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Tour & Andersson at the hub
of balancing technology
The world leading manufacturer of hydronic balancing valves, Tour & Andersson, has launched the
TA-H.U.B® (Hydronic User-Friendly Balancing). This is the latest technology for specifi ers, offering time
(and therefore cost) savings of at least 20% for installation, over 50% for commissioning, as well as
signifi cantly reducing maintenance time of waterborne systems
due to its single location. The TA-H.U.B® is supported by TA
Select 3, software which aids the design and specifi cation of
effi cient waterborne systems.
The TA-H.U.B.® is a completely bespoke system commissioning of the TA-H.U.B.® means
comprising a preinsulated galvanised steel and that mechanical contractors spend less
aluminium unit. Within this is room for up to time on the job, delivering lower labour
eight terminal units, complete with drain point, costs and helping main contractors
air vent, common measuring point and a fl ushing to avoid time penalties across a
bypass. All parts are delivered preassembled construction project. Because the valves
and tested by Tour & Andersson at their factory are more easily accessible, commissioning can easily because of the fl exible connection system
location in Western Sweden. be scheduled with a lot more certainty, reducing afforded by the TAH.U.B.® Peter Rees, Technical
As a unit the TA-H.U.B.® can be specifi ed the pressure of handover deadlines and reducing Director of Tour & Andersson said: “The TA-
according to individual project requirements. the potential bottlenecks in the process. For H.U.B.® really is knowledge in a box. Compiling
TA Select 3 is a software package that enables the contractor, this means that what were once the technology of balancing a waterborne
specifi ers to choose the right valves for their variable costs can now be fi xed. system into one easily locatable unit, the entire
TA-H.U.B.® by inputting the fl ow and nature of Recognising that last minute changes occur system can be more effectively and effi ciently
the valve function required and choosing from in 80% of commercial building projects, the managed. “This in turn has important benefi ts
a selection of recommended valves presented additional fl exibility afforded by the TA- for the long-term management of the building.
by TA Select 3. In fact, the number of variants H.U.B.® means that no time is wasted in such When a building is well-balanced there is likely
of the TA-H.U.B.® has been calculated to be an instance. Going forwards the TA-H.U.B.® to be less intrusive noise from the system and
over 500 billion. By bundling hydronic balancing continues to deliver signifi cant cost savings. With the indoor environment is maintained at a stable
hardware into one unit specifying the TA-H.U.B.® trouble-shooting taking place in one location temperature, ensuring the general climate is
can reduce the overall cost of a waterborne the time normally taken for fi nding faults comfortable for staff. Overall the key benefi t has
system. Cost savings are not only related to and individual valves is dramatically reduced. got to be improved effi ciency and lower running
labour and time spent on installation but also Meanwhile if there are changes to the scope costs when the TA-H.U.B.® is specifi ed and
commissioning. The simplifi ed fi tting and or use of a building, the valves can be changed installed.”
TA Supplies SWIP Hydronic Balancing
Tour & Andersson has secured an 18 month Andersson’s depth of product range and technical
contract as the main supplier for Scottish Widows expertise will prove invaluable in the operation
Investment Partnership’s (SWIP) Exchange Place of this contract,” comments Graeme Waugh,
Development in the heart of Edinburgh’s central Tour & Andersson’s Regional Sales Manager
business district. Under the new contract, Tour for Scotland and Ireland. “Also, on a project of
& Andersson will supply both balancing and this size, the savings that using the TA-H.U.B.
standard line valves, as well as the company’s make possible can make a signifi cant difference
prefabricated TA-H.U.B.® solution for the to total costs.” SWIP’s 18,580m2 commercial
development. The TAH.U.B. can balance up to development, designed by Cre8 Architecture,
eight terminal units and comes pre-insulated will occupy a brownfi eld site on the corner of of three offi ce buildings of 10,459m2, 5,496m2
from the factory. Designed to deliver signifi cant Fountainbridge and Semple Street, Edinburgh, and 2,597m2. Each building will be of steel frame
material and labour savings in installation, formerly the location of Edinburgh’s Meat Market. construction, utilising traditional stone cladding
commissioning and ongoing maintenance by The original, 5m high, listed arched entrance in precast panels and glazing, and fi nished
locating numerous valves in one location and one to the Meat Market will be relocated along to Scottish Widows’ specifi cations including
prefabricated unit, the TA-H.U.B is also extremely Fountainbridge and will be re-erected between ceilings, fl oors and carpets. The development was
fl exible, and offers a completely bespoke range the largest building and the Chalmers terrace completed in Spring 2009.
of options for the design engineer. “Tour & facing Fountainbridge. Exchange Place will consist
For further information on the TA-H.U.B.® please contact Tour & Andersson on
email
ta-hub@tourandersson.co.uk, phone 01582 866377 or visit
www.tourandersson.co.uk
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