Installation & Pipework
One company, responsible for the whole installation
When a compressed air system installation goes wrong, it is usually because too many separate contractors were involved with no single point of accountability. J&J Air Systems handle complete installations with our own engineers: survey, design, equipment supply, pipework, pressure testing and commissioning. If there is a problem, you call us.
We have delivered installations for Airbus, BMW Mini, Coca-Cola, Rolls Royce, the NHS and multiple UK universities. We are equally comfortable with a single workshop air drop or a multi-compressor production facility.
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Point of contact
Survey, design, supply, install, commission. One contractor responsible for all of it.
60+
Years installing compressed air
Established 1963. We have seen every installation challenge there is.
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Pipework materials installed
Aluminium, stainless steel and copper. We specify the right material for your application and budget.
PSSR
2000 compliant on every job
All installations are pressure-tested and fully documented to statutory requirements on completion.
What we cover in-house
We do not subcontract the core installation work. The following are all handled by J&J Air Systems engineers:
- Compressed air system design and specification
- Compressor and equipment supply
- Distribution pipework – aluminium, steel and copper
- Compressor room layout and fit-out
- Equipment bases and anti-vibration mounting
- Ventilation and heat exhaust ducting
- Condensate drainage and treatment
- Control panel integration and compressor controls
- Pressure testing and commissioning
- PSSR 2000 documentation
- Electrical supply coordination
- Project management for larger installations
System design
Every installation starts with understanding your demand: how much air you need, at what pressure, with what air quality, and at which points around your site. We survey your facility, review any existing equipment, and design a system sized for current needs with headroom for future growth.
Energy efficiency is built into the design from the start. Correctly sized equipment, well-routed pipework with minimum pressure drop, and where appropriate, variable speed drive compressors and heat recovery all reduce long-term running costs. Getting this right at design stage costs nothing extra and saves money every day the system runs.
Compressed air pipework
Pipework selection affects system performance, installation cost, longevity and how easy the system is to modify in future. We install in three materials and will advise on the right choice for your application.
Aluminium push-fit
Our standard recommendation for most new installations. Lightweight, corrosion-free, quick to install and simple to modify if your facility layout changes. Aluminium systems maintain internal bore quality over time, with no rust contamination. Connections are push-fit rather than threaded or welded, which significantly reduces installation time and makes future modifications straightforward.
Stainless steel
Specified where corrosion resistance, hygiene or long-term bore cleanliness is a priority. Stainless steel pipework is common in food and beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical processing installations where the internal pipe surface must remain clean and uncontaminated over the life of the system. It also performs well in damp or corrosive environments where aluminium or mild steel would degrade. More expensive to fabricate and install than aluminium, but the right choice where air quality standards or operating conditions demand it.
Copper and stainless steel
Specified for food-grade, pharmaceutical and medical installations where hygiene and air quality standards require it. Copper and stainless steel pipework is also used where corrosive environments would affect aluminium or steel, and for instrument air applications requiring the highest quality bore finish.
Compressor room installations
We plan and fit out complete compressor rooms: equipment bases, ventilation design and ducting, condensate drainage, electrical supply coordination and control panel integration. A well-designed compressor room runs cooler, quieter and more reliably than one that has grown organically over time. Where noise is a concern, we advise on acoustic treatment and enclosure options.
Upgrades and system modifications
Production facilities change. Machinery gets added, layouts are reorganised, air demand increases. We handle upgrades to existing systems: adding compressor capacity, extending or reconfiguring ring mains, improving air treatment, retrofitting VSD drives to existing compressors, or integrating new machinery into an established system. We will assess what you have before recommending what to change.
Project management
For larger installations we provide full project management: coordination with electrical and building contractors, programme management, progress reporting and full handover documentation. We are used to working within operational facilities where downtime must be minimised and access is restricted.
We have delivered projects for some of the most demanding clients in the UK, including:
- Airbus — production facility compressed air systems
- BMW Mini — manufacturing plant installation
- Coca-Cola — food-grade compressed air system
- Rolls Royce — precision manufacturing air supply
- NHS — medical compressed air, HTM02-01 compliant
- Multiple UK universities — laboratory and research facility compressed air
If your project has particular complexity, regulatory requirements or site access constraints, we are likely to have encountered something similar before.
Talk to us about your project
Whether you need a single air drop added to an existing system or a complete new installation from scratch, we will survey your site, produce a system design and give you a fixed-price quotation. We cover London, the Home Counties and surrounding areas.
Call: 0800 027 8442 | Email: [email protected]