Description
Tired of loud jobsite motor clatter? The Eagle Silent Series 5.5-Gallon Compressor powers finish nailers and staple guns across residential remodel jobsites with an ultra-quiet 60 dBA sound rating. The 1.0 HP low-RPM electric motor powers an oil-free dual-cylinder pump across dual horizontal steel tanks up to 125 PSI. Finish carpenters work indoors without disturbing residential clients. The 5.5-gallon tank requires brief recovery pauses when running continuous high-CFM air tools.
Acoustic Sound Bench Damping Limits
Acoustic sound meter testing confirms an operational noise rating of 60 dBA at one meter distance, allowing normal conversation directly beside the operating unit. Pneumatic bench testing confirms delivered air volume measures 2.5 CFM at 90 PSI and 3.5 CFM at 40 PSI, supporting two finish carpenters firing brad nailers and crown staplers at production speeds cleanly. Tank pump-up from zero to 125 PSI cut-out takes 110 seconds, with recovery cycle time from 90-PSI cut-in to 125-PSI cut-out clocking at 26 seconds across the 5.5-gallon tanks.
Heavy-gauge steel forms the dual horizontal air receiver tanks, robotic-welded along all seams and finished in durable industrial red powder coat. The oil-free dual-cylinder pump utilizes self-lubricating PTFE piston rings cycling inside hard-anodized aluminum cylinders, running at a low 1700 RPM. Sized for finish carpentry, the portable wheeled compressor weighs 52 lbs, measuring 21 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 19 inches high, featuring solid rubber wheels and an ergonomic steel pull handle.
Key Features of Eagle EA-5500
Finish carpenters and cabinet installers buy Eagle Silent Series 5.5-Gallon Compressors to complete punch-out trim work inside occupied residential homes. Compare commercial quiet portable air compressor pricing to equip your finish carpentry crew with ultra-quiet pneumatic power.
- Ultra-quiet 60 dBA operational sound rating allows trim installation inside occupied homes without hearing protection cleanly.
- Low-RPM 1700 RPM motor runs cooler and lasts longer than screaming 3450 RPM direct-drive competitor units cleanly.
- Oil-free dual-cylinder pump delivers 2.5 CFM at 90 PSI, requiring zero oil changes and preventing wood surface stains cleanly.
- Dual horizontal steel tanks store 5.5 gallons of air, buffering pressure drops during rapid finish trim nailing cleanly.
- All-steel roll cage frame wraps around the pump, motor, and gauges to protect components from severe jobsite impacts cleanly.
Finish Remodel Negative Selection Filter
The cushioned center carry handle balances the fifty-two-pound tool comfortably in hand during room-to-room punch lists. Do not buy this quiet finish compressor for production framing crews running three framing nailers simultaneously, continuous sandblasting, or high-volume paint spray guns requiring continuous high CFM. Routine maintenance requires opening the bottom brass tank drain valve daily after work, inspecting air coupler O-rings for leaks, and blowing dust off the motor shroud.
Factory Warranty Hardware Manifest
Eagle Compressor covers this Silent Series portable air compressor with a 1-Year limited manufacturer warranty against motor failures, pump component defects, and pressure switch circuitry. The factory shipment box contains one assembled 5.5-gallon quiet compressor, brass couplers, and an illustrated technical instruction manual.
