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title: "CALIFORNIA AIR TOOLS CAT-1P1060SP GAL 56DB Air Compressor"
brand: "california air tools"
price: "S$333"
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# 56 dBA ultra-quiet 0.6 HP high-efficiency motor Oil-free, 3000+ hrs durability CALIFORNIA AIR TOOLS CAT-1P1060SP GAL 56DB Air Compressor

**Brand:** california air tools
**Price:** S$333
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Quiet power that moves with you—because your projects deserve the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CALIFORNIA AIR TOOLS CAT-1P1060SP GAL 56DB Air Compressor by california air tools
- **How much does it cost?** S$333 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- california air tools enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted california air tools brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Whisper-Quiet Power:** Operates at a barely-there 56 dBA—work indoors without the noise pollution.
- • **Compact Steel Strength:** 1-gallon steel tank built tough, fitting neatly into your professional toolkit.
- • **Effortless Portability:** Weighs just 29 lbs for seamless transport across any workspace or job site.
- • **Versatile Airflow Mastery:** Delivers 1.2 CFM @ 90 PSI—perfect for nail guns, inflating, and precision airbrushing.
- • **Maintenance-Free Reliability:** Oil-free pump ensures over 3000 hours of hassle-free, durable performance.

## Overview

The California Air Tools CAT-1P1060S is a lightweight, ultra-quiet portable air compressor featuring a 0.6 HP oil-free motor and a durable 1-gallon steel tank. Operating at just 56 decibels, it delivers 1.2 CFM at 90 PSI, ideal for indoor use and noise-sensitive environments. With over 3000 hours of maintenance-free operation and weighing only 29 pounds, it’s engineered for professionals seeking reliable, versatile performance in a compact design.

## Description

The California Air Tools light and quiet 1P1060SP portable air compressor is designed to be one of the quietest air compressors in the industry at only 56 db of sound. The 1.2 HP motor operates at only 1680 RPM, creating less noise and less wear. The updated in.Ip in. Ultra Quiet and oil-free motor is a single Piston pump design engineered for high performance and durability. The 1.0 GAL. Steel Air tank is lightweight (34 lbs.), making it very easy to transport. This compressor has an oil-free single Piston pump designed to have a life cycle before wear of 3000 Plus hours compared to other comparable air compressors with life cycles of 250 hours or less. The oil-free pump allows for use in a variety of different temperatures (cold) and uneven terrains. The 1P1060SP produces 1.2 CFM at 90 PSI, allowing you to use staple guns, brad nail guns, finish Nail guns, nail guns, airbrushes and blow guns. It's great for the garage and perfect for cleaning or inflating tires, beds, toys and sport balls. Its quiet design is ideal for anyone working inside where noise is a major issue.

Review: Cool, quiet and good quality! - Boy this thing is quiet. True, you are not going to forget it is there, but the average polite conversation isnt going to be disrupted by it either even it is sitting at your feet. FWIW, I use this at an SMD rework station for blow-off, drying, and powering small air tools where it has replaced my little DeWalt pancake unit. When the DeWalt kicked-on, I’d always flinch and often turn my head away from the noise. No more! This fact alone made this a worthwhile purchase for me. This compressor has a very pleasing “putt-putt-putt” sound, unlike the obnoxious “braaaaaap!!!” of other units, yet the air output is impressive for such a small unit. As other reviewers have mentioned, it only takes 60 seconds to fill from empty, and 15 seconds to refill itself to the cutoff pressure (~120 psi). Although my use case is pretty specific, I can definitely see where this unit would be a good fit for air brushing or powering a trim/brad nailer. And of course it will handle the usual tasks like inflating bike tires, car tires, athletic equipment, and levitating random sleeping cats (KIDDING!). Perhaps the biggest “like” (other than being so quiet) is the portability factor. Im guessing it is about 35-ish lbs which means even an over-the-hill duffer like me can pick it up and take it to where it is needed without needing medical attention afterwards. Its actually pretty well balanced. Hefting it up to the tailgate of my truck did not evoke any colorful language from my back. :) All in all this is a very impressive little compressor without any visible downsides. It is well-built, runs cool and is basically a steal at this price. If you need quiet, portable air in small quantities, you will love this thing. 5 stars. Update: July 19, 2020: When I went to throw the box away, something in the bottom rattled. Hmmm... Curious! Further investigation revealed an intake muffler. Wait... what? So I installed it. This means that when I wrote the review above, it DIDNT HAVE THE INTAKE SILENCER ON! After installing the silencer, its even quieter. You can listen to music or talk on the phone while this thing is running. Unreal! I use this compressor every day and it really deserves six stars. It sits beside my rework bench and just purrs along. Love it!
Review: Very quiet air compressor, nicely portable, very small tank - California Air Tools charges more than competitors for the same tank capacity / air output and in trade, you get a noticeably quieter device. Not zero noise quiet, but more than quiet enough. The downside to this specific affordable CAT unit is that the tank is just 1 gallon and after only a few seconds with a air gun (blow dust off), the compressor is already back on and recharging. So this is okay for a brad nail or stapler, or for a low-volume air gun. But it is not intended for production work with, say, a framing nailer, and no way is it powerful enough to do spray painting. I got the unit reviewed here, the CAT-1P1060SP unit (left in my photo) over the similar-specs CAT-1P1060S (right in photo) because there's a cage around the compressor (except, oops, when you attach the muffler to the back, that sticks out) and because there's a panel with two gauges, pressure regulator, and quick coupler. The unit I got is about $10-$15 more than its workalike, but I plan to haul up to our summer cabin and back and wanted one with more protection when it's banged around in transit. The only thing I don't like is the power on-off lever which, I wonder, how durable it will be. You can buy, separately, a 5- or 10-gallon auxiliary tank for ~$50 (5-gal steel) to $125 (10-gallon aluminum) from CAT. That would solve your problem of air supply running out, but so would spending $200 for a CAT compressor with more capacity. 4-5 years ago I bought a 2-hp, 10-gallon CAT air compressor that is also quiet and CAT calls it ultra-quiet but it's still noisier that the 1-gallon unit I just got. I know I paid $50-$100 more than for a cheaper, noiser compressor, and I'm glad I spent the extra money. My experience with CAT service / support is mixed. It hasn't needed any service. But the first compressor came with the rear supports / vibration-damping lags out of alignment and missing parts. A year later (seriously) CAT sent me a completely different quote replacement part unrelated to what was wrong, and in the meantime I'd been to Home Depot and bought a bunch of big flat washers to use as leveling shims. If you need ultra, ultra quiet, there is a thousand-dollar CAT compressor with 1 hp motor and 8-gallon tank in a noise-containment cabinet.

## Features

- ULTRA QUIET PERFORMANCE: The California Air Tools Light & Quiet Portable Air Compressor operates at only 56 decibels, making it one of the quietest air compressors available; Airflow 1.20 CFM @ 90 PSI and 1.60 CFM @ 40 PSI
- HIGH PERFORMANCE: Equipped with an oil-free Oil-Free Single Piston pump, this ultra quiet air compressor is built to last over 3000 hours before wear; the high-performance .6 HP motor operates at only 1680 RPM, reducing noise and wear
- OIL-FREE AND VERSATILE: The oil-free pump allows this 1 gallon air compressor to be used in a variety of temperatures and uneven terrains without the need for maintenance; enjoy cleaner air for better tool operation
- LIGHTWEIGHT AND PORTABLE: With a lightweight design at only 34 lbs, this heavy duty portable air compressor is remarkably easy to transport around your workspace; product dimensions – L (16.2") x W/D (13") x H (16.2")
- VERSATILE PERFORMANCE - The 1P1060S produces 1.2 CFM @ 90 PSI, making it ideal for staple guns, brad nail guns, finish nail guns, nail guns, airbrushes, and blow guns; it excels at cleaning and inflating tires, beds, toys, and sport balls

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B077CNLPBC |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Air Flow Capacity | 1.2 cfm |
| Best Sellers Rank | #55,482 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #56 in Portable Air Compressors |
| Brand | California Air Tools |
| Brand Name | California Air Tools |
| Capacity | 1 gallons |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Hose Diameter | 0.25 inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,130 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00743369720515 |
| Included Components | User Manual |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 17"L x 13.2"W x 17.1"H |
| Item Type Name | Portable Air Compressor |
| Item Weight | 34 pounds |
| Manufacturer | California Air Tools |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CAT-1P1060SP |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
| Material Type | Alloy Steel |
| Maximum Current | 4.5 A |
| Maximum Horsepower | 0.6 hp |
| Maximum Power | 1.2 hp |
| Maximum Pressure | 120 psi |
| Model Name | CAT-1P1060SP Light & Quiet Portable Air Compressor |
| Model Number | CAT-1P1060SP |
| Noise | 56 db |
| Noise Level | 56 db |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Tire Inflation |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Style | 1 Gallon, Steel, with Control Panel |
| Tank Volume | 1 gallons |
| UPC | 743369720515 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 110 volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** California Air Tools
- **Noise Level:** 56 db
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Tire Inflation
- **Voltage:** 110 volts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Would this air compressor be a good alternative to using cans of compressed air to clean off dust on computers and electronics?**
A: Yes. Those cans are useless. I ONLY use real air for dusting out electronics.

**Q: What about a framing gun?**
A: NO.  Well, you COULD run a framing gun on this, but you'd have to wait a while between nails.  You'd be faster with a hammer, and you'd be running the compressor solidly on the entire time.  Great way to burn it out.
Get a bigger compressor with a larger air tank for a framing gun.

**Q: Will this work with a sandblaster?**
A: This is a great compressor but the air tank is really small and wouldn’t be able to keep up with the air demand

**Q: Unpacked and in the plastic bag with the air filter is a black plastic tube 1/4” x 4”. What is this for?**
A: The tube goes into a small hole on the edge of the filter it helps keep the noise down.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cool, quiet and good quality!
*by R***K on June 27, 2020*

Boy this thing is quiet. True, you are not going to forget it is there, but the average polite conversation isnt going to be disrupted by it either even it is sitting at your feet. FWIW, I use this at an SMD rework station for blow-off, drying, and powering small air tools where it has replaced my little DeWalt pancake unit. When the DeWalt kicked-on, I’d always flinch and often turn my head away from the noise. No more! This fact alone made this a worthwhile purchase for me. This compressor has a very pleasing “putt-putt-putt” sound, unlike the obnoxious “braaaaaap!!!” of other units, yet the air output is impressive for such a small unit. As other reviewers have mentioned, it only takes 60 seconds to fill from empty, and 15 seconds to refill itself to the cutoff pressure (~120 psi). Although my use case is pretty specific, I can definitely see where this unit would be a good fit for air brushing or powering a trim/brad nailer. And of course it will handle the usual tasks like inflating bike tires, car tires, athletic equipment, and levitating random sleeping cats (KIDDING!). Perhaps the biggest “like” (other than being so quiet) is the portability factor. Im guessing it is about 35-ish lbs which means even an over-the-hill duffer like me can pick it up and take it to where it is needed without needing medical attention afterwards. Its actually pretty well balanced. Hefting it up to the tailgate of my truck did not evoke any colorful language from my back. :) All in all this is a very impressive little compressor without any visible downsides. It is well-built, runs cool and is basically a steal at this price. If you need quiet, portable air in small quantities, you will love this thing. 5 stars. Update: July 19, 2020: When I went to throw the box away, something in the bottom rattled. Hmmm... Curious! Further investigation revealed an intake muffler. Wait... what? So I installed it. This means that when I wrote the review above, it DIDNT HAVE THE INTAKE SILENCER ON! After installing the silencer, its even quieter. You can listen to music or talk on the phone while this thing is running. Unreal! I use this compressor every day and it really deserves six stars. It sits beside my rework bench and just purrs along. Love it!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very quiet air compressor, nicely portable, very small tank
*by W***D on February 1, 2020*

California Air Tools charges more than competitors for the same tank capacity / air output and in trade, you get a noticeably quieter device. Not zero noise quiet, but more than quiet enough. The downside to this specific affordable CAT unit is that the tank is just 1 gallon and after only a few seconds with a air gun (blow dust off), the compressor is already back on and recharging. So this is okay for a brad nail or stapler, or for a low-volume air gun. But it is not intended for production work with, say, a framing nailer, and no way is it powerful enough to do spray painting. I got the unit reviewed here, the CAT-1P1060SP unit (left in my photo) over the similar-specs CAT-1P1060S (right in photo) because there's a cage around the compressor (except, oops, when you attach the muffler to the back, that sticks out) and because there's a panel with two gauges, pressure regulator, and quick coupler. The unit I got is about $10-$15 more than its workalike, but I plan to haul up to our summer cabin and back and wanted one with more protection when it's banged around in transit. The only thing I don't like is the power on-off lever which, I wonder, how durable it will be. You can buy, separately, a 5- or 10-gallon auxiliary tank for ~$50 (5-gal steel) to $125 (10-gallon aluminum) from CAT. That would solve your problem of air supply running out, but so would spending $200 for a CAT compressor with more capacity. 4-5 years ago I bought a 2-hp, 10-gallon CAT air compressor that is also quiet and CAT calls it ultra-quiet but it's still noisier that the 1-gallon unit I just got. I know I paid $50-$100 more than for a cheaper, noiser compressor, and I'm glad I spent the extra money. My experience with CAT service / support is mixed. It hasn't needed any service. But the first compressor came with the rear supports / vibration-damping lags out of alignment and missing parts. A year later (seriously) CAT sent me a completely different quote replacement part unrelated to what was wrong, and in the meantime I'd been to Home Depot and bought a bunch of big flat washers to use as leveling shims. If you need ultra, ultra quiet, there is a thousand-dollar CAT compressor with 1 hp motor and 8-gallon tank in a noise-containment cabinet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Quiet Compressor for a Small NYC Apartment
*by A***L on June 12, 2026*

This thing is amazing. I use it in a tiny NYC apartment for a small pneumatic pump. So it’s very quiet and compact for an air compressor. I had compared it with a Husky 2 gallon and ended up opting for this one because it is noticeably quieter and just fits in my space better.

## Frequently Bought Together

- California Air Tools CAT-1P1060SP Light & Quiet Portable Air Compressor, Lightweight, Ultra Quiet, Oil-Free, 1 Gallon Steel Tank, .6 HP, 56 dBA Noise Level
- Amflo 12-25E 1/4" x 25' Poly Air Hose
- Accessory Kit, 17 Piece Compressor Inflation Kit, with Blow Gun, Air Chucks, & Inflation Needles (Campbell Hausfeld MP284701AV)

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