Using
gas compressors ;not confusing it with
a natural
gas compressor, to transfer energy
to your pneumatic tools is a great way to ensure
that you will always have the high pressure
air you need to get the job done. Gas powered
air compressors can be a great choice in places
where electricity has become expensive, or
where electrical service is frequently interrupted.
They can also be used by wood workers who habitually
travel to remote job sites; having them will
help you make sure you can use your air tools
even if there is no electricity to the site.
Gas
compressors are available in many power levels,
although most wood workers choose a smaller
portable air compressor to use away
from their wood shop. A 10 horsepower compressor,
for example, can be used with a large tank to
provide enough high pressure air to power a pair
of brad
nailers or a spray booth, both of which
could be essential to completing a cabinetry
or furnishing job away from the wood work shop.
Is
a it right for you?
Not
every wood worker needs a gas powered compressor.
If you typically produce projects that come
out of your wood shop completely finished,
an electric compressor will probably serve
your needs. If, on the other hand, you typically
produce components in your wood shop that are
then taken off site for assembly, a gas compressor
can provide you with the energy you need for
your air tools – without
having to hunt around the job site for an electrical
outlet.
Does a gas powered air compressor save money?
A
gas powered one may cost more than an electric
compressor to operate, depending on the cost
of both electricity and fuel in your area.
However, one of the side benefits of a gas
air compressor is that you will be able to
keep working with your pneumatic tools even
in the event of a blackout. This productivity
assurance can save you money, especially if
you have contracts with deadline penalties!
If
you need maximum portability, or absolutely
need to make sure your shop can operate if the
power goes off, a gas air compressor may be right
for you. For these reasons and many more, demanding
wood working shops are turning to gas driven
compressors.
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