Air Compressor Repair Services

Air Innovations — fast, expert compressor repair to minimise downtime

Since 2005 we’ve specialised in professional repair, overhaul and emergency support for reciprocating and rotary screw compressors. Our technicians bring 90+ years of combined OEM experience, in-house CNC machining and rotor balancing (up to 700 kg), and thousands of parts in stock — so you get precision repairs, rapid turnaround and long-lasting results.

 

Core repair services

  • Emergency diagnostics & on-site repairs — rapid response 24/7 to limit production losses.
  • Workshop repairs & complete overhauls — full strip, inspection, machining, replacement and reassembly to OEM tolerances.
  • Component refurbishment & reverse engineering — repair or remanufacture internal rotating parts, diffusers, impellers and housings.
  • Bearing, seal & gasket replacement — OEM-quality seals, gaskets and bearings fitted and tested.
  • Valve, piston & cylinder repairs — restore compression performance and reliability.
  • Air/oil separator & filter servicing — restore separation efficiency and airflow.
  • Thermal imaging & vibration analysis — non-destructive diagnostics to find hidden faults and prevent repeat failures.
  • Control systems & PLC/SCADA upgrades — repair or upgrade control valves and electronics for improved performance.
 

Our repair process (what to expect)

  1. Rapid response & triage — phone/email intake and initial fault triage.
  2. On-site inspection or workshop receipt — fast diagnostics using thermal imaging, vibration analysis and pressure testing.
  3. Detailed repair plan & quote — transparent scope, lead time and parts recommendations.
  4. Precision repair / machining — CNC work, rotor balancing, parts replacement and reassembly to OEM spec.
  5. Performance testing & handover — pressure, leak and load testing; documentation and maintenance advice.
  6. Aftercare & warranty — post-repair support and warranty on workmanship/parts.
 

Technical capability & parts

  • In-house CNC machining and rotor balancing up to 700 kg.
  • Local manufacture and global sourcing of bearings, gasket kits, intercoolers, impellers (17-4 & 15.5 PH stainless).
  • Stock of common and hard-to-find Centac and major-brand spares.
  • Ability to supply custom repair kits tailored to make/model and operating conditions.
 

Why clients choose our repair service

  • 24/7 emergency response — minimise downtime any time of day.
  • OEM-quality workmanship — repairs meet or exceed original specifications.
  • Fast turnarounds — large parts inventory + local machining reduces lead times.
  • Experienced technicians — over 90 years’ combined industry expertise.
  • Transparent quoting & testing — documented test results and clear recommendations.
 

Areas we service

Nationwide coverage across South Africa — on-site or workshop repairs available. We service all major compressor brands including Ingersoll Rand and Centac.