Frequently Asked Questions

Our suppliers have facilities across the United States that stock products and OTC Industrial Technologies also stocks a large inventory of our aluminum piping at many of our U.S. locations.

Yes. We provide customized services from design to manufacturing, installation to maintenance.

Yes. We provide customized services from design to manufacturing, installation to maintenance.

Yes. You can eliminate old scaled and rusted piping that is causing flow restrictions and energy waste. The DIRECTAIR® aluminum piping systems allow your facility to lower pressure in the system which allows for additional energy savings.

MANAGAIR^® is a compressed air management system that provides real-time monitoring, intelligent sequencing, and centralized control for multi-compressor environments. It helps optimize compressed air systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall performance.

Yes. MANAGAIR^® is brand agnostic and integrates seamlessly with mixed-brand systems and infrastructure, making it an ideal solution for existing industrial compressed air systems without requiring equipment replacement.

MANAGAIR^® provides real-time visibility into key compressed air quality and system performance metrics, including pressure, flow, dew point, and energy consumption metrics. It also supports compressed air quality monitoring with customizable alerts and reporting.

MANAGAIR^® continuously monitors your compressed air system and sends alerts when performance falls outside of predefined thresholds, allowing issues to be addressed before they lead to failures. Intelligent sequencing and system management also help improve reliability and extend equipment life.

Yes. MANAGAIR^® is available as a standalone solution that can be installed with existing compressed air systems to provide centralized monitoring and control.

DIRECTAIR^® Commercial is a compressed air system for manufacturers requiring 200–1,000 CFM, providing compressed air with no capital investment, a predictable monthly rate, and turnkey installation and maintenance.

DIRECTAIR^® Commercial is designed for mid-sized and growing manufacturing facilities that need reliable compressed air systems without the cost and responsibility of owning equipment. It's ideal for industries such as food and beverage, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and precision manufacturing.

Yes. DIRECTAIR^® Commercial integrates with your existing compressed air distribution system, allowing you to upgrade your air supply with minimal disruption to your operations.

Yes. DIRECTAIR^® Commercial is designed to expand with your business, making it easy to increase capacity as your air demand grows without replacing your compressed air system or investing in additional equipment.

DIRECTAIR^® Factory is a fully managed industrial compressed air system for manufacturers requiring 1,000–10,000 CFM. It delivers compressed air as a utility, providing design, installation, operation, maintenance, and monitoring with no capital investment.

DIRECTAIR^® Factory combines redundancy systems, 24/7/365 monitoring, and predictive maintenance to maximize the reliability of your compressed air system. Advanced controls and expert system management help maintain continuous performance for critical manufacturing operations.

Manufacturers choose DIRECTAIR^® Factory because it eliminates the cost and responsibility of purchasing, maintaining, and repairing equipment while providing a fully managed compressed air solution. Customers pay only for the compressed air supply they use, allowing them to reduce overhead and focus on production.

DIRECTAIR^® Factory is engineered for high-demand environments, serving facilities with air requirements between 1,000 and 10,000 CFM. Each compressed air system is designed to meet your facility's operational needs while supporting future growth and maximizing energy efficiency.

DIRECTAIR^® Industrial is a high-capacity compressed air solution built for manufacturing facilities with air demands exceeding 10,000 CFM. It delivers compressed air as a utility, providing a fully managed system that maximizes reliability, efficiency, and scalability for critical operations.

DIRECTAIR^® Industrial is ideal for large-scale manufacturing and industrial facilities with high-volume, continuous air demand. It supports operations that require a reliable compressed air supply to keep critical production processes running 24/7.

DIRECTAIR^® uses advanced controls, 24/7/365 monitoring, and preventative maintenance to optimize the performance of your industrial compressed air system. By identifying potential issues early, we help reduce disruptions to production.

DIRECTAIR^® Industrial lowers operating costs by eliminating capital equipment expenses and improving energy efficiency with a fully managed compressed air system. Customers pay only for the compressed air supply they use, making costs more predictable while reducing maintenance and repair responsibilities.

DIRECTAIR^® Enterprise is a multi-site compressed air solution that allows organizations to manage all of their facilities under a single enterprise-wide agreement. It simplifies compressed air services with centralized contracts, coordinated support, and preferred enterprise pricing based on total CFM usage.

DIRECTAIR^® Enterprise consolidates your compressed air services under one agreement, covering design, installation, maintenance, and 24/7/365 monitoring for every participating facility. This standardized approach reduces administrative complexity while providing consistent support across your organization.

Yes. DIRECTAIR^® Enterprise supports facilities with varying air demand by providing scalable compressed air system solutions tailored to each location's operational requirements, all under one enterprise agreement.

DIRECTAIR^® Enterprise reduces costs by eliminating capital equipment expenses, simplifying contract administration, and providing preferred pricing based on total compressed air supply usage across participating facilities. Organizations also benefit from predictable monthly costs and fully managed compressed air systems that reduce maintenance overhead.

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DIRECTAIR^® does not have set hours of operation. We are utility compressed air service, just like your natural gas service at your home or business. It is an uninterrupted supply that is guaranteed to always be available per our contractual agreements.

DIRECTAIR^® provides compressed air as a utility across North America, serving manufacturing and industrial facilities throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our standardized, fully managed systems are designed to deliver reliable performance wherever you operate.

DIRECTAIR^® provides air as your FOURTH UTILITY^SM. Our compressed air services are billed monthly like your other utility bills – water, gas, or electricity.

OTC Industrial Technologies has been in business since 1963 and has offered DIRECTAIR^® services since 1995.

DIRECTAIR^® provides compressed air solutions for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, oil and gas, petrochemical, electronics and semiconductors, packaging and processing, biotech and pharmaceuticals, plastics and rubber, pulp and paper, metal forming, and general contractors.

Any industry that depends on reliable compressed air systems for continuous production can benefit from compressed air as a utility. Manufacturers with critical operations, high energy demands, or multiple production lines often see the greatest improvements in reliability, efficiency, and cost predictability.

DIRECTAIR^® delivers clean, dry compressed air as a utility with stable pressure and flow to support precision machining, composite curing, cleanroom assembly, and other critical aerospace processes. With 24/7/365 monitoring, built-in redundancy, and a 100% Uptime Guarantee, our compressed air systems help maximize reliability while minimizing production downtime.

Built for dusty, high-vibration, and extreme-temperature environments, DIRECTAIR_® keeps critical mining and aggregates equipment supplied with consistent, dry compressed air. Our fully managed utility model includes MSHA Part 48-certified support, a guaranteed -40°F dew point, and a 100% Uptime Guarantee to help protect equipment, maintain production, and reduce operational risk.

DIRECTAIR^® delivers ultra-clean, oil-free compressed air solutions that meet ISO 8573-1 Class 0 standards, helping protect sensitive semiconductor manufacturing processes from contamination. With 24/7/365 monitoring, built-in redundancy, and a 100% Uptime Guarantee, our compressed air systems provide the reliability and consistency required for precision production.

DIRECTAIR^® provides compressed air solutions that help automotive manufacturers improve production efficiency, reduce energy costs, and eliminate capital equipment expenses. With scalable compressed air systems, 24/7 monitoring, and reliable air for assembly, painting, and pneumatic tools, manufacturers can keep production running efficiently while supporting long-term operational goals.

DIRECTAIR^® delivers Class 0, oil-free compressed air solutions that support ISO air quality standards, GMP requirements, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance for regulated manufacturing environments. Our fully managed compressed air systems include continuous monitoring and predictive maintenance to help reduce contamination risk and maintain uninterrupted production.

DIRECTAIR^® delivers high-purity, oil-free compressed air as a utility that help food and beverage manufacturers reduce contamination risks while supporting product quality and regulatory compliance. Our fully managed compressed air systems provide a reliable air supply for critical processing, packaging, and ingredient handling applications.

DIRECTAIR^® simplifies compressed air system design by providing a fully managed solution that includes installation, operation, and maintenance. This approach helps contractors and engineers reduce project complexity, avoid capital equipment planning, and deliver reliable compressed air solutions for their clients.

DIRECTAIR^® provides compressed air as a utility with 24/7/365 monitoring, predictive maintenance, and stable air delivery to support critical exploration, refining, and pipeline operations. Our compressed air systems help reduce downtime, simplify maintenance, and deliver the dependable performance required in demanding oil and gas environments.

DIRECTAIR^® delivers clean, oil-free compressed air solutions that help packaging and processing facilities maintain product quality, efficient production, and consistent throughput. With proactive monitoring, energy-efficient compressed air systems, and a fully managed utility model, manufacturers can focus on operations instead of managing air equipment.

DIRECTAIR^® provides compressed air solutions engineered for demanding petrochemical environments, delivering clean, oil-free air for critical process controls, safety systems, and production equipment. Our fully managed compressed air systems combine remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and redundant equipment to help improve reliability while supporting safe plant operations.

DIRECTAIR^® delivers clean, reliable compressed air solutions with consistent pressure and flow to support injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, and other critical manufacturing processes for the plastics and rubber industry. Our fully managed compressed air systems help reduce defects, improve energy efficiency, and scale with your production needs.

Pulp and paper manufacturers rely on DIRECTAIR^® for compressed air solutions that deliver clean, oil-free air to support critical processes while helping prevent contamination and production interruptions. Our fully managed compressed air systems provide continuous monitoring, improved energy efficiency, and dependable performance from pulp preparation through finishing.

DIRECTAIR^® provides clean, consistent compressed air as a utility that helps maintain the stable pressure and flow required for stamping, forging, bending, and other precision metal forming processes. With proactive monitoring and fully managed compressed air systems, manufacturers can minimize production interruptions while maintaining consistent product quality.