Case study: A new compressed air system for Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT)

Overview

Ash Air have provided our services to Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) for more than 10 years. In 2019, MIT decided to move their technical departments from Otara and Mahunga Drive Campuses to their new facility in Manukau City Centre.

The new facility at Manukau was designed specifically for Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Automobile and Marine Engineering departments.

Product range:  AIRnet Piping System, Chicago Pneumatic CPB 30 + CPVS 30, Receiver, Inline filters

Application:  2.4 kilometres of AIRnet installation, subsequent installation of CP screw compressors

Technology:  Oil Injected Air, compressed air piping system for air distribution network

Business type:  Education, Workshop

Customer:  Manukau Institute of Technology (part of Te PΕ«kenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology)

Location: South Auckland, New Zealand

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The Client and their requirements


In New Zealand, many people are familiar with Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT). They are one of the largest providers of technical, vocational, and professional education in the country, offering practical hands-on learning and industry placements, with an exceptional first-class learning facilities

Proud to be the partner of choice for MIT, Ash Air assessed and realised that compressed air requirements were necessary in the Welding area, Automotive, Civil workshop, Gas workshop, plumbing, Metal fabrication, Electrical workshop and Mechanical HVAC test room.


Task / Solution


From here, structural drawings of the new site were provided to us by Haydn & Rollett through client meetings and discussions. The Ash Air team came up with the following plan through the study of drawings and background knowledge of MIT's existing plant requirements:

1) Designing the compressor room to contain a full compressed air set-up: Chicago Pneumatic rotary screw CPB30 and CPVSd 30 compressors, air dryer, air receiver and installations.

2) AIRnet Piping System to be provided to each department with required air droppers based on the location of the machines – around 2.4 kilometres of AIRnet installed!

3) Planning safety measures in the AIRnet Piping System to avoid obstacles installed by third parties like overhead bridge cranes, electric power connections, heaters and sprinklers.


The above processes were completed with high quality due to which the plant is running successfully and has resulted in Ash Air receiving a service contract for five years, including air leak tests.


Figure 2: The Chicago Pneumatic CPVSD 30 variable speed drive rotary screw compressor for 35% energy savings, alongside the CPB 30 unit for redundancy and performance, receiver, and AIRnet Piping System – the revolutionary air distribution system that offers highest level of performance and efficiency.

Figure 3: Chicago Pneumatic CPB 30 rotary screw compressor, air dryer, AIRnet Piping System and filtration can be seen in MIT's compressor room.



Added Value / Results


With this project, Ash Air was pleased to deliver significant energy savings, reduced maintenance costs, more capacity in terms of free air delivered, and the rolling out a full facility AIRnet Piping System; making sure that high quality compressed air reaches MIT’S point-of-use in optimal conditions, with the right pressure and flow. A compressed air system providing optimal performance and efficiency, day in, day out!



Figure 4:
AIRnet Piping System was installed throughout the facility, engineered to support sustainable operational excellence in MIT's product process. Super reliable, supporting energy efficiency with superior sealing to prevent leaks and reduce friction, preventing pressure drops and saving energy.  

Figure 5: MIT has expressed acknowledgement and thanks to Ash Air, displaying a branded banner in their facility, and Ash Air has gained service contract agreements for their air systems for five years.




Testimonial / What MIT say about the Ash Air experience...


β€œIn Tech Park, MIT needed to create the sort of inspiring modern learning environment for the trades and engineering workforce of the future. We are training the builders and makers of Aotearoa. Our new school needed to reflect the mana of those careers for our learners, their whānau, communities and region.

Ash Air was involved in this project from the very start, recommending the best options for providing compressed air throughout the complex and ideas for the fit out.

The company was very professional, reliable and supportive of MIT’s goals for its learners. We enjoyed a very good working relationship with Ash Air and would not hesitate to recommend them for your next major installation.” 

Mike F, Head of Automation Technology Manukau Institute of Technology.

Our team say...

β€œWe are passionate about understanding our customers and we have helped them save costs on their compressed air and vacuum systems. Since 1979, the Ash Air team has striven to improve our customers performance and achieve maximum efficiency for the longevity of their operations – MIT included!"
Scott, CTS Operations Manager Ash Air
"We are proud of who we are, what we know, and what we can achieve. We simply want to bring our customers ideas to fruition and help them in their business.”
Sunil, Sales Engineer Ash Air

Products of Choice for Manukau Institute of Technology



Chicago Pneumatic Rotary Screw Compressors

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Combining an intelligent Variable Speed Drive (VSD) with an advanced direct driven transmission together with a high-frequency motor, the CPVSd Series is the most recommended compressed air solution for future-proof businesses. Up to 35% of energy saving can be achieved by this clever combination.


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AIRnet Aluminium Piping System:

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If you look at your total cost of ownership, AIRnet will turn out to be the best investment choice you can make. Airnet piping network is engineered to support sustainable operational excellence in your production process. Material and product design, installation and maintenance costs, flexibility and safety - they all influence your total cost of ownership and the level of efficiency in your production.


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About Ash Air: 

Ash Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and we’ve grown into a nationwide company with international support and a reputation for quality and reliability. We look after all things compressed air for your business!

  • Reciprocating, rotary screw air compressors
  • Vacuum pumps and blowers
  • Nitrogen Generation
  • An extensive line of air treatment components



Our technicians are compressed air equipment experts and are dedicated to addressing customer needs.  Ash Air offers one of the widest selections of compressed air equipment and parts available today in New Zealand.

Reliability and Efficiency

With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our efforts on the following:

  • Increasing uptime
  • Reducing unexpected repairs
  • Reducing energy consumption
  • Improving the cleanliness of compressed air

Ash Air's range of Chicago Pneumatic, Alup air compressors, Pneumatech industrial gases and Atlas Copco vacuum pumps are used extensively around the world in industries ranging from oil and gas to food, automotive and farming.