Turnkey compressor solution for superyacht servicing

When the team at Orams Marine needed a compressed air system for their 30-metre high facility, they wanted efficiency and functionality. The extremely high roof posed a unique challenge, but the team at Industrial Air Systems were keen to take on the task. 

The new RSCR60PM Plus variable-speed compressor system supplies consistent air to the knuckle boom at various heights, suitable for boats of all shapes and sizes. The pipework connects to the dry docks from a central machine, keeping installation costs low and fixed. 

Orams Marine is a leading shipyard facility situated on the Auckland waterfront, built by Macrennie Commercial Construction. It comprises a 310-vessel dry stack, international superyacht slipway, vessel repair yard, marine services centre, and conference lounge. 

As the owner of the complex, Orams Marine also leases commercial space for other businesses in this dynamic waterfront location.

The Orams Marine facility is one of the biggest superyacht workshops in the Southern Hemisphere, with a 30-metre stud height and large purlins spaced 8 metres apart. This provides enough clearance for boats to be serviced but unfortunately makes efficient compressed air supply more difficult. 

There was no option to put a closed ring main around the door side of the facility, so careful calculations were required for pipe size and airflow. In addition, the compressed air needed to work with a wide range of yacht specifications; it was also required underground to dry docks for painting and blasting.   

Along with the above challenges, this project was also confined to a strict schedule and install timeline, to minimise downtime for the Orams Marine team. With Covid delays complicating delivery timelines, efficiency was paramount. 

With our stock availability and competitive pricing, the Industrial Air Systems team won the tender for this project and quickly got to work. To counter Covid delays, the Orams Marine team set the install date 18 months out. 

We completed the installation on time for a smooth handover. Given the unpredictable air consumption and the need to keep energy costs down, an RSCR60PM Plus variable-speed, permanent magnet compressor was the logical choice. The RSCR60PM Plus compressor also solves the limitations of space in the compressor room – it can meet air demand within seconds so there is no need for extra air storage. 

Additionally, PneuTech compressors come with a 10-year, 20,000-hour warranty. This is far longer than most competitors in New Zealand, making it a reliable and cost-effective solution. 

PneuTech RSCR60PM variable-speed, permanent magnet compressor setup for Orams Marine.

With an estimated 4,000 hours of compressed air used at Orams Marine each year, this setup is projected to save them $23,700 annually. Their varied demand for compressed air makes it a no-brainer to continue with an efficient variable-speed machine.

To learn more about our range of permanent magnet variable-speed compressors and their benefits, just click below to download the brochure.