Chapter 7 - Glossary
SCFM
Standardized Cubic Feet per Minute; a measure of airflow.
Cut-In Pressure
The tank's lowest pressure point at which the motor restarts
automatically to build pressure.
Cut-Out Pressure
The tank's maximum pressure point at which the motor shuts off
automatically.
Cycle
The series of steps that a compressor piston performs.
Cycle Time
The amount of time for a compressor to complete one cycle between
cut in and cut out.
HP
Horsepower required at the compressor shaft to perform.
PSI
Pounds per Square Inch; A unit for measuring pressure.
Regulator
Controls the air pressure leaving from the tank.
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