Formed in 1903, Bostitch is a company with a long history of serving both home and professional laborers with their power tool needs. Bostitch compressors are fairly recent additions to this company, which is most well-known for its fastening solutions. These compressors were introduced in 2001, and already have received rave reviews from the home improvement world for their strength, sleek appearance, and reliability. There are three main models that are available to customers, depending on their needs in terms of how much gas they have the need to transport. Air is safely condensed inside and moved to the site of construction for controlled use.
The way that Bostitch compressors work is by reducing the volume of air through the use of controlled pressure, which makes it easier to transport within the mechanism from site to site. They are generally less than 20 pounds in weight, and are organized for maximum energy efficiency. There are many different types of compressors, which work in two main ways. First, there are those compressors which utilize a mechanical rotating device which helps diffuse the air and improve output overall. In addition, there are those which use two rotating spiral devices, for a higher level of efficiency.
Bostitch compressors combine both aspects of technology and put them into their line, with several different options for consumers, depending on the home needs. They are made to be silent in operation which is extremely helpful when working in a small enclosed space. These then can be useful in several different situations, and include ball-type drain valves for easy drainage of fluids that may accumulate during extended use. They all feature Bostitch’s signature yellow color scheme which makes them stand out in a construction site for safety reasons and ease of recognition.
The first step towards determining which of the many Bostitch compressors could be right for you is to think about the size, nature, and duration of your job that you will be undertaking. If you need a larger capability of stored, pressurized gas, then you will need to choose one of the larger models. However, if this is going to be more of a home construction project you will most likely be able to get away with a smaller model, which is certainly more portable for carrying from room to room within your home or small construction site. All are made to be quite affordable, so that needn’t be an issue.
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I have a bostitch fn16250 that came with a tip kit. I need to replace some of the tips but I cant find this tip kit anywhere. Does anyone have any idea where it can be purchased?
Hi, Dwayne! Here’s a link to a Bostitch tip kit. Check out our entire Bostitch selection as well!