Vanair2023-12-11T09:16:52-07:00

Western Canada’s largest distributor of Vanair air compressors, parts, and services.

Vanair has been at the forefront of air compressor technology since 1944. With a wide range of products designed to meet your unique demands, Vanair’s range of air compressors and related solutions have gained renown for their exceptional adaptability, resilience, and effectiveness.

Abovedeck Hydraulically Driven Air Compressors

You can rely on Vanair’s powerful Abovedeck Hydraulically Driven air compressors to complete the job. These hydraulically driven, reciprocating, and rotary screw air compressors offer a competitive range of 30-185 CFM air power.

Abovedeck air compressors are designed to excel in demanding environments and are perfect for various heavy-duty markets.

Engineered to be your Mobile Power Solution™, Vanair’s vehicle-mounted air compressors are a great solution when truck bed space is at a premium, and the compressors offer many in-built features such as cold-weather packages and integrated hydraulic/compressor oil coolers.

Within Vanair’s Abovedeck air compressor lineup, you’ll discover models that not only deliver quieter operation but also offer superior air power when compared to competing models. Some of our models are capable of effortlessly powering a 90 lb. jackhammer.

Vanair’s Abovedeck Hydraulically Driven Air Compressors guarantee reliable power, maximum fuel efficiency, and performance.

Engine Driven Systems

Vanair’s extensive line of Engine Driven Systems is sure to meet your air compressor needs. With their heavy-duty, efficient solutions, Vanair’s systems meet the challenges of any type of robust application, such as monument engraving, paint stripping, pavement breaking, general air tools, and many more.

Our Engine Driven Systems cover a spectrum of air power, spanning from 18 to 260 CFM and reaching up to 175 PSI. These systems come equipped with a choice of gasoline or diesel engines and offer versatile options, including rotary screws or reciprocating air ends. Vanair’s line of Engine Driven Systems features models with on/off Smart Technology, which saves fuel and reduces noise.

Vanair’s Engine Driven Systems are also available in a wheeled cart or trailer model that provides enough air power to run a 90 lb. jackhammer at half the cost of a 185 tow behind.

Get the best of both worlds with Vanairs Engine Driven Systems that offer both the convenience of portability and maximizing fuel efficiency.

PowerFlex Modular Systems

The PowerFlex series is a flexible and powerful series of engine-driven power systems that keep powering on even when your vehicle is turned off.

The PowerFlex series is available in several options, so you can select the functionality that fits the requirements of your job and your budget. Choose between hydraulics, air compressor, trifecta, or the AC generator of functionality: all three combined in one system.

Vanair’s PowerFlex line offers models with up to 40 CFM at 150 PSI rotary screw air compressor, a 6,800-watt AC generator, and a powerful hydraulic pump with up to 13 GPM and 3,000 PSI. The models include a lifetime warranty on the Air End and a long range of high-end safety features such as low engine oil shutdown, alternator failure indicator, and hydraulic oil pressure-relief valve.

Vanair’s PowerFlex Modular Systems are a robust solution to supply you with the power you need to get the job done.

Air N Arc® ALL-IN-ONE Power Systems®

If you’re looking for one machine that can do it all, look no further than Vanair’s unbeatable Air N Arc® ALL-IN-ONE Power Systems®. The Air N Arc® ALL-IN-ONE line is unique in the industry as the only system that offers six power sources all in one compact, lightweight machine.

With a range of configurations to fit your specific needs: welder, generator, rotary screw air compressor, battery booster, battery charger, and hydraulic pump, the Air N Arc® line offers the power and flexibility to set up a mobile workstation on the back of your truck. Vanair’s ALL-IN-ONE Power Systems® eliminates buying a supplementary hydraulic pump or welder to get the necessary functionality on site. A reliable and energy-efficient option to get the job done on the go, these systems increase performance while cutting costs and reducing downtime.

The Air N Arc® line also offers cold-weather packages and a Vanair Air end lifetime warranty.

PTO Underdeck Mobile Power Systems

Vanair’s Underdeck rotary screw compressor systems provide unparalleled flexibility and cost efficiency. The Underdeck systems mount seamlessly and out of sight under your vehicle, drawing power from your truck’s engine. This type of design is affordable at half the cost of a tow-behind and offers convenience and flexibility, as it frees up the towing hitch for other equipment and the truck bed for transportation and storage of essentials for your job.

The Underdeck Mobile Power Systems use a single PTO opening on your truck and can provide up to 1000 CFM air power, AC power or hydraulics—or a combination of all three! System options include standard or optimized systems for Ram® or Ford® trucks. Whichever option you choose, each Vanair Underdeck kit is specific to the model and make of your vehicle.

Providing the exceptional power your crew needs to get the job done when and where they need it, Vanair’s Underdeck systems can support several applications including pneumatic tools for post-pounding, pipe fusion, and sewer relining.

Drill Compressor Modules

Vanair’s innovative line of Drill Compressor Modules is your one-stop shop for all your air compressor needs. These rugged and dependable products are easy to maintain and are available in a wide range of capacities. They provide a compact solution, particularly suitable for situations where space on your rig is limited.

The Drill Compressor Modules are designed and built to meet the specific requirements and rigorous demands of applications such as geothermal, water wells, oil and gas, and blast hole drilling. The Drill Compressors can deliver between 100-250psi with a single-stage compressor system and are available with integral shaft drive or hydraulic drive cooling system, hydraulically or engine driven. Vanair’s line of Drill Compressor Modules offers models that are optimized for shallow wells where low pressure and low flow are required and models that have enough air and pressure to run a 4-inch hammer drill.

Vanair’s Drill Compressor Modules are a cost-effective and powerful solution, designed to complete the job.

Utility Mount Air Compressors

Vanair’s industry-leading line of tier-four compliant, Utility Mount, engine-driven compressors is an innovative solution, designed to get the job done.

The line of Utility Mount Air Compressors comes with either a 185CFM Deutz engine or sizes 210 CFM and 260 CFM John Deere engines. The stand-alone, 108mm diameter rotary screw Air Compressors are compact enough to be cross-mounted along the bulkhead on your vehicle and feature a balanced, single-point lifting bail, designed for easy installation.

Vanair’s Utility Mount Air Compressor models have a corrosion-resistant, low-maintenance canopy with fork pockets. All models have a waterproof eye level and convenient curbside digital control panel that enables the crew to easily access and operate the air compressor.

Safety features for Vanair’s Utility Mount Air Compressors include an automatic shutdown and protection system, an automatic blowdown valve, and a low noise level that is limited to a maximum of 76 dBA at seven metres.

Vanair Utility Mount Air Compressor

Vanair Parts

Vanair parts

Chamco offers a complete range of Vanair OEM replacement parts to ensure we can respond to service calls quickly and efficiently. Vanair’s genuine parts are optimized for their best-in-class products. Opting for genuine Vanair compressor parts not only safeguards the longevity and optimal performance of your Vanair system but also upholds your warranty coverage.

In addition to Vanair’s customized engine and compressor maintenance kits, Chamco also carries all the genuine Vanair parts you’ll need for standard maintenance, including:

  • Compressor belt
  • Generator belt
  • Compressor oil filter
  • Hydraulic manifold
  • Pressure switch
  • Primary fuel filter
  • Compressor air filter

Contact a Chamco representative for more information about specific parts, maintenance kits and pricing.

Vanair Engineered Systems

Using the best available products is the key to success in designing and manufacturing engineered systems that meet our customers’ unique needs. With Vanair’s industry-leading line of Mobile Power Solutions™ including, air compressors, generators, welders, battery boosters, and chargers, Chamco can design engineered systems that enhance performance, and utility, and exceed customer expectations.

The combined expertise at Chamco and Vanair ensures that we can engineer an ideal system for our customers regardless of the application. Chamco’s Vanair-engineered systems set themselves apart from the competition by their outstanding flexibility, durability, and efficiency.

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From 6 locations across western Canada, we supply and service Vanair products in the following areas:

British Columbia

Burnaby
Creston
Delta
Drayton Valley
Fort St. James
Fort St. John
Kamloops
Kootenays
Langley
New Westminster

Okanagan
Prince George
Prince Rupert
Richmond
Sparwood
Sunshine Coast
Surrey
Vancouver
Vancouver Island

Alberta

Athabasca
Calgary
Camrose
Canmore
Cold Lake
Drumheller
Edmonton
Evansburg
Fort McMurray
Fort Saskatchewan

Grande Prairie
High Level
Hinton
Leduc
Lethbridge
Lloydminster
Medicine Hat
Nisku
Peace River
Red Deer

Rocky Mountain House
Slave Lake
St. Paul
Stettler
Turner Valley
Wainwright
Whitecourt
Wood Buffalo

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