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Our Single Phase/ Home DIY Series: 
Portable, perfect for home use & small construction applications. Applications include: DIY, garage, semi-professional, workshop, belt and direct drive, oil-lubricated and oil-free options.

Three Phrase / Petrol / Professional and Industrial Series: 
Stationary, perfect for auto body shops & small to mid-sized local businesses. Applications include: automotive, manufacturing, engineering, packaging, workshop, home use. 

Oil-free Series:
Our range of oil-free single phase compressors are suited to class 0 requirements such a Dental / Dentist applications. 

Wide Range of Air Compressor Accessories:
Air compressor hose fittings, air filters, air compressor regulators, grinders, sanders, heavy duty impact wrenches, staplers, brad nailers, wrenches, percussive tools and drills, wide range of air tools, compressor oils and service maintenancekits.

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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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Piston Air Compressors Mobile Compressors Rotary Screw Air Compressors Compressed Air Piping Systems & Filtration Compressed Air Dryers
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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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Claw Pumps Liquid Ring Pumps Rotary Vane Pumps Screw Vacuum Pumps Blowers Booster and Scroll Dry Vacuum Pumps
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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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2.5HP 50L Oil-Free Dental Air Compressor Clean Air Class Zero Certified

2.5HP 50L Oil-Free Dental Air Compressor Clean Air Class Zero Certified

$3,700.00 NZD exc.
$4,255.00 NZD inc.

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1.5HP 25L Oil-Free Dental Air Compressor Clean Air Class Zero Certified

1.5HP 25L Oil-Free Dental Air Compressor Clean Air Class Zero Certified

$2,450.00 NZD exc.
$2,817.50 NZD inc.

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6.5HP 50L Cast Iron Petrol Air Compressor SF302 KOHLER

6.5HP 50L Cast Iron Petrol Air Compressor SF302 KOHLER

$1,950.00 NZD exc.
$2,242.50 NZD inc.

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3HP 100L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor SF302HD

3HP 100L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor SF302HD

$1,900.00 NZD exc.
$2,185.00 NZD inc.

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3HP 50L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor SF302HD

3HP 50L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor SF302HD

$1,750.00 NZD exc.
$2,012.50 NZD inc.

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3HP 100L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor 'Ironman' CPBC-3100

3HP 100L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor 'Ironman' CPBC-3100

$1,434.90 NZD exc.
$1,650.14 NZD inc.

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5.5HP 30L Twin Tank Petrol Air Compressor (12.4 cfm, 10 bar) CPBA-55E

5.5HP 30L Twin Tank Petrol Air Compressor (12.4 cfm, 10 bar) CPBA-55E

$1,433.90 NZD exc.
$1,648.99 NZD inc.

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3HP 100L Belt Drive Piston Air Compressor CPBA-3100

3HP 100L Belt Drive Piston Air Compressor CPBA-3100

From $1,306.90 NZD exc.
$1,502.94 NZD inc.

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CP7769 Heavy Duty 3/4" Impact Wrench, Max Torque 1950 Nm

CP7769 Heavy Duty 3/4" Impact Wrench, Max Torque 1950 Nm

$1,095.00 NZD exc.
$1,259.25 NZD inc.

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3HP 50L Belt Drive Piston Air Compressor CPBA-350

3HP 50L Belt Drive Piston Air Compressor CPBA-350

From $1,019.90 NZD exc.
$1,172.89 NZD inc.

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2.5HP 50L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor 'Ironman' CPBC-2550

2.5HP 50L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor 'Ironman' CPBC-2550

$968.90 NZD exc.
$1,114.24 NZD inc.

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CP7763 3/4" Super Duty Impact Wrench, Max Torque 1,630 Nm

CP7763 3/4" Super Duty Impact Wrench, Max Torque 1,630 Nm

$948.27 NZD exc.
$1,090.51 NZD inc.

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2.5HP 50L Belt Drive Piston Air Compressor CPBA-2550

2.5HP 50L Belt Drive Piston Air Compressor CPBA-2550

From $896.90 NZD exc.
$1,031.44 NZD inc.

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CP7762 3/4" Stubby Impact Wrench, Max Torque 1420 Nm

CP7762 3/4" Stubby Impact Wrench, Max Torque 1420 Nm

$820.87 NZD exc.
$944.00 NZD inc.

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1.5HP 50L Oil-Free Air Compressor with Filter Regulator (5 CFM)

1.5HP 50L Oil-Free Air Compressor with Filter Regulator (5 CFM)

$745.00 NZD exc.
$856.75 NZD inc.

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CP7737 1/2" Angle Impact Wrench, Max Torque 300 Nm

CP7737 1/2" Angle Impact Wrench, Max Torque 300 Nm

$500.00 NZD exc.
$575.00 NZD inc.

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CP9120CR 4" Air Angle Grinder

CP9120CR 4" Air Angle Grinder

$481.80 NZD exc.
$554.07 NZD inc.

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CP9780 3/4" Heavy Duty Belt Sander

CP9780 3/4" Heavy Duty Belt Sander

$438.00 NZD exc.
$503.70 NZD inc.

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2.5HP 24L Direct Drive Piston Air Compressor CPDA-2524 (9.5 cfm)

2.5HP 24L Direct Drive Piston Air Compressor CPDA-2524 (9.5 cfm)

$435.90 NZD exc.
$501.29 NZD inc.

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Condor Pressure Switch | PN: MDR4/11

Condor Pressure Switch | PN: MDR4/11

$434.48 NZD exc.
$499.65 NZD inc.

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PIT TOOLS LU-9040H 90 Series 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler

PIT TOOLS LU-9040H 90 Series 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler

$414.03 NZD exc.
$476.13 NZD inc.

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2.5HP 50L Direct Drive Piston Air Compressor CPDA-2550

2.5HP 50L Direct Drive Piston Air Compressor CPDA-2550

$397.90 NZD exc.
$457.59 NZD inc.

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CP9789 1/2" Heavy Duty Reversible Drill

CP9789 1/2" Heavy Duty Reversible Drill

$395.30 NZD exc.
$454.59 NZD inc.

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PIT TOOLS LU-50F Combination Brad Nailer - Narrow Crown Stapler

PIT TOOLS LU-50F Combination Brad Nailer - Narrow Crown Stapler

$390.80 NZD exc.
$449.42 NZD inc.

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Condor Pressure Switch | PN: MDR3/11 - 10

Condor Pressure Switch | PN: MDR3/11 - 10

$389.00 NZD exc.
$447.35 NZD inc.

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CP7732C 1/2" Ultra Compact Impact Wrench, Max Torque 625 Nm

CP7732C 1/2" Ultra Compact Impact Wrench, Max Torque 625 Nm

$383.25 NZD exc.
$440.74 NZD inc.

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CP7829H 1/2" Air Ratchet Wrench

CP7829H 1/2" Air Ratchet Wrench

$377.78 NZD exc.
$434.45 NZD inc.

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CP7225E Random Orbital Finishing Sander 3/32 Orbit- 6" Pad

CP7225E Random Orbital Finishing Sander 3/32 Orbit- 6" Pad

$328.50 NZD exc.
$377.77 NZD inc.

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1.5HP 6L Oil-free Piston Air Compressor CPRB 6

1.5HP 6L Oil-free Piston Air Compressor CPRB 6

$322.90 NZD exc.
$371.34 NZD inc.

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CP9427 3/8" Heavy Duty Mini Ratchet

CP9427 3/8" Heavy Duty Mini Ratchet

$284.70 NZD exc.
$327.40 NZD inc.

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CP9882 Compact Air Riveter | 1,000 kg Pulling Load | 3/16" Capacity

CP9882 Compact Air Riveter | 1,000 kg Pulling Load | 3/16" Capacity

$262.80 NZD exc.
$302.22 NZD inc.

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PVC Retractable Air Compressor Hose Reel 3/8" x 15 Metre | PN: AR-400

PVC Retractable Air Compressor Hose Reel 3/8" x 15 Metre | PN: AR-400

$254.89 NZD exc.
$293.12 NZD inc.

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PIT TOOLS LU-9032 90 Series 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler

PIT TOOLS LU-9032 90 Series 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler

$241.52 NZD exc.
$277.75 NZD inc.

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Saginamiya Pressure Switch Plus Nipple | PN: SP61-B

Saginamiya Pressure Switch Plus Nipple | PN: SP61-B

$190.86 NZD exc.
$219.49 NZD inc.

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PIT TOOLS LU-9725 97 Series Stapler

PIT TOOLS LU-9725 97 Series Stapler

$184.02 NZD exc.
$211.62 NZD inc.

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PIT TOOLS LU-9025 90 Series 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler

PIT TOOLS LU-9025 90 Series 18 Gauge Narrow Crown Stapler

$183.27 NZD exc.
$210.76 NZD inc.

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PIT Tools Deluxe Medium-Duty Gravity Spray Gun | PN: FR107

PIT Tools Deluxe Medium-Duty Gravity Spray Gun | PN: FR107

$175.20 NZD exc.
$201.48 NZD inc.

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CP886H 1/2" Standard Duty Air Ratchet

CP886H 1/2" Standard Duty Air Ratchet

$173.00 NZD exc.
$198.95 NZD inc.

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SMC Filter Regulator Blister Pack 1/2 BSP | PN: AW40-04BG-B-POS

SMC Filter Regulator Blister Pack 1/2 BSP | PN: AW40-04BG-B-POS

$170.00 NZD exc.
$195.50 NZD inc.

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EMAX AT-7009 Belt Sander 10X330mm

EMAX AT-7009 Belt Sander 10X330mm

$169.18 NZD exc.
$194.56 NZD inc.

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PIT TOOLS LU-8016AC.1 80 Series Fine Wire Stapler

PIT TOOLS LU-8016AC.1 80 Series Fine Wire Stapler

$161.01 NZD exc.
$185.16 NZD inc.

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CP7111 Air Hammer 0.401 Shank

CP7111 Air Hammer 0.401 Shank

From $156.59 NZD exc.
$180.08 NZD inc.

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CP872 1/4" Die Grinder

CP872 1/4" Die Grinder

$153.30 NZD exc.
$176.29 NZD inc.

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EMAX 3/8" Air Drill Gun Heavy Duty | PN: KL-304

EMAX 3/8" Air Drill Gun Heavy Duty | PN: KL-304

$153.30 NZD exc.
$176.29 NZD inc.

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PIT TOOLS LNF-32 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

PIT TOOLS LNF-32 18 Gauge Brad Nailer

$149.51 NZD exc.
$171.94 NZD inc.

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YD102 - Pit Tools Spray Gun Industrial (Suction Type)

YD102 - Pit Tools Spray Gun Industrial (Suction Type)

$149.51 NZD exc.
$171.94 NZD inc.

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Heavy Duty PVC Air Compressor Hose (10MM, 30 MTR) | H1030

Heavy Duty PVC Air Compressor Hose (10MM, 30 MTR) | H1030

$137.89 NZD exc.
$158.57 NZD inc.

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PIT Tools HBFR804 1/2" BSP Inline Filter Regulator | PN: HBFR804

PIT Tools HBFR804 1/2" BSP Inline Filter Regulator | PN: HBFR804

$133.48 NZD exc.
$153.50 NZD inc.

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1.5mm Gravity Feed Spray Gun | PN: YD-71G

1.5mm Gravity Feed Spray Gun | PN: YD-71G

$131.40 NZD exc.
$151.11 NZD inc.

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SMC Filter Regulator Blister Pack 1/4 BSP | PN: AW30-02-BG-BPOS

SMC Filter Regulator Blister Pack 1/4 BSP | PN: AW30-02-BG-BPOS

$120.00 NZD exc.
$138.00 NZD inc.

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PIT Tools Tyre Inflator W/ Gauge 11kg- 11 bar (160 psi - 1100 KPA) | PN: AA-6005

PIT Tools Tyre Inflator W/ Gauge 11kg- 11 bar (160 psi - 1100 KPA) | PN: AA-6005

$112.63 NZD exc.
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Heavy Duty PVC Air Compressor Hose (10MM, 20 MTR) | PN: H1020

Heavy Duty PVC Air Compressor Hose (10MM, 20 MTR) | PN: H1020

$110.33 NZD exc.
$126.88 NZD inc.

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PIT Tools HBR804 1/2" BSP Inline Regulator | PN: HBR804

PIT Tools HBR804 1/2" BSP Inline Regulator | PN: HBR804

$87.37 NZD exc.
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PIT Tools HBF804 1/2" BSP Inline Pre-Filter | PN: HBF804

PIT Tools HBF804 1/2" BSP Inline Pre-Filter | PN: HBF804

$83.74 NZD exc.
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Filter / Regulator 1/4" Ash Air | PN: AFR-200

Filter / Regulator 1/4" Ash Air | PN: AFR-200

$71.60 NZD exc.
$82.34 NZD inc.

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PIT Tools HBL804 1/2" BSP Inline Lubricator | PN: HBL804

PIT Tools HBL804 1/2" BSP Inline Lubricator | PN: HBL804

$67.96 NZD exc.
$78.15 NZD inc.

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Heavy Duty PVC Air Hose (10MM, 10 MTR) | PN: H1010

Heavy Duty PVC Air Hose (10MM, 10 MTR) | PN: H1010

$66.71 NZD exc.
$76.72 NZD inc.

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Condor Pressure Switch | PN: MDR2/11

Condor Pressure Switch | PN: MDR2/11

$66.40 NZD exc.
$76.36 NZD inc.

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Service Kit | SF302 Piston Air Compressors

Service Kit | SF302 Piston Air Compressors

$61.20 NZD exc.
$70.38 NZD inc.

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Service Kit | Chicago Pneumatic CPBA 2550, 350 & 3100 Piston Compressors

Service Kit | Chicago Pneumatic CPBA 2550, 350 & 3100 Piston Compressors

From $60.26 NZD exc.
$69.30 NZD inc.

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3HP 100L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor SF302HD

3HP 100L Belt Drive Cast Iron Piston Air Compressor SF302HD

$1,900.00 NZD exc.
$2,185.00 NZD inc.

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3HP 100L Belt Drive Piston Air Compressor CPBA-3100

3HP 100L Belt Drive Piston Air Compressor CPBA-3100

From $1,306.90 NZD exc.
$1,502.94 NZD inc.

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CP7763 3/4" Super Duty Impact Wrench, Max Torque 1,630 Nm

CP7763 3/4" Super Duty Impact Wrench, Max Torque 1,630 Nm

$948.27 NZD exc.
$1,090.51 NZD inc.

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1.5HP 6L Oil-free Piston Air Compressor CPRB 6

1.5HP 6L Oil-free Piston Air Compressor CPRB 6

$322.90 NZD exc.
$371.34 NZD inc.

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Condor Pressure Switch | PN: MDR2/11

Condor Pressure Switch | PN: MDR2/11

$66.40 NZD exc.
$76.36 NZD inc.

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ALTAIR Piston Oil 1 LTR | PN: 6215716300

ALTAIR Piston Oil 1 LTR | PN: 6215716300

$39.78 NZD exc.
$45.75 NZD inc.

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We sell piston air compressors for every application! Let's explore:

 Ash Air is one of New Zealand’s leading and most trusted compressed air and vacuum specialists, and offer a fast, easy, hassle-free shopping experience with air compressors that deliver top performance and superior reliability. Chicago Pneumatic piston compressors are the ideal solution for applications with low compressed air requirements. Versatile and available in various configurations, they are perfectly suited to any production activity. Whether mobile, low or high-pressure, on-frame, or vessel-mounted, our compressors are engineered to meet intermittent compressed air demands efficiently. 

Used in applications where compressed air requirements are low, Chicago Pneumatic piston compressors are available in many versions, making them suited to any production activity. Mobile, low or high-pressure, on-frame or vessel-mounted, they are designed to meet intermittent compressed air demands.

Ensuring Availability of Piston Compressor Spare Parts

The availability of spare parts is crucial for maintaining your piston compressor in optimal condition. The Ash Air team will make sure that your spare parts and maintenance kits are readily accessible. This is particularly beneficial considering the multitude of compressors manufactured under private labels by the same manufacturer.

Learn more about piston air compressors β€Ί


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One-stage vs Multi-stage Compressor

Find out the difference between a one-stage compressor and a multi-stage compressor.

How to Find the Best Air Compressor for Painting Cars

If you're wondering what an air compressor actually is, you've come to the right place. Simply, air compressors convert power in to air that is pressurised which is then used to power air tools such as spray guns. Air compressors are used in a wide range of applications, so naturally if you want one that will be designed for spray painting your vehicle, you want a compressor specifically made for spray guns! This way your compressor will be able to provide the right amount of power to perform the job.

Piston Compressors: Application Areas

Piston compressors – also known as reciprocal compressors – are designed to work within certain limitations. Find out more about them here.

Aluminum versus cast iron – Which piston compressor material is best?

Some piston compressors use cast iron and others aluminum. But which is better? Here is a look at their differences and respective benefits.

How Do I Size a Piston Compressor for my workshop?

Learn how to size a piston compressor based on your needs.

5 Benefits of a Reciprocating (Piston) Compressor

When you are thinking about an air compressor, you might be have the image of the super popular piston or reciprocating compressor in your mind. The compressor that you see in home workshops, automotive garages pumping up tyres and assisting in spray painting cars.

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Limiting vibrations – it’s all in the balance

Power tools are a key to productivity in the oil & gas or the metal working industry. Maintenance and production tasks must be carried out efficiently, however intensive use of vibrating power tools, such as grinders, can expose operators...

Why is a pneumatic grinder spinning too slowly?

Your tool is stalling, or is not working to its expected performance, and you find yourself asking β€˜why is my angle grinder spinning too slowly?’, or β€˜why has my pneumatic grinder stopped working?’, read on.

How to put a price on productivity?

Price is an important consideration when choosing a tool for metalworking applications, but it alone should not be the deciding factor. Other things also contribute to the total cost of ownership, performance, and, ultimately, the overall productivit...

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