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Breathing Air Compressors

Dual Air Tower Compressors with Auto Sequencing
Plant breathing air systems are designed to provide Grade-D breathing air for industrial applications. Remote air manifolds would be needed at various work stations. The system shown above (BAC-HP135) includes a 135 cfm compressor, a 200 gallon ASME receiver tank, Air Systems' Grade-D Filtration panel with a CO-91 series carbon monoxide monitor and a refrigerated air dryer. The entire filtration system is mounted on a steel forklift frame assembly. This package configuration can be designed for any required flow, capacities and output pressures.
All systems are designed and engineered to be ready for immediate use. Plumbing and electrical service is all that is required to be prepared prior to delivery.

Typical Breathing Air Packages
Model No. acfm Output at 110 psi Electric Motor Horsepower
BAC-HP20 21 5
BAC-HP30 30 7.5
BAC-HP40 42 10
BAC-HP70 68 15
BAC-HP90 92 20
BAC-HP115 115 25
BAC-HP135 135 30
BAC-HP170 170 40
BAC-HP195 195 40
BAC-HP240 240 50
BAC-HP280 282 60
BAC-HP360 360 75
Breathing Air Compressors available up to 3000 cfm

Industrial Electric Breathing Air Compressors
Air Tower Grade-D Compresssor systems
Select from the new line of vertical "Air Tower" compressor/refrigerated dryer systems or standard horizontal designed Grade-D breathing air packages
Compressor Accessories:
  • Standard and HEPA remote intake air filters available
  • Refrigerated air dryer
  • Dessicant air dryer
  • Receiver tanks
  • Air or Water cooled aftercoolers
  • Automatic moisture separators
  • Skid mounting
  • Sequencers
Compressor Specifications for Industrial Electric Models


Portable Breathing Compressors for Use with Pressure Demand Respirators Only

Auto-Air Compressor System Package (COMP-3EA)
The Auto-Air compressor system package is designed to provide automatic backup air for up to 3 workers in the event of compressor failure. The package consists of the Auto-Air Breather Box™ model BB30-COAA, the TA-3EA compressor supplied with a CGA-347 high pressure reducing regulator, primary and secondary hoses. Optional 60 or 87 cf cylinder can be installed on the compressor frame. System is designed for pressure demand respirators only.
The Twin-Air Compressor system is designed to provide Grade-D breathing air to 3 workers wearing pressure demand respirators. The TA-3 has twin receiver tanks that act as the mounting frame for the compressor. The use of the receiver tanks provides air that has been cooled to within 10 degrees of the ambient temperature. Provided are pneumatic tires for ease of mobility in rough terrain and a bottom skid plate for going up and down stairs. This place becomes the frame for the addition of a reserve air cylinder on the model TA-3EA. Any 30 or 60 minute air cylinder can be installed on the TA-3 frame. With the addition of a pressure reducing regulator and an Auto-Air Breather Box™ you now have a 3-worker compressor with fully automatic backup air for IDLH applications. THIS COMPRESSOR IS NOT DESIGNED FOR CONTINUOUS FLOW RESPIRATORS.
TA-3 Series Compressor Specifications:
  • Rotary vane air compressor rated for continuous use
  • Pressure range to 110 psi output
  • 2 HP electric motor, 1750 rpm, continuous duty, thermally protected
  • 115/230 VAC, 1 phase, 60 Hz., 17.2 amps (requires 20 amp service)
  • Optional explosion proof motor (230/3 VAC only)
  • Dimensions: 46" L X 24" W X 22" H, weight: 150 lbs.
  • Low maintenance - 500 hours between oil changes
  • 10" pneumatic tires
  • 50,000 hour minimum vane life
  • Built-in skid plate for stair climbing
  • USDA approved food grade oil in compression end
  • Automatic pressure unloading - full modulation air control
  • Breather Box™ Grade-D filtration system required
  • Optional 60 or 87 cubic foot reserve air cylinder mounts on cart with ASI regulator assembly
  • TA-3EA requires 115 VAC operation for Auto-Air Breather Box™
  • Noise level below 70 dBA at 3 feet
  • 8 Gallon twin air tanks assembly (8.5 cf air storage at 110 psi)
  • 1/2" 5000 series Hansen coupling on air outlet
  • Twin air tank is non-coded, ASME tank is optional

Ordering Information for TA-3 Series Portable Breathing Air Compressors
Model Description
TA-3 Twin-Air compressor, complete, 115/230 VAC, 1 phase. Order Breather Box™ and hose separately
TA-3EA Twin-Air compressor system includes TA-3 with the addition of an adjustable high pressure (5000 psi) regulator for attachment to a CGA-346/7 cylinder, bottle strap, and cylinder protection molding. Note: Grade-D filtration and hoses ordered separately or available in packages below
COMP-3 Package system includes: Model TA-3 compressor, H-10-5 (1/2" X 10') hose and BB30-CO3 Breather Box™ filtration package with 3 respirator fittings
COMP-3EA Package system includes: Model TA-3EA compressor, H-10-5 (1/2" X 10') hose, H-10-3 (3/8" X 10') hose, regulator and BB30-COAA Breather Box™ (order reserve air cylinder separately)
AC-60 60 cf aluminum cylinder - 2400 psi rated - 30 minute
AC-87 87 cf carbon fiber cylinder - 4500 psi rated - 1 hour


Portable Breathing Air Compressors - Special Application Designs
The TA-1 compressor has been designed to operate 1 constant flow hood style respirator and a vortex cooling tube or 2 pressure demand airline respirators. Grade-D filtration must be provided in the form of a 1 or 2 man Breather Box™. The TA-1 uses a 115/230 VAC 60 Hz electrical supply and is available with an optional gasoline engine for mobile operations
Model Description
TA-1 Electric compressor, 1 - 2 workers, 115 VAC Grade-D filtration must be ordered separately
TA-3G Gasoline compressor, 3 worker with remote intake snorkel. Grade-D filtration must be ordered separately
COMP-1 Grade-D compressor package includes 1 TA-1 compressor, 1 BB15-CO Breather Box™, and 1 H-25-3 connect hose
COMP-2 Same as COMP-1 with the addition of Model BB15-CO2, 2-outlet Breather Box™
Explosion Proof Auto-Air Compressor
Specifications for Explosion-Proof Auto-Air Compressor:
  • 110 psi output air pressure
  • Explosion proof electric motor — 230 VAC, 3-phase
  • Explosion proof on / off switch
  • 25 ft power cord (no plug, user supplied)
  • 3-worker operation (PRESSURE DEMAND RESPIRATORS ONLY)
  • Full automatic back-up air feature - 4500 psi capability
  • Pneumatic indicator and audible alarm for system failure
  • Grade-D filtration with intrinsically safe carbon monoxide monitor, CSA approved
  • Class 1, Division 1, Groups C and D environments
  • Twin-Air tank design for cool breathing air output, non-coded. Optional ASME coded tank available
  • Holds one, 87 cf, 4500 psi air cylinder used for reserve egress air
  • Steel air control panel
  • Pneumatic 10" tires
Model Description
TA3-AXAF Explosion proof compressor includes: Grade-D filtration, air control panel with CO monitor, 25 ft power cord (no plug, user supplies plug), reserve air cylinder sold separately. Note: size the reserve air system to achieve required egress time
AC-60 60 cf aluminum cylinder - 2400 psi rated - 30 minutes
AC-87 87 cf carbon fiber cylinder - 4500 psi rated - 1 hour
BBK-20 CO monitor calibration kit


Portable Breathing Air Compressors - Use with Continuous Flow Respirators
BAC-10
  • Maximum pressure: 10 psi at 9 cfm output, 9.5 cfm output at 4 psi
  • Electric motor: 3/4 HP. ODP, 100-115/208-230 VAC, 12.2/6.1 amps, 50/60 Hz, 1 phase, thermally protected, CSA approved
  • 0.5 - 0.7 micron inlet and compressor filters
  • 0 - 30 psi pressure gauge
  • Prewired with on/off switch and plug
  • Approximate weight: 55 lbs
BAC-17
  • Maximum pressure: 15 psi at 12 cfm output, 15 cfm output at 4 psi
  • Electric motor: 1-1/2 HP, TEFC, 115/208-230 VAC, 15.2/8.2 amps, 60 Hz, 1 phase, thermally protected, CSA approved
  • Optiona explosion proof electric motor available - Model BAC-17EXP 230/460 VAC (3-phase). Explosion proof on/off switch ordered separately
  • 0.5 - 0.7 micron inlet and compressor filters
  • 0 - 30 psi pressure gauge
  • Prewired with on/off switch and plug (115 VAC, 1 phase only)
  • Approximate weight: 96 lbs
BAC-20
  • Maximum pressure: 15 psi at 16 cfm output, 20 cfm at 4 psi
  • Electric motor: 2 HP TEFC, 115/208-230 VAC, 20/10 amps, 60 Hz, 1-phase, thermally protected, CSA approved
  • 0.5 - 0.7 micron inlet and compressor filters
  • 0 - 30 psi pressure gauge
  • Prewired with on/off switch and plug (115 VAC, 1-phase only)
  • Approximate weight: 103 lbs
Optional CO Monitoring
All air pumps come standard with 1/4" Hansen or Schrader fittings. Optional fittings available at an additional charge.
All ambient air pumps require 2 replacement filters; the pump compressor filter and the air intake filter
Model Description
BAC-10 2 worker ambient air pump
BAC-17 3 worker ambient air pump
BAC-17EXP 3 worker explosion proof ambient air pump
BAC-20 4 worker ambient air pump
BAC-20P 4 worker pneumatic ambient air pump
BAC-393 Replacement pump filter for all models (box of 10)
BAC-10F Replacement intake filter, BAC-10, (box of 27)
BAC-20F Replacement intake filter, BAC-17, BAC-20, BAC-20P (box of 14)
CO91-14LAC Portable CO monitor designed for ambient air pumps
BACB-196LF CoolBox designed for air pumps

Portable Breathing Compressors — High Volume Low Pressure Ambient Air Pumps

BAC-30RT30
Air Systems offers two large, high volume, oilless compressors that deliver a maximum 15 psi. These pumps only operate constant flow respirators. Due to high output temperatures, a small receiver tank or a Cool-Box™ is recommended to provide cool air to workers. A six outlet manifold or straight pipe outlet is supplied standard.
All air pumps come standard with 1/4" Hansen or Schrader fittings. Optional fittings are available at an additional charge.
Model Description
BAC-30 Compressor with 3 HP motor, 230/460 50/60 Hz 3-phase, 34 cfm at 0 psi, 32 cfm at 5 psi, 26 cfm at 15 psi, no receiver tank supplied
BAC-30RT30 BAC-30 compressor, 3 HP motor, 230/460, 50/60 Hz, 3-phase, mounted on 30 gallon receiver tank, 6-outlet manifold supplied or straight pipe
BAC-55 Compressor with 5 HP motor, 230/460, 60 Hz 3-phase, 56 cfm at 0 psi, 52 cfm at 5 psi, 48 cfm at 15 psi, no receiver tank supplied
BAC-55RT30 BAC-55 compressor mounted on 30 gallon receiver tank, 6-outlet manifold supplied or straight pipe
Cool-Air Pump
All air pumps deliver output air temperatures ranging from 140 - 180ºF and weigh up to 90 lbs. The low cost solution is to order Air Systems' air pump mounted on the TA-3T tank / cart frame assembly. Output air temperatures will be approximately 20ºF above ambient air temperature. The system has large tires for ease of mobility and storage. Each tank is supplied with a manual moisture drain valve.
  • Maximum compressor pressure 15 psi at 16 cfm output, 20 cfm output at 4 psi
  • Air motor maximum requirements: 75 cfm at 80 psi, air motor inlet hose minimum 1/2" ID or larger
  • 0.5 - 0.7 micron inlet and compressor filter
  • 0 - 30 psi output pressure gauge
  • Regulator, prefilter, lubricator, and muffler installed on air motor
  • Approximate weight (w/o frame): 73 lbs
  • All pumps supplied with 1/4" Hansen or Schrader coupling and dust caps. Other style fittings available at additional charge
Model Description
BAC-10-3T BAC-10 compressor pump on TA-3T Twin-Air tank assembly
BAC-17-3T BAC-17 compressor pump on TA-3T Twin-Air tank assembly
BAC-20-3T BAC-20 compressor pump on TA-3T Twin-Air tank assembly
BAC-20P-3T BAC-20P compressor pump on TA-3T Twin-Air tank assembly

Cool-Box - Portable Cooling Air Distribution Manifold
Cool-Box with Grade-D Breather Box Cool-Box system
Cool-Box Cart Cool-Box with ice - ready to use
  • Provides approximately 50ºF output air temperature with input temperatures up to 180ºF
  • Requires only ice for operation - 20 lbs. of ice provides 4 to 8 hours of operation
  • Manual condensate drain installed inside
  • Attaches to any Grade-D compressed air source up to 150 psi
  • Adjustable pressure regulator, gauge and safety relief valve installed in the system with a final filter
  • Entire unit is packaged in a rugged Igloo® roller cooler with a fold down pull handle
  • Provides low cost cool air anywhere
  • Operates with any airline continuous flow respirator or hood
  • Ideal for cooling Level A chemical suits and air supplied hoods
  • Provides cool air for up to four workers
  • Eliminates the need and expense of noisy vortex cooling tubes
  • Designed and engineered for less than 2 psi pressure drop in the system with flow capacities to 75 cfm
  • Provides NIOSH point-of-attachment components and cooling in one package
Model Description
BACB-196 Cool-Box™ complete with 1/4" Hansen or Schrader fittings - rated to 150 psi inlet pressure
BACB-196LP Cool-Box™ designed specifically for use with ambient air pumps (0 - 20 psi max). BACB-196K conversion kit included
BACB-196K Cool-Box™ conversion kit for any air pump brand to operate with the Cool-Box model BACB-196LP
BAC20CB2HR Cool-Box™ mounted on cart with BAC-20 air pump and two 100 ft. hose reels

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