Flexible Compressor Hire When You Need It Most
Sometimes buying new equipment isn’t the right option. Whether it’s for a short-term project, an emergency replacement, or to support seasonal demand, PCM Engineering offers a wide range of compressor rental solutions to keep your business moving.
Our Rental Options:
- Short-Term Hire – Ideal for breakdown cover, temporary projects, or testing capacity.
- Long-Term Hire – Cost-effective solutions without the upfront investment of purchase.
- Emergency Cover – Rapid delivery and installation to minimise downtime.
Benefits of Renting:
- Access to the latest energy-efficient compressor technology
- Flexible terms to suit your budget and requirements
- Full service and maintenance included in your hire package
- Local support across Northern Ireland & Scotland
Keep Running: PCM AIRPOWER On-Site Compressed Air Plant Rental
Whether you’re facing a planned maintenance shutdown, an unexpected equipment failure, or require temporary additional capacity for a project, PCM AIRPOWER provides a comprehensive range of high-quality, reliable compressed air plant rental solutions.
Our flexible rental terms—available on short or long-term charge rates—ensure you get the equipment you need, when you need it, without major capital investment.
Why Choose PCM AIRPOWER for Air Rental?
- 24/7 Reliability: Our rental fleet is rigorously maintained and ready for immediate deployment, minimizing downtime for your operation.
- Flexible Terms: Rent for a day, a week, a month, or longer. We tailor the charge rate to your specific project timeline.
- Complete System Solutions: We offer individual components or a fully integrated package, including everything needed from generation to purification.
Our Comprehensive Rental Fleet
We stock a wide variety of equipment to meet any compressed air requirement, from standard pressure to specialized high-quality air generation:
Air Generation & Compression
- Screw Compressors: Reliable and energy-efficient rotary screw compressors, available in various sizes and fixed or variable speed drive (VSD) options to perfectly match your demand.
Air Treatment & Purification
Achieve the precise air quality required for your application (ISO 8573 standards) with our robust treatment units:
- Refrigerant Dryers: For removing moisture to a standard suitable for most general industrial applications.
- Desiccant Dryers: For applications requiring extremely dry air (low dew points), essential for critical processes like instrumentation and painting.
- Filter Packs: Multi-stage filtration units to remove particulates, water droplets, and aerosols (oil and water).
- Carbon Towers for Oil Removal: Specialized activated carbon filtration units to achieve technical oil-free air for sensitive applications like food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Accessories & Storage
We supply all necessary support equipment to ensure a safe, stable, and compliant temporary installation:
- Air Receivers (Storage Tanks): Properly sized receivers to manage fluctuating demand, stabilize pressure, and separate condensate.
- Flexible Hoses and Fittings: High-pressure, certified flexible hoses for quick, safe, and efficient connection of rental equipment to your existing pipework.
Specialised Gas Generation
- N2 PSA Generator Units (Nitrogen): On-site rental units utilizing Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology to produce high-purity nitrogen gas for inerting, purging, or process applications.
🕒 Short-Term vs. Long-Term Rental
| Feature | Short-Term Rental (Days/Weeks) | Long-Term Rental (Months/Years) |
| Typical Use | Emergency breakdown, planned maintenance, peak production support. | Capital avoidance, pilot projects, fixed-term contracts, temporary facility operation. |
| Charge Rate | Higher daily/weekly rate, covering rapid deployment and logistics. | Lower, fixed monthly rate, offering cost predictability. |
| Benefit | Immediate operational continuity and minimized downtime. | Financial flexibility, no maintenance costs, and off-balance sheet solution. |
Get a Quote Today!
Need reliable compressed air or nitrogen fast? Contact PCM AIRPOWER now. We’ll assess your needs and provide a tailored rental package with a competitive charge rate.
Why Choose PCM Engineering?
We understand that downtime costs money. Our rental fleet is maintained to the highest standards, ready for fast deployment, and supported by our team of experienced engineers.