How To Choose Your Air Compressor
Use the following information to help you choose the air compressor to best fit your needs:
Why do I need a Compressor?
Versatile
- Runs a variety of tools off of one compressor
Economical
- You can operate more tools for less money compared to electric-powered tools.
Powerful
- The power to do the job right and in less time.
Key issues when deciding which air compressor to choose include life expectancy, frequency of use, relative noise level and warranty.
Choosing the right air compressor is made easy using the chart below:
Standard Duty
- Durable powered equipment built for the home, garage or workshop.
Serious Duty
- Superior quality powered equipment engineered for the automotive garage or professional work site.
Extreme Duty
- Top-of-the-line powered equipment engineered for the industrial work place, automotive, garage or professional work site.
Category
Standard
Duty
Serious
Duty
Extreme
Duty
Extreme
Duty
Frequency of Use
Occasional
Frequent
Frequent
Daily
Relative Noise Level
Moderate
Quiet
Quiet
Quietest
Warranty
1 Year
2 Year
3 Year
3 Year
Design Life**
Standard
Superior
Supreme
Supreme
** Design Life is defined as how long a tool will last. The higher the Duty Rating, the longer the life expectancy.