AIR COMPRESSOR RECOMMENDATION CHART
Portable Handcarry
3.2 – 4 CFM
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8+
Compressor will be sufficient for tools at all production rates.
Compressor will be sufficient at slow or moderate production rates, but may
have difficulty at very rapid rates.
Compressor will be adequate only when tools are utilized at slow production
rates (punch-out or occasional use).
Not Recommended
NR
5 .5 HP Gas
2 HP Elec .
8 – 9 CFM
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
13 - ENG
8 HP Gas
Industrial
14 – 16 CFM
23+ CFM