Compressed Air Solutions for Aquaheat New Zealand

IAS drew on prior experience with similar laboratory and commercial fit-out projects to develop a solution around their standard product range, customised to meet the specification requirements. The installation used Pneupress stainless steel press-fit piping throughout, chosen for the speed and ease of installation it allows, as well as the clean, professional finish it produces. A complete compressor package and filtration system was supplied alongside a custom-built enclosure to house the equipment on site.

When pipe routing changes arose during the build, as they invariably do in commercial ceiling spaces, the flexibility of the Pneupress system made adapting straightforward. The IAS team worked around the site schedule throughout, adjusting to changes without creating delays for other trades.

IAS reviewed the controller data and operating patterns in detail, quantifying the impact of the oversized machine on energy consumption, service requirements, and carbon output. The findings were presented clearly, giving Kinetic a transparent picture of the current costs and a straightforward case for change.

The recommendation was a replacement compressor matched to the depot's actual air demand, one that would operate within its intended load range rather than running flat out to produce air the site didn't need. Rather than spending $8,000 or more keeping an inefficient machine alive, Kinetic invested $16,700 in a solution that addressed the root problem. The full process from initial assessment to installation took six weeks.