Texas Pneumatic Air Receiver Tanks
80, 120 and 400 gallon compressed air receiver tanks rated to 200 psi, in horizontal or vertical configuration. Stored volume that stops the pressure sag, cuts compressor cycling and drops water out of the line.
The short version
A receiver tank is stored compressed air. It smooths the pressure swings that make tools feel weak, stops a compressor short-cycling itself to death, and gives entrained water a cool place to condense before it reaches the hose. Texas Pneumatic builds three, each in horizontal or vertical form and each rated 200 psi: 80 gallon (10.7 cu ft), 120 gallon (16 cu ft) and 400 gallon (50 cu ft). Shopping every brand? See the all-brands air receiver tanks category. For distribution out at the work rather than storage at the compressor, you want an air manifold instead. Sizing help: 1-888-883-5144.
Three capacities, two orientations
Vertical tanks take less floor space; horizontal tanks are easier to skid-mount and drain. Same 200 psi rating either way.
80 Gallon · 10.7 cu ft
200 psi · 200-214 lb · horizontal or vertical
Shop and service-truck duty behind a small rotary screw or a reciprocating compressor.
120 Gallon · 16 cu ft
200 psi · 311-368 lb · horizontal or vertical
The middle size: enough buffer for a small crew or an intermittent high-draw tool.
400 Gallon · 50 cu ft
200 psi · 925-935 lb · horizontal or vertical
Plant and pipeline duty where a large intermittent demand would otherwise stall the system.
Receiver tank specifications
| Tank | Capacity | Interior volume | Orientation | Weight | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TP-80ARV200 | 80 gal | 10.7 cu ft | Vertical | 200 lb | 200 psi | $1,967 |
| TP-80ARH200 | 80 gal | 10.7 cu ft | Horizontal | 214 lb | 200 psi | $2,080 |
| TP-120ARV200 | 120 gal | 16 cu ft | Vertical | 368 lb | 200 psi | $2,935 |
| TP-120ARH200 | 120 gal | 16 cu ft | Horizontal | 311 lb | 200 psi | $3,005 |
| TP-400ARV200 | 400 gal | 50 cu ft | Vertical | 935 lb | 200 psi | $7,402 |
| TP-400ARH200 | 400 gal | 50 cu ft | Horizontal | 925 lb | 200 psi | $8,828 |
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Air receiver tank questions, answered
What does an air receiver tank actually do?
Three things. It stores compressed air so short, heavy demands are met from the tank instead of from the compressor, which keeps line pressure from sagging. It lets the compressor run in longer, cooler cycles instead of starting and stopping constantly, which is what wears a compressor out. And because compressed air cools as it sits in the tank, water condenses out at the drain instead of travelling down the hose into your tools.
What size receiver tank do I need?
A common shop rule of thumb is roughly 4 gallons of receiver per CFM of compressor output for reciprocating machines, less for rotary screws that run continuously. But the real driver is your duty cycle: a plant with a big intermittent draw — a blow-off station, a bank of breakers, an air-driven pump — wants more storage than the rule suggests. Call 1-888-883-5144 with your compressor CFM and what you are running and we will work it through with you.
Horizontal or vertical?
Vertical tanks use less floor space and put the drain at the low point of a small footprint, which suits a shop corner. Horizontal tanks are easier to mount on a skid or a trailer and sit under low ceilings. Weights are close either way — a 120 gallon runs 311 lb horizontal and 368 lb vertical — and both are rated 200 psi.
Are these tanks rated for 200 psi?
Yes, all six configurations are 200 psi vessels. That covers standard shop and jobsite pressures with margin. If your application runs above 200 psi, call us before ordering — that is a different vessel.
Do I need a receiver tank if I already have an air manifold?
They solve different problems. The manifold distributes and steadies air at the point of work, in 2.5 to 60 gallon sizes. The receiver stores air at the compressor, in 80 to 400 gallons. If your compressor short-cycles or your pressure collapses when two tools run together, you want the receiver. If you are running one hose to four operators, you want the manifold.
How often should I drain the tank?
Daily is the usual practice on a working compressor, more often in humid weather. Water sitting in a receiver corrodes it from the inside and eventually carries into the air system. An automatic drain is a cheap addition if nobody remembers to do it — ask us and we will spec one.
How do receiver tanks ship?
By freight, on a pallet or skid depending on size. The 400 gallon tanks weigh over 900 lb. We quote freight with the order and can arrange liftgate delivery if you do not have a dock. Call 1-888-883-5144.
Sizing a receiver for your compressor?
Give us the compressor model, the tools and the duty cycle. We will tell you the tank size and whether horizontal or vertical fits your space better.