Air Compressors - Maximum Air Flow Inlet Pipe

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The pressure loss through air compressor inlets should be kept to a minimum to avoid noise problems. The diagram below indicates reasonable maximum flow through inlet pipes.

• 1 cfm = 0.47 l/s
• 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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