Upfitting mobile air compressors requires a number of considerations to ensure the reliability for crews to work efficiently and stay operational. It’s first key to understand that upfitting is different from outfitting. Upfitting refers to modifying or adding equipment to a vehicle or machinery to suit a specific purpose. For example, installing a multifunction system such as an Air N Arc® ALL-IN-ONE Power System® to a work truck for mobile access on a remote jobsite to compressed air, welding, battery boosting and charging, and more. Outfitting has a broader meaning and refers to equipping something with necessary items, such as general contexts like supplying a workshop with tools.

 

GVWR:

  • What are the weight requirements of your vehicle, and how much will your compressor affect those requirements?

Mounting Location:

  • Where will you need to access air power? How can your air compressor fit on your vehicle with adequate air flow to cool the machine?

PTO Compatibility:

  • Do you plan to use PTO to power your air compressor?

Air Flow and Pressure Rating Requirements:

  • What is the rated CFM and PSI required on the job to power your equipment? What is the maximum requirement here?

Duty Cycle

  • Will you need continuous air power for an extended period of time, or will you require air power in shorter intervals?

Power Source

  • What type of power will run the compressor – engine driven, hydraulic-driven, PTO-driven, or electric-driven?

Climate

  • Will your machine frequently be in extreme heat or cold environments and require additional protection to prevent downtime, such as freeze-ups?

 

Vanair®, a Lincoln Electric Company, offers a variety of Mobile Power Solutions® that meet the many needs of today’s applications. From PTO driven underdeck systems that are compact and improve overall efficiency, to ALL-IN-ONE Power Systems® that are multifunctional and provide up to six forms of power, and even comprehensive Electrified Power Equipment® that is configurable to scale traditional gas or diesel setups or electric vehicles, Vanair® has the solution crews need to streamline operations and improve your workday.