Applied Air Systems, Inc. is a US-based provider of custom‑engineered compressed air solutions. Together with Tamturbo, it delivers simple, oil‑free compressor technology that cuts energy use, stabilizes lifecycle costs, and helps industrial plants meet rising sustainability and regulatory demands.
About Applied Air Systems
Applied Air Systems, Inc. is a US-based source for custom‑engineered, platform‑independent compressed air solutions. It designs and builds high‑efficiency compressed air systems matched to each plant’s air demand, cutting waste and lowering operating costs.
The company started by focusing on independent compressed air audits and later added equipment and full systems to its services. This background helps it choose the most suitable technologies and brands for each customer instead of pushing a single standard solution.
Through detailed compressed air audits, it measures real air use, finds avoidable losses and high energy costs, and gives clear recommendations with payback estimates. The outcome is a flexible, well‑balanced air system that reliably covers both normal and peak demand, reduces energy bills, and improves plant performance. Its customers are industrial plants, many of which need clean, oil‑free air and face growing pressure to save energy and improve sustainability.
Industry Challenges in Compressed Air
Industrial customers commonly face three major challenges that Tamturbo helps address: rising energy costs, unexpected maintenance and lifecycle expenses, and increasing regulatory and sustainability pressure. Many plants still rely on older, oil‑flooded screw compressors with poor efficiency. In one project, for example, the new Tamturbo solution delivered roughly 25–50% better energy efficiency compared to the existing equipment – a difference that has a huge impact on operating costs, Harper notes.
Unexpected maintenance and lifecycle costs are another major pain point. Traditional turbo technologies often require major periodic service events that result in big, unanticipated maintenance bills, which customers rarely plan for. With Tamturbo, those surprises are essentially removed, providing far more predictable cost control over the equipment’s lifetime.
Regulation and sustainability add a third layer of pressure. For many of Applied Air Systems’ customers, oil‑free is non‑negotiable due to product quality or process requirements. For others, tightening regulations and corporate ESG targets are becoming decisive factors. “Depending on the state, sustainability is getting more and more important. Regulations are getting stricter. Tamturbo’s oil‑free, energy‑efficient compressors put our customers ahead of that curve,” Harper explains. Tamturbo’s technology helps customers meet compliance and sustainability goals while reducing operating costs.
A Partnership for Cleaner, Simpler, Oil‑Free Compressed Air
Applied Air Systems began working with Tamturbo in 2022, adding Tamturbo’s oil‑free turbo compressors to its portfolio of compressed air solutions. In this partnership, Tamturbo provides the core oil‑free compressor technology for customers that either must have oil‑free air or want to move to cleaner, more sustainable production. Applied Air Systems typically starts with an energy and demand audit, then designs a system that may include Tamturbo units as the primary or replacement compressors, delivering complete turnkey systems with significantly lower lifecycle cost.
Applied Air Systems represents several compressor technologies, including screw compressors and other turbo brands. When it discovered Finnish manufacturer Tamturbo, the team quickly saw a strong fit – not only because of the technology itself, but also because Tamturbo already had an established footprint in the United States, ensuring smooth deliveries, local support, and avoiding import complexity.
Scott Harper, Western Regional Manager, explains:
“It was important to find a technology that gives our customers oil‑free air without all the typical turbo complications. We wanted something simple from the user’s point of view, with low operational and maintenance costs and no surprise expenses down the line.”
Traditional turbo compressors often carry major, sometimes unexpected maintenance costs that many end users do not anticipate, and Applied Air Systems wanted to remove that risk for its customers. “When we looked at Tamturbo, the appeal was the combination of simplicity, total cost of ownership, and a strong footprint in the US, which avoids import complications. It felt like a step ahead of what was commonly available.”
Tamturbo’s Role in Applied Air Systems’ Business
Tamturbo strengthens Applied Air Systems’ offering in several ways:
- It gives a competitive advantage with a modern, energy‑efficient, oil‑free technology that stands out from traditional options.
- It supports business growth by opening doors to customers that specifically demand oil‑free, low‑risk, and sustainable solutions.
- It fits Applied Air Systems’ audit‑driven approach, where measured energy savings can be clearly shown and justified to decision‑makers.
“Tamturbo allows us to give our customers very simple, energy‑efficient, hassle‑free air. They can fit it into their budget without worrying about hidden costs later,” Harper summarizes.
How Tamturbo Compares to Other Compressor Suppliers
Scott Harper has worked with multiple turbo and screw compressor suppliers and sees Tamturbo as distinct in three main areas:
- Operational simplicity
From the user’s point of view, Tamturbo is a simple machine. You get state‑of‑the‑art turbo technology without a lot of complexity in daily operation. - Low and predictable maintenance
Typically, a turbo machine needs a major service after 3–5 years – and it’s not small. With Tamturbo, maintenance needs are much lower and far more predictable. There are no big, surprise overhauls that blow the customer’s budget. - Footprint and support in the US
Tamturbo has been very reliable in getting spare parts into the States, which is important for customers. Some key parts are even stocked inside the machine itself, further reducing downtime and simplifying service.
Who Especially Benefits from Tamturbo?
Applied Air Systems especially recommends Tamturbo for factories that require oil‑free air, such as those in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and electronics industries, but want to avoid the typical complexity and risk associated with traditional turbo technologies.
It is also an ideal choice for energy‑intensive plants with large or highly variable air demand that are seeking substantial energy savings and a rapid payback on their investment. In addition, companies facing increasingly strict environmental or safety regulations can benefit from Tamturbo’s future‑proof, genuinely oil‑free design.
“If you’re operating a factory and you need oil‑free air – but you don’t want the issues that usually come with it – Tamturbo is a very strong fit,” Harper concludes.
Customer Feedback and Results
Applied Air Systems has already delivered Tamturbo technology into the market, including a flagship installation replacing older oil‑flooded screw compressors. The results:
- Very few hiccups post‑installation – the machine runs as expected.
- Significantly higher energy efficiency – measured savings in the range of 25–50% versus the old installed base.
- Improved operating dynamics – customers have been able to change how they run their system thanks to the new, more flexible and efficient setup.
- No surprise maintenance costs – the expected major overhauls of traditional turbos are not part of the picture.
“The feedback has been that it just does its job without issues,” Harper says. “That’s exactly what customers want from a core utility like compressed air.”
