Description
The MaxAir 90 GH PBAC is a gas-driven portable high pressure air compressor built for on-site breathing air wherever you need it. It delivers 10.8 SCFM (18.4 m³/hr) at up to 5000 PSI (345 bar) and is rugged enough for the field — SCUBA, fire service SCBA, and paintball applications alike.
A Portable High Pressure Air Compressor Built for the Field
The PBAC is trusted by wildland firefighters, the U.S. Military, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams, Haz-Mat teams, and paintball pros. The Max-Air 90 PBAC can be quickly loaded into a Humvee, pickup truck, boat, or trailer for on-site refilling of SCBA cylinders, SCUBA cylinders, mobile air apparatus, and cascade systems — putting high-pressure breathing air exactly where the mission is.
MaxAir 90 GH PBAC Specifications
- Drive: Gas engine (GH)
- Charge rate: 10.8 SCFM (18.4 m³/hr)
- Maximum pressure: 5000 PSI (345 bar)
- Portability: Loads into a Humvee, pickup, boat, or trailer for on-site refilling
- Applications: SCUBA, fire service SCBA, paintball, USAR, Haz-Mat, military
- Air quality: Meets CGA Grade E breathing air standards
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the PBAC portable?
It’s designed to be quickly loaded into a Humvee, pickup truck, boat, or trailer, so you can refill SCBA and SCUBA cylinders on-site rather than hauling tanks back to a fill station.
What pressure and flow does it deliver?
Up to 5000 PSI at a charge rate of 10.8 SCFM (18.4 m³/hr), driven by a gas engine.
Who uses the Max-Air 90 PBAC?
Wildland fire crews, the U.S. Military, Urban Search and Rescue and Haz-Mat teams, and paintball operations — anyone who needs reliable high-pressure breathing air in the field.
Can it fill cascade systems and mobile air apparatus?
Yes. It refills SCBA and SCUBA cylinders, mobile air apparatus, and cascade systems directly. If you’re weighing on-site filling against fixed storage, see our guide on cascade air systems.
Don’t forget to look at our accessories and consumables to keep your Max-Air 90 running its best.
