
Air Consumption Guide
Choosing the right air compressor for your needs can be a daunting task.
In order to make it easier for you, lets ask a question first.
How are you going to drive the Air Compressor (i.e. Engine Driven, PTO Shaft Driven, or Hydraulic Driven)? Select any one of these to determine what BOSS product you need for your CFM requirements.
Disclaimer: The following information is based on all tools, airlines, and ancillary products that are in new and/or like-new working condition. This information is a recommendation only. Always check with the manufacturer for actual consumption of tools being used. The information provided here is based on averages and should not be considered accurate for any particular tools. Please consult a BOSS representative for a product that best suits your requirements.
Air Tool | Air Required (cfm @ 90 PSI) | Recommended BOSS Product(s) |
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1/2" Impact | 28-39 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
3/4" Impact | 30-40 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
1" Impact | 40-50 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
3" Piercing Tools | 28-32 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
4" Piercing Tools | 43-68 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
30lb. Jack Hammer | 37-50 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
60lb. Jack Hammer | 48-70 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
90lb. Jack Hammer | 62-85 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Grinders, 2" and 2 1/2" Wheels | 14-20 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Grinders, 6" - 8" Wheels | 50 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Rotary Sanders, 7" Pads | 30 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Rotary Sanders, 9" Pads | 53 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
1" x 4" Cylinder | 25 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
1 1/4" x 5" Cylinder | 28 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
1 1/2" x 6" Cylinder | 39 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Chipping Hammers, Weighing 10-13Lbs. | 28-30 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Sump Pumps, 145 gal. (a 50 ft. Head) | 70 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Plug Drills | 40-50 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Riveters, 3/32 - 1" Rivets | 12 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Rivet Busters | 35-39 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Steel Drills, Rotary Motors (Specs below) | ||
Capacity up to 1/4" weighing 1 1/4 - 4Lbs. | 18-20 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Capacity up to 1/4" to 3/8" weighing 6 - 8Lbs. | 20-40 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Capacity up to 1/2" to 3/4" weighing 9 - 14Lbs. | 70 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Capacity up to 7/8" to 1" weighing 25Lbs. | 80 cfm | BOSSAIR 85, BOSSAIR 185 |
Capacity up to 1 1/4" weighing 30Lbs. | 90 cfm | BOSSAIR 185 |
Steel Drills, Piston Type (Specs below) | ||
Capacity up to 1/2" to 3/4" weighing 13 - 15Lbs. | 45 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Capacity up to 7/8" to 1 1/4" weighing 25 - 30Lbs. | 75-80 cfm | BOSSAIR 85 |
Capacity up to 1 1/4" to 2" weighing 40 - 50Lbs. | 80-90 cfm | BOSSAIR 85, BOSSAIR 185 |
Capacity up to 2" to 3" weighing 55 - 75Lbs. | 100-110 cfm | BOSSAIR 185 |
Air Tool | Air Required (cfm @ 90 PSI) | Abovedeck Recommended BOSS Piston Product(s) | Abovedeck Recommended BOSS Rotary Screw Product(s) | Underdeck Recommended BOSS Rotary Screw Product(s) |
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1/2" Impact | 28-39 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
3/4" Impact | 30-40 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
1" Impact | 40-50 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
3" Piercing Tools | 28-32 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
4" Piercing Tools | 43-68 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 80, INFINITY 100 | BOSSAIR H85 |
30lb. Jack Hammer | 37-50 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 80, INFINITY 100 | BOSSAIR H85 |
60lb. Jack Hammer | 48-70 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 80, INFINITY 100, INFINITY 185 | BOSSAIR H85 |
90lb. Jack Hammer | 62-85 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 80, INFINITY 100, INFINITY 185 | BOSSAIR H85, BOSSAIR H185 |
Grinders, 2" and 2 1/2" Wheels | 14-20 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Grinders, 6" - 8" Wheels | 50 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 80, INFINITY 100 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Rotary Sanders, 7" Pads | 30 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Rotary Sanders, 9" Pads | 53 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
1" x 4" Cylinder | 25 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
1 1/4" x 5" Cylinder | 28 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
1 1/2" x 6" Cylinder | 39 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Chipping Hammers, Weighing 10-13Lbs. | 28-30 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Sump Pumps, 145 gal. (a 50 ft. Head) | 70 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 100, INFINITY 185 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Plug Drills | 40-50 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 80, INFINITY 100 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Riveters, 3/32 - 1" Rivets | 12 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Rivet Busters | 35-39 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Steel Drills, Rotary Motors (Specs below) | ||||
Capacity up to 1/4" weighing 1 1/4 - 4Lbs. | 18-20 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Capacity up to 1/4" to 3/8" weighing 6 - 8Lbs. | 20-40 cfm | BA440 | INFINITY 35, INFINITY 80 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Capacity up to 1/2" to 3/4" weighing 9 - 14Lbs. | 70 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 100, INFINITY 185 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Capacity up to 7/8" to 1" weighing 25Lbs. | 80 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 100, INFINITY 185 | BOSSAIR H85, BOSSAIR H185 |
Capacity up to 1 1/4" weighing 30Lbs. | 90 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 100, INFINITY 185 | BOSSAIR H185 |
Steel Drills, Piston Type (Specs below) | ||||
Capacity up to 1/2" to 3/4" weighing 13 - 15Lbs. | 45 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 100 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Capacity up to 7/8" to 1 1/4" weighing 25 - 30Lbs. | 75-80 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 80, INFINITY 100, INFINITY 185 | BOSSAIR H85 |
Capacity up to 1 1/4" to 2" weighing 40 - 50Lbs. | 80-90 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 100, INFINITY 185 | BOSSAIR H85, BOSSAIR H185 |
Capacity up to 2" to 3" weighing 55 - 75Lbs. | 100-110 cfm | N/A | INFINITY 185 | BOSSAIR H185 |