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Custom Fabrication & Packaging

CAE’s Custom Fabrication Solutions

Complete Engineered Packaging Solutions | Engineered for Performance. Built for Reliability.

At Central Air Equipment (CAE), our Fabrication Division delivers turnkey, custom-engineered packages that go beyond standard equipment supply. From concept and design through build, testing, and commissioning, we provide end-to-end fabrication solutions supported by our in-house service, parts, and rental teams — ensuring lasting performance for every system we build.

Open skid, tank-mount, sea-container, trailer-mount or rigid framed building – CAE FAB can do it all!

Full Lifecycle Support

At CAE, we understand that your custom fabrication package may require more than just the equipment itself. CAE’s fabrication division offers custom packaging solutions for customers looking for a complete package – and we support every package we build through the top-notch support of our service, parts and equipment rental departments.

Whether you need a single packaged skid or a fully integrated system, CAE ensures every project is built to perform — safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

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Comprehensive Custom Fabrication Solutions by CAE Fabrication Division

Our Fabrication Division designs and builds fully integrated, turnkey solutions — from compressed air and gas systems to control panels and complete skid assemblies. Each package is engineered to your specifications and backed by CAE’s in-house service, parts, and rental divisions, ensuring reliable operation and long-term performance.

Expert Project Management & Engineering

Every CAE project is supported by a dedicated project management and engineering team that keeps your build on time, on spec, and within budget. We combine decades of fabrication experience with precise planning and clear communication. Our engineers collaborate directly with you to design and model each system, ensuring every component meets your performance, footprint, and compliance requirements.

Custom Electrical Engineering and Installations

CAE provides custom electrical design, installation, and automation for all fabricated systems. Our electrical engineering specialists develop and implement PLC-based control systems that simplify operation and improve efficiency.

Access to All Major Brands

We offer access to a comprehensive range of major brands, ensuring that your custom package is built with the highest quality components available. Whether you need equipment from top manufacturers or specialized parts, we have you covered.

Documentation & Custom Manuals

Every CAE-fabricated package includes complete engineering documentation and tailored manuals. Our documentation packages can include P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), electrical diagrams, and quality assurance records. We also create custom operation and maintenance manuals specific to your system — so your team has all the technical details needed for safe, efficient operation and future service.

Dedicated After-Sale Support

Our service, parts, and rental departments provide ongoing support to help maintain performance, minimize downtime, and extend the life of your fabricated package. From preventative maintenance to replacement components, CAE ensures your system continues to perform as designed.

Diverse Industries & Applications

Catering to both domestic and international clients, our fabrication division offers custom built and custom fabricated packages for industries as diverse as Energy (Oil & Gas), Food and Pharmaceuticals Packaging and Preservation, N2 Blanketing and Fuel gas to Pneumatic conversions, Drill air, Mining, Forestry and Industrial Air applications, and ranging from the following:

  • Standard pressure (0-125 psig) Instrument Air systems for both GA and Hazardous locations
  • Medium (126 – 399 psig) and High Pressure (400 psig – 7,000 psig) Compressed Air systems
  • Nitrogen & Oxygen Generation Packages- using PSA or Membrane technology
  • High-pressure Feed Air systems to 500 psig
  • High-Pressure Booster Systems to 21,750 psig
  • Diesel or Natural Gas engine driven, electric driven, PTO driven, or hydraulic driven packages
  • Power generation packages including self contained off-grid Instrument Air Systems
  • Positive displacement vacuum packages (rotary lobe, screw, dry vane, or liquid ring) to 28″ HG
  • Positive displacement blower packages up to 40 psi
  • Custom Fabrication needs

Check out our custom package brochures to learn more about what our fabrication division can create for your specific needs:

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View Our Custom Fabrication Showcase

Certifications and Engineering

Through the use of both internal and external Engineering Resources, and working closely with our equipment suppliers, we strive to deliver all required documentation and drawings catered to our customers’ needs. We are ABSA and CSA certified and are also a COR Certified company with a keen focus on safety.

Support Documentation

We understand that support documentation plays a huge role in the procurement requirements. Because of this, we can offer documentation based the needs of the customer. If your requirements are more extensive we will also custom cater document packages to suit your requirements.

View List of Documentation We Can Provide
  • General Arrangement Drawing (Includes major equipment drawings)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Drawing1
  • Major Equipment Operating & Maintenance Manuals
  • Electric Block Diagram
  • Vessel U-1A Forms
  • AB-83 Form2
  • Quality Control Manual
  • Shop Certificates
  • Production Schedule
  • Inspection & Test Plan
  • Recommended Spare Parts List
  • Major Equipment Data Sheets
  • Structural Base Drawings1,2
  • Building Drawing1,2
  • Major Equipment Electrical Drawings
  • Material Test Reports (Structural, Piping & Fittings)
  • Weld Procedures
  • Paint Procedures
  • Nameplate Pictures
  • Foundation Loading Diagram1
  • Lifting Diagram1
  • Line List1
  • Full Material Test Reports
  • Vessel ASME Calculations2
  • Welder Qualification Records
  • Pressure Test Procedure & Report

Let's Discuss Your Project

CAE delivers custom-engineered solutions that meet the highest standards of performance, safety, and reliability. Ready to discuss your custom fabrication project? Let’s Talk!