Piercing and Compressors

[Dion Wisniewski]

Due to limited shop space , I'm shopping for low profile piercing set up. Before I waste any more money , can someone advise if the the compressor below would provide an ample enough piercing power . I plan to do about 30mins - 1 hour at a time and would like to have continuous speeds during that time . I don't want to over buy a compressor.

CALIFORNIA AIR TOOLS 8010​

Ultra Quiet 1.0 Hp, Oil-Free, Lightweight ​

8-Gallon Air Compressor​

California Air Tools - The Largest Manufacture of Ultra Quiet, Oil-Free & Lightweight Air Compressors - CAT-8010

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www.californiaairtools.com

 

[hughie]

Maybe check the consumptions rates on your piercing tools or the tools you would like to buy, this will illuminate many compressors.

 

[Brian Gustin]

Yeah - what Hughie hinted on - The CFM of your tool needs to be supported by the CFM output of the compressor, if compressor CFM can't match or better the tool's CFM usage, gallon size isn't gonna matter, you likely won't get continuous operation, and will have to pause while it builds pressure back.

 

[Dion Wisniewski]

these generic handpieces dont share that data , but I found estimates, 1.1–1.4 CFM, 31-40 PSI , so If I'm reading this right this California unit should be enough....

Compressor - Airflow is 3.10 CFM at 40 PSI and 2.20 CFM at 90 PSI.
Handpiece - 1.1–1.4 CFM, 31-40 PSI

 

[Bill Blasic]

I use the NSK Presto and it only needs 1.5 CFM @ 35 PSI. that compressor will easily handle that. I have basically the upright version of that compressor. I have ran the NSK off of one of my airbrush compressors.

 

[William Rogers]

I am using a 10 gal CA air and it is ni problem. My hand piece uses 36psi. I have also used my 1 gallon CA air. It works also, but runs almost constantly.