Select Air Compressor By Application
Select the application below to help you choose the right Ultra Quiet air compressor for your tooling or job type.
IMPORTANT: All air tools/systems typically have a minimum air volume OPERATING requirement and are expressed in cubic feet per minute (cfm) or liters per minute (l/min).
The Powerful 10020C (10 gal, 2 hp) model is available from:
Homeowner / General Use:
Inflating Bike or Car Tires
(Rust-Free Aluminum)
Air Brushing
(Rust-Free Aluminum)
Remodeling w/Brad Nailer
(Rust-Free Aluminum)
General Construction
(Rust-Free Aluminum)
(Rust-Free Aluminum)
(Rust-Free Aluminum, 220 Volts Only)
General Home Use (to 2.2 CFM)
(Aluminum)
(Aluminum Tank + Auto Drain)
Performance Bike Tires (up to 175 PSI)
General Medium Use (to 5.3 CFM)
Sound Proof Cabinets
Get 8010SPC, 10020SPC or 20040SPC
(up to 3 CFM)
(up to 5.3 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM)
CAT-33000 / 33000K available from:
AMAZON – CAT-33000 Spray Gun
AMAZON – CAT-33000K Spray Gun Kit
AMAZON – CAT-8010PK Air Compressor/CAT-33000 Painting Kit
Painting:
Air Brushing and LVLP Light Painting & Touch Up
(1 Gal, Steel)
Specialty Projects
(2 Gal, Steel)
(4.6 Gal, Aluminum)
(8 Gal w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
LVLP Stain/Lacquer Painting
(8 Gal, Steel)
(8 Gal w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
(8 Gal, Aluminum)
(8 Gal, Steel Tank + Auto Drain)
(8 Gal, Aluminum Tank + Auto Drain)
(8 Gal, Aluminum + Long Life Motor)
LVLP Latex Painting
(5 Gal, 6.4 CFM @40 PSI)
(10 Gal, 6.4 CFM @40 PSI)
(10 Gal, 6.4 CFM @40 PSI with Auto Drain)
(10 Gal, Aluminum, 6.4 CFM @40 PSI)
(15 Gal, 6.4 CFM @40 PSI)
LVLP Liquid Masking
(5 Gal, 6.4 CFM @40 PSI)
(10 Gal, 6.4 CFM @40 PSI)
HVLP Painting – Residential
(12.8 CFM @40 PSI, 10.6 CFM @90 PSI)
HVLP Painting – Car & Truck Bodyshop
20060CAD Specifications (19.8 CFM @40 PSI, 14.6 CFM @90PSI)
Residential Painting (LVLP)
CAT-33000 Spray Gun Specifications
CAT-33000K Spray Gun Kit Specifications
(8 Gal Compressor w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
Pressure Pots for Spray Painting
Get the 365 or 366
(5 Gal, Steel w/HVLP Spray Gun & 2 Hoses)
Automotive Painting (HVLP – 80% Dry Air)
Get the 10020DC, 20040DCAD or 20040DSPCAD
(6.4 CFM @40 PSI)
10020DCAD Specifications (6.4 CFM @40 PSI with Auto Drain)
20040DCAD Specifications (12.8 CFM @40 PSI, 10.6 CFM @90 PSI)
(12.8 CFM @40 PSI, Sound Proof Cabinet)
Automotive/Specialty Painting (98% Dry Air)
Get the 10020HDCADC, 20040DCAD or 60040DCADC
(6.4 CFM @40 PSI, 98% Dry, 110 Volts)
10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications
(6.4 CFM @40 PSI, 98% Dry Air, 220 Volts)
20040DCAD Specifications (12.8 CFM @40 PSI, 10.6 CFM @90 PSI)
20040DCADC Specifications (12.8 CFM @40 PSI, 98% Dry Air)
(12.8 CFM @40 PSI, 98% Dry Air in Sound Proof Cabinet)
(12.8 CFM @40 PSI, 98% Dry Air)
Vehicle Panels
(6.4 CFM @40 PSI)
(12.8 CFM @40 PSI)
Car & Truck Bodyshop (HVLP) – Get the 20060CAD
20060CAD Specifications (19.8 CFM @40 PSI, 14.6 CFM @90PSI)
Get the CAT-33000 LVLP Gun
Better Control with 33000 LVLP Gun!
CAT-33000 Spray Gun Specifications
CAT-33000K Spray Gun Kit Specifications
(8 Gal Compressor w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
Continuous Run Pneumatics (11 to 20 CFM)
(Oil-Free, 3-Phase 220volts, CONTINUOUS RUN, @16 CFM for 2 hours at a time)
(Oil-Free, CONTINUOUS RUN, @16 CFM for 2 hours at a time)
(Oiled, Belt Driven. CONTINUOUS RUN @11.5 CFM for 8 hours/day at a time)
8010 (steel tank) available from:
Contractor / Construction:
Interior Remodeling (to 2.2 CFM)
(8 Gal Compressor w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
(Aluminum)
(Steel Tank + Auto Drain)
(Aluminum Tank + Auto Drain)
8010ALFC Specifications (Aluminum + Long Life Motor)
Trim Work (to 2.2 CFM)
(8 Gal Compressor w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
(Aluminum)
(Steel Tank + Auto Drain)
(Aluminum Tank + Auto Drain)
8010ALFC Specifications (Aluminum + Long Life Motor)
Framing/Roofing/Flooring (to 5.3 CFM)
Get the 4620AC, 5020W, 10020C or 10020AC
(4.6 Gal, Aluminum)
(5 Gal, w/Large Wheels)
(10 Gal)
(10 Gal, Aluminum)
General Construction
Get the 4610AC, 4620AC or 5020W
(1Hp, Aluminum)
(2Hp, Aluminum)
(1Hp, Steel)
(2Hp, 5 Gal, Large Wheels)
Stapling/Nailing (to 4” Nails)
(4.6 Gal, Aluminum)
(5 Gal, w/Large Wheels)
(10 Gal)
AutoBody Shop / Restoration:
General Tire Inflation
(10 Gal)
(220 Volts Only)
(Aluminum)
10020CHAD-22060 Specifications
(220 volts only)
Blowing Stuff Off
(5 Gal, w/Large Wheels)
(10 Gal)
(10 Gal, 6.4 CFM @40 PSI with Auto Drain)
(Aluminum)
Motorcycle/Small Car Lift (to 5.3 CFM)
Motorcycle/Small Car Lift (to 5.3 CFM)
Blasting Cabinets (10 to 15 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(up to 14.6 CFM)
Die Grinding/Sanding
(10-15 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(up to 14.6 CFM)
Chassis Blasting (~15 CFM)
(up to 14.6 CFM)
General Heavy Use/Car Lift/HVLP Painting
(~15-19 CFM)
(up to 14.6 CFM)
Continuous Run Pneumatics (11 to 20 CFM)
(Oil-Free, 3-Phase 220volts, CONTINUOUS RUN, @16 CFM for 2 hours at a time)
80060C Specifications (Oil-Free, CONTINUOUS RUN, @16 CFM for 2 hours at a time)
(Oiled, Belt Driven. CONTINUOUS RUN @11.5 CFM for 8 hours/day at a time)
Automotive Specialty:
Mobile Detailing
(5 Gal, w/Large Wheels)
(Aluminum + Long Life Motor)
Automotive Cleaning
Automotive Panel Paint Touchup
Better Control with 33000 LVLP Gun!
CAT-33000 Spray Gun Specifications
CAT-33000K Spray Gun Kit Specifications
(8 Gal Compressor w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
1P1060SP available from:
Engraving:
Light Use Engraving (UP to 2.2 CFM)
(Aluminum)
(Aluminum)
(Steel Tank + Auto Drain)
8010ALFC Specifications (Aluminum + Long Life Motor)
Heavy Use Engraving (to 5.3 CFM)
(4.6 Gal, Aluminum)
(5 Gal, w/Large Wheels)
(10 Gal)
(10 Gal, 6.4 CFM @40 PSI with Auto Drain)
(Aluminum)
Dentist Practice / Dental Milling:
Dental Office (2-4 Chairs; 80% Dry Air)
Get the 10020DCAD or 20040DCAD
(up to 5.3 CFM)
(up to 5.3 CFM, with Auto Drain)
(up to 5.3 CFM in Sound Proof Cabinet)
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
60040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
Dental Office (3-4 Chairs; 80% Dry Air)
Get the 20040DCAD or 60040DCAD
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
60040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
Dental Office (3-4 Chairs; 98% Dry Air: ISO 8573)
Get the 20040DCADC, 20040DSPCADC or 60040DCADC
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(in Sound Proof Cabinet)
(up to 10.6 CFM)
Dental Office (1 User/Chair; 80% Dry Air)
8010DSPC & 8010DSPCAD Specifications
(up to 3 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
(in Sound Proof Cabinet)
(up to 10.6 CFM)
Dental Office (1-2 Chairs; 98% Dry Air)
(up to 5.3 CFM, 110 Volts)
10020HDCADC-22060 Specifications
(to 5.3 CFM, 220 Volts only)
(up to 10.6 CFM)
Dental Office (5-8 Chairs; 98% Dry Air: ISO 8573)
(up to 12 CFM at 90 PSI)
Light Duty Dental Milling Machine (80% Dry Air: MAXIMUM 2.5 CFM CONTINUOUS!)*
(up to 5.3 CFM)
(up to 5.3 CFM, with Auto Drain)
10020DSPCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM in Sound Proof Cabinet)
Large Dental Milling Machine (80% Dry Air: MAXIMUM 5.2 CFM CONTINUOUS!)*
Get the 20040DCAD or 60040DCAD
20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
60040DCAD Specifications (up to 10.6 CFM)
*To efficiently operate (1) each Milling Machine continuously a 4.0 HP model is required.
General Dental Tools (80% Dry Air)
Get the 10020DCAD or 20040DCAD
(up to 5.3 CFM)
(up to 5.3 CFM, with Auto Drain)
10020DSPCAD Specifications (up to 5.3 CFM in Sound Proof Cabinet)
20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM, Sound Proof Cabinet)
Woodworking:
General Painting
Better Control with 33000 LVLP Gun!
CAT-33000 Spray Gun Specifications
CAT-33000K Spray Gun Kit Specifications
(8 Gal Compressor w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
Desktop CNC Use (to 2.2 CFM)
(Aluminum)
(Steel Tank + Auto Drain)
(Aluminum + Long Life Motor)
General Use/Laser Cutting (to 5.3 CFM)
(10 Gal)
(Aluminum)
(up to 5.3 CFM)
(up to 5.3 CFM, with Auto Drain)
Medium Pneumatics/CNC Use (to 5.3 CFM)
Large Bandsaw Use (to 10.6 CFM)
Get the 20040C, 20040CAD or 20040DCAD
20040C/20040CAD Specifications
(12.8 CFM @40 PSI)
20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications
(up to 10.6 CFM)
Sound Proof Cabinets
(up to 3 CFM)
(up to 3 CFM, 80% Dry Air)
(up to 5.3 CFM)
(up to 5.3 CFM, 80% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
Sound Proof Cabinets
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
(up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
Laser / CO2 Laser / Plasma Cutting:
Small Table Top (Non-Dry; to 2.2 CFM)
(Aluminum)
(Steel Tank + Auto Drain)
(Aluminum + Long Life Motor)
General Laser Cutting/CO2 Systems (Non-Dry; to 5.3 CFM)
Get the 10020C, 10020AC, 15020C or 20020
(10 Gal)
(Aluminum)
(10 Gal, Steel w/Auto Drain)
(15 Gal, Steel)
(20 Gal, Steel)
Medium to Heavy Use (80% Dry Air)
(up to 5.3 CFM)
(up to 5.3 CFM, with Auto Drain)
Plasma (80% or 98% Dry Air; to 10.6 CFM)
Get the 20040DCAD or 20040DCADC
20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM, 80% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
(up to 10.6 CFM)
(up to 10.6 CFM, 98% Dry Air)
CNC / Heat Press / Lathe:
Tabletop Use
(Aluminum)
(Steel Tank + Auto Drain)
(Aluminum Tank + Auto Drain)
(Aluminum + Long Life Motor)
Tabletop Use
(10 Gal)
(Aluminum)
(10 Gal, Steel w/Auto Drain)
(up to 5.3 CFM, 80% Dry Air, Sound Proof Cabinet)
Medium Equipment Use
Get the 20040C, 20040CAD or 20040DCAD
(Note: 4 Hp for Lathes since these typically require 100+ PSI)
20040C/20040CAD Specifications
(12.8 CFM @40 PSI)
20040DC / 20040DCAD Specifications
(up to 10.6 CFM)
Continuous Run Pneumatics (11 to 20 CFM)
(Oil-Free, 3-Phase 220volts, CONTINUOUS RUN, @16 CFM for 2 hours at a time)
80060C Specifications (Oil-Free, CONTINUOUS RUN, @16 CFM for 2 hours at a time)
(Oiled, Belt Driven. CONTINUOUS RUN @11.5 CFM for 8 hours/day at a time)
Hobby / Artist:
Light LVLP Painting
(8 Gal Compressor w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
(Aluminum)
(Aluminum Tank + Auto Drain)
On-Site Painting (LVLP)
(5 Gal, w/Large Wheels)
(10 Gal)
(Aluminum)
(20 Gal, Steel)
Painting Professional
CAT-33000 Spray Gun Specifications
CAT-33000K Spray Gun Kit Specifications
(8 Gal Compressor w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
General Painting
(8 Gal Compressor w/33000 Spray Gun/Hose Bundle)
Resin Casting (2.5 Gallon)
(2.5 Gal)
Resin Casting (5 Gallon)
(5 Gal)
(Aluminum)
“Wide-Mouth” Resin Casting Pot (10 Gal)
(Aluminum)
255C/365C/365CH/ 1810C Resin
(5 Gal)
(2.5 Gal)