Fiac Air Receivers- Horizontal

£299.00

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FIAC AIR RECEIVERS- HORIZONTAL are robust compressed air storage vessels designed for professional workshops, helping stabilise system pressure, reduce compressor cycling and provide a clean buffer for downstream tools and equipment.

Key Features

Heavy-duty horizontal receiver construction
Designed for fixed workshop installations
Improves compressed air pressure stability
Reduces compressor start-stop cycling
Supports multi-outlet air distribution
Compatible with FIAC compressor ranges

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Technical Support

Fast Delivery

Engineer Approved

We aim to dispatch all in-stock items for next working day delivery when ordered before 1pm. Larger or heavier equipment may require a 48-hour delivery service.

Mainland UK Delivery

Orders over £70 (excluding VAT) qualify for free delivery.

Orders under £70 (excluding VAT) are charged at £6.95.

Remote & Offshore Locations

Deliveries to the Scottish Highlands, Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly are subject to additional carriage charges. These typically start from £18.95 and may increase depending on size and weight.

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We offer a 14-day approval period from the date of delivery to ensure the goods meet your expectations.

Returned items must be in new, unused condition and in their original packaging. Return carriage costs are the responsibility of the customer.

We strongly recommend using a tracked and insured delivery service, as we cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged in transit.

Items ordered incorrectly and returned for credit may be subject to a 15% restocking fee. This may be waived on orders at our discretion.

Engineer Advice

Paul Jones says

Horizontal air receivers are the storage backbone of a compressed air system and sit between the compressor and the workshop air line. In day-to-day bodyshop use they smooth out demand peaks from DA sanders, spray guns and general air tools, while helping the compressor run in a more controlled duty cycle rather than constantly starting and stopping.

With FIAC horizontal receivers, the main technical points I look at are usable volume versus compressor output, and working pressure/CE approval. Correct sizing is important – too small a vessel and you get pressure drop and the compressor chasing demand, too large and you’re wasting space without real benefit. Pipework layout, drain points and accessibility for inspection also matter, especially in busy bodyshops with damp air and long runs.

A common issue I see is neglected condensate draining, leading to internal corrosion and water carry-over to tools and spray equipment. Set up a routine for manual or automatic drains from day one.

Used correctly, a well-sized horizontal receiver gives reliable pressure stability, protects the compressor mechanically and makes the whole air system more efficient and easier to live with.

Paul Jones, Technical Director

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