Airetex Compressor

[Tvanpool]

It appears that Airetex is no more. I have been unable to contact Airetex for several weeks and drove by their location to find an eviction notice on the door.
No response to emails or phone calls. Hopefully Alkin can supply any needed parts in the future.

 

[blackdiesel]

Wow. I was saving up for a 45 but ended up getting an Omega Super Charger instead. Did they have more than the TX store or are you referring to a different location?

 

[Tvanpool]

The only location I know of is in Arlington TX. That is where I went. I purchased a compressor from them about 6 months ago mainly because I could pick it up locally.
It has been great so far with 5 hours run time (many fills of my 95 cu. ft. tank) but now I need to find a source of support in case parts are ever needed.

 

[scubajeeper]

Wow, I talked to them back in the fall and was told that they were downsizing and that they had no compressors but could get me one by February. I've since gotten an Altaros booster. Good luck with your Airtex, I hope it gives you good service.

 

[DellaDog]

Same here, called throughout the holidays and no response; the voicemail doesn't even match the company. Also, the web site doesn't spec prices and won't allow ordering. Too bad, Bruce seems like a great guy and avid air rifler. 

 

[NMshooter]

Alkin compressor from Turkey is the precursor to the Airtex. Airtex may still be using some of their parts. If you are in need of repair or replacement parts this would be a place to start. Alkin compressor is still being manufactured. That all I got guys, just remember when I was researching compressors. Saw this info on the yellow forum. I do not know if it is distributed here in the US,

 

[scubajeeper]

When I talked to Bruce, the owner, he did mention that the heads were made in turkey but the bottom end was Chinese.

 

[mrjohns]

Airetex Compressors has listing on Ebay fpr the Airetex 45.

 

[DellaDog]

"mrjohns"Airetex Compressors has listing on Ebay fpr the Airetex 45.

Unfortunately, you'll see the listings were last updated in June, 2016. Try calling the 1-800 number listed in the listing and you'll get an automated response not associated with AirTex. 

I'd be very hesitant to order any of these (even if they actually exist) without first talking to Bruce, the owner. 

 

[blackdiesel]

They are still in business they just moved to a smaller building. Their local telephone number 817-633-5505 is working.

 

[fr8rbum747]

I called them on the 817-633-5505...works fine.
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[AlkinCompr]

FYI.. we are not affiliated with Airetex anymore. Airetex used to sell our compressors in the past but due to poor customer service they provided and their short warranty period, we have stopped working with them and started our own distribution network and servicing in the States. We carry all the parts and products in NJ warehouse with plenty stock.

 

[2D1C]

AlkinCompr.
Are you interested in sharing your "distribution networks" contact information for a better customer experience?
Above are current customers of your company looking for support.

 

[John "spysir" Blount]

"AlkinCompr.
Are you interested in sharing your “distribution networks” contact information for a better customer experience?
Above are current customers of your company looking for support."

Yes please.

John

 

[2D1C]

This is a scam. I have found the same statement from this cat in several forums here.
One shows his distributors? most of them are Bruce's web page he hijacked.

 

[JamesD.]

Alkin is the original.

Airtex was Bruce.

Airetex is now Bruce.

Alkin is doing great & running strong. 


Don't be confused by the similarities of the name. The old partnership was Alkin & Alkin USA. Alkin has retained Alkinus.
Alkin USA/Airetex no longer uses Alkin USA. 
It's just a way to get web traffic.

 

[Ironman482]

I have a airtex and buy my filter cartrage form filtertech , all you need is the model # off the old filter , shoreline is another place to buy comp oil and filters although their selection isn't as large as filtertech.other parts for the compressor it self will have to be ordered from airtex or alkin in NJ I talked to the people in NJ and they had the gage i needed , but found it local a lot cheaper ,but the alkin folks seemed to ne legit