180-190 CFM Air Compressor

Understanding the requirements of your compressed air system is not just important; it’s crucial for your operation and any future upgrades. Adding new pieces downstream can significantly boost productivity and ensure your system runs smoothly for an extended period. This knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions for the success of your system. Knowing whether your compressed air system needs 180 CFM or 18 CFM can save you thousands of dollars in equipment and downtime. 

The System Unifier: CFM

CFM is not just a measurement; it’s the ultimate tool for your compressed air system. It helps you determine whether the equipment will function properly. If the equipment is rated too far above or below the operating cfm of your compressed air system, it can lead to inefficiencies.

Pressure drops are a leading cause of system inefficiencies, and they can silently disrupt your system right under your nose. But if your system is sized correctly, it can also unify your system across the board. An appropriately sized system will take a compressor running at 180 CFM and ensure that the air pressure hasn’t dropped outside of the range needed at the point of use.

All your compressed air equipment is responsible for pressure drops in your system. The greater the difference between air pressure or CFM in your system, the more significant the pressure drop. When building a healthy compressed air system, you aim to minimize these pressure drops as much as possible.

Keeping your Compressed Air Equipment at a measured CFM makes maintenance easier. The only pressure changes at this point are calculated and predetermined before the system is implemented. This way, the CFM measurements can be used accurately to judge the condition of your system. Healthy systems stay within healthy guidelines. You may have pressure drops if your system seems to operate outside the normal range.

Pressure Drops: Air Compressors to Point Of Use

Everything in your compressed air system is related and dependent on an accurate CFM measurement. If you are looking for a compressor that operates at 180CFM, everything that follows the compressor must also be that size. From the compressor, where all the air is being created, through all of the treatment equipment, and expelled at the point of use, the CFM and pressure are expected to stay at the desired level throughout the process.

It is impossible to keep air pressure the same the entire time, but you can calculate the pressure drops so that after the air has finished making its way to the point of use, it is at the exact desired CFM and PSI. If you have a 180CFM air compressor, you want your entire system to be rated for 180CFM or very close to it; you do have clearance for changes in pressure and speed, but you want to keep it close to your desired CFM.

180-190 CFM Air Compressor Equipment

 Factors such as air temperature and system pressure can drastically change the output of your air system. When the factors align, your CFM can be reduced by up to 50%. This massive reduction can increase the stress on your dryer and significantly reduce its lifespan due to how much harder the machine will have to work to keep up with demand. 

A critical aspect of sizing your equipment is accounting for fluctuations in airflow. You want your safety net built in so that if something goes wrong, whether it be a minor bump or a precursor to more severe problems, you are prepared.

Our 180CFM Air compressors and condensate treatment equipment are the best on the market and will get the job done in a correctly sized system. Whether you need a source of compressed air or something to turn that air into quality compressed air, Warthog has the best options available.