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Rugged oil-less piston compressors engineered for demanding OEM applications requiring high pressure, high airflow and long operating cycles.
Thomas articulated piston technology is designed for dirty, dusty, hot and cold environments and can operate continuously or restart against pressures up to 175 psig / 12 bar.
Thomas articulated piston compressors are designed for applications where conventional piston technology may struggle with operating pressure, long run times or harsh environmental conditions.
Straight-up and straight-down piston motion is particularly well suited to delivering high-pressure, high-volume airflow and allows the compressor to stop and restart while the discharge remains under pressure.
The oil-less design eliminates lubricant contamination from the compressed-air stream, while the robust mechanical construction makes the technology suitable for mobile, industrial and outdoor OEM systems.
TASKAIR articulated piston technology is designed around the requirements of high-pressure OEM compressor applications.
Designed to operate continuously at pressures up to 175 psig / 12 bar.
Capable of restarting against discharge pressures up to 175 psig / 12 bar.
Oil-less compressor design removes lubricant contamination concerns from the compressed-air stream.
Suitable for equipment operating in dirty, dusty, hot or cold working environments.
Pump construction can accommodate a broad range of off-the-shelf motors with appropriate mounting modifications.
Pump and motor arrangements can be configured around the requirements of the finished OEM machine.
Thomas TASKAIR articulated piston compressors are commonly selected where an OEM application requires more airflow, pressure or run time than typical compact piston compressor technology can provide.
Their rugged design also provides increased tolerance to contamination in the intake air, making them particularly useful for mobile and industrial systems exposed to demanding operating environments.
TASKAIR compressors are particularly suited to mobile and industrial systems requiring high-pressure compressed air and long operating cycles.
An articulated piston compressor operates using the same basic reciprocating principle as an engine piston. Rotational energy from the electric motor is converted into straight reciprocating piston movement within the cylinder.
Articulated piston compressors bridge the gap between compact OEM piston compressors and heavier industrial compressed-air equipment.
Suitable for OEM systems requiring compressed air at pressures up to 175 psig / 12 bar.
Straight piston movement supports high-volume airflow from a relatively compact compressor package.
Designed for applications with extended compressor operation and high cycle requirements.
The oil-less design eliminates oil contamination from the compressed-air path.
Suitable for dirty, dusty, hot and cold environmental conditions.
Flexible motor and mounting configurations simplify integration into mobile and industrial equipment.
Common technical questions about Thomas TASKAIR articulated piston compressors and OEM applications.
A Thomas articulated piston compressor uses a reciprocating piston mechanism to produce compressed air for demanding OEM applications requiring high pressure, high airflow and long run times.
Thomas articulated piston compressors can operate continuously at pressures up to approximately 175 psig or 12 bar depending on the model and application.
Yes. One of the advantages of Thomas articulated piston technology is the ability to restart against discharge pressures up to approximately 175 psig / 12 bar.
They use an oil-less design, eliminating lubricant contamination concerns in the compressed-air stream.
Yes. These compressors are designed for demanding environments including dirty, dusty, hot and cold operating conditions.
Applications include air suspension, central tire inflation, defense equipment, fire suppression systems, kneeler suspension, load leveling, pneumatic doors and wheel flange lubrication.
Yes. CompreVac can assist with compressor selection based on required airflow, pressure, duty cycle, voltage, environment, mounting requirements and OEM equipment design.
Contact CompreVac with your required pressure, airflow, duty cycle, voltage and environmental requirements. We can help identify the appropriate Thomas articulated piston compressor for your application.
Thomas articulated piston compressors are workhorses that go in dirty, hot or cold environments, and in applications with high pressure and high cycle requirements. They are the technology of choice for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in many mobile, industrial, and applications including air suspension, central tire inflation system, dry sprinkler systems.
Benefits of Thomas Articulated Piston Pumps and Compressors
The straight up/straight down piston motion is tailor-made for delivering high-pressure, high-volume airflow; good for stopping and restarting against back pressure. The oil-less design eliminates contamination concerns.
Features that only Thomas Articulated Piston Technology can provide
Our Robust TASKAIR Articulated piston pumps and compressors can provide a performance and quality of design that's unparalleled on the market. On top of the performance Thomas’ units are more tolerant to contamination in intake air and can bolt to virtually any “off the shelf” motor with slight modifications to the shaft and motor mount face. Pump design is customizable also for motor protection, with optional DC enclosed motor/housing design.
Articulated Piston Pumps and Compressors for a Variety of OEM Applications
The Thomas TASKAIR product series are most often used in medium and heavy duty air suspension systems that require high air flow and long run times, however they are selected when an application demands exceed typical piston pump technology limitations. They can be found in leading industrial devices and systems.
Key Applications
How Articulated Piston Pumps and Compressors Work?
The articulated piston compressor follows the same operating principle as a conventional car engine piston. The articulated piston transfers rotational energy from a motor into a reciprocating motion used to compress air in a closed cylinder. As the piston moves down inside the cylinder, the air is drawn through a one-way intake valve. When the piston moves up, the air is exhausted through a one-way exhaust valve.The construction of this positive air displacement pump protects it from even the harshest environmental and heavy-duty application conditions.