Pneumatech

About Pneumatech

Since 1966, Pneumatech has provided industry-leading compressed air treatment and gas generation solutions to customers across the globe. We pioneered external heat regenerative dryers, introduced variable speed technology on refrigerant dryers and pushed the energy efficiency of nitrogen and oxygen generators to the highest level.

While compressed air is a crucial part of many industries, untreated compressed air always contains contaminants โ€“ such as water (vapor), oil (vapor), microorganisms, dirt and trace gases. These contaminants can cause damage to product equipment, corrosion of metals, bad quality end products or air pollution. Often also the main constituents of air - oxygen and nitrogen - are unwanted. Air treatment systems are thus crucial to protect your equipment, products and people.

Our competence team will work with you to understand your air treatment needs and will come up with the right solutions. Thanks to our wide and innovative product portfolio we can offer guaranteed purity, while maintaining lowest costs and energy levels.

We are capable of handling your requests in the most flexible way: from the smallest adaptations to the most complex requirements. For Pneumatech, your companyโ€™s success is paramount. You can count on us to maximize your protection, production and profitability



Partnering since 1966 to deliver air-treatment solutions

Since 1966, Pneumatech has provided industry-leading compressed air and gas treatment solutions to customers across the globe. We pioneered external heat regenerative dryers in the 1980s, introduced variable speed technology on refrigerant dryers (2000s) and pushed the energy efficiency of nitrogen generators to the highest level (2010s). Our innovative products and solutions provide clean, dry air and gas to general industries as well as automotive, textile, power generation, oil & gas, food & beverage and electronics.




A firm commitment to sustainability

Sustainability is a guiding principle for everything we do at Pneumatech. We believe that we have a responsibility to leave behind a healthier planet for future generations. But becoming more sustainable is not just the right thing to do, it is also good for business.

That is why we are dedicated to creating compressed air treatment and industrial gas solutions that add value to you, our customers. From our energy-efficient equipment to services that help you lower your environmental footprint, our goal is to allow you to do more with less.

But our commitment to sustainability goes beyond the products we offer. To us, sustainability also means investing in our team members and keeping them safe. It means acting ethically and responsibly in all of our business dealings.

In short, we want to build strong, lasting relationships with all of our stakeholders and employees. We view this as an essential part of our long-term success and the only path to profitability and growth in the future. 








Product ranges offered by Ash Air

Nitrogen Generation & Oxygen Generators

Oxygen Generators

Pneumatech gives oxygen to your business. With the PPOG series, Pneumatech offers an attractive replacement for traditional oxygen supply with very interesting returns on investment.

The PPOG1-120 series uses Pressure Swing Adsorption technology to extract oxygen from compressed air, resulting in oxygen purity levels up to 95%.

The PPOG 2-18 HE series is a true game changer in on-site oxygen generation. 30% more efficient than traditional oxygen generators, the PPOG HE gives you the oxygen volume, purity and reliability you need at a massively reduced cost and a smaller environmental footprint.

PSA Oxygen Generators
With the PPOG series, Pneumatech offers an attractive replacement for traditional oxygen supply with very interesting returns on investment.

Nitrogen Generators

Discover the inner workings, versatile applications, and numerous benefits of an N2 generator. This revolutionary machine effectively separates nitrogen from compressed air, comprised of 78% N2 and 21% O2. A gas generator stands out as the easiest, most flexible, and economically viable method for securing your own nitrogen supply. Elevate your professional approach and embrace the efficiency and sustainability offered by on-site nitrogen generation, exclusively available in New Zealand.

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Air Dryers 

Refrigerated Air Dryers

Ash Air has a range of quality cycling and non-cycling Pneumatech refrigerated dryers for your air compressors.Our non-cycling Pneumatech refrigerated dryers offer a reliable and economic solution for removing moisture from your compressed air system. These refrigerated dryers for air compressors are easy to install, offer energy savings, prevent pressure losses, are equipped with rotary compressors and R410A refrigerant, and have improved connectivity features.

The Ash Air collection of very dependable cycling Pneumatech refrigerated dryers offer easy-to-use controllers, are easy to install with low maintenance needs, and are energy efficient with zero-loss drains.

We also supply a range of superior performance refrigerated dryers for air compressors with variable speed technology that matches energy consumption to the actual compressed air demand, have stable pressure dew points, and are available with both air-cooled and water-cooled condensers.

Desiccant Air Dryers

Our innovative desiccant dryers give customers efficient protection against the presence of any humidity in the air, which often is the source of pipe corrosion and decreased efficiency of equipment and tools.

The Ash Air range of advanced technology 360-1080 m3/hr and 1188-10800 m3/hr adsorption air dryers are for customers who have a focus on energy efficiency and low operating costs, while maintaining the highest standards in air purity. Our Pneumatech blower purge air dryers use heated blower purge air to remove moisture from the desiccant material, which means no purge loss during regeneration.

Breathing Air Dryers

Here at Ash Air, we offer BA 15-310 HE Breathing Air Purifiers. The Pneumatech solution for Industrial Breathing Air applications, build to exceed standards. The Breathing Air Dryer range assures safe working environment in a wide range of applications. Built to exceed standards, Breathing Air Dryers provide certified breathing air, even in situations with polluted intake air to ensure personnel safety at all times.

The Pneumatech solution for Industrial Breathing Air applications, build to exceed standards. The Breathing Air Dryer range assures safe working environment in a wide range of applications. Built to exceed standards, Breathing Air Dryers provide certified breathing air, even in situations with polluted intake air to ensure personnel safety at all times.


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