Factory utilities / distribution
Plan factory headers, equipment drops and workshop branches around flow, point-of-use pressure and air quality.
Application guide · design inputs
Application analysis
Begin with the machine schedule: record simultaneous air consumption, the flow reference, required inlet pressure and air-quality criteria at each point of use. Map the route from the treatment outlet to the most demanding machine, including valves, fittings and final connections.
Compare ring-main and radial layouts using the same demand schedule and pressure-loss calculation. Set sectional isolation points, define condensate-management locations and record the allowance for planned machines. The resulting connection schedule links each branch to a specific production duty.
Feed pneumatic tools, actuators and packaging machinery from defined utility drops.
Agree the boundary between the factory header and the compressor or machine supplier.
Plan isolated branches so future alterations have a clear connection point.
Concept arrangement / 01
Select a review point to inspect the source, controls and distribution of a representative utility module.
Supply interface — Compressor, receiver and treatment equipment are supplied and selected by the equipment specialist.
Engineering review
| Design input | What it changes | Evidence to request |
|---|---|---|
| Demand basis | Separate free-air or standard flow from actual line-volume flow. | Compressor duty profile and machine consumption schedule. |
| Pressure budget | Account for pipe, fittings, treatment equipment and final connections. | Required point-of-use pressure and a route/fitting schedule. |
| Air quality | Drying and filtration belong in the system specification. | Application-specific particle, moisture and oil requirements. |
| Service access | Place isolation and condensate management where they can be reached. | Maintenance access, drain strategy and expansion plan. |
Part-number starting points
Review catalogue dimensions, materials and connection types alongside the service schedule. Add selected part numbers to your enquiry.
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Specify the size, pipe outside diameter, material, seal, joining system and tool. Include the intended duty and required product acceptance documents with the enquiry.
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Questions worth resolving
Use the machine positions, simultaneous consumption, available pressure, required terminal pressure and route/fitting schedule to compare layouts.
Include the pipe routes, fittings, isolation valves, treatment equipment and final machine connections, using a consistent flow reference.
Provide a marked plan, machine schedule, service conditions, air-quality criteria and the compressor/treatment connection boundary.
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