OAUSA Net - January 22, 2015 - On Board Air Compressors

[DaveK]

This week we will do a review of the different types of vehicle mounted (on board) air compressors that will help with all your mobile air needs, from airing up tires to inflating air mattresses.

Here are several examples of on board air compressors

Extreme Air by Outback Extreme (from their Website at: http://www.extremeoutback.com/product/8 ... 7-000.html )

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ViAir by ViAir Corporation (from their website at:( http://www.viaircorp.com/ )

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Oasis XD-400 (from their website at: http://aircompressors.oasismfg.com/view ... ompressors? )

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A few companies offer York compressors for almost any application.

For those not familiar with York compressors and why they offer an excellent choice for on-board air, click this link: http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/yorkair.html .

Kilby offers York compressors and complete mounting kits for Jeep, Chevy and Dodge (From their website: http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/compressors.htm )

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Off Road Only offers mounting kits for Jeeps only to accommodate any York Compressor. (From their website at: http://www.offroadonly.com/Products/On_ ... unts.shtml )

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[cruiserlarry]

Another popular on-board compressor:

ARB Twin Compressor

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[DaveK]

The Warn Winch Company has taken a little different approach to on board air compressors by combining a compressor with their new winch. The compressor is part of their new Dual Force Winch and they claim it delivers enough air to operate a variety of air tools or quickly inflate a raft. Max air pressure: 100 PSI, CFM rating: 12 CFM @ 0 PSI, 5 CFM @ 90PSI. More info at their website: http://www.warn.com/truck/winches/powerplant_hd.shtml .

The winch is available from Northern Tool and Equipment (from their website: http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/ ... _200334269)

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[cruiserlarry]

Another option available for on-board (and portable) air is the Powertank, which is filled with liquid CO2. When exposed to atmospheric pressure, the liquid CO2 evaporates to a gas form, which creates a pressurized CO2 gas output. The gas is inert, and because it is stored in a liquid state, very safe. The output is capable of pressures easily over 300 psi, so it must be used with a pressure regulator (usually adjustable) to maintain safe, pressures for tire filling, etc. The high pressure / volume capability allows you to use air tools for limited periods of time as well.

Powertank 10lb system with adjustable regulator, tank, tank boot, low temperature hose, fittings, etc...

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