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Our complete product offering for your air compressor, vacuum pump, and industrial gas requirements

Our selection of air compressors encompasses rotary screw, piston, centrifugal, and vane models, with options for both oil-free and oil-lubricated systems, as well as high-pressure and portable designs. Ash Air offers innovative solutions tailored to fulfill every customer's requirements for compressed air and gas.


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Shop online for quality air compressors, fittings, air tools, air regulators, pressure switches, and maintenance kits for NZ businesses and DIYers. Hassle-free, secure payment with Afterpay, nationwide delivery.

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Air Compressors & Treatment

From powerful rotary screw compressors to reliable piston air compressors, we offer a comprehensive range. Explore top-quality air compressors and treatment solutions in New Zealand with Alup and Chicago Pneumatic. Enhance your compressed air system with our refrigerated and desiccant air dryers. Trust us for sales and service of premium air compressors in NZ.

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Vacuum Pumps & Blowers

The team at Ash Air has an extensive range of top quality vacuum pumps and equipment, including rotary vane pumps, liquid ring pumps, claw pumps and screw pumps that are low maintenance, energy-efficient, reliable, affordable and hard working.

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Nitrogen & Oxygen Gas Generators

Our nitrogen gas generators offer excellent all-in-one solutions, with technologically-advanced systems, are very convenient, space saving and easy to install. Our nitrogen generators have impressive control and monitoring capabilities with very reliable purity settings and long-lasting membrane technology.

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Innovative, sustainable turnkey solution from generation to point of use for the highest compressed air performance possible.


As a leading provider of high performance compressed air systems, industrial gas solutions, and vacuum pumps in New Zealand, Ash Air provides a wide range of products and services that deliver long-term energy efficient and sustainable solutions from generation to point of use. We offer turnkey solutions and manage the design, specification, and installation of compressed air systems.

Here at Ash Air, we intelligently analyse and identify the most appropriate system that will realise the greatest energy savings and cost advantages for your business longevity. Our innovative solutions are flexible and tailored to suit the exact needs of individual facilities and industry. With this approach, we actively reduce your energy usage and operational costs.


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Home of Ash Air's compressed air blogs and advice. Browse hundreds of articles about air compressors, vacuum pumps, and industrial gases relevant to your business operations in the New Zealand market.

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Nationwide services we offer

Ash Air services are available nationwide, thanks to our reliable and competent service network. 

We offer second-to-none service and deliver sustainable solutions that increase customer productivity. We service all brands, offer 24/7 breakdown support and tailored service agreements.



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For many businesses, preserving energy and becoming more sustainable have become top priorities. That not only saves them money but also makes them more competitive in the future, when demand for โ€œgreenโ€ products and services will only increase. Not just because governments mandate greater sustainability but also because you, our customers expect it. Here, we talk to our experienced Sales Engineer, Romain, who has a strong background in helping our partners with energy efficient compressed air options to get the most out of their business.


To make shopping easier, Ash Air ow offers the Afterpay payment option, so you can Shop Now, Wear Now and Pay Later, Interest Free. Afterpay offers interest free payment plans for both your online & instore purchases.
You buy what you want today and pay it off in four equal and affordable, interest free fortnightly installments. 


On May 17th, we united to promote kindness, inclusion, and the global vision of eliminating bullying. Through mindfulness activities and awareness sessions, we stood together to make a difference. Discover how Ash Air is contributing to a more compassionate world. ๐Ÿ’— #PinkShirtDay #StopBullying


We've created a new section on our website showcasing our case studies. Stay tuned, as we will add more regularly! Discover how Ash Air has partnered with various businesses across diverse industries in New Zealand, delivering top-notch compressed air, vacuum pump, and nitrogen solutions to a wide array of customers. Explore our compelling case studies below.


We are pleased to announce that we have relocated our Palmerston North Service Centre to 667 Tremaine Avenue. Although our address has changed, we continue to offer the same excellent service to our customers.


Water for All is our main community engagement initiative. Through the dedicated and passionate work of volunteering employees, Water for All funds projects which empower people through access to clean drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. Since 1984 we have reached millions of people all over the world and there are local Water for All organizations in more than 50 countries. Ash Air recently fundraised internally - here's how it went.


 Last week some of our Field Service Engineers delved into the world of e-controllers and optimisers at Ash Air Head Office. It was a dynamic blend of hands-on experiences and theoretical insights, ensuring we stay at the cutting edge of Connectivity and Optimisation for your compressed air systems.


The safety and well-being of our team remain our top priority. On April 28, 2024, we commemorated Safety, Health, and Wellbeing Day at Ash Air. This occasion provided us with an opportunity to contemplate the importance of safety, health, and wellbeing in our daily routines. Our celebration at Ash Air is in sync with organizations globally, aligning with the UN's World Day for Safety and Health at Work.


In dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values and celebrates every individual, we joyously commemorate International Women's Month throughout March.


Celebrate International Women's Day with the Ash Air team on March 8th, where we recognise the importance of contributing to forging a better working world - a more inclusive, gender equal world. Ash Air is an equal opportunity employer and has female representation across the entire company. Ash Air has representation in our National Warehouse, Branches and Head Office locations with administrators, accounts, schedulers, sales and service engineers, and managers roles throughout the country. Here we talk to Maryam, our new Sales Engineer for Bay of Plenty region!


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Here Jess, an Ash Air Service Engineer, kindly spoke to us about navigating the industry as a women amongst men, and how to get more young women choosing Engineering fields as their career. At Ash Air we break the stereotypes, and firmly trust the power of our women, gender diversity and equality. We have a 30% female workforce in effect, with representation in all areas of our operations: warehousing, administrators, finance, logistics and planning, management, as well as sales and service engineers. 


๐ŸŽ„โœจ To give thanks to the incredible Ash Air team for their dedication and hard work through the year, we recognise this throughout the country with Christmas get-togethers. This year was one for the books! It was the first time we brought together as many of the Ash Air family as possible, for an unforgettable Christmas in the Park Family Event! ๐ŸŽ‰


And just like that, 2023 is coming to a close. And what a year it has been!  We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support throughout 2023. We look forward to continuing to supply you with our industry-leading products and trusted services now and in the future. Wishing you and your team a safe and happy holiday season.

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How to Operate and Maintain Your Liquid Ring Vacuum Pump

A liquid ring vacuum pump is a powerful and steadfast piece of equipment that, if well maintained, can provide years of dependable performance. Whether you purchase a large or small unit, you can rely on a vacuum pump for smooth, consistent and relatively quiet operation for many months on end between each inspection.


Proportioning the Compressed Air Dryer

Trying to figure out which air dryer capacity is best for you? Here are some factors to consider.


Maintenance budget: 8 factors to consider

Just like any other equipment, a compressed air installation also requires the necessary maintenance work during its entire lifespan. Even though maintenance costs are only about 5 to 10% of a machine's annual operating costs, failure to budget for maintenance can have potentially disastrous consequences.


How to Clean Your Coils?

The air dyer is one of the most ignored cooler in the system. A dirty condenser will cause water in the lines, or worse it will cause complete dryer failure.


Why Replace CO2 with Nitrogen in your Brewery

Using nitrogen is not about fully replacing CO2, but it can reduce their consumption of CO2 by close to 70%. Using nitrogen is about sustainability. Creating your own nitrogen is easy and will reduce the use of a greenhouse gas, which is better for the environment. It will also save you money as early as month one adding that savings to your bottom line.


What do I need to know about ICONS?

ICONS: Intelligent Connectivity System: The insight into your compressed air system, wherever you are. Learn More about ICONS in this article here!