VIAIR's 97C compressor kit is a light duty solution for smaller air applications. It is meant to fill air tanks 1.0 gallon or less. This oil-less compressor comes with an external check valve and chrome finish but does not include a mounting option. Air is drawn in through porous gaskets, so no air filter is required. Compressor is rated to 13.8 volts from a charging car battery. The 97C is a popular choice for Motorcycle Air Suspension.
| FEATURES |
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| – Check Valve |
| – Vibration Isolators |
| – Mounting Hardware |
| – Installation Instructions |
| SPECIFICATIONS |
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| – 12-Volt |
| – Permanent Magnetic Motor |
| – Duty Cycle: 10% @ 100 PSI |
| – Max. Working Pressure: 130 PSI |
| – Max. Air Tank Size: 1.0 Gallon |
| – Max. 12V Amp Draw: 12 Amps |
| – Ingress Protection Rating: IP54 |
| – Max. Ambient Temp: +158°F |
| – Min. Ambient Temp: -4°F |
| – Dimensions: 5.6″L x 2.2″W x 4.4″H |
| – Net Weight: 2.25 lbs. |
PERFORMANCE DATA
| PSI | CFM | A | BAR | LPM | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.53 | 7 | 0 | 43.5 | 7 |
| 10 | 1.00 | 9 | 1.0 | 28.0 | 9 |
| 20 | 0.95 | 10 | 2.0 | 25.5 | 11 |
| 30 | 0.90 | 11 | 3.0 | 22.7 | 11 |
| 40 | 0.85 | 11 | 4.0 | 20.7 | 12 |
| 50 | 0.77 | 12 | 5.0 | 18.3 | 12 |
| 60 | 0.72 | 12 | 6.0 | 16.3 | 12 |
| 70 | 0.65 | 12 | 7.0 | 13.7 | 12 |
| 80 | 0.60 | 12 | 8.0 | 11.7 | 12 |
| 90 | 0.54 | 12 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 11 |
| 100 | 0.48 | 12 | |||
| 110 | 0.44 | 12 | |||
| 120 | 0.39 | 12 | |||
| 130 | 0.35 | 11 |
FILL RATES
| 0.5 Gallon Tank | Fill Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 to 105 PSI | 50 sec. (± 05 sec.) |
| 85 to 105 PSI | 15 sec. (± 03 sec.) |
| 0 to 120 PSI | 1 min. 05 sec. (± 05 sec.) |
| 90 to 120 PSI | 21 sec. (± 03 sec.) |
| 1.0 Gallon Tank | Fill Rate |
| 0 to 105 PSI | 1 min. 40 sec. (± 10 sec.) |
| 85 to 105 PSI | 30 sec. (± 05 sec.) |
| 0 to 120 PSI | 2 min. 10 sec. (± 10 sec.) |
| 90 to 120 PSI | 45 sec. (± 05 sec.) |