ARB Brushless Twin Motor On-Board 12V Air Compressor, 9.18 CFM, IP67 (CKBLTA12)

ARB's brushless range is the first real redesign of its compressors in years, and the headline is 50 percent more output than the brushed unit it sits above. This twin motor on-board model delivers 9.18 CFM at free flow and 6.20 CFM at 29 psi, with a fan in each motor and compressor assembly actively cooling it rather than relying on airflow past the housing.

The brushless motor is only half the story. Electronic speed control holds performance across the whole pressure and ambient temperature range, the unit constantly monitors itself and adjusts for temperature and for variations in the vehicle charging system, and it reports faults through audio and visual alerts instead of just stopping. Voltage and overload protection guards against spikes, drops, overcurrent and motor stalls. Sealing is IP67 water resistant, a step above the IP55 of the brushed range. On the twins, a staggered power on sequence reduces the current spike at start up so they will start on vehicles with smaller charging systems. On-board units use cam lock quick release mounts and need no relays, both of which cut the install time considerably.

What's Included:

• Brushless twin motor 12 V on-board compressor
• Cam lock quick release mounts
• Wiring harness
• Mounting hardware

Features

50% More Air
ARB's own figure against its market leading brushed compressor: 9.18 CFM free flow and 6.20 CFM at 29 psi.

Active Cooling
A fan in each motor and compressor assembly, electronically controlled, rather than passive cooling. That is where the higher sustained performance and the longevity come from.

Electronic Speed Control
Holds optimum performance across the full range of pressures and ambient temperatures instead of falling away as things heat up.

It Tells You What Is Wrong
Live diagnostics through audio and visual alerts, so a fault is reported rather than just being a compressor that stopped.

Protected Against The Vehicle
Voltage and overload protection guards against spikes, drops, fluctuations, overcurrent and motor stalls, and the unit adjusts for variations in the charging system as it runs.

IP67 Sealing
Water resistant to IP67, a step up from the IP55 of the brushed range.

Smart Start
A staggered power on sequence across the two motors reduces the current spike at start up, so a brushless twin will start on vehicles with smaller charging systems.

Faster To Install
Cam lock quick release mounts let the unit be removed without tools, and the brushless design eliminates the relays entirely, which takes real time out of the install.

Fitment & Compatibility

Specifications

• Model: ARB Brushless Twin Motor On-Board Air Compressor
• Part Number: CKBLTA12
• Voltage: 12 V DC
• Motors: Twin, brushless
• Free-Flow Air Delivery: 9.18 CFM
• Air Delivery at 29 psi: 6.20 CFM
• Maximum Current: 90 A
• Duty Cycle: 100%
• Ingress Protection: IP67 water resistant
• Cooling: Active, fan in each motor and compressor assembly
• Kit Dimensions: 14.5"L x 13.3"W x 6.7"H
• Compressor Only Dimensions: 3.9" x 8.3" x 11"
• Compressor Only Weight: 13.2 lb
• Product Weight: 15.8 lb
• Shipping Weight: 18 lb
• Warranty: 3 years
• UPC: 9332018082442

Installation

Type: Bolt-on using the cam lock quick release mounts; no relays required  ·  Time: 1 to 3 hours, less than the brushed equivalent  ·  Tools: Drill, socket set, crimper; basic 12 V wiring competence  ·  Difficulty: Moderate

The brushless design removes the relays from the install, and the cam lock mounts let the unit come off without tools afterwards. Size the supply cable and fusing to the 90 A maximum. Mount away from exhaust heat and leave clear air for the cooling fans, which are doing real work on this unit rather than being incidental.

Resources

Everything you need for your ARB Brushless Twin Motor On-Board 12V Air Compressor, 9.18 CFM, IP67, in one place.

• ARB CKBLTA12 Installation Guide (PDF), the manufacturer's step-by-step guide covering mounting, included hardware and adjustment.

Warranty, Shipping & Returns

Warranty. ARB covers this product with a 3-year unlimited-mileage warranty through ARB North America (Air Locker Inc., Auburn, WA), the term ARB publishes for it in its own product record. Wear items such as filter elements and seals fall under ARB's 1-year wear-item schedule. We describe ARB's warranty exactly as published and it is honored through any ARB-authorized dealer in the US.

Free shipping. This item ships free to the lower 48 states and typically arrives in 3 to 7 business days.

Inspect on delivery. Please inspect your order on arrival. If anything is damaged or missing, contact us right away and we will make it right.

Returns. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery. If an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong, return shipping is on us. See our Returns & Refunds Policy, or email support@prestigetruck.com with any question.

About ARB

ARB started in 1975 in a Melbourne garage, when Tony Brown began building bull bars for the four-wheel drives crossing Australia's outback, and the company has grown into the largest 4x4 accessories maker in the southern hemisphere. Its engineering campus in Kilsyth, Victoria still designs and builds the products the brand is known for, and ARB now runs offices in the USA, Europe and the Middle East with an export network reaching more than 100 countries.

Air is one of the things ARB is best known for. The compressor line, the Air Locker system it was built to feed, and the fittings, hoses and gauges that tie them together are engineered as one system, which is why an ARB air part is specified by the same part numbers the factory uses. In North America ARB operates from Auburn, Washington as Air Locker Inc., backing every product with a US warranty program. Prestige Truck is an authorized ARB dealer. Every part we ship is a genuine US-market unit with full ARB North America warranty coverage.