Why Your Compressor Runs Constantly (CFM Mismatch Explained)
You've noticed it — your compressor never seems to stop. It kicks on, runs and runs, and barely pauses between cycles. Maybe it overheated once. Maybe you've started to wonder...
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Airtek Air Compressors have been manufactured here in Montreal, Quebec since 1970. To this day, we still believe that local manufacturing is key to understand & build compressors to the customer's needs. Over the years, we have evolved our design to meet our customers growing needs.
We pride ourselves in delivering air compressors in less than 48 hours after the order is placed in most cases.
Air-Powered Tools for Every Job
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Ajax | SKU: A1060
Rivet Buster - Hose Swivels - 1/2" NPT Thread x 1/2 Hose Barb
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Ushio | SKU: MAG-121N
In stock (9 units)$656.25 CADUnit price /Unavailable -
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Airtec | SKU: AT-1
Low stock (2 units)$949.90 CADUnit price /Unavailable -
MICHIGAN PNEUMATIC | SKU: MP-4181-4-USA-NEP
MP-4181 Air Rivet Buster Chipping Hammer
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Gison | SKU: GP-824TA
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Ushio | SKU: MSG-3BSN
In stock (15 units)$624.75 CADUnit price /Unavailable
How to Calculate Your Air Compressor's CFM?
CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) is the most important performance metric of an air compressor — it tells you how much air your machine actually delivers, which determines whether it can power your tools reliably. To calculate your compressor's true CFM, you need three numbers: your tank size in gallons, the pressure you're testing at (in PSI), and the time it takes your pump to go from 0 PSI to that pressure. Use the calculator below to get your result instantly.
Air Compressor Components
We carry all Air Compressor Components you need to keep your machine working well!
Ozat Impact Sockets & Accessories
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Ozat | SKU: 12M17H
3/4 inch drive x 17mm Allen Regular In-Hex 1-piece Impact Socket
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Ozat | SKU: 1212H
3/4 inch drive x 3/4 inch Allen Regular In-Hex 1-piece Impact Socket
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Ozat | SKU: 16M19H
1 inch drive x 19mm Allen Regular In-Hex 1-piece Impact Socket
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Ozat | SKU: 1616H
1 inch drive x 1 inch Allen Regular In-Hex 1-piece Impact Socket
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Ozat | SKU: 1629M46
1 inch drive x 46 mm or 1-13/16 inch 6-point Regular Impact Socket
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Ozat | SKU: A2416
1-1/2 inch drive x 1 inch drive Female-Male Adaptor
In stock (16 units)$365.00 CADUnit price /Unavailable -
Ozat | SKU: 081618S5
1/2" Drive x 1" x 1-1/8" x 5" OAL Lineman Socket
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Ozat | SKU: 161418RTC
1 inch Drive Rectangular Railway 21mm x 28mm Impact Socket
In stock (34 units)$181.00 CADUnit price /Unavailable -
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