what does duty cycle mean for viair air compressor
TruckSpring Times Air Compressor Duty cycle refers to the amount of time a compressor can be operated in a given time period at 100 PSI, and a standard ambient temperature of 72Â° F. If you are running the air compressor in the dead of winter or on a hot summer day, the amount of cool down time will vary. - 480C Pewter Air Compressor. The Viair 480C compressor is a powerful, constant duty compressor for pneumatic applications. It will fill a 2.5 gallon (11 liter) tank from 0 to 200 PSI in five minutes reliably and recharging from 165 back to 200 PSI in under a minute and a half! If youâre looking for dependable, low amp, constant performance this is the right compressor kit for you. Generates 1.67 CFM at 0 PSI head pressure.