

VIAIR | 97C Compressor
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Description
The 97C is a light duty air compressor for smaller pneumatic requirements. It's designed to fill no larger than a 1 gallon tank, comes with a check valve and is available in 12 or 24-volt. No mounting hardware included.
See Resources Section below for wiring Diagram Options
Specifications
SPECS:
CFM: 1.53 @ 0 PSI
12-Volt /24-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
Max. 24V Amp Draw: 7-Amps
Ingress Protection Rating: IP54
Max Ambient Temp: +158°F
Min Ambient Temp: -40°F
Dimensions: 5.6″L x 2.2″W x 4.4″H
Net Weight: 2.25 lbs.
FEATURES:
Check Valve
Installation Instructions
PLEASE NOTE:
Use thread sealant for proper installation. Thread tape is not recommended. Properly sealed, recommended torque for 1/8” is 10 ~ 11 ft. lbs. Recommended torque for 1/4” and 3/8” is 16 ~ 18 ft. lbs.
Performance
12-Volt Compressor - Supply Voltage 13.8 Volts
PSI | CFM | A | BAR | LPM | A |
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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 |
24-Volt Compressor - Supply Voltage 28 Volts
PSI | CFM | A | BAR | LPM | A |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1.27 | 4 | 0 | 36.0 | 4 |
10 | 1.09 | 5 | 1.0 | 28.5 | 5 |
20 | 1.03 | 5 | 2.0 | 26.5 | 5 |
30 | 0.96 | 5 | 3.0 | 24.7 | 6 |
40 | 0.90 | 6 | 4.0 | 21.7 | 6 |
50 | 0.83 | 6 | 5.0 | 19.7 | 7 |
60 | 0.76 | 6 | 6.0 | 17.0 | 7 |
70 | 0.70 | 6 | 7.0 | 14.3 | 7 |
80 | 0.63 | 7 | 8.0 | 11.7 | 7 |
90 | 0.56 | 7 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 6 |
100 | 0.51 | 7 | |||
110 | 0.42 | 7 | |||
120 | 0.35 | 7 | |||
130 | 0.31 | 6 |
Fill Rates
12-Volt Compressor
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.) |
24-Volt Compressor
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. 03 sec. (± 05 sec.) |
90 to 120 PSI | 20 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. 05 sec. (± 10 sec.) |
90 to 120 PSI | 45 sec. (± 05 sec.) |