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California Air Tools SP Series Ultra Quiet & Oil Free 4-HP 20-Gallon Air Compressor w/ Auto Drain & Sound Proof Cabinet
Model:
CAT-20040SPCAD
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Required Accessories
9
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Consumer
Style
Portable - Horizontal
CFM
10.60
Tank Size
20
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- Ultra-Quiet SP Series Air Compressor
- 65 dBA is ideal for indoor use where noise is an issue
- Offers power, air flow, less service and maintenance with at least 30% less noise
- Two Powerful 2.0-HP (Rated/Running) Motors
- 1680 RPM creating less noise and less wear
- Time to fill tank from empty to full - 150 Seconds
- Recovery time from 95 PSI to 120 PSI - 40 Seconds
- Oil-Free Dual Piston Pump System
- Works in a variety of temperatures & uneven terrains
- 3000+ hour life cycle before wear; comparable units are 500 hours or less
- Sound Proof Cabinet w/ 4 Swivel Caster Wheels
- Two latching doors allows for easy access
- Top exhaust fans remove air to reduce heat and provide cooler working conditions
- Easy Start Valve
- Uses less starting amps while starting
- Releases a small amount of air from pump at start up to produce a no-load condition and allow the motor to spin freely
- 20-Gallon Steel Air Tank
- Auto drain valve eliminates daily routine draining
- Manually set the timer for both the frequency and duration of the draining process
- Thermal Overload Protector
- Protects the motor from overheating
- Low 14 amp draw works on NEMA 6-15P outlets
- Top Mounted Controls & Pressure Condor Switch
- Dual gauges let you check tank and tool pressure easily
- 1/4" air outlet with a quick connector for fast hose changes
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Specifications
CAT-20040SPCAD
General Information
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Engine
HP
4
Motor
Voltage
230 Volt AC
Phase
1-Phase
dBA
dBA
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
65
Amp Draw
14
Pump
CFM
CFM
Cubic Feet Per Minute, which indicates the compressor's flow rate - or the amount of air that a compressor can produce at a given pressure level. Typically compressors that have higher CFM ratings are able to provide more air, which makes them ideal for larger applications
10.60
CFM Rated @
90 PSI
CFM @ 40 PSI
12.80
Pump Material
Aluminum
Max PSI
Max PSI
PSI, or Pounds Per Square Inch, measures the amount of pressure placed on a square inch of space. In compressor terms, PSI is the amount of force that an air compressor can deliver
125 PSI
Pump Type
Single-Stage
After Cooler
After Cooler
An aftercooler is a mechanical heat exchanger designed to remove the heat and moisture of compression from a compressed air stream so the air is cool and dry enough for use in air-operated equipment. A compressed air aftercooler has three primary functions: Cool the air discharged from the air compressor
No
Pump Drive
Direct Drive
Oil Type
Oil Free
Tank
Tank Size
20 Gallons
Tank Outlet
1/4 Inch
Electronic Drain Valve
Electronic Drain Valve
The inexpensive and reliable electric drain valve (EDV) automatically removes condensate from your air system. It has an integral strainer to prevent clogging and saves time and money by eliminating the need for manual draining
Yes
Tank Orientation
Horizontal
Accessories
Pressure Gauge
Yes
Air Dryer
No
Air Filter
Yes
Overview
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Weight
230 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
19 Inches
Product Width
38 Inches
Product Height
33 Inches
Power Type
Electric
UPC
850004451120
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Product Questions
Answered by Joshua, the Air Compressor Expert
What requirements for electrical power does this unit need? I have to wire a dedicated circuit, so I want to do this right.
Mitchell F.
from Washington
October 28, 2019
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