Optimum receiver capacity for different air tools
When you buy a compressor for connecting pneumatic tools, the main task is to accurately select the capacity. The higher the flow rate of the pneumatic tool, the more powerful the blower should be. There is another way to solve this problem - increasing the volume of the receiver. It is easier and cheaper.
How receiver volume can replace power
In order for a pneumatic tool to work, a sufficient amount of compressed air must be supplied. It does not matter whether the medium comes from the receiver or directly from the compressor. The larger the storage volume, the longer the air supply keeps the tool running.
The work cycle proceeds as follows:
- The compressor system pumps the full air reservoir in normal operation, without overloading and without danger of overheating.
- The air tool consumes the medium quickly, but not for a long time, not having time to use up the reserve.
- While the tool is idle, the compressor pumps a new portion of compressed air into the reservoir.
- When the air tool needs to be turned on again, the reservoir is ready with a sufficient volume of medium.
In this way, tools with a high compressed air flow rate can be supplied with a relatively small capacity compressor.
The main thing is to calculate the correct ratio of capacity to receiver volume. This is particularly important for reciprocating compressors, which are designed to be used only for repeated short-term operation.