Below is a list of pneumatic tools typically found in bodyshops and garages along with the required pressure and the typical air consumption.
| Type of Equipment | Typical Air Pressure Required (P.S.I.) |
Typical Average Free Air Consumption (c.f.m.) |
| Tyre Inflator (standard) | 150 | 1.5 |
| Tyre Inflator (pre-set) | 200 | 1.5 |
| Car Washer | 100 | 3.0 |
| Air/Water Gun | 150 | 4.0 |
| Lub. Bay Grease/Oil Pump | 150 | 15.0 |
| Undersealing Pump | 150 | 20.0 |
| Waste Oil Drainer | 100 | 6.0 |
| 3T Semi-Hydraulic Lift | 150 | 5.5 |
| Blow Gun | 100 | 2.3-6.0 |
| Spark Plug Cleaner | 175 | 8.0 |
| Vacuum Cleaner | 150 | 10.0 |
| Brake Bleeder/Tester | 150 | 1.0 |
| Quick Oil Changer | 150 | 6.0 |
| Air Jack | 150 | 1.0 |
| 3/8″ Impact Wrench | 90 | 2.5 |
| 3/8″ Air Drill | 90 | 5.0 |
| 1/2″ Impact Wrench | 90 | 4.0 |
| 3/4″ Impact Wrench | 90 | 7.5 |
| 1″ Impact Wrench | 90 | 12.0 |
| Heavy Duty Sander | 90 | 24.0 |
| Orbital Sander | 90 | 15.0 |
| Polisher | 90 | 24.0 |
| Paint Spray Gun | 90 | 5.0-13.0 |
| Bead Breaker | 175 | 1.0 |
| Tyre Changer | 175 | 1.0 |
| Retread Moulding M/C | 200 | 8.0 |
| HVLP Spray Gun | 25 | 15.0-20.0 |
| Breathing Air Mask | 15 | 6.0 |
The information presented below is for guidance purposes only. Every pneumatic tool is different and many other factors come into play when sizing a compressor.
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