AIRMATIC Introduces the AIRGUARD™ Air Prep Cart for Reliable, On-Demand Compressed Air Treatment

13 March 2026

AIRMATIC has launched the AIRGUARD™ Air Prep Cart, a mobile compressed air treatment system by WORKMASTER designed to supply clean, dry, and lubricated air to pneumatic equipment. Featuring an integrated dryer and FRL assembly on a rugged cart, it supports up to 150 SCFM. The system improves tool performance, protects components, and enables easy redeployment across demanding industrial and construction sites.

AIRMATIC announces the release of the AIRGUARD™ Air Prep Cart, a mobile compressed air treatment system by WORKMASTER that delivers clean, dry, and properly lubricated air to pneumatic equipment. Designed for demanding industrial and construction environments, the AIRGUARD protects air-powered tools while improving performance, reliability, and service life.

The AIRGUARD integrates an air dryer with a heavy-duty filter, regulator, and lubricator (FRL) assembly mounted on a rugged, maneuverable cart. Available in 3/4-inch and 1-inch NPT Port configurations, the system supports pneumatic equipment using up to 150 SCFM—suitable for railcar gate openers and railcar vibrators at unloading sites, and portable tools used in road and bridge construction.

Unlike wall-mounted or hand-carried assemblies, the wheeled AIRGUARD rolling cart enables rapid redeployment of conditioned compressed air without interrupting pneumatic operations. The platform maintains consistent filtration, moisture removal, pressure regulation, and lubrication as air demand shifts between work zones. By controlling contamination, pressure drop, and lubrication rates under changing load conditions, the system protects downstream components, reduces maintenance, and supports repeatable tool performance. The cart incorporates a wide wheelbase and large pneumatic tires for stability over uneven terrain. The air circuit includes universal couplings and a safety-vented ball valve with locking handle that relieves downstream pressure before disconnection.

“Inconsistent air quality is a common challenge in pneumatic applications,” said William J. “Billy” Dougherty III, Vice President & General Manager of AIRMATIC. “The AIRGUARD Air Prep Cart helps maintain consistent air delivery, protect equipment, and improve reliability.”

The AIRGUARD Air Prep Cart is available through AIRMATIC.

Contact Info:
Dawn Witte
Marketing Director
marketing@airmatic.com

AIRMATIC
284 Three Tun Road
Malvern, PA 19355-3981
https://www.airmatic.com/

About AIRMATIC:

AIRMATIC was founded in a basement workshop in Philadelphia in 1944. Back then, we distributed air tools, parts, and accessories from three or four suppliers to foundry, ship building, and railroad customers. The company employed only two people – our founder and, after World War II, his son. We were small but committed to our customers.

Over the past 81 years, we have remained that same committed company that started so modestly, but nearly everything else has changed. Today, we are in our fourth generation of family leadership, and are woman-owned. Our corporate headquarters is in Malvern, PA, as is our 50,000-square-foot modern and efficient distribution center. We employ about 50 people and represent more than 250 manufacturers. Our customer base now includes industrial, construction, and commercial customers from all 50 states and more than a dozen foreign countries.

Just as we have grown, so have our offerings: We are still a distributor, but now we also provide fabrication, installation, and maintenance services, all with speed and efficiency. We employ engineers who will give you the expert advice other distributors can’t; service technicians who will install, maintain, or repair the products you purchase; technical support specialists who will make sure our products provide maximum uptime; and customer service and warehouse associates who will process and ship orders received by 3 pm ET the same day. While we’re proud of where we have come from, we’re even more proud of where we are. No longer just an industrial products distributor, we are instead a solutions provider. One you can rely on completely.