Tanair Tandem Piston Compressors

Tandem Air Compressors

Receiver-mounted twin-compressor packages offering 18 CFM or 30 CFM stated air delivery, with 230V and 415V options for professional compressed-air installations.

Twin-Compressor Capacity on a 270 Litre Receiver

Tanair tandem air compressors combine two compressor sections on a shared 270 litre receiver. The range includes 2+2 HP packages delivering 18 CFM total stated air delivery and 3+3 HP packages delivering 30 CFM total stated air delivery.

Choose the electrical supply and output that suit the installation, then confirm working pressure, duty cycle, usable airflow demand and control requirements before ordering.

18 or 30 CFMTwo output levels for different air-demand requirements.

270 Litre ReceiverReceiver-mounted configuration across the four models.

230V or 415VSingle-phase and three-phase options within the range.

UK Technical SupportHelp with compressor sizing, installation and ongoing service support.

Choose 18 CFM for Lower Air Demand

The TAN2BD tandem packages combine two 9 CFM compressor sections with a 2+2 HP motor arrangement and a 270 litre receiver. They are available for 230V or 415V supplies.

Choose 30 CFM for Higher Air Demand

The TAN3BD tandem packages combine two 15 CFM compressor sections with a 3+3 HP arrangement on the same 270 litre receiver format, again with 230V or 415V options.

Browse Tanair Tandem Air Compressors

Select the output and electrical supply that match your application. For specialist or smoke-control installations, final selection and controls should follow the project specification.

Tandem Compressor Comparison

All four Tanair tandem models are receiver-mounted piston compressor packages with a 270 litre receiver. The main choices are total stated air delivery, motor configuration and electrical supply.

Model	Stated Air Delivery	Motor Arrangement	Receiver	Supply
TAN2BD-270/1T	18 CFM total (2 x 9 CFM)	2+2 HP	270 litres	230V
TAN2BD-270/3T	18 CFM total (2 x 9 CFM)	2+2 HP	270 litres	415V
TAN3BD-270/1T	30 CFM total (2 x 15 CFM)	3+3 HP	270 litres	230V
TAN3BD-270/3T	30 CFM total (2 x 15 CFM)	3+3 HP	270 litres	415V

Choosing and Installing a Tandem Compressor

Size for Usable Air Demand

Add the demand of equipment that may operate together and allow sensible headroom for leakage and future requirements. Do not size a compressor from receiver volume alone.

Confirm the Electrical Supply

Choose between the 230V and 415V versions only after confirming the available supply, protection, isolation and installation requirements with a competent electrician.

Plan Air Treatment

Where the application needs drier or cleaner compressed air, specify suitable downstream filtration and drying equipment for the required flow and air quality.

What does tandem mean?

In this range, tandem refers to two compressor sections forming one receiver-mounted compressed-air package. The arrangement provides combined output from the two compressor sections and can suit installations where greater capacity or a twin-compressor format is required.

Smoke ventilation and specialist systems

Tandem compressors may form part of specialist pneumatic systems, including suitable smoke-control installations. The compressor, controls, sequencing, electrical arrangement and commissioning must be selected to the individual project specification by the responsible competent specialist.

Tandem Air Compressor FAQs

What is the difference between the 18 CFM and 30 CFM models?

The 18 CFM packages use two 9 CFM compressor sections with a 2+2 HP arrangement. The 30 CFM packages use two 15 CFM sections with a 3+3 HP arrangement. Both configurations use a 270 litre receiver.

Can I choose between single-phase and three-phase?

Yes. The range includes 230V and 415V versions at both output levels. Confirm the site supply and installation requirements before ordering.

Is 270 litres enough receiver capacity?

Receiver sizing depends on the application, operating pattern and control strategy. These models are supplied on 270 litre receivers, but the wider system should be checked against the required duty rather than receiver size alone.

Can Tanair help with sizing and installation?

Yes. Contact the team with the required airflow, working pressure, electrical supply, duty and application details and we can help identify the appropriate compressor and supporting equipment.

Need Help Choosing the Right Tandem Compressor?

Speak to our compressed-air team about airflow, electrical supply, receiver requirements, controls, air treatment and installation.

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Tandem Air Compressors