World-Class Manufacturing Partners

Curated Quality. Authorized Distribution.

At Blackhawk Equipment, we believe that the reliability of your system depends on the quality of its components. That’s why we have cultivated long-standing partnerships with the world’s most respected industrial manufacturers.

As an Authorized Distributor, we don’t just sell the box; we provide factory-backed warranties, certified service, and genuine OEM parts for every brand we represent. From legendary compression technology to intelligent vacuum systems, our line card features the leaders in industrial engineering.

Compressed Air & Gas Technology

Sullair

A global leader in rotary screw compression, Sullair is synonymous with durability. Their “bulletproof” air ends are engineered for continuous duty in the toughest industrial, mining, and construction environments.

Rotary Screw Experts: Legendary air end longevity for 24/7 operations.
Portable Power: The #1 choice for towable compressors in construction.
Oil-Free Options: Risk-free air for sensitive applications (Class 0).

FS-Curtis

Building American-made industrial equipment since 1854, FS-Curtis is renowned for their heavy-duty reciprocating compressors. Their Masterline series sets the gold standard for rugged reliability.

Heavy-Duty Reciprocating: Cast-iron construction for harsh environments.
Masterline Series: The most robust piston compressor on the market.
Extended Warranty: Industry-leading support and parts availability.

Kobelco

The premier choice for 100% Oil-Free rotary screw technology. Kobelco focuses exclusively on oil-free solutions, ensuring zero contamination risk for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical plants.

Class 0 Certified: Guarantees absolutely no oil in the compression chamber.
Energy Efficiency: Advanced two-stage compression designs reduce kW cost.
High Reliability: Proven rotor coating technology for long-term performance.

Sauer Compressors

Specialists in high-pressure and medium-pressure compressors. Trusted by navies and heavy industry worldwide, Sauer delivers solutions for pressures up to 7,000 psi.

High Pressure: Compressors capable of reaching 500 bar (7,000 psi).
Naval Pedigree: The standard for naval fleets and commercial shipping.
Gas Compression: Experts in handling helium, nitrogen, and natural gas.

Ingersoll Rand (Cameron)

Representing the pinnacle of centrifugal compression technology. Formerly Cameron, these engineered turbo compressors are designed for massive flow rates and high-efficiency plant air.

Centrifugal Technology: Ideal for large-scale, constant demand applications.
Oil-Free Air: Delivers 100% oil-free air by design.
High Efficiency: Superior efficiency at full load for large facilities.

Champion

A comprehensive provider of compressed air solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Champion offers a wide range of reliable reciprocating and rotary screw compressors.

Value & Performance: Excellent balance of cost and reliability.
Versatile Range: From small shop compressors to industrial rotary units.
PL-Series: Pressure lubricated reciprocating pumps for extended life.

Powerex

The trusted leader in pure air technology for medical and laboratory settings. Powerex specializes in oil-less scroll and tooth technologies compliant with NFPA 99 standards.

Medical Grade: Systems designed specifically for hospitals and clinics.
Scroll Technology: Ultra-quiet, vibration-free, and oil-less operation.
Lab Systems: Compact, enclosed units for point-of-use laboratory air.

Aerzen

Pioneers in blower and screw compressor technology. Aerzen is a powerhouse in low-pressure applications and positive displacement blowers for pneumatic conveying and wastewater.

Positive Displacement: World leaders in blower technology.
Oil-Free Screw: Delta Screw series for efficient low-pressure air.
Process Gas: Specialized solutions for handling difficult process gases.

Vanair

The authority on Mobile Power Solutions. Vanair integrates air compression, AC/DC power, and hydraulics into a single vehicle-mounted unit, turning your truck into a mobile workshop.

Vehicle-Mounted: Underdeck and abovedeck air compressor systems.
Multi-Function: Combinations of air, generator, and welder in one unit.
Mobile Freedom: Eliminates the need to tow a separate portable compressor.

Explore Our Air Systems

Oil-Flooded Compressors

Sullair, Champion, Aerzen

Oil-Free & Centrifugal

Kobelco, Cameron, Powerex

Reciprocating Compressors

FS-Curtis, Champion, Sauer

Portable & Truck Mount

Sullair, Vanair

Medical & Process Gas

Powerex, Sauer

Vacuum, Pumps & Thermal Control

Vacuum & Blower Systems

Atlas Copco

Innovation leaders offering intelligent vacuum solutions. Their GHS VSD+ series revolutionizes energy efficiency in industrial vacuum, while their DZS dry claw pumps offer robust, oil-free performance.

Intelligent Vacuum: VSD+ technology reduces energy costs by ~50%.
Plug-and-Play: Quiet, compact, and fully integrated packages.
Multi-Technology: Solutions ranging from oil-sealed screw to dry claw.

Travaini

Heavy-duty liquid ring vacuum pumps and blowers designed for the harshest process environments. When humidity, dust, or dirty gases are present, Travaini is the industry workhorse.

Liquid Ring Experts: Best for handling wet, humid, or dirty gas streams.
Rough Vacuum: Massive capacity for heavy industrial processes.
Recovery Systems: Engineered oil and water seal recovery systems.

Browse Vacuum Technologies

Vacuum Pumps

Rotary Vane, Screw, Liquid Ring

Industrial Blowers

Positive Displacement & Turbo

Medical Vacuum

NFPA 99 Compliant Systems

Fluid Pumping & Management

Grundfos

The world’s largest pump manufacturer, famous for high-efficiency hydrology solutions. Their CR vertical multistage pumps are the global standard for pressure boosting and boiler feed applications.

CR Series: The world’s most versatile vertical multistage pump.
Smart Pumping: Intelligent “E-Pumps” with integrated frequency converters.
Global Reliability: Spare parts and service available worldwide.

Travaini (Pumps)

Beyond vacuum, Travaini manufactures high-quality centrifugal pumps for chemical and industrial fluid transfer.

Centrifugal Process: TCH series for chemical and textile industries.
Self-Priming: TBH series for handling mixtures of liquid and gas.
Robust Materials: Stainless steel and ductile iron construction options.

Browse Fluid Management

Industrial Fluid Pumps

Booster, Centrifugal, Submersible

Industrial Cooling & Thermal Control

Glen Dimplex (Koolant Koolers)

Robust process chillers designed for mission-critical cooling. From medical imaging to botanical extraction and industrial machinery, their chillers maximize uptime.

Process Chillers: Custom skids for specific thermal loads.
Extraction Ready: Optimized for solvent recovery and low-temp needs.
High Uptime: Built with oversized condensers for harsh ambient conditions.

Pfannenberg

Global leaders in thermal management for electrical enclosures. Their solutions protect sensitive electronics (VFDs, PLCs) from overheating and moisture in factory environments.

Filterfans 4.0™: Tool-free installation and 300% longer filter life.
Cabinet Cooling: NEMA 12/3R/4X air conditioners for control panels.
Signaling Technology: Industrial strobes and sounders for plant safety.

TP (Thermal Precision)

A Division of Thermotech, TP specializes in closed-loop evaporative cooling systems and dry coolers. They provide eco-friendly cooling solutions that reduce water consumption.

Dry Coolers: Efficient cooling without the water usage of traditional towers.
Pump Stations: Integrated pump packages for cooling loops.
Closed Loop: Keeps process water clean and free of contaminants.

Browse Cooling Solutions

Process Chillers

Koolant Koolers

Cabinet Cooling

Pfannenberg Filterfans & AC

Cooling Towers

Evaporative & Dry Coolers

Air Treatment & Nitrogen Generation

SPX FLOW

A powerhouse in industrial dehydration and filtration. SPX FLOW brands (like Hankison and Pneumatic Products) set the standard for removing moisture and contaminants from compressed air streams.

Desiccant Dryers: Heated and heatless solutions for critical dew points (-40°F to -100°F).
Filtration: High-efficiency particulate and coalescing filters.
Energy Savings: Advanced purge control systems to reduce air waste.

Holtec Gas Systems

Delivering the science of nitrogen generation. Holtec specializes in high-efficiency PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) systems, allowing users to generate their own nitrogen on-site for a fraction of the cost of delivered liquid.

High Purity PSA: Capabilities up to 99.9995% purity for metallurgy and cutting.
Modular Design: Expandable systems that grow with your demand.
Cost Savings: Eliminates rental fees, delivery charges, and boil-off waste.

Generon

A world leader in the design and manufacture of Nitrogen Generators and Gas Separation technologies. Generon specializes in PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) systems for high-purity industrial applications.

PSA Specialists: High-purity nitrogen generation skids.
Custom Engineering: Tailored solutions for Oil & Gas and Marine sectors.
Global Reach: Systems operating in the harshest environments worldwide.

Parker

An engineering giant in motion and control technologies. In the air industry, Parker is renowned for their hollow fiber membrane technology used in nitrogen generation and filtration.

Membrane Technology: Simple, reliable non-electric nitrogen generation.
Filtration: Industry-leading particulate and coalescing filters.
Hazardous Locations: Ideal for Class 1 Div 2 environments.

BEKO Technologies

The global leader in condensate management and quality monitoring. BEKO ensures that the water removed from your air system is treated responsibly and that your air quality is constantly verified.

Condensate Drains: Bekomat zero-loss drains save energy.
Oil/Water Separation: Owamat systems for eco-friendly condensate disposal.
Instrumentation: Metpoint meters for measuring oil vapor and dew point.

Drain-All

Specialists in “trap” technology for difficult condensate applications. When systems are old, rusty, or producing heavy oils, Drain-All’s pneumatic drains keep working where electronic valves fail.

Pneumatic Action: No electricity required; ideal for explosion-proof areas.
Debris Handling: Large discharge pathways pass rust and scale easily.
Zero-Loss: Positive displacement design ensures no compressed air is wasted.

Optimize Your Air Quality

Nitrogen Generators

PSA & Membrane Systems

Air Treatment

Dryers & Filtration

Condensate Management

Drains & Separators

Infrastructure, Storage & Controls

Infinity Piping

High-performance, all-metal aluminum piping systems. The “Quick-Connect” design offers the flow characteristics of plastic with the durability and safety of metal.

Leak-Free: Patented fittings seal instantly without threading or soldering.
Laminar Flow: Smooth bore tubing reduces pressure drop and energy costs.
Corrosion Immune: Marine-grade aluminum prevents rust contamination.

Manchester Tank & Samuel Pressure Vessel Group

The most trusted names in ASME-coded pressure vessels. From small receiver tanks to massive industrial storage, these partners ensure safety and compliance.

ASME Certified: Rigorous manufacturing standards for pressurized safety.
Custom Fabrication: High-pressure and vacuum ratings available.
Durable Finishes: Interior and exterior coatings to prevent corrosion.

Bay Controls

Universal monitoring and control systems for compressed air networks. Bay Controls allows you to manage multiple compressors from different manufacturers as one efficient system.

Brand Agnostic: Controls Sullair, IR, Quincy, and Atlas Copco units equally.
Cloud Platform: BayWatch™ offers remote visibility and alerts anywhere.
Energy Optimization: Intelligent sequencers reduce unloaded running hours.

Benshaw

Leaders in applied motor controls. Benshaw provides the soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs) that protect your large compressor motors and smooth out electrical demand.

Soft Starters: Reduces mechanical shock and inrush current during startup.
Medium Voltage: Solutions for high-horsepower industrial motors.
Severe Duty: Enclosures built to withstand harsh mining and field conditions.

VP Instruments

Experts in flow measurement and energy monitoring. VP Instruments provides the data needed to uncover leaks and calculate the true cost of your compressed air.

Flow Meters: Accurate measurement of consumption (CFM).
3-in-1 Sensors: Measures Flow, Pressure, and Temperature in one probe.
Audit Tools: Essential hardware for identifying system inefficiencies.

GE (General Electric)

A legacy of industrial power and electrification. We support GE industrial motors and electrical components often found driving heavy compression equipment.

Industrial Motors: High-efficiency drivers for heavy machinery.
Electrical Infrastructure: Reliable power distribution components.
Global Standard: Proven performance in critical infrastructure.

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Piping Systems

Infinity Aluminum Pipe

Receiver Tanks

Vertical, Horizontal & Vacuum

Industrial Controls

Monitoring & VFDs

Green Energy & Off-Grid Power

Mobismart

Innovators in mobile, off-grid power generation. Mobismart trailers combine solar, battery storage, and backup generation to provide clean power to remote construction and mining sites.

Mobile Solar: Rapidly deployable solar arrays on rugged trailers.
Hybrid Power: Reduces diesel consumption and carbon emissions.
Remote Monitoring: Track power generation and battery health remotely.

Go Off-Grid

Mobile Solar Power

Hybrid Generators

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