Air Pumps & Compressors
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- published: 2022-09-29 10:23:00
- modified: 2026-06-23 16:01:37
Links on the live page
The live page is a set of tiles that link to the machines that use air pumps and compressors:
What this page is
buythis.co.za/air-pumps-compressors is the air pumps and compressors section of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. On the live page it is only a heading, a link to compressor videos and tiles to the machines that need air. This knowledge base page explains which air supply each kind of machine needs and lists the 29 air pumps, compressors, air treatment parts and spares currently on Buythis with their prices.
Air pump or compressor
An air pump pulls air from the room and pushes it straight into the machine, so it gives a continuous flow at a constant low pressure. That is what a CO2 laser needs for air assist: the air blows smoke and flames away from the cut and protects the lens. AM.CO.ZA advises against more than 4 bar on a CO2 laser head, so a pump is the best choice for CO2 laser cutting. Two pumps can be joined with a Y connector to double the airflow without raising the pressure.
An air compressor squeezes air into a tank and releases it at a set pressure. Machines that need high pressure use a compressor: fiber laser cutters that cut steel with compressed air, laminators and heat presses with pneumatic lifters, nitrogen generators, and general workshop tools. A compressor used with a laser or pneumatic machine should have a regulator and an oil-water filter so clean, dry air at the right pressure reaches the machine.
Air pumps for CO2 lasers
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
AG-AIR/40 (KB) |
~35W magnetic piston air pump, 40L/min, for desktop lasers | Generic 220V ~35W Magnetic Piston Air Pump, ACO-002 0.03Mpa 40L/min | R 423.20 |
AG-AIR (KB) |
Air pump, 50-70L/min, default for cabinet and flatbed lasers | Generic 220V ~40W-60W Air Pump, ACO-003 0.03-0.035Mpa 50L-70L/min | R 588.80 |
AG-AIR/110 (KB) |
~110W air pump, 110L/min | Generic 220V ~110W Air Pump, ACO-009 >0.035Mpa 110L/min | R 1 564.00 |
AG-AIR/300 (KB) |
~380W air pump, 300L/min | Generic 220V ~380W Air Pump, ACO-818 >0.05Mpa 300L/min | R 2 024.00 |
AG-AIR/450 (KB) |
~520W air pump, 450L/min, top of the range | Generic 220V ~520W Air Pump, ACO-016 >0.05Mpa 450L/min | R 3 036.00 |
The air pumps come with plugs that fit the laser machine's power outlet. Higher flow (litres per minute) keeps the airflow more consistent over long jobs.
Air compressors
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
AG-AIR/550 (KB) |
550W quiet oil-free compressor, 8L tank, 7 bar | Generic 220V 550W Quiet Silent Air Compressor with 8L Air Tank, 7 Bar 40L/min | R 1 840.00 |
AG-AIR/SCREW-15 (KB) |
15kW 380V 16 bar rotary screw inverter compressor with air dryer, for fiber lasers up to 6kW | 15kW 380V 16Bar Rotary Screw Inverter Air Compressor 340L 1.2 m³/min, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Variable Frequency with Touchscreen, 6-Level Filter, Air Dryer (Suitable for ≤6kW Fiber Laser) TSEPM15-16 | R 129 028.85 |
AG-AIR/SCREW-22 (KB) |
22kW 380V 16 bar rotary screw inverter compressor with air dryer, for fiber lasers up to 12kW | 22kW 380V 16Bar Rotary Screw Inverter Air Compressor 2.1 m³/min, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Variable Frequency with Touchscreen, 6-Level Filter, Air Dryer (Suitable for ≤12kW Fiber Laser) | R 138 000.00 |
The quiet 550W compressor suits laminators and small pneumatic machines. The 16 bar rotary screw compressors are for fiber laser cutters that cut with compressed air and for nitrogen generators; they run on 380V three-phase power and include a touchscreen controller, filters and an air dryer.
Air treatment: filters, separators and regulators
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
AG-AIR/FILTER (KB) |
Oil-water separator pre-filter with one-way valve | Generic Oil Water Separator Pre-Filter with Compressed Air One-Way Valve | R 1 288.00 |
AG-AIR/SEPARATOR (KB) |
AW30-03 air treatment unit: filter, pressure reducer, oil-water separation | Generic AW30-03 Air Treatment Unit with Pneumatic Filter, Pressure Reducing Valve, Oil Water Separation for Air Compressor | R 1 748.00 |
AG-AIR/REGULATOR (KB) |
AFC2000 pressure regulator with oil-water filter | Generic AFC2000 Air Pressure Regulator with Oil Water Separating Filter Combination Unit | R 312.80 |
AG-AIR/VALVE/9 (KB) |
0.5-9 bar pressure reducing valve with gauge | 9 Bar Pressure Reducer, Maximum 9.5 Bar Input, 0.5-9 Bar Output Air Pressure Reducing Valve with Pressure Gauge (1/2 Inch Threads) AR2000-02 | R 616.40 |
AG-AIR/VALVE/40 (KB) |
Pressure reducer for up to 40 bar input, with gauge | 40 Bar Pressure Reducer, Maximum 4Mpa Input Air Pressure Reducing Valve with Pressure Gauge, 19mm (3/4 Inch Threads) | R 920.00 |
AG-AIR/30A (KB) |
030A inline compressed-air filter | Generic 030A Air Filter for Compressed Air Filtration Inline Compressor Filter | R 570.40 |
AG-AIR/30C (KB) |
030C inline compressed-air filter | Generic 030C Air Filter for Compressed Air Filtration Inline Compressor Filter | R 570.40 |
AG-AIR/30F (KB) |
030F/030FF inline compressed-air filter | Generic 030F/030FF Air Filter for Compressed Air Filtration Inline Compressor Filter | R 506.00 |
AG-AIR/30T (KB) |
030T inline compressed-air filter | Generic 030T Air Filter for Compressed Air Filtration Inline Compressor Filter | R 570.40 |
AG-AIR/30X (KB) |
030X inline compressed-air filter | Generic 030X Air Filter for Compressed Air Filtration Inline Compressor Filter | R 570.40 |
Compressor spares and air hose
| SKU | What it is | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
AG-AIR/962 (KB) |
962 spin-on oil filter for 20 bar compressors | Generic 962 20Bar Spin-On Oil Filter (HM962/W962/HM23028) Compressor Lube Oil Filter | R 478.40 |
AG-AIR/23009 (KB) |
23009 air-oil separator for 500CFM screw compressors | Generic 23009 Air Oil Filter Separator for 500CFM Screw Compressor, HM23009 | R 2 300.00 |
AG-AIR/DB2074 (KB) |
DB2074 air-oil separator for 120CFM screw compressors | Generic DB2074 Air Oil Filter Separator for 120CFM Screw Compressor, DB2074 SZ/B | R 1 564.00 |
AG-AIR/AIR/40 (KB) |
40mm inlet air filter for 120CFM screw compressors | Generic 40mm Inlet Air Filter for 120CFM Screw Compressor, MHN60 | R 496.80 |
AG-AIR/25INCH (KB) |
2.5 inch intake air filter | Generic 2.5Inch (63.5mm) Air Intake Filter for Compressor , 105mm Outer Diameter | R 423.20 |
AG-AIR/32INCH (KB) |
3.25 inch intake air filter | Generic 3.25 Inch (83mm) Air Intake Filter for Compressor, 5 Inch (127mm) Outer Diameter (HM70) | R 920.00 |
AG-AIR/SCREW/GAUGE/OIL (KB) |
Oil level gauge block for rotary screw compressors | Acrylic Oil Gauge Display Block Replacement for Rotary Screw Air Compressor | R 1 953.85 |
AG-AIR/SCREW/GAUGE/NUT (KB) |
Oil gauge nuts and washers for rotary screw compressors | Oil Gauge Display Nuts with Hollow Oil Channel & Washers for Rotary Screw Air Compressor | R 780.85 |
AG-AIR/VALVE/1 (KB) |
Non-return valve for the silent compressor | Non-Return Value Replacement for Silent Air Compressor, M14 One In Two Way Out | R 211.60 |
AG-HOSE/64 (KB) |
6mm PU/PE hose per metre, for laser air assist | Φ6mm PU/PE Hose with Inner Diameter 4mm, Per 1 Metre (for Laser Machine Air, Router Oil) Blue/Black/Opal | R 25.30 |
AG-HOSE/85 (KB) |
8mm PU/PE hose per metre, for air and chiller lines | Φ8mm PU/PE Hose with Inner Diameter 5mm, Per 1 Metre (for Chiller, Air) Orange/Black/Clear | R 21.85 |
Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20. Some prices come from slightly older dump entries (2026-10-16, 2026-10-17, 2026-10-18, 2026-10-19). Check the product page before ordering, since prices change.
How to choose
- CO2 laser air assist: use an air pump.
AG-AIR/40suits desktop lasers,AG-AIRorAG-AIR/110suit standard cabinet and flatbed lasers, andAG-AIR/300orAG-AIR/450give more flow for heavy cutting or for joining two machines. - Laminators, heat presses and small pneumatic machines: the quiet
AG-AIR/550compressor with an 8L tank is enough. - Fiber laser cutting with air, or a nitrogen generator: use a 16 bar rotary screw compressor. Pick
AG-AIR/SCREW-15for fiber lasers up to 6kW andAG-AIR/SCREW-22for fiber lasers up to 12kW. - Keep the air clean: add a filter, oil-water separator and regulator between a compressor and any machine, and drain the air dryer and replace oil and filters on schedule (see the maintenance videos below).
Videos
The live page links to a search for compressor videos on the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channel. Videos about AM.CO.ZA air pumps and compressors:
- Full Range of Air Pumps from 40L/min to 450L/min for CO2 Laser Cutting and How to Combine Connect (2023-01-08)
- TruCUT Cabinet CO2 Laser Unbox and Setup Video of Air Pump, Water Pump, Cooling and Laser Tube Installation (2017-07-07)
- 16 Bar Air Compressor and Nitrogen Generator Connection, Usage and Maintenance (2025-06-10)
- Create 3D Steel Puzzle on Fiber Laser with 15 Bar Compressed Air Cutting on 3mm Mild Steel Plate (2022-08-13)
- Air Compressor AG-AIR/SCREW-15 Change to English Interface with Password 1387, 1253 or 2011 (2025-01-26)
- Adjust Load / Unload Pressure for 15kW 16 Bar Rotary Screw Air Compressor (Password 1387/2011) (2024-06-04)
- Change Oil and Reset Maintenance Counter on Rotary Screw Air Compressors (2026-03-25)
- Reset Counter on AG-AIR/SCREW-15 16Bar Air Compressor (Password 1387, 1253 or 2011) After Oil Change (2025-09-24)
- Optimise Time and Interval to Drain Water Gathered in Air Dryer from Compressor (2025-08-20)
- Releasing Valve Not Close, Clean Up Valve for 16 Bar Compressor Air Dryer Automatic Water Release (2026-07-09)
- Sales Talk - Laminator with Silent Compressor #Shorts (2023-06-21)
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- 16 Bar Rotary Screw Air Compressor with Dryer for Fiber Laser Cutting and General Applications
- Getting Started with the AM.CO.ZA 16 Bar Air Compressor!
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