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California Air Tools 60040CAD Ultra Quiet & Oil-Free 4-HP 60-Gallon Steel Tank Air Compressor w/ Auto Drain
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CAT-60040CAD
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Required Accessories
9
These accessories are required to properly setup/install this product.
Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Consumer
Style
Single Stage 1-Phase
CFM
10.6
Tank Size
60
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- Power, Air Flow and Less Service With At Least 30% Less Noise
- Designed to be one of the quietest 4.0-HP compressors in the industry
- Perfect for staple guns, brad nail guns, finish nail guns, nail guns, airbrushes & blow guns
- Powerful 2-HP SP Series Dual Motor
- Operates at only 1680 RPM creating less noise and less wear
- Comes complete with 4 air filters
- Ultra-Quiet at only 75 decibels
- Oil-Free Dual Piston Pump
- Use in a variety of temperatures (cold starts) and uneven terrains
- Oil-free offers less maintenance, cost, and clean air for tools
- Has a 3000+ hour life cycle before wear; comparable units are 1500 hours or less
- 60 Gallon ASME Steel Air Tank
- Time to fill tank from empty to full - 7:00 Minutes
- Recovery time from 95 PSI to 125 PSI - 2:00 Minutes
- Condor Pressure Switch
- Regulates air pressure in the compressor
- Large easy-to-read double pressure control gauges
- 5 Micron Air Filter & Regulator
- Removes dirt, dust, and moisture for better tool operation
- Regulator maintains constant outlet pressure for tools; 3/8" port
- Automatic Drain Valve
- Manual timer lets you to set the time for both the frequency & duration
- Routine draining prevents air contamination & prolongs tool life
- Thermal Overload Protector
- Protects the motor from overheating
- Low amp draw at only 14 amps
- Engineered for high performance & durability
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
CAT-60040CAD
General Information
Product Category
Air Compressor - Stationary
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.
75
Magnetic Starter
Magnetic Starter
The Magnetic Starter is the "thinking cap" for the motor of the air compressor. Magnetic starters are electromagnetically operated switches that provide a safe method for certain motors to be started under a large motor load.
No
Amp Draw
14
Recommended Breaker
Consult Certified Electrician
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
10.6
CFM Rated @
90 PSI
CFM @ 40 PSI
12.8
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
60 Gallons
Tank Outlet
3/8 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
Vertical
Filter
Regulator
Yes
Accessories
Pressure Gauge
Yes
Air Dryer
No
Air Filter
Yes
Overview
Product Category
Air Compressor - Stationary
Weight
213 Pounds
Certification
ASME
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
21 Inches
Product Width
28.5 Inches
Product Height
66 Inches
Power Type
Electric
UPC
743369760009
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Product Questions
Answered by Joshua, the Air Compressor Expert
What is the duty cycle for this air compressor?
Alegra
from California
November 17, 2020
Can this unit be run on 208v?
Ryan C.
from California
April 09, 2020
Does this unit need to be placed indoors or can it be set up outdoors in the weather?
Gary D.
from Texas
March 16, 2020
Where are this compressor and all its parts made?
Roderick L.
from Pennsylvania
September 02, 2019
Are these air compressors suitable for dry pipe fire sprinkler systems when used with a UL / FM air maintenance device?
Joe
from Massachusetts
August 23, 2018
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