Description
Inside occupied commercial hospital buildings, the Makita 1-Gallon Quiet Series Compressor drives finish brad nailers and pin guns with an ultra-low 58 dBA operational sound rating. The 0.5-horsepower electric motor powers an oil-free pump producing 0.7 CFM at 90 PSI up to 135 PSI across a compact one-gallon steel tank. Trim carpenters install shoe molding and acoustic panels without disturbing office tenants. The 1-gallon air tank requires brief pauses between rapid nailing bursts.
Key Features of Makita MAC100Q
Finish carpenters and acoustic contractors buy Makita 1-Gallon Quiet Series Compressors to complete punch-out trim work inside noise-sensitive environments. Compare commercial quiet portable air compressor pricing to equip your trim finish crews with silent pneumatic power.
- Ultra-quiet 58 dBA operational noise rating allows trim installation inside occupied offices without hearing protection cleanly.
- Low-RPM 1720 RPM motor runs cooler and lasts longer than screaming 3450 RPM direct-drive competitor units cleanly.
- Oil-free pump design delivers 0.7 CFM at 90 PSI, requiring zero oil changes and preventing wood surface stains cleanly.
- Full roll cage steel construction wraps around the motor and tank, shielding critical gauges from severe jobsite drops.
- Lightweight 27.8-pound compact design transports easily with an ergonomic carry handle up jobsite stairways cleanly.
- Lower electrical draw pulls 2.8 amps at 120V, preventing breaker tripping when sharing circuits with jobsite lighting cleanly.
Heavy-gauge stamped steel forms the compact one-gallon cylindrical air receiver tank, robotic-welded along all seams and finished in industrial teal powder coat. A complete tubular steel roll cage encloses the motor shroud, pressure switch, dual gauges, and brass coupler to protect components from falling lumber. Sized for easy trunk transport, the bare quiet compressor weighs 27.8 lbs, measuring 14.5 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 12 inches high.
Sound Attenuation Dynamic Bench Limits
Acoustic sound testing registers an ultra-quiet 58 dBA operational noise rating at one meter distance, making this unit one of the quietest corded finish compressors in the commercial construction industry. Pneumatic cycle testing confirms delivered air volume measures 0.7 CFM at 90 PSI and 1.0 CFM at 40 PSI, supporting single 18-gauge brad nailer cycling on trim. Tank pump-up from zero to 135 PSI cut-out takes 88 seconds, with recovery from 105-PSI cut-in to 135-PSI cut-out clocking at 28 seconds.
Hospital Punch-Out Negative Selection Filter
The integrated top carry handle balances the twenty-seven-pound tool comfortably in one hand during room-to-room punch lists. Do not purchase this ultra-compact 1-gallon compressor for production framing guns, roofing nailers, air grinders, or continuous paint spraying requiring high CFM.
- Open the bottom lever-actuated brass tank drain valve daily after work to purge accumulated water condensation.
- Inspect air hose quick-disconnect O-rings for cracking or air leaks before connecting pneumatic nailers.
- Blow airborne drywall and sawdust out of the cooling motor shroud vents weekly using an air blow gun.
Factory Warranty Hardware Manifest
Makita covers this Quiet Series air compressor with a 1-Year limited manufacturer warranty covering motor defects, pump component failures, and tank weld integrity. The factory shipment package includes one MAC100Q 1-gallon quiet air compressor, pre-installed brass quick coupler, and an illustrated technical instruction manual.
