets these specs but has a largish vertical tank, is 100% fine with this tool. This probably due to the fact that all I need during use is short bursts of air and then the tools internal inertia finished the part removal. I very seldom use the tool for fastening though you can - but it is wise to do final torque with a torque wrench, of course. The impact ratchet (170G) requires more airflow in practice for my use, ironically, though its specified average air consumption is 3cfm, peak 20 cfm. My compressor cycles much more with this tool, though the tool functions fine at reduced pressure as long as you do not require peak torque -- which usually is true. The larger air requirement for the ratchet comes from the continuous airflow for rotation over longer times, as opposed to short bursts. But it does work fine with my compressor and I use it often. Again not for final torque.
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I don't know what volume of air you require, this doesn't put out very much but it will build to a pressure of about 130lbs. The compressor is designed to operate small finishing nailers and would also work great for airbrushing. The best thing about this compressor is it's quiet operation. It's an excellent small compressor. Thank you. Jerry
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I doubt it. For applications that need continuous airflow you really need a larger compressor. Check the tool you want to use, which will tell you the flow rate (cubic ft per minute) for the compressor you need.
2111307
Almost any compressor has the pressure to run any air tool where the "requirements" factor comes into play is volume measured in cfm. This riveter like a nailer is sn impulse tool as opposed to say a grinder which is constant rotation. Impulse tools require very little cfm only a small tank.You can probably get away with 3 or even 2 cfm and a gallon or two tank around 90-100 psi. A bit more than your average finishing nailer.
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Yes but there are a few questions. What are you spraying? A compressor needs to supply 43 to 58 psi at the gun. But air storage of the compressor is important if you are spraying a lot. Small tank storage of the compressor will empty quickly and you will loose pressure. My home compressor has about 4.8 gallons of storage. It is good enough to blow out air filters, fill tires, clean the garage out and supply pressure for short term needs. If I was painting a car, a compressor with a 60 gallon storage tank would a better choice as the compressor would not have to run all the time and the pressure would not vary. Also consider a properly placed water filter that will take the moisture out of the compressed air if that would be an issue for your project. All fittings and tubing are very common and available at your local Sears, Ace Hardware, Home Depot and of course Amazon.
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I have this 18-Gauge pneumatic nail gun and I've used a 3 gallon air compressor without any issue. I believe as long as you can achieve 80psi you should be fine, I have my compressor set to 80psi and I'm able to bury 2 inch nails with no problem.
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I would say yes. I use it at 25 PSI and it works just fine. so if your compressor can do the 25 PSI consistently then you are fine. It all really depends what you are going to use it for and for how long.
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I'm using a portable 6 gallon 150 psi pancake compressor made by Stanley. It's fine for my basement/garage projects using any of my 3 nail guns.
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I think i set mine between 40-60psi. You really need an air compressor with volume...not a small pancake style meant for a nailer but a full size version.
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Probably....... I used my last one to paint my fence. The Spec on the Compressor Reads: SCFM at 40 PSI of 4.8 cu and a Standard Paint Gun Operating Pressure found on Amazon is found to be 29 to 51 PSI Avg. Air Consumption: 4.2 to 7.1 CFM. I found another that read "Requires 43-58 PSI inlet pressure for proper operation" but doesn't reference how many cubic feet per minute.
2051372
The tool is a vacuum pump, not an air compressor. You need AC gauge lines to use the pump correctly.
1559525
2 gallon compressors are not meant to run air tools. You might be able to take a lug nut or two off. Then wait for it to build up pressure but you might as well use hand tools if your going to do that
937443
No...if its full of air... tank gauge should read bout 135 which is the factory cut off setting and your line guage should be set to at least 90 psi to run air tools
428209
I have not used them with an air compressor. Whether they could be-I would try it myself based on the money invested.
1895050
90 PSI on the compressor will work well. Anything higher than your target inflation number will be fine.
1918903
I run mine @ 90 PSI. I use a Porter Cable pancake at home and a Senco PC1010 on the jobsite. The gun works great with either compressor.
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I doubt it. You'll have to compare the cfm requirements of the gun to the compressor's output. I don't have the specs in front of me.