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14 CFM

Start by totaling the airflow your application requires, then use the 14 cfm air compressor category to filter for units rated at this output. Compare the delivered CFM at your required working PSI on each listing, and size above your calculated demand so the compressor is not running at its limit.

Checking Air Demand At 14 CFM

Filtering for 14 CFM works best once you have added up what your tasks actually use. Total the air demand of every tool or job running at the same time, not just the largest single tool, then apply a sizing buffer before comparing that figure against the delivered CFM on each product page. Because a compressor sized right at its rated output has little buffer, a single-stage piston compressor should generally deliver about twice the application's required CFM, while a two-stage piston typically needs roughly 25 to 40 percent more. Confirm the rated airflow at your working PSI so the delivered output covers real demand.

Matching 14 CFM To Working Pressure

An airflow figure only carries meaning at the pressure it was rated against. A compressor's maximum PSI is not its delivered CFM, so compare what each unit supplies at the working PSI your tool or task requires, not at a higher reference point. Hose length, fittings, filters, regulators, and piping can add pressure loss between the tank and the tool, which affects what reaches the work. When you filter for 14 CFM, confirm the rated airflow at your working PSI so the delivered output lines up with real demand.

FAQ:

Should I compare 14 CFM with the lower or higher linked category?
If your verified demand, including a buffer for duty cycle at working pressure falls below 14 CFM, compare the 10 CFM air compressors page; if your totaled demand or sizing buffer runs higher, step up to the 15 CFM air compressors choices for more delivered airflow.