3 Gallon 110 PSI Oil-Free Light-Duty Portable Pancake Air Compressor
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About this product
This McGraw 3 Gallon Portable Pancake Air Compressor is an oil-free, light-duty unit operating at 110 PSI maximum working pressure. Powered by a 1/3 HP motor at 120V, it delivers 0.6 SCFM at 90 PSI and 0.9 SCFM at 40 PSI. Its compact pancake design and 14.7 lb weight ensure portability for various tasks such as brad nailing, stapling, inflation, and cleaning. The unit has an 84 dBA sound rating and a pump-up time of 223 seconds from 0-110 PSI.
Our take
As a light-duty compressor, this McGraw pancake model is great for small household tasks like inflating tires or using with a brad nailer. The oil-free pump is a real plus for minimal maintenance, and its 3-gallon tank combined with a 14.7 lb weight makes it genuinely portable. The 110 PSI maximum pressure is sufficient for its intended applications. However, the 1/3 HP motor and SCFM ratings indicate it's not for continuous, heavy-duty work. Also, at 84 dBA, it's on the louder side for indoor use, and the 223-second pump-up time to full pressure means you'll be waiting a bit for it to build pressure from empty.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Portable 3-gallon pancake design
- Oil-free pump for low maintenance
- Lightweight at 14.7 lb.
- 110 PSI maximum working pressure
Cons
- Loud operation at 84 dBA
- Long pump-up time of 223 seconds
- Light-duty 1/3 HP motor
Specifications
- Power Source Corded Electric
- Working pressure (psi) 110 PSI
- Sound rating (dB) 84 dBA
- Flow Rate 0.6 SCFM @ 90 PSI, 0.9 SCFM @ 40 PSI
- Tank Capacity 3 gal
- Horse Power 1/3 HP
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- Horsepower
- 1/3
- Voltage
- 120 V
- Amperage
- 3.2
- Pump-Up Time
- 223 seconds (0-110 PSI), 65 seconds (cut-in to cut-out)
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 110 PSI
- Color
- Blue
- Portability
- Portable
- Brand
- MCGRAW
- Lubrication Type
- Oil-Free
- Type
- Pancake Air Compressor
- Volume
- 3 gallons
- Model
- Air Compressor
- Application
- brad nailing, stapling, inflation, and cleaning tasks
- Item Weight
- 14.7 lb.
