An air of efficiency

Consolidating its smaller sites into a single 7500m2 factory unit has provided theatrical lighting hire specialist, PRG Europe, with opportunity to fit a single Transair rapid-fit compressed air pipework system from Parker Legris.

Compressed air is vital to the operation, with items returned from hire requiring the use of air tools, blowers and a state-of-the-art spray booth.

System design required the provision of compressed air to practically every part of the 125 x 60m unit. A variable speed compressor was installed for maximum energy efficiency and, with its low pressure drops from compressor to point of use, the energy efficient nature of Transair was an equally important element.

A ring main in 63mm corrosion resistant aluminium Transair has been installed throughout the site, with drops in both 40 and 25mm pipework taken to workbenches and to the spray booth. Around 1km of pipework has been installed, with a take-off ready for a planned R&D department.