PRODUCTS IN ACTION COMPRESSED AIR
Small footprint, big air supply
Clayden Precision Engineering is benefitting from a quick-install CHAMPION ELITE FM11 compressed air station to power its recent CNC milling facility expansion, without downtime. The Hoddesdon-based manufacturer
of bespoke hydraulic fittings and components for Formula 1 cars needed a compact and reliable compressor after taking on a second industrial unit to meet increased production demand. Specified and installed by Ingersoll Rand distributor Quality Assured Industrial Services, the Champion ELITE FM11 provides a complete compressed air station in a single unit. The 11kW rotary screw compressor is mounted on a 270-litre horizontal tank and includes a refrigerated dryer, filtration pack, automatic condensate drain and oil/water separator.
The packaged design removes the need
for separate downstream equipment and helps simplify installation. The unit also has a footprint up to 30% smaller than
INSULATION
Ductwork upgrade supports hospital net zero plans
comparable systems, allowing Clayden to install it in a restricted space beneath the stairs.
The system includes a C-Pro-2
integrated electronic controller, allowing users to monitor key operating parameters including pressure, flow rates and running temperatures. The package is designed to support reliable compressed air supply while reducing installation and
maintenance time. ■
www.championairtech.com/en
New external ductwork at St James’s Hospital has been upgraded with KINGSPAN Therma Duct Insulation as part of work supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust’s target of net zero operational carbon emissions by 2040. Ongoing work at St James’s Hospital has included linking buildings to a new low-carbon district heating network, installing low-energy lighting, fitting double glazing and making improvements to building insulation, including insulation around building services. As part of improvements to the ventilation system, DPL Insulations & Ventilation used Kingspan Therma Duct Insulation to lag new external ductwork, subsequently applying a weatherproof finish. The fibre-free rigid PIR boards are designed for rectangular, circular and flat oval ductwork in external applications. The boards helped installers
maintain the specified thickness around corners in the rectangular ductwork, while the flat insulation face allowed vapour barrier tape to be
applied to create a continuous seal. The installation was carried out in
strong winds, presenting additional challenges for the team. “The weather is one of the biggest challenges we face on external applications,” comments Scott Lightowler, director at DPL Insulations & Ventilation. “However, the Therma Duct boards are straightforward to fit and our installers were able to use their experience to overcome the challenges
and get the work completed.” ■
www.kingspanductwork.co.uk
NATURAL VENTILATION Just the ticket for new bus station
A natural ventilation package from PASSIVENT is playing a key part in the redevelopment of a bus station in Bishop Auckland, designed to help deliver a comfortable concourse environment for passengers using the town’s new transport hub. Supported by the government’s Future High Streets Fund, the project features a fully accessible concourse with indoor seating, improved live passenger information, public toilets, parent and child facilities and a retail kiosk. Working with EMCE Building Services as well as the wider project team, Passivent supplied 63 window Aircool ventilators and a three-zone iC8000 controller to support the building’s natural ventilation strategy. The Aircool units have been positioned on both sides of the concourse to enable secure, controllable cross-flow
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ventilation and maintain thermal comfort within the busy bus station environment. The ventilation strategy is managed by Passivent’s iC8000 multi-zone intelligent controller, which automates ventilation by monitoring internal and external temperatures, carbon dioxide levels, time, date and precipitation to modulate the natural ventilation system. Officially opened in May this year,
the redevelopment of the bus station also includes associated infrastructure works and a 124-space car park. It replaces the former bus station structures with a contemporary facility designed to improve passenger experience, improve connectivity and support Bishop Auckland’s wider
regeneration plans. ■
www.passivent.com
Car park turned into an energy hub SOLAR CANOPY
Unused space at a Sunderland car park has been converted into an energy-generating EV facility, combining solar generation, battery storage and vehicle charging. Commissioned by Sunderland City Council and delivered by AR Power, the Holmeside project uses a bespoke solar canopy from SIG BUILDING SOLUTIONS covering 14 EV bays. The installation includes 96 bifacial N-type solar panels with a total capacity of 56.64kWp, alongside a 400kWh commercial battery housed in a neighbouring shelter. The system is integrated with the grid and EV charging points, allowing renewable electricity generated on site
to support vehicle charging and reducing reliance on grid-supplied energy. The UK-manufactured canopy uses
a galvanised steel frame with the solar panels forming the roof structure, while wiring is concealed within the beams. Its EV Beam system also incorporates charger mounting into a single under-canopy beam, avoiding additional foundations. The project is expected to save around
10 tonnes of CO₂ a year and offset approximately £12,000 in annual energy costs. Installation time was also reduced by almost 40% compared with traditional
solar canopy systems. ■
www.sigbuildingsolutions.co.uk
EIBI | SEPTEMBER 2026
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