What size air compressor do I need?

For most shops: 7.5–15 HP rotary screw (25–60 CFM at 125 PSI) with 120-gal receiver and refrigerated dryer. We size by CFM, duty cycle and future growth — free audit in St. Louis metro.

Do you repair compressors on-site?

Yes. 24/7 emergency service, PM contracts, leak audits, piping installs and loaner units across St. Louis, St. Charles and Metro East.

Do you sell fittings, hoses and FRL?

Yes — over 4,500 SKUs in stock: brass push-to-connect, high-flow couplers, Flexzilla and Parker hose, SMC/Festo FRL, regulators, lubricators and aluminum air piping.

◈EST. 2007 • ST. LOUIS, MOSt. Louis Pneumatic
Store

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St. Louis • Pneumatics • Compressors • Service

Air power for real workSt. Louis built.

We are St. Louis Pneumatic Store — the Midwest's working warehouse for rotary screw & piston compressors, pneumatic tools, FRL, fittings, hose and aluminum piping. 4,500+ parts on the shelf, factory-trained techs, and 24/7 emergency repair from Forest Park Ave to Metro East.

Shop bestsellers → Our story since 2007

18+ yrsServing STL industry

4.9 ★1,840+ local reviews

4.5KSKUs in stock

24/7Emergency service

Pneumatic tools and air compressor in St Louis shop

Today pickup until 6pm
3850 Forest Park Ave

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314-555-0187

Rotary screw ★ Piston compressors ★ Impact wrenches ★ Die grinders ★ FRL ★ Push-to-connect ★ High-flow couplers ★ Aluminum piping ★ Leak audits ★Rotary screw ★ Piston compressors ★ Impact wrenches ★ Die grinders ★ FRL ★ Push-to-connect ★ High-flow couplers ★ Aluminum piping ★ Leak audits ★

Free CFM audit — we measure, you save

Same-day pickup — order by 3pm

Loaner units — zero downtime

PM contracts — from $89/mo

● 01 — About the store

Not a big-box. A pneumatic garage that knows CFM.

Founded in 2007 in a brick garage off Forest Park Ave, stlouispneumaticstore.net grew into St. Louis's independent headquarters for compressed air. We supply auto shops on Cherokee, cabinet makers in Maplewood, food plants in Earth City and maintenance crews at the breweries — anyone who can't afford to lose pressure at 2pm on a Friday.

We don't just sell boxes. We size systems, crimp hoses while you wait, rebuild pumps, run ultrasonic leak surveys, and install clean, sloped aluminum loop piping that drops your energy bill 18–31%. Every counter person wrenches. Every tech is factory-certified on Quincy, Ingersoll Rand, Atlas Copco, Kaeser and Campbell Hausfeld.

⚙️ 4,500+ SKUs live

Brass, stainless, DOT, high-flow couplers, regulators, lubricators, filters, reels, hose, dryers, drains.

🧰 Bench + field service

Pump rebuilds, VFD retrofits, dryer service, piping installs, PM with oil analysis.

📉 Energy-first sizing

We right-size HP, kill artificial demand, fix leaks — then sell you less compressor.

🤝 Contractor counter

Net-30 for shops, fleet discounts, jobsite delivery across STL metro in 90 min.

2007 — Opened as tool-repair counter with 2 piston compressors on the floor.

2013 — Added rotary screw showroom + hose shop with same-day crimping.

2019 — Launched 24/7 service vans + ultrasonic leak audit program.

2025 — 12,000 sq ft warehouse, aluminum piping division, 9 techs on road.

Pneumatic fittings and air tools assortment

SHOP PROMISE

“If we wouldn't pipe it in our own shop, we won't sell it for yours.” — Mike D., founder

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// 02 — Catalog

What moves air here

Live shelf + warehouse. All tested on our own 15HP loop before it hits your truck. Prices include setup advice — free.

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Best seller • 5-15 HP

Rotary Screw Compressors 7.5–30 HP

Quincy / IR style workhorses, tank or base mount, with dryer + auto drain options. 25–120 CFM @125 PSI. Free startup + first oil kit.

from $4,890 — installed

Garage favorite

Two-Stage Piston 5–10 HP • 80–120 Gal

For tire shops, body shops, wood shops. 18–35 CFM, 175 PSI max, magnetic starter. Loud? No — we add silencers + vibration pads.

from $1,649

Pro tools

Impact, Grinders, Sanders, Drills

1/2"–1" impacts up to 2,000 ft-lb, die grinders, DA sanders, needle scalers. Oiled, tested, backed with rebuild kits in stock.

from $89

Air prep

FRL • Filters • Dryers • Drains

SMC / Festo style FRL combos, coalescing 0.01µ, refrigerated + desiccant dryers, zero-loss drains. Clean air = tools live 3x longer.

from $49

4,500 SKUs

Fittings, Couplers, Hose & Reels

Brass push-to-connect, high-flow Milton-style couplers, Flexzilla hose, 3/8–3/4 reels, manifolds. Custom crimp while you wait.

from $2.40

Install crew

Aluminum Loop Piping + Drops

Lightweight blue anodized loop, sloped, with drops + ball valves. No rust, no leaks, +12% flow vs black iron. 1-day installs.

Free layout quote

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// 03 — Services

Fix it, pipe it, prevent it

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24/7 Emergency Repair

Down compressor? Van with loaner pump, dryer and 50ft temp hose rolls in 90 minutes anywhere in STL metro. Nights, weekends, holidays. One call: 314-555-0187.

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Ultrasonic Leak + CFM Audit

We tag every leak, measure real CFM, log pressure drops. Typical shop wastes 25% air — we find $2k–$9k/year in savings. Report + ROI in 48h.

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PM Contracts & Oil Analysis

Filters, oil, belts, separators, dryer checks, vibration readings. From $89/mo. Extends screw life to 60k+ hours and keeps warranty valid.

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Hose Shop & Tool Rebuild

Custom hydraulic + air hose crimped in 15 min. Impact and grinder rebuilds in 24–48h with OEM kits. Free tool loaners for contractors.

Walk + Measure

We visit, clamp-meter your compressor, log pressure at 3 points, photo every drop.

Right-Size

CFM math + growth plan. Often a 10HP VSD + storage beats a 20HP brute.

Install Clean

Aluminum loop, proper slope, zero-loss drains, labeled drops. One-day turnarounds.

Maintain

PM reminders, oil samples, leak re-checks yearly. You just run tools.

// 04 — Reviews

St. Louis talks

4.9 ★★★★★ — 1,840 VERIFIED

★★★★★

“Our 15HP screw died Friday 4pm. They had a loaner running by 6:30 and new VSD installed Tuesday. Saved our powder-coat schedule.”

— Dan K., Earth City Fab
Rotary screw + piping

★★★★★

“Leak audit found 38 leaks. Air bill dropped, compressor cycles half as much. Paid for itself in 4 months. These guys measure, not guess.”

— Maria S., Cherokee Auto
Leak audit + FRL

★★★★★

“Counter rebuilt my 3/4 impact same day, crimped two hoses while I waited. Real mechanics, not salesmen. My only air supplier now.”

— James W., South County Contractor
Tools + hose shop

// 05 — News & guides

Air school: news

CFM sizing, winterizing, FRL setup, piping mistakes — straight from our service vans. Click any card to open the full guide.

Ask an expert

Dec 12, 2025

What size compressor do you really need? CFM cheat sheet

Why HP lies, how to add up tools, duty cycle and why a 120-gal tank saves motors…

Nov 28, 2025

Winterizing your compressor in Missouri: 9-point checklist

Auto drains, synthetic oil, dryer settings and hose storage for 15°F mornings…

Nov 10, 2025

FRL explained: why your $400 sander dies without a $49 filter

Water, rust and pressure spikes kill tools. Correct filter order + micron guide…

Do you deliver and install in St. Louis same week?

Yes. Stock screws and pistons deliver in 1–3 days. Aluminum piping crews run 2 installs per week across St. Louis, St. Charles, Belleville and Edwardsville. Emergency swaps same-day.

What brands do you service?

Quincy, Ingersoll Rand, Atlas Copco, Kaeser, Campbell Hausfeld, Chicago Pneumatic, Schulz, BelAire + all common pneumatic tool brands. OEM or equivalent parts, warranty preserved with PM records.

Can I bring my tool for free diagnosis?

Yes — bring any air tool to 3850 Forest Park Ave. Bench check is free, rebuild quote in 15 minutes, most rebuilds $39–$129 plus kit.

// 06 — Contact

Get pressure back today

Call the counter, roll in for pickup, or send specs — we reply within 1 business hour 7am–6pm.

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📍 3850 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Free parking + loading dock behind building
📞 314-555-0187 — parts & service 7am–6pm
✉️ [email protected]
⏰ Mon–Fri 7–6 • Sat 8–2 • Sun closed
24/7 emergency van: 314-555-0199

Air power for real workSt. Louis built.

Not a big-box. A pneumatic garage that knows CFM.

What moves air here

Rotary Screw Compressors 7.5–30 HP

Two-Stage Piston 5–10 HP • 80–120 Gal

Impact, Grinders, Sanders, Drills

FRL • Filters • Dryers • Drains

Fittings, Couplers, Hose & Reels

Aluminum Loop Piping + Drops

Fix it, pipe it, prevent it

24/7 Emergency Repair

Ultrasonic Leak + CFM Audit

PM Contracts & Oil Analysis

Hose Shop & Tool Rebuild

Walk + Measure

Right-Size

Install Clean

Maintain

St. Louis talks

Air school: news

What size compressor do you really need? CFM cheat sheet

Winterizing your compressor in Missouri: 9-point checklist

FRL explained: why your $400 sander dies without a $49 filter

Get pressure back today

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