500 Litre Air Receiver Tank
SANS 347 certified 500L vertical air receiver tank — one of South Africa's most popular compressed air storage sizes. Suits 15–22 kW rotary screw compressors. Delivered nationwide with full certification documentation.
Technical Specifications
| Capacity | 500 litres |
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| Working Pressure | 11 bar |
| Orientation | Vertical (standard) / Horizontal on request |
| Approx. Dimensions | Approx. 600mm dia × 2000mm H (vertical) |
| Approx. Weight | ~110 kg |
| Finish | Painted (standard) / Galvanized on request |
| Compliance | SANS 347 certified |
| Documentation | Declaration of Conformity + Pressure Test Certificate |
Ideal Compressor Pairing
The 500L air receiver is best matched with:
- Compressor range: 15–22 kW rotary screw units
- Can be used as a wet receiver before the dryer
- Can be used as a dry receiver after the dryer
- Suitable for single or combined wet/dry configurations
For a split wet/dry setup, this size is commonly paired with a smaller wet receiver before the dryer and a 500L dry receiver after.
Read our sizing guide →Common Applications
- Manufacturing plant
- Spray paint booth
- Mining support workshop
- Food processing line
- Engineering fabricator
Standard Fittings
- Inlet and outlet ports (BSP threaded)
- Manual drain valve at base
- Safety / pressure relief valve port
- Pressure gauge port
- Inspection opening (on larger sizes)
Auto-drain valves, additional ports, and custom configurations available on request.
Delivery
We deliver the 500L air receiver tank to all major South African cities — Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha, and beyond. We also supply to SADC countries.
View delivery locations →SANS 347 Compliance
Every 500L receiver we supply is manufactured and certified to SANS 347. You receive full certification documentation — legally required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Read SANS 347 guide →Other Available Sizes
Need 2500L, 3000L, 5000L or 10 000L? Contact us for custom and large-volume sizes.