Installation
Whether you are re-locating your existing equipment to new premises, buying a new compressor and distribution system, or simply modifying your existing arrangements, we can offer a cost effective solutions tailored to your requirements and in full compliance with current Regulations.
Whilst historically most compressed air installation work has been carried out using screwed galvanized steel pipe, the AIGNEP aluminum push-fit system we use offers numerous advantages such as low friction for higher flow rate performance (i.e. 32mm diameter tube against 2" bsp steel) and can be installed quickly and cheaply (available from 20-63mm to suit compressed outputs up to 1095cfm and high pressure ratings of up to 15 Bar).
Compressed Air Dryers
The compressed air leaving a compressor contains considerable quantities of water vapour, which will condense to liquid in the system as it is cooled. This can cause pipework corrosion and considerable damage to the equipment using the air. Additional cooling using a dryer is the most effective means of ensuring that no further water contamination can occur.
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We offer various types of dryer to suit different applications, from the common DE Refrigerant Dryer for general purpose dry air through to the latest DryXtreme Desiccant Dryer for more demanding standards such as medical, laboratory and foods application. (i.e. NHS HTM2022 & ISO 8573-1 Class 1.2.1,)
Compressed Air Filtration
In an industrial environment the atmosphere can contain as many as 140 million particles of contaminants in every cubic metre.
Around 80% of these are below 2 micron in size and are therefore too fine to be trapped by the air compressor intake filters. For most industrial applications the air quality required is much greater and can only be achieved with the use of HEF Filters.
A typical installation would include 2 stage filtration comprising a dust & dirt general purpose pre-filter with oil removing after filter. For critical air applications (i.e. breathing air, film processing, pharmaceutical production) one would also install an activated carbon filter for odour and vapour removal. Whatever your compressed air application, we can provide a tailored made cost effective solution to protect your down-stream application.
Compressed Air Storage Receivers
Air Storage Receivers are primarily used to equalise or balance out the pulsating air delivered from piston or rotary screw air compressors and to facilitate compressor stop/start operation which can save on energy costs. Hydrovane compressors produce pulse free air because they use a single major air production rotor that delivers a smooth, constant air supply. This means Hydrovane's can be run without the need for an air receiver, saving on capital cost and also annual Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000 compliance charges (typically £250 per annum). Our air receivers are manufactured to BSEN286 and available in vertical or horizontal configuration format, complete with gauge, safety valve, drain valve and test certificate [Note: running a compressor in stop/start mode with a tank will probably not save you energy if the compressor is stopping/starting more than once very 10 minutes, due to the amount of power consumption needed on start-up]
Pressure System Safety Regulations 2000
Since 2000 compressed air users with an air receiver in their system need to have documented proof of compliance with the above Regulations. The Pressure System Safety Regulations cover all aspect of design, manufacture, installation, operation, examination and maintenance. All systems with receivers need to have records to show that they are being operated and maintained in a satisfactory manner and are being regularly examined to confirm that the system continues to comply with the requirements of the current legislation. A W Phillips Ltd is able to supply inspection contracts including Reports of Examination & Written Schemes to facilitate full compliance from £195 + VAT.
Water Resources Act 1991
Since 1991 the disposal of oil contaminated condensate from compressed air systems has been controlled by the above Water Resources Regulations, making it illegal to discharge untreated condensate from your compressor into sewers, drains or soil. A litre of condensate is sufficient for spoiling 1,000,000 litres of drinking water and as a 7Kw compressor can easily produce 1,500 litres of contaminated condensate a year, breaches of these regulations can result in substantial fines. A W Phillips Ltd provides cost effective solutions for collecting and treating your condensate in compliance with the regulations. This comprises of arranging automatic drainage of condensate from all points (i.e air receiver, filters or dryer) to an Oil & Water Separator where all the oil is filtered out leaving cleansed water for disposal in the usual way.
Ancillary Equipment
We can offer a wide range of downstream equipment including regulators, filters, lubricators, masks, push-fit connectors, safety valves, hoses, couplings, gauges, valves, etc. We also offer the robust and reliable Universal Air Tool Range of quality products which we have used in-house for many years, which includes ratchet/impact wrenches, orbital/straight line belt sanders, rotary sanders & polishers, air hammers, drills, screwdrivers, grinders, metal cutting tools, needle scalers, reciprocating saws and pot riveters. All tools are tested to meet the requirements of EC Machine Directive 89/391/EEC, come with CE documentation (including a Certificate of Conformity) and are backed by full after sales support including a comprehensive repair service.
