Our History
In 2002 we brought together a team of industry professionals with extensive product knowledge of the air tool industry to create California Air Tools Inc. Our goal from the beginning was to Design, Engineer and Manufacture Innovative products that would exceed our customers expectations.
Introducing innovative products like “Ultra Quiet & Oil-Free Air Compressors“, allows our customers to use air tools anywhere at anytime. Our Mission is to “Change the Way You Work”.
California Air Tools products are available from over 40+ Power Tool Retailers in the USA and Canada.
Timeline
2002 – Established in San Diego, California USA
2009 – Introduction of the “Ultra Quiet” Air Compressors
2011 – Introduction of SPRAYIT “LVLP” Spray Guns
– Introduces Air Dryer Air Compressors
– Recognized as the “Top Rated” Air Compressors
2014 – Distribution Center Expansion in San Diego
– New Air Tank Factory opened in Mexico
– All factories and assembly facilities UL Certified
2015 – Introduction of the New “SP” Motors
– Additional Assembly Line Added in San Diego
2016 – San Diego Corporate Headquarters Expansion
– Introduction of the New 1P1060S (Single Piston) “Quiet & Light” Air Compressor
2017 – Additional Assembly Line Added in San Diego
2018 – Introduction of 30 & 60 Gallon “Ultra Quiet” Air Compressors
– Additional Assembly Lines Added in San Diego
– Introduced the First Oil-Free & Ultra Quiet Continuous Run Air Compressors
– Introducing – New “Ultra Dry” Air Compressors
2019 – Expanded Factory in Mexico
– Additional Assembly Lines Added in San Diego
– Added New Motor Assembly Line in San Diego
2020 – Essential Manufacturer for Sanitization and Medical Industries
– Air Compressor Factory becomes ASME Certified.
2021 – Mexico Factory expands production with Robotic Welders.
– Additional Production Facility added in San Diego
2022 – California Air Tools Celebrates 20th Anniversary
– Additional Production Facility added in Tecate, Mexico.
– New CAT-200CR Continuous Motor Manfacturing
– California Air Tools Air Compressor Factory becomes ISO 9001 Certified.
– Introducing – New 6.0 Hp Ultra Quiet Air Compressor
– Introducing – New 5.0 Hp Oil-Free Scroll Air Compressor
– New 255 (2.5 gallon) Cast Pressure Pot
– Introducing – 1 Hp 8010AD Air Compressor featuring Automatic Drain Valve
2023 – New 1810C (10 gallon) Wide-Mouth Cast Pressure pot.
– CAT-20020CR Continuous Run Air Compressor
– SPRAYIT PRO 21 Airless Paint Sprayer
– CAT-60000-T ASME Universal Replacement Tank
– New Auxiliary Steel Tank Series (2, 5, 10 & 20 Gal)
– New 8010ALFC & 8010ALFCAD long life models
– New California Air Tools branded Spray Gun (CAT- 33000 and CAT-33000K Kit)
– New Factory Outlet Website Store: https://ultraquietaircompressor.com
– New 365C (5 gallon) Resin Casting Pressure Pot
– New 365VK (5 gallon) Pressure Pot Vacuum Kit
– New 8010AAD Aluminum Air Compressor
– New AUX02S, AUX05S, AUX10S & AUX20S Auxiliary Air Tanks
– New 8010PK Air Compressor & LVLP Spray Painting Kit (6 piece bundle)
– New 20060DCC 98% Dry Air Compressor
2024 – New EZ2321ADL/EZ2321ADS Auto Drain Kits
– New 5020W Rugged 5-Gal 2 Hp Air Compressor
– New 60065C 60-Gal 6.5 Hp Ultra Quiet Oil-Free (208/230v 60hz 3-Phase) Air Compressor
– New CALAIR 60037BD 60-Gal 3.7 Hp Belt-Driven 100% Continuous Run Air Compressor
2025 – Introduced the SMART Air Compressor line (8 Models)
– New 80060C 80-Gal 6.0 Hp Ultra Quiet Oil-Free (208/230v 60hz 1-Phase) Air Compressor
– New 1510 1.5-Gal 1.0 Hp Quiet Oil-Free Air Compressor
– New 4710W 4.7-Gal 1.0 Hp Quiet Oil-Free Air Compressor
– New 20015 20-Gal 1.5 Hp Ultra Quiet Oil-Free Air Compressor
Inside Look – California Air Tools, Inc.
Custom Air Compressor Manufacturing is performed just 30 minutes from San Diego, CA in our new facility. Includes 10 – 60 Gallon units, 80% & 98% Dry Air Systems & all larger Sound Proof Cabinet models.
California Air Tools 98% DRY AIR Compressor models feature 0.01 micron prefilters for optimum particulate filtering. All 98% DRY AIR models are ISO 8573 3-2-1 compliant and achieve PDP (dew point) of -20F to -51F. Ideal for Dental, Milling, Surgical, Manufacturing Clean Rooms, Restaurant and General Engineering Applications.