Nationwide Air Compressor and Vacuum  Pump Services

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Our Services

Here at Ash Air, we offer second-to-none service and deliver sustainable solutions that increase customer productivity. Ash Air has been maintaining New Zealand's compressed air and vacuum systems for more than 40 years.

Remote monitoring
Preventative maintenance
Vacuum pump services
Overhauls
Compressor and pipework installations
Hire fleet and leasing solutions
Leak detection's and energy audits
Breakdown recovery and emergency air.


With nationwide coverage, you can count on us as your compressed air specialists.



24/7 natiowide support

Wherever you are when you have a breakdown, our engineer will be there to support you 24/7.



All brands


We offer second-to-none services and spare parts for all brands.



5 Year extended warranty

With a small fee, we take care of your compressor so you relax and focus on your business, not the equipment.


Remote Monitoring & Preventative Maintenance

Regular maintenance on your air compressors ensures that they perform at their best. It also extends the life of the machines and reduces the risk of breakdown. The parts that need to be serviced regularly are such as air filters, oil filters, oil, and belts.

Ash Air has been maintaining New Zealand's compressed air and vacuum systems for more than 40 years. Combining that with our extensive stock of parts covering all brands, you can be sure that our service is second-to-none. Call us now to schedule a service or ask about a customised service contract.

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Vacuum Service & Overhaul

When you choose an Ash Air overhaul for your vacuum pump or blower the result is a pump that performs like new but has improved reliability! We recommend for continuity of supply and efficient operation of your compressor it's crucial that your vacuum pump or blower is serviced regularly.ย 

Ash Air has a large and experienced team of specialist engineers who can repair, refurbish, overhaul and rebuild your air compressors and vacuum pumps, no matter what brand they are. We take pride in the quality of our service and in our dedication to help our customers solve their problems. This is why we are considered a business partner by our customers!ย 

Talk to us today for expert advice and support for your next vacuum service and overhaul.

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Installation & Pipe Work Solutions

We sell, install, and service air compressors, vacuum pumps, and medical gas equipment. We also build pipe-work systems and make sure that your compressor room is suitable for the compressors to work well.

We offer AIRnet Piping Solutions. AIRnet is a fast, easy and reliable piping system, designed for compressed air, vacuum, and other inert gas applications from the source to the point of use with the lowest total cost of ownership.

More than 5,500 businesses all over New Zealand trust us to set-up, upgrade, and look after their compressed air and vacuum systems. We have helped them save costs, improve performance and achieve maximum efficiency.

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Hire Fleet & Leasing Solutions

Ash Air offers modern portable diesel compressors, pumps, blowers, generators, light towers for hire and lease across New Zealand to get you out of your compressed air and vacuum pump crisis.

Our full range of compressed air equipment available for loan or hire is highly beneficial for your business, especially when it is crucial to maintain production if your equipment has experienced failure, or is needing to be refurbished.

We offer modern portable diesel compressors, pumps, blowers, generators, light towers for hire across New Zealand. Don't hesitate to call us about our range of hire and rental equipment.

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Leak Detection & Energy Audits

With our advanced tools for leak detection and data-logging, Ash Air can detect leaks and analyse your energy consumption. We will provide you with a comprehensive and easy-to-understand report and recommend the right solution for your system and save you money.

Ash Air can tailor a compressed air audit to suit your needs. If a walk through audit is sufficient one of our team of trained staff can carry this out, and feed this information back to you in a professional report with actions and recommendations.

Compressed air leaks can commonly account for 20-50% of a plantโ€™s total compressed air consumption. Most leak detetion programs that are carried out do not offer this service as standard but at Ash Air we can save you money from the minute we start on your site.

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Breakdown Recovery & Emergency Air

Here at Ash Air, we provide the highest quality breakdown recovery and emergency air services. The Ash Ash team are available 24/7, when and where you need us! We strive for minimum downtime of your machine when the unfortunate occasion of a breakdown occurs.

Our compressor breakdown service means that should you have any issues with your compressed air system, the team at Ash Air will be available to visit your location, anytime, anywhere, and offer expert advice.

We have more than fifty qualified service engineers working throughout the country, and with nationwide coverage, we're here for you and your business' longevity around the clock.

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Service Agreements & 5 Year Warranty

An Ash Air SCOPE Service Agreement is formulated for customers who want to devote valuable resources to their core business, customers who want to benefit from the certainty of fixed maintenance costs, air compressor security and reducing any risk of unscheduled downtime.

Our Service Agreements provide peace of mind that the air compressor will remain in optimum and reliable condition to provide compressed air to meet the demand at all times at the most equitable possible cost.

If you are wondering about how to get the most out of your compressor, in the most cost-effective way, talk to us about SCOPE, the service plan that will make your life easy!

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Learn more about looking after your compressed air system and read more in the Ash Air Expert Corner Blog

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!

The Cost of Compressed Air

A question that is occasionally asked by our customers to Ash Air is 'what is the cost of compressed air?'ย  This article looks at the product costs involved with compressed air, as well as minimising the energy cost of compressors and cost allocation. When looking at these factors, we need to realise what causes dropped efficiency of your compressor, leading to increased costs of compressed air.

How to avoid falling objects when working at heights

You may have great fall protection measures in place to keep employees safe when working at height, but what about their co-workers below? Dropped tools and other falling objects are a major hazard โ€“ and one that isnโ€™t always fully addressed.ย 

How to prevent hose whiplash

Providing a safe working environment for operators is essential, especially when using pneumatic tools and compressed air. If there is a failure in the air network and the hose is not adequately clamped, the resulting whiplash could be devastating. Failure to follow best practice can result in injuries, associated production downtime and decreased productivity.

Why do I need a dryer for my compressor?

A common questions asked is why do I need an air dryer for my compressor? Typically, air compressors produce water, and although the water can be drained, there can still be aerosol and vapour droplets that are present. This is because water cannoet be compressed. Water can damage your compressor by corroding the valves, pipes and machinery controls, which will cost you time and money to resolve. In the long run, the cost of a new compressor is a small price to pay compared to the loss of production that could potentially arise due to water damage in your compressor.





What are some preventable causes of air compressor failure?

Air compressors can fail for an assortment of different reasons: Normal wear and tear, lifespan and age of the unit, poor maintenance, power surge, install issues are just a few the come to mind. Check out this blog to find out our top 7 tips to ensure your compressor is looked after! 

Simple Ways to Reduce Your Compressed Air Costs?

Air compressors use considerable volumes of energy during a typical work cycle. When you add up all the expenses of operating a facility, any savings can help you boost your bottom line. 

What Should You Know When Buying a Compressor for the First Time?

If you have never bought a rotary screw air compressor before; do the following. Add up the air consumption of all the equipment at your shop. That will be the amount of air your desired compressor should provide.

How to Know When Your Industrial Air Compressor Needs Servicing

Knowing the telltale signs of wear and tear, understanding your productโ€™s specifications and usability guidelines, and knowing when itโ€™s prudent to call in repairs are skills that could save you a lot of time, effort, and money in the long term.

One-stage vs Multi-stage Compressor

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

How do I winterise my air compressor?

That cold, rainy, and in some places icey New Zealand winter is upon us, and with the following air compressor tips, your air system will be prepared with the preferred temperatures, despite the weather outside. Regardless of whether or not it actually snows or freezes up where you live, most winterisation service recommendations are also basic, solid maintenance procedures that will help extend the life and operational efficiencies of air compressors regardless of whether you live in Queenstown or Northland.

How to find the better desiccant dryer

The right desiccant dryer with quality desiccant will improve dryer performance and lifetime and will reduce energy and service costs.

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.

How to Optimise Compressor Operating Costs

Compressed air plays a fundamental role in industrial activities. Depending on the type of application, the energy cost of producing compressed air can be very high. Below are some tips to save on you compressor bill.

Upgrading Your Compressor: When is the Right Time?

Air Compressors are essential tools in a variety of industrial settings. No matter what industry you are in having a reliable air compressor can be a crucial part of getting the job done efficiently. However, like an investment, air compressors require upkeep and maintenance, and eventually will need to be upgraded. But how do you know when itโ€™s time to upgrade your air compressor? Here are some things you need to consider.

Choosing the right assist gas in laser cutting: nitrogen or oxygen

When it comes to laser cutting and other industrial processes, the choice of assist gas is crucial in achieving optimal results. Nitrogen and oxygen are commonly utilized as assist gases, each with its own unique properties and applications. Understanding the characteristics of both gases, will help you to make an informed decision to ensure precision, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in your operations.

Controlling your nitrogen purity made easy

On-site nitrogen generators have many benefits over bottled gas. One is that they allow you to select your nitrogen purity. Here is how.

What are Mobile Compressors used for?

Mobile air compressors are portable, towable compressors particularly useful for applications that suit the construction and roading industry! You'll often see a mobile compressor being used for sandblasting, irrigation blow-outs, and for quarrying tools such as pneumatic block cutters and rock drills.ย ย 

Compressed air so portable it even reaches the moon.

Did you know that Chicago Pneumatic helped man land on the moon? Notice in this photo of the Apollo 11 landing what appear to be "soccer balls" on top of the capsule. They were inflated through a compressor specially developed by Chicago Pneumatic for NASA.

Where Should I Install my Air Dryer?

Your company purchased an air dryer for your compressor, now where should you install it? One of the most common things we see in the industry are air dryers being stored on top of the compressors. Seems like a wasted space not being used on top of the compressor, right? Wrong.

What Is Dew Point?

When using air compressors, there are many variables that are integral to the quality and effectiveness of your compressed air. When dryer air is necessary, being able to constantly and accurately monitor dew points can be a critical factor to your operation.

Why Does A Brewery Need Compressed Air?

Compressed air plays an integral role in breweries both large and small around the world. From start to finish, all details in the brewing process are managed in fine detail and having the right air compressor is no exception.

How is Nitrogen Used in the Coffee Industry?

We Kiwi's love our Coffee! Coffee, like all other food & beverage products, must go through a preservation process to keep the beans fresh during storage and packaging before they reach the consumer. Coffee that is not properly stored after it is roasted will lose a large amount of carbon dioxide, which lessens its' flavor and speeds up the staling process. One of the most common ways to preserve the freshness of coffee is the use of nitrogen gas. Learn more here:

How Can I Save on Energy Costs by Using a Screw Compressor?

Air compressors are helpful for an enormous range of applications such as air filling, packaging, tools, HVAC control, and more! One possible drawback is the amount of electricity they use; air compressors can be a huge drain on energy if used โ€‹inefficiency... 

Which material of pipes should I use for my Air Compressor System?

Air compressors create the energy used by pneumatic tools and processes throughout your compressed air system. The component that connects everything together is the piping. It is very important to choose the right compressed air pipe to avoid pressure loss, rust and other problems.

Why Do I Need a Back-up Air Compressor?

We get it, buying an air compressor is a big financial decision. And now we are suggesting that you need two air compressors, not just one. Ask yourself one question- Can your business still run if your air compressor goes down?

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