Complete Factory Fit-Out: External VSD Air System and Airnet Pipework Installation
Project Overview
A manufacturing client recently engaged Design Air to equip their newly constructed factory with a comprehensive compressed air infrastructure. The project required a complete, from-scratch installation to serve various pneumatic outlets across the new production floor.
Our engineers have successfully installed the core generation equipment along with the entire distribution network, and the site is currently awaiting final electrical connections and system commissioning.
The Challenge: Delivered Gas Costs vs. On-Site Control
Establishing a new production facility requires careful spatial planning and efficient utility management. The client needed a highly reliable compressed air system but wanted to avoid consuming valuable internal manufacturing floor space with large industrial equipment.
Furthermore, the generated air needed to be distributed throughout the expansive new factory with minimal pressure drop to ensure all operational outlets received consistent, high-quality power.
The Solution: An External Turnkey System and Premium Pipework
To solve the space constraints, our engineering team designed and installed an external generation station protected by a durable Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) housing. Inside this weatherproof enclosure, we installed a fully integrated Atlas Copco system, paired with a high-performance internal distribution network:
Atlas Copco GA22VSD Compressor
The energy-efficient core of the system, featuring a variable speed drive that perfectly matches motor speed to the factory’s fluctuating air demands.
UD Two-in-One Filter & FX Refrigerant Dryer
Working in tandem to remove particulate contaminants and moisture, ensuring only clean, dry air enters the internal factory network.
Galvanised Air Receiver & OSC Oil-Water Separator
Providing stable air storage to handle peak demands and ensuring environmentally compliant, safe condensate disposal.
40mm Airnet Aluminium Pipework
To deliver the air internally, we installed a complete 40mm Airnet distribution system. This modular, corrosion-resistant aluminium pipework guarantees minimal friction and zero leaks, efficiently routing air to all required outlets across the new factory floor.
The Results: A Future-Proof Utility Infrastructure
This comprehensive installation provides the new factory with a robust, energy-efficient, and highly scalable compressed air network. By housing the main generation equipment externally in the custom GRP enclosure, the client retains maximum production space inside the building.
Simultaneously, the smooth, low-friction Airnet pipework ensures that the energy savings generated by the VSD compressor are not lost during distribution, delivering maximum efficiency directly to the point of use.
The Design Air Standard
From specifying the correct variable speed compressor to designing and fitting the internal aluminium pipework, Design Air provides complete, end-to-end solutions for new factory builds and expansions. We manage the entire mechanical installation to ensure seamless integration, superior air quality, and long-term reliability.
Are you outfitting a new facility or looking to upgrade your current pneumatic infrastructure? Get in touch with the Design Air team today for friendly, expert advice on all things compressed air, nitrogen, or vacuum related.