Air & Vacuum Machine Manufacturer
America’s Leader in Digital Air Calibration Technology
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Our Products
Our Air & Vac Solutions
Cutting-edge air machines and automatic tire inflators engineered for durability in high-traffic environments.
SC09-SS
Pay Air Machine
The SC09-SS is a robust stainless steel pay air solution featuring Excel's advanced digital tire calibration technology, flexible coin and cashless payment options, wireless monitoring, and customizable branding for accurate inflation, simplified management, and dependable performance in high-traffic locations.
SC05-SS
Free Air Machine
The SC05-SS is a dependable free air solution featuring Excel's advanced digital tire calibration technology, a customizable stainless steel design, and optional upgrades such as a high-performance compressor and vacuum attachment for reliable, accurate performance.
SC05-SS Kiosk
Hybrid Air Machine
The SC05-SS Kiosk is the ultimate hybrid air machine for high-volume locations - offering free and pay digital air calibration from a single unit, turning every interaction into an opportunity to generate revenue and build customer loyalty.
SCWM-23
Wall Mount Air Machine
The SCWM-23 is a compact, weatherproof wall-mounted air machine that delivers the same professional digital tire calibration technology as our freestanding models, featuring a space-saving design, customizable decals, and optional credit card payment capabilities.
PNT Pro
Automatic Tire Inflator
Designed for indoor use, the PNT Pro is a automatic tire inflator delivering fast, accurate digital air calibration up to 145 PSI for any high-traffic location.
PNT 4
Automatic Tire Inflator
Designed for outdoor conditions, the PNT 4 is a automatic tire inflator built for high-volume businesses — delivering fast, accurate digital air calibration up to 145 PSI.
Air Solutions for Every Environment
Industries We Serve
Our air machine solutions support businesses that serve drivers every day, from customer-facing locations to professional service environments, providing automatic tire calibration and dependable equipment for daily operations.
Gas Station | C-Store
Increase revenue & foot traffic with a pay or free air machine that customers rely on daily.
Tire Shop
Streamline workflow and deliver precise air calibration with our automatic tire inflator.
Car Wash
Boost customer satisfaction and stand out with a digital air machine at your car wash.
Auto Repair | Quick Lube
Improve efficiency, reduce service time, and deliver accurate tire inflation.
Car Dealership
Keep every vehicle lot-ready with a tire inflator built for busy dealership operations.
Fleets | Rental Cars
Keep every vehicle ready with a tire inflator built for high-volume environments.
Commercial | Residential
Provide an air machine as a convenience benefit for employees and residents.
Tailored Solutions for Every Business
Our Revenue Share Program
The ultimate solution for gas stations looking to offer hassle-free digital air calibration at ZERO cost.
Maximize Revenue
Generate a consistent passive income stream with no upfront investment—every transaction earns revenue, while state-of-the-art digital payment options encourage usage and help maximize profitability.
Increase Traffic
Our easy-to-use air machine helps attract more customers to your business by improving convenience, increasing engagement, and enhancing the overall customer experience.
Simplify Operations
Our program provides a fully managed, turnkey solution with no equipment costs, installation fees, or maintenance expenses, eliminating the upfront investment and ongoing upkeep associated with traditional air machine ownership.
Grow With Us
Join Our Fast Growing Network of Revenue Share Partners
We’re steadily fueling a network of revenue-sharing gas stations that are not only embracing innovation but also sharing in the profits of a high-octane industry.
Program Highlights
Hundreds of Gas Stations Generating Revenue
Partner Businesses
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Installed Locations
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Our Customers
Trusted by
Locations Nationwide
Our air machines are used by leading gas stations, car washes, tire shops, and service businesses across various industries.
Ryan Schrader
RNR Tire Express
"RNR Tire Express and our franchisees have been placing the Excel Tire Gauge SC05 Stainless Steel Free Air at our locations across the country for several years. It has provided RNR with a valuable and proven way to attract and serve customers, build their loyalty and cross sell services and products. We have found Excel Tire Gauge and their team members to be knowledgeable and excellent to work with, both at the time of sale and more importantly with their long term support."
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Air Machines Across All Locations
2020
Customer Since
Mark Stillman
Tires Plus
"Since incorporating Excel Tire Gauges into our facility it has helped increase our productivity and accuracy immensely. These are the most precise and durable gauges that we have ever used. We also added an outside inflation station for our customers to use, which has resulted in positive feedback for its ease of use and convenience. We are extremely pleased with our decision to team up with Excel and would highly recommend it to others."
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Air Machines Across All Locations
2022
Customer Since
Kyle Linsner
Tsunami Express Car Wash
"Over the past three years, Tsunami Express Car Wash has deployed more than 70 Excel Tire Gauge SC05-SS Free Air machines across our locations, and the results have been outstanding. The units are extremely durable, reliable, and built to handle the high traffic demands of our sites.The custom decals allow us to seamlessly match our brand standards, and the free air offering has become a valuable amenity that helps drive customers to our facilities while enhancing the overall guest experience. Excel has been a strong partner, delivering quality equipment and consistent support as we continue to grow."
80
Air Machines Across All Locations
2023
Customer Since
Jonathan Ketchum
Haffner’s / Energy North Group
"Haffner’s/Energy North has been using Excel Tire Gauge’s Air Machines for many years. We have found them to be extremely durable (especially in harsh New England winters), user friendly and an excellent source of revenue for our company. Excel Tire Gauge has shown that not only do they make an outstanding product but they stand behind it every step of the way!"
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Air Machines Across All Locations
2015
Customer Since
Robert Moyer
Costco Wholesale
"Costco relies exclusively on Excel Tire Inflators in all of our 507 US and Canadian Tire Centers. After years of testing and use, we find that the Excel Tire Inflators are both reliable and durable. Our initial goal was to provide accurate tire pressure to our Members, but we quickly realized that in doing so, the Excel Inflation System actually improved productivity in the tire installation and inflation top off processes. The Excel Tire Inflation System also improved safety for our technicians by allowing them to stay a greater distance from the tire and wheel assembly during the bead seating and inflation process."
5000
Air Machines Across All Locations
2008
Customer Since
Don Belanger
Tasca Automotive Group
"Tasca Automotive Group has been a dedicated user of the Excel Tire Gauge PNT4 Automatic Tire Inflators for many years. Not only do we find them to be extremely accurate when calibrating tire pressure but their ease of use helps to make our technicians more efficient. In our opinion Excel Tire Gauge makes a product that stands the test of time and most importantly they stand behind it every step of the way!"
10
Air Machines Across All Locations
2022
Customer Since
Kevin Platt
Nouria Energy
"Jay and his team have been great partners of Nouria for over 20 years, and we have continued to achieve success year after year with Excel’s commitment to service and response to all our store needs in New England. Excel’s team strives to ensure we have the best equipment at the most reliable and affordable rates for our customers, and we will continue to partner with Excel as we grow our store locations."
250
Air Machines Across All Locations
2005
Customer Since
Jim Melvin Sr.
Melvin's Tire Pros
"We purchased 2 Excel air pumps approximately 6 years ago. They were one of the best equipment purchases we ever made. First in this day and age it is virtually impossible to find free air stations. Even the ones you pay for are expensive and difficult to use. Sometimes after you put your money in you find they don't work. We installed the air stations in a place in our lot that was easy to get to and yet out of our way. I could not believe how popular they became. Sometimes we even have cars lined up for their use. This is a great and inexpensive way to bring new customers to your place of business. It also eliminates the many low pressure lights that occur every year in the first cold days of winter.Excellent product and their service is good."
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Air Machines Across All Locations
2018
Customer Since
Brett Sullivan
Splash Car Wash
"Over the past 3.5 years, we’ve relied on Excel Tire Gauge and their PNT4 B Model across our locations, and the performance has been consistently strong. Today, we operate more than 120 units throughout our car washes, and they’ve proven to be dependable, easy to maintain, and well-suited for high-traffic environments. It’s been a great partnership, and their equipment continues to meet the demands of our business."
145
Air Machines Across All Locations
2022
Customer Since
About Excel Tire Gauge
America’s Leader in Digital Air Calibration TECHNOLOGY
With over 180,000 units installed at gas stations and tire shops across the United States, we have earned our reputation by providing the highest quality digital air machines available. Our success did not happen overnight; it was the result of our unwavering focus on delivering high quality products and exceptional customer service.
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Excel Tire Gauge News
The latest news, articles, and industry updates from Excel Tire Gauge. Discover how our air machine solutions support businesses, drivers, and service locations across the industry.
Nelson brings more than 25 years of experience in digital tire calibration innovation and convenience retail expertise to his new role with NACS
Fuel brings customers to your forecourt, but the store drives profit. Learn how free air can help increase in-store traffic and support gas station profit margin.
Free air or pay air? See how gas stations and c-stores can offer both while driving customers inside and generating revenue from one air machine.
As vehicles stay on the road longer than ever, checking tire age has become one of the most overlooked parts of vehicle maintenance.
Tire pressure is one of those fleet variables that feels too basic to deserve a strategy. It's a number a driver could check in a parking lot in thirty seconds. But it's quietly costing the industry a lot — in wasted fuel, tires replaced too soon, and safety incidents that didn't have to happen.
Summer is road trip season — families loading up the minivan, friends heading out for long weekends, and drivers finally taking the trips they’ve planned for years.
The car wash industry entered 2026 with strong momentum — but also real pressure. Demand remains high, customers are washing more frequently, and subscription memberships are reshaping how operators build predictable revenue.
If you own or manage a gas station today, you already know the business looks very different than it did even five years ago.
National Association of Shell Marketers
- Houston, TX
- September 1, 2026
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NECSEMA
- Lincoln, RI
- September 10, 2026
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NACS Show
- Las Vegas, NV
- October 6, 2026
- Booth #C3964
The Southern Convenience Store and Petroleum Show
- Columbus, GA
- October 22, 2026
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Have Questions? We Have Answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions about our air machines, tire inflators, installation, maintenance, payment options, warranties, and more. We’re committed to helping you choose the right solution for your business.
What is a digital air machine?
A digital air machine, also called a digital air calibration system, is a self-contained tire-inflation station that lets a driver set an exact tire pressure and inflates each tire to that target automatically, signaling when it is done. The machine will also deflate a tire that is not calibrated properly, calibrating your tires to the correct standard for performance and safety. Excel Tire Gauge manufactures commercial digital air machines for gas stations, convenience stores, car washes, tire shops, and fleets across the United States. Excel’s core value is precision digital calibration technology: the driver sets the target PSI, connects the chuck, and the machine does the rest.
What are the benefits of Revenue Share?
Revenue Share eliminates upfront equipment purchases while providing a professionally maintained air machine with ongoing service, and recurring revenue potential. It allows businesses to improve customer service and loyalty without taking on a major investment or responsibilities. The program is designed to provide a air-machine amenity with an ongoing revenue opportunity while Excel handles installation, maintenance, and service.
Can the equipment match our dealership's brand standards?
Yes. Excel machines are available in blue, green, red, and yellow, and we can customize each machine with your branding using decals we create for you. On a lot where every visible detail reflects the company, so should your air machine — reinforcing your brand across the entire property. Custom decals and available machine colors allow the equipment to align with dealership branding and create a consistent appearance across the property.
What do employees and tenants actually get out of a workplace air machine?
First, a whole bunch of goodwill and trust from their employer or property management firm! You are saying “We Care About You!” Properly calibrated tires save up to 3% annually in fuel costs and extend tire life, which is real money back in an employee’s pocket every year. It also removes a small recurring errand — no detour to a gas station on the way home, no fumbling with a manual gauge in the cold. Convenience delivered on the property is the part people remember. A workplace air machine provides a convenient on-site service for employees and tenants while supporting proper tire pressure, convenience, and goodwill.
What are the core features of every single Excel Tire Gauge air machine?
Unlike many manufacturers, Excel designs, manufactures, services, and supports its air machine products under one roof. Our cradle-to-grave approach combines our comittment to innovation, precision digital technology, durable American-made construction, decades of experience, and nationwide service. One company, one goal, one team. Our machines are built for reliability, performance and long-term value. Excel’s combination of precision digital calibration technology, commercial-grade stainless-steel construction, U.S. manufacturing, and nationwide service supports long-term reliability and value.
Can I customize an air machine with my branding?
Yes. Excel Tire Gauge offers custom decals and branding options that allow businesses to display their logo, colors, and messaging while maintaining a professional appearance on the forecourt or property. Custom branding can include decals, colors, logos, and messaging to create a consistent branded presence at your location.
Will it hold up through winter weather or misuse in an outdoor lot?
Excel units are built from commercial-grade, weather-resistant stainless-steel construction specifically for high-traffic environments without an attendant on site. The machines are rated from −30°F to 140°F with an optional internal heater for cold climates. This matters most in cold weather, when tire pressure drops roughly 1 PSI for every 10°F decline. Haffner’s/Energy North has run Excel machines through years of harsh New England winters and cites durability as the reason they stay with them.
Can using an Excel machine speed up vehicle turnaround in the Vehicle Rental Return lane?
Yes. Including Excel’s automatic tire calibration system to your vehicle return process is fast and easy. You set the target PSI once and the unit will inflate or deflate within 0.5 PSI, and stop automatically — fast, efficient, and accurate. Next! In a rental car operation where turnaround time is directly tied to fleet utilization, recovered time compounds across every return.
Why do dealerships need dedicated air equipment for lot inventory?
Sitting vehicles lose pressure steadily, and the loss accelerates as temperatures drop — roughly 1 PSI for every 10°F decline. An on-site digital air machine lets porters prepare and spec each car quickly, so every vehicle drives the way it should. Consistent tire-pressure control increases tire safety and performance and supports a more professional customer experience.
Will my tire service technicians experience productivity and time-savings with an Excel automatic tire inflator?
Preset the PSI and let the inflator do the rest—saving up to two minutes per vehicle while increasing technicians’ billable work. Costco reported that standardizing on Excel inflation systems improved productivity for both their tire installation services and consumer inflation processes. Excel’s automatic operation lets the operator set the target PSI and let the machine do the rest, standardizing inflation and recover technician time.
Will an outdoor air pump survive year-round in a harsh climate?
Yes. Excel Tire Gauge air machines are manufactured from commercial-grade stainless-steel construction and designed to withstand demanding outdoor environments. We use a weather-resistant stainless-steel cabinet and offer an optional heater kit rated for operation from -30°F to 140°F, so they keep working through harsh winters.
Can Excel machines handle light trucks, and will the hose reach across my service lane?
Yes. Truck compressor upgrades are available on the SC05-SS and the PNT-4. The SC05 handles up to 120 PSI, and the PNT-4 handles up to 145 PSI. Coil hoses are available in 30-foot and 45-foot lengths so a single unit can serve multiple parking positions or an entire service lane without repositioning vehicles.
Which businesses are best suited for an SC05-SS air machine?
The SC05-SS is our most versatile machine. With a free standing design and a small footprint, it serves car washes, gas stations, convenience stores, tire shops, auto repair, dealerships, rentals, and more. Customize it with branded design, cashless payment, vacuum attachment, or truck compressor options. Contact us to create the right solution for your business.
Can Excel's tire inflators be used for nitrogen fills as well?
Yes. Both the PNT PRO and PNT-4 support both conventional and nitrogen tire inflation service within 0.5 PSI, without a separate tool or a second workflow.
Are Excel's air machines easy to operate?
As America’s Leader in Digital Air Calibration Systems, innovation and user-friendly design is essential. Simply enter the target PSI, connect the chuck, and the machine does the rest—automatically inflating or deflating to within 0.5 PSI. No gauge reading or judgment required. English and Spanish instructions are built in, making it easy for first-time users to get it right.
Does Excel have air machines that handle cars and motorcycles; and larger vehicles such as buses, trucks, trailers, and and heavier fleet vehicles?
Yes. The PNT-4 or PNT PRO would be ideal for small, medium, and large vehicles such as buses, trucks, or trailers if you are looking for this range of versatility. The automatic tire inflator calibrates accurately up to 145 PSI. Mixed fleets can standardize on a single unit rather than maintaining separate equipment for different vehicle classes. A truck compressor upgrade is also available on the freestanding SC05-SS for higher-volume applications.
What is the preferred payment method for customers that use air machines?
The majority of customers expect convenient, cashless payment options. Excel’s payment-enabled air machines accept coins, credit and debit cards, contactless payments, and mobile wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay—making it easy for customers to pay and helping maximize machine usage.
What is the difference between a free-air and a pay-air machine?
Excel Tire Gauge builds both. Free air is primarily a customer-service and traffic tool; paid air is designed to generate direct revenue. Every machine features the same high-quality digital calibration system and durable stainless-steel cabinet. The SC05-SS Free Air Machine provides complimentary air—an amenity gas stations, tire shops, and car washes use to attract and serve customers. The SC09-SS Pay Air Machine accepts coins, credit cards, and tap-to-pay, generating revenue for the business owner. Excel also offers Free & Pay hybrid configurations.
What comes with the Excel Air machine I purchase?
An Excel air machines is delivered with extensive core features, including a one-year warranty. Add-on options include a vacuum attachment, LED-illuminated “AIR” sign, wireless revenue and equipment monitoring, and fully customizable decals to match a business’s brand. Core equipment includes Excel’s precision digital calibration technology, with a one-year warranty, but available options can be selected to match your location and business goals.
Can I monitor machine performance and revenue without being on-site?
Yes. The SC05-SS connects to a wireless interactive portal that tracks air machine activity, free-air code redemptions, in-store visits, and card revenue in real time — so you can manage performance across one location or a whole network from anywhere. Optional wireless monitoring can provide real-time equipment status and transaction information, helping operators monitor performance across locations.
What are the power and space requirements for installation?
The SC05-SS measures 47.5″ x 9.125″ x 15″ and weighs 95 lbs, while the compact 8″ x 12.5″ x 8.75″ indoor kiosk weighs just 9.5 lbs. Both run on standard 110 VAC, with low energy consumption to minimize operating costs. Our team will review your site layout and recommend placement, electrical, and conduit requirements for seamless installation.
My space is very limited. Which air machine is best?
The SCWM-23 is our most compact unit at roughly 25.7″ x 20″ x 11″ and our free-standing SC05-SS offers a larger presence with a small 11″ footprint. Both need a standard 110 VAC outlet. Installation requirements vary by model and site. Excel can review and provide a site layout as well as, recommend placement, electrical, and conduit requirements. Contact our Sales team for more information.
Who maintains the air machine if it stops working?
We do, at no cost to you. Since we manufacture, maintain and service all of our air machines, our service technicians have everything they need to maximize availability of your machine. Our wireless monitoring alerts us on service issues remotely — often before your staff notices a problem. We also maintain a Client Portal on our website for direct contact with our Service Team.
We operate multiple locations and need reliable equipment. Can Excel support the machine and service calls, if needed?
Yes. Excel has manufactured in the U.S.A. since 1999 and supplies small or large companies with mutiple locations. This significantly simplifies procurement processes, and units can be color-matched and customized with your organization’s decals for a consistent presence across all sites. Our technical support continues for the entire length of the partnership, not just through the warranty term, and our in-house Service team is well-equipped to service our machines effitiently.
How accurate are Excel digital air machines?
Excel digital air machines are engineered for exceptional accuracy. This assists drivers to maintain proper tire pressure for improved safety, fuel efficiency, and tire life. Excel machines use precision digital calibration technology to automatically inflate or deflate tires to the selected pressure, within 0.5 PSI.
Will my technicians experience productivity and time-savings with an Excel automatic tire inflator?
Preset the PSI and let the inflator do the rest—saving up to two minutes per vehicle and freeing technicians for billable work. Across a quick lube doing 40 cars a day, that recovers more than an hour time daily. The PNT PRO is built for indoor bay use, while the PNT-4 handles outdoor service lanes. Costco reported that standardizing on Excel inflation systems improved productivity for both tire installation and consumer inflation processes. Excel’s automatic operation lets technicians set the target PSI and let the machine do the rest, helping standardize inflation and recover technician time.
Will a customer-facing air machine reduce interruptions in my service bays?
Yes. A self-service, free digital air pump mounted outside your shop lets customers top off their own tires. Excel’s interface is intuitive enough that customers complete the process unassisted, with instructions available in English and Spanish. As drivers fill up their tires, you have a special opportunity to establish trustworthiness, spot possible problems, and become their go-to source. The self-service approach keeps routine tire top-offs out of the service bay while giving customers an easy, guided experience.
How much technician time does an automatic tire inflator recover?
Excel’s automatic tire inflators reduce tire pressure check times by up to two minutes per vehicle by letting the technician set a target PSI once. You set the target PSI once and the unit will inflate or deflate within 0.5 PSI, and stop automatically — fast, efficient, and accurate. Across a service department running 40 to 60 repair orders a day, that time returns directly to billable work. Tasca Automotive Group specifically credits Excel’s ease of use with making their technicians more efficient. The automatic system can reduce tire-pressure check time by up to two minutes per vehicle by automating inflation and deflation to the selected PSI.
Can this speed up vehicle turnaround in our Service Center?
Yes. Including Excel’s automatic tire calibration system to your vehicle return process is fast and easy. You set the target PSI once and the unit will inflate or deflate within 0.5 PSI, and stop automatically — fast, efficient, and accurate. Next! In a rental car operation where turnaround time is directly tied to fleet utilization, that recovered time compounds across every return. The automatic system lets technicians set the target PSI and automatically inflate or deflate to within 0.5 PSI, helping streamline service-center workflow.
