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California Air Tools SP Series Ultra Quiet & Oil-Free 2-HP 1.6-Gallon Steel Tank Air Compressor
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CAT-1620S
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Required Accessories
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These accessories are required to properly setup/install this product.
Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Consumer
Style
Portable - Horizontal
CFM
5.3
Tank Size
1.6
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- Ultra-Quiet & Dependable Portable Air Compressor
- Designed to be one of the quietest 2.0-HP in the industry
- Perfect for continuous tools, staple guns, nail guns and airbrushes
- Powerful 2-HP SP Series 110V 1-Phase Motor
- Low 1680 RPM creates less noise and wear
- 70 dBA is ideal for indoor use where noise is an issue
- Oil-Free Dual Piston Pump System
- Works in a variety of temperatures and uneven terrains
- Air filters included for extra protection against dust and dirt
- 3000+ hour life cycle before wear; comparable units are 500 hours or less
- Designed For Increased Duty Cycles & Run Times
- Time to fill tank from empty to full - 25 Seconds
- Recovery time from 90 PSI to 125 PSI - 10 Seconds
- Thermal Overload Protector & Easy Start Valve
- Protects motor from overheating; 14 amp draw
- No-load startup allows for easier starting by using less starting amps
- 1.6-Gallon Steel Air Tanks
- Easy to transport & store at only 55.5 pounds
- Manual tank drain for routine draining prevents air contamination
- Top Mounted Controls
- Large gauge lets you check tank and tool pressure at a glance
- Industrial 1/4" air outlet with quick connector for fast tool changes
- Built-In Regulator & Pressure Switch
- Maintains constant outlet pressure for tools
- Efficient pressure control reduces wear and tear on unit
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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
CAT-1620S
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General Information
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Motor
Voltage
110 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.
70
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
Engine
HP
2
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
5.3
CFM Rated @
90 PSI
CFM @ 40 PSI
6.40
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
1.6 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
No
Tank Orientation
Horizontal
Filter
Regulator
Yes
Accessories
Pressure Gauge
Yes
Air Dryer
No
Air Filter
Yes
Overview
Product Category
Air Compressor - Portable
Weight
55.5 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
14 Inches
Product Width
18 Inches
Product Height
17 Inches
Power Type
Electric
UPC
850004451625
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