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ARB Air Locker 12-Volt Onboard High Output Twin Tankless Air Compressor
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CKMTA12
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ARB Air Locker 12-Volt Onboard High Output Twin Tankless Air Compressor
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- Compact High Volume Air Source
- Made to take the tough demands of 4 wheel drive vehicles
- Works With ARB's Air Locker Differential Lock
- Pneumatic supply & electric control for ARB Air Locker(s)
- Air Locker manifold Kit #171503 required for Air Locker use
- Continuous Supply Of Air Power
- 2 motors produce 3 CFM at 90 PSI to power many air tools
- Rapid inflation of small, medium and large (up to 35") tires
- Complete Wiring Harness
- Includes Air Locker solenoid plug-in terminals
- Sealed, automotive OEM quality, illuminated dash switch
- 2 Splash Resistant Washable Air Filters
- High-flow sintered bronze filter cartridges stand up to hard use
- Water Sealed, 100% Ball Bearing Equipped Motors
- No bushings used for extra-long life low heat, & quiet operation
- Quality Construction
- Engineered, built, & individually dyno-tested in Australia
- Fully serviceable in the US; replacement parts readily available
- Comprehensive photo-illustrated guide for efficient install
Specifications
CKMTA12
Motor
Voltage
12 Volt DC
Magnetic Starter
Magnetic Starter
The Magnetic Starter is the "thinking cap" for the motor of the air compressor. Magnetic starters are electromagnetically operated switches that provide a safe method for certain motors to be started under a large motor load.
No
Amp Draw
56
Pump
CFM
CFM
Cubic Feet Per Minute, which indicates the compressor's flow rate - or the amount of air that a compressor can produce at a given pressure level. Typically compressors that have higher CFM ratings are able to provide more air, which makes them ideal for larger applications
3
CFM Rated @
90 PSI
Max PSI
Max PSI
PSI, or Pounds Per Square Inch, measures the amount of pressure placed on a square inch of space. In compressor terms, PSI is the amount of force that an air compressor can deliver
175 PSI
Oil Sight Glass
No
Pump Type
Single-Stage
After Cooler
After Cooler
An aftercooler is a mechanical heat exchanger designed to remove the heat and moisture of compression from a compressed air stream so the air is cool and dry enough for use in air-operated equipment. A compressed air aftercooler has three primary functions: Cool the air discharged from the air compressor
No
Tank
Tank Included
No
Tank Outlet
1/4 Inch
Overview
Weight
19.4 Pounds
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Product Length
7.5 Inches
Product Width
10.8 Inches
Product Height
4 Inches
Reviews
(8)
ARB CKMTA12 Reviews & Ratings
The Air Locker 12-Volt Onboard High Output Twin Tankless Air Compressor from ARB secured heavy duty features.
It is designed and built by serious off-roaders in Australia to meet the needs of racers and RVers here in the States.
This unit can (with an additional kit, sold separately) run the famous 4x4 Air Locker differential locks, but it can do so much more- under uncivilized conditions.
Once it's wired into the electrical system of your vehicle, the water-sealed twin motors will inflate gnarly tires and power air tools up to 3 CFM while taking rough terrain, dirt and dust in stride.
It is designed and built by serious off-roaders in Australia to meet the needs of racers and RVers here in the States.
This unit can (with an additional kit, sold separately) run the famous 4x4 Air Locker differential locks, but it can do so much more- under uncivilized conditions.
Once it's wired into the electrical system of your vehicle, the water-sealed twin motors will inflate gnarly tires and power air tools up to 3 CFM while taking rough terrain, dirt and dust in stride.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
Awesome Air Compressor
By John F.
Las Vegas, Nevada
Purchased 06/20/2020 |
Review Posted 08/10/2020
This is about as close as you will get on a truck to the compressors you find at a service station. This unit is excellent in all regards.
John F. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Features, Exceeded Expectations, High Quality
Compressor 12V DC Review CKMTA12
By Peter S.
Long Island, New York
Purchased 03/28/2018 |
Review Posted 04/25/2018
Good product. Although the switches supplied with the compressor are a bit wide and do not fit the FJ Cruiser blank slots.
Peter S. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Exceeded Expectations, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
Expensive
One Of My Better Investments
By Bill W.
Bangor, Maine
Purchased 01/17/2017 |
Review Posted 03/03/2017
I use it for small painting jobs. I added two 4 gallon tanks and it has plenty of power to paint a bumper. So much more convenient using two deep cycling generators rather than a generator.
You do need to use heavy cables and keep the batteries charged. I have used it 5 times so far so cannot say a lot for its durability, but the Warranty looks good.
You do need to use heavy cables and keep the batteries charged. I have used it 5 times so far so cannot say a lot for its durability, but the Warranty looks good.
Bill W. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Quiet, Light Weight, Easy To Store
Made it portable
By Richard S.
Temecula, California
Purchased 12/01/2014 |
Review Posted 12/24/2014
Bought the compressor to fill my 35's on my jeep. Converted it to portable with battery clips and put it in a carry bag...Fast refills and a lot cheaper than the portable model. Can also take it in all my vehicles.
Richard S. Recommends This
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
ABR air compressor
By Matthew P.
Port Deposit, Maryland
Purchased 07/09/2014 |
Review Posted 09/10/2014
For the price, it's a good compressor. I have 16 gallons worth of air storage, and it fills them fast. It's not too loud but you still know it's there.
Matthew P. Recommends This
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4/5
5/5
4/5
4/5
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Fast, Easy To Store
ARB compressor on UpWind Kiteboarding boat
By Skot S.
key west, Florida
Purchased 08/01/2012 |
Review Posted 10/19/2012
I needed a durable compressor for use on my commercial kiteboarding boat in Key West, Florida.
I installed 2 aluminum air tanks (7 and 5 gallon) for storage capacity and run the compressor from two 12V marine batteries charged with a 160 watt solar panel. The compressor is used for filling kiteboarding kites and inflatable stand-up paddleboards.
Everything is mounted in a waterproof box with side vents and an auxiliary vent fan. I have been using the compressor for about 1 month and am very pleased with it. The internal pressure switch works great and allows for rapid recharge of the air tanks.
The unit does get very hot when running for more than 5 minutes, and because of this I am using all SS [stainless steel] high pressure hoses. My average run time is about 15 minutes, several times a day.
I have not used any other compressors so I have nothing to compare it to. So far I am very pleased with my ARB dual air compressor system.
I installed 2 aluminum air tanks (7 and 5 gallon) for storage capacity and run the compressor from two 12V marine batteries charged with a 160 watt solar panel. The compressor is used for filling kiteboarding kites and inflatable stand-up paddleboards.
Everything is mounted in a waterproof box with side vents and an auxiliary vent fan. I have been using the compressor for about 1 month and am very pleased with it. The internal pressure switch works great and allows for rapid recharge of the air tanks.
The unit does get very hot when running for more than 5 minutes, and because of this I am using all SS [stainless steel] high pressure hoses. My average run time is about 15 minutes, several times a day.
I have not used any other compressors so I have nothing to compare it to. So far I am very pleased with my ARB dual air compressor system.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Good Purchase
By Ron
California
Purchased 05/15/2012 |
Review Posted 06/23/2012
This appears to be a very well made compressor. All the wires and fuse blocks are high quality.
The only problem is the five foot power cables. Apparently an engineer at ARB thinks it is possible to mount this compressor within five feet of the battery, may be possible in Australia, but difficult with a Ford F350. I installed the compressor in the bed mounted tool box, and ran two 8 guage wires to the compressor (each side has its own power supply) . I used the provided inline fuses near the battery.
The included wiring loom is great if you have the air lockers, but all I wanted is a compressor. The unit has built in relays, which is very nice. I just ran my own wire to the switch used to trigger the relays, and did not use the included wire loom since there are no air lockers on my truck.
It does work fine with the extended power lines. I have not had time to complete the system with an underbed tank, but so far I do think I made a good purchase.
The only problem is the five foot power cables. Apparently an engineer at ARB thinks it is possible to mount this compressor within five feet of the battery, may be possible in Australia, but difficult with a Ford F350. I installed the compressor in the bed mounted tool box, and ran two 8 guage wires to the compressor (each side has its own power supply) . I used the provided inline fuses near the battery.
The included wiring loom is great if you have the air lockers, but all I wanted is a compressor. The unit has built in relays, which is very nice. I just ran my own wire to the switch used to trigger the relays, and did not use the included wire loom since there are no air lockers on my truck.
It does work fine with the extended power lines. I have not had time to complete the system with an underbed tank, but so far I do think I made a good purchase.
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Rating Breakdown
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5/5
5/5
5/5
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