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1P1060S

1 GAL
1.2CFM at 90 PSI1 gal · 56 dB published

Small 1-gallon portable model; 29 lb and the lowest published noise figure in this group. Its 1.2 CFM at 90 PSI makes demand and firing rate central to selection.

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2010A

2 GAL
2.2CFM at 90 PSI2 gal · 60 dB published

Two-gallon aluminum tank and the same 2.2 CFM at 90 PSI as the larger 8010. Choose by carrying weight, burst reserve and floor space rather than assuming a larger motor.

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8010

8 GAL
2.2CFM at 90 PSI8 gal · 60 dB published

Eight-gallon wheeled steel tank offers more stored air than the 2010A, while both publish 2.2 CFM at 90 PSI. More tank capacity does not increase refill output.

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10020C

10 GAL
5.3CFM at 90 PSI10 gal · 70 dB published

Ten-gallon upright wheeled compressor with 5.3 CFM at 90 PSI. It matches the standard 20020's output while occupying less space and carrying less tank reserve.

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20020

20 GAL
5.3CFM at 90 PSI20 gal · 70 dB published

Twenty-gallon reservoir stores twice as much tank volume as the 10020C, but its published 90 PSI flow is identical. A larger tank extends a burst, not sustained pump capacity.

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20020CR

20 GAL
5CFM at 90 PSI20 gal · 77 dB published

The continuous-run version trades a higher published noise figure for a 100% duty rating and defined long-duration limits. Its 90 PSI output is 5.0 CFM, slightly below the standard 20020's 5.3 CFM.

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MAC100Q

1 GAL
0.7CFM at 90 PSI1 gal · 58 dB published

One-gallon Quiet Series model with the smallest 90 PSI flow here. A light, low-noise carrying option for limited nailer/stapler demand, subject to the manual's application restriction.

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MAC210Q

2 GAL
2CFM at 90 PSI2 gal · 60 dB published

Two-gallon Quiet Series step-up with 2.0 CFM at 90 PSI. More output than MAC100Q but still restricted to properly rated nailers/staplers and 50% hourly duty.

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MAC320Q

3 GAL
2.6CFM at 90 PSI3 gal · 60 dB published

Three-gallon Quiet Series model with two couplers and 2.6 CFM at 90 PSI. It offers more reserve/output than the smaller Quiet models but retains their use restriction.

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MAC700

2.6 GAL
3.3CFM at 90 PSI2.6 gal · 80 dB published

Compact 2.6-gallon oil-lubricated Big Bore model with 3.3 CFM at 90 PSI. More flow than MAC320Q with a higher published noise figure and oil maintenance.

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MAC2400

4.2 GAL
4.2CFM at 90 PSI4.2 gal · 79 dB published

Twin-tank oil-lubricated model with 4.2 CFM at 90 PSI and two couplers. Its 77 lb weight is a substantial portability consideration.

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MAC5200

5.2 GAL
6.5CFM at 90 PSI5.2 gal · Not confirmed

Highest 90 PSI flow in this 12-model group at 6.5 CFM, with wheels and a folding handle. The manual still limits pumping time to half of each hour.

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