An air compressor is the heart and sole of any abrasive blasting operation. This category provides helpful information, guides, tips and tricks regarding air compressors for blast cabinets and abrasive blasting. We have guides to help you choose the best air compressor for blasting, what to avoid, how to set up your compressed air and more.
When it comes to abrasive blasting, airflow is king. If we had to use only one specification to recommend an air compressor for a blast cabinet, it would be airflow output capacity. This is probably the most important specification on a compressor’s spec sheet. Unfortunately, this vital rating is also one of the most misunderstood … Read more
What size air compressor do I need for abrasive blasting? Asking this question at your local big box store or tool retailer is typically a frustrating endeavor. When asking about the size of a compressor, the conversation almost always turns to horsepower or how many gallons this compressor tank is versus that one. Logically, your … Read more
When most of us hear the word, “horsepower” we think of large powerful gas guzzling machines like an automobile engine. Electric motors, like the ones used to power air compressors, have horsepower ratings too. Why would someone shopping for an air compressor care about electric motor horsepower? Mainly because it relates to airflow output. Typically, … Read more