Does Max PSI Apply to the vacuum?

[DonRotolo]

Originally Posted by sonofdad123

thanks everyone :-)
i guess the specs that came with the box got lost somewhere... probably in the same spot as my socks that vanished in the washing machine

Those get turned into coat hangers...

Originally Posted by billbo911

I believe you will quickly run out of capacity and be running off a continually running compressor. Does this sound right or am I missing something?

Almost. The key figure is the air consumption, which is something like 0.38 CFM at 26 PSI. Now, if you find the volume that the compressor can deliver (when brought down to 26 PSI) that'll tell you how hard the compressor will have to work. (Hint: it's not 100%).

If you use the vacuum, you can turn it off with a solenoid valve when you don't need it (also, how will you release the tube without a valve??). Vacuum off means no air consumption, right?

On a related note: In 2005 when we used pneumatics, the compressor essentially ran 100% of the match, so count on that. Note that even with 4 small CIMs, a compressor, and more, the batteries have the power.

Don