Commercial Solutions
Compressed Air Systems
Commercial Solutions
Compressed Air Systems
Compressed air powers tools, actuators, packaging lines, spray equipment and many other processes in factories, workshops and plants. A compressed air system includes the compressors, air receivers, dryers and filters that clean and dry the air, and the distribution network that delivers it at a steady pressure to every point of use. Leaks and poorly sized pipework waste a great deal of energy, so the way a system is laid out matters as much as the compressor chosen.
Trident Plumbers Limited installs and maintains compressed air systems for industrial and commercial clients. We set up compressors and associated equipment, design and install distribution pipelines, and provide ongoing maintenance to keep the system in good working order.
At a glance
- Installation and set-up of compressors and associated equipment.
- Pipeline design: Design and install compressed air distribution pipelines to deliver compressed air where needed.
- Maintenance and repairs which includes offering maintenance services to ensure the continued reliability of compressed air systems.
What we deliver
From design to maintenance, one contractor
Trident can take on the whole package or the part you need, working to your consultant’s design or to our own.
01Design & sizing
Air demand and pressure at each point of use, compressor and receiver sizing, air quality requirements, dryer and filter selection, and ring main or branch layouts that limit pressure drop.
02Supply
Compressors, air receivers, refrigerant or desiccant dryers, filters, drains, pipework, fittings and outlets to the specification, with data sheets for approval.
03Installation
Compressor room set-up, ventilation and condensate drainage, receivers, treatment equipment and distribution pipework with drops, isolation valves and drain points, installed by our crews.
04Testing & commissioning
Pressure and leak testing of the network, compressor start-up and control settings, dryer and drain checks, and pressure checks at the points of use.
05Maintenance
Leak surveys and repairs, filter and drain servicing, compressor maintenance support, receiver inspection arrangements and modifications as production needs change.
Systems and components we install
- Screw and piston compressor installations with controls
- Air receivers with safety valves and drains
- Refrigerant and desiccant air dryers and filtration
- Ring mains and branch distribution in steel, aluminium or other specified materials
- Drops, outlets, regulators and quick couplings at points of use
- Condensate drainage and oil-water separation
Typical buildings
Standards and good practice
We install to the project specification and the codes it calls up. On compressed air work these commonly include:
- ISO 8573-1
- Compressed air: contaminants and purity classes
- Kenya OSHA 2007
- Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2007: requirements for air receivers, including examination by an approved person
- Manufacturer requirements
- The compressor, dryer and pipework makers’ installation instructions
- Process requirements
- Air quality and pressure set by the equipment and process being supplied
The governing requirements are set by the project specification, the equipment suppliers and the occupational safety authority; we install to them.
How we work
A clear process, start to finish
Brief and site visit
We review your drawings, specification or bill of quantities and, where needed, visit the site to understand the building and how it will be used.
Design and proposal
We size the system, select equipment to the specification and give you a clear, itemised quotation.
Approvals and procurement
Shop drawings and material submittals go to the consultant for approval before materials are ordered.
Installation
Our own crews install the works, coordinated with the main contractor and the other trades on site.
Testing and commissioning
Every system is tested and commissioned, with results recorded and witnessed by the client or consultant.
Handover and aftercare
As-built drawings, operation and maintenance information and training for your team, followed by maintenance when you need it.
Why clients choose Trident
Plumbing and mechanical installations have been our business since 1988. Our engineers, supervisors and skilled crews work across Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda on buildings of every size.
About the company- Since 1988Established in Nairobi, incorporated in 1993
- NCA Category 1Registered with the National Construction Authority
- ISO 9001:2015Certified quality management system
- 3 countriesCompanies in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda
FAQ
Compressed Air Systems: common questions
Yes. We check the compressor capacity and pipe sizes against the new demand before extending, so new outlets do not starve existing ones.
Pressure drop usually comes from undersized pipework, leaks, blocked filters or too little receiver storage. We survey the system, find the causes and propose corrections.
With the right dryer and filters for the air quality you need, pipework laid to fall to drain points, and automatic drains that remove condensate.
Yes. We carry out leak surveys and repairs, service filters and drains, and support routine compressor maintenance and the inspections required for air receivers.
Related services
All commercial solutions
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Need compressed air for your plant?
Send us your drawings or tell us about the building, and our team will come back to you with the next steps.