Atlas Copco authorised · Airdrie

Compressed air, measured and managed

Supply, service and energy optimisation for Scottish industry — from dipCAM-qualified engineers who treat your air system as the precision instrument it is.

System readoutLive monitoring
Line pressure7.2bar
Flow demand540cfm
Specific energy6.8kW/m³
Leak loss12%
// SMARTLINK-style monitoring — example values, your audit fills these in
The system, end to end

We look after every stage of the air

01

Intake

02

Compressor

03

Receiver

04

Dryer

05

Pipework

06

Point of use

Where do you start

Tell us what you need

Most enquiries are one of four jobs. Pick the closest and we'll take it from there.

Capabilities

The whole system, one accountable team

SUP·01

Air compressor supply

Rotary screw, piston, scroll and oil-free — sized around real pressure, flow and air quality.

View →
SRV·02

Service & maintenance

Scheduled PPM contracts, genuine parts and 24/7 breakdown response from our own engineers.

View →
PIP·03

AIRnet pipework

Aluminium ring mains, drops and isolation valves planned around pressure drop and capacity.

View →
NRG·04

Energy audits & leak detection

Logged audits and ultrasonic surveys that pinpoint avoidable waste and the fixes that pay back.

View →
CMP·05

PSSR & compliance

Written Scheme of Examination support and inspection access for pressure-system duties.

View →
The energy opportunity

Most of an air system's cost is the electricity it burns

Compressed air is one of the most expensive utilities on a plant, and a surprising amount of it leaks away unmeasured. A Design Air audit logs your real demand, finds the waste, and shows exactly where the savings are.

Book a free energy audit
60%
energy saving potential with VSD on suitable sites
~10%
of UK industrial electricity makes compressed air
~30%
of generated air can be lost to undetected leaks
3–60mo
finance options so savings offset the investment
Why Design Air

Engineers who explain the why, not just the what

01

Atlas Copco authorised status

Genuine parts and the full range from workshop machines to Class 0 oil-free, backed by the manufacturer.

02

dipCAM-qualified engineers

The recognised benchmark for compressed air competency. Our own team, not subcontractors.

03

Energy-first approach

We look at the whole system — compressor, pipework, treatment and demand — to cut running cost.

04

Scotland-wide, Airdrie-based

Serving Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Central Belt and beyond, with 24/7 breakdown cover behind every system.

Design Air engineer with an industrial customer// dipCAM-qualified · est. 2003
Atlas Copco compressed air equipment

Powered by the world's leading compressed air brand

As an Atlas Copco authorised distributor, we give customers direct access to advanced compressors, dryers and air treatment — backed by global warranty and parts support.

From GA rotary screw compressors to oil-free ZR machines and SF scroll units, we match the technology to your application.

Explore the Atlas Copco range
Field reports

Trusted by Scottish industry

Quick to respond when our compressor failed and back up and running the same day. Genuinely knowledgeable team.

Operations ManagerFOOD PRODUCTION · LANARKSHIRE

The energy audit paid for itself — they found leaks we had no idea about and the new VSD unit cut our bill noticeably.

Facilities LeadDISTILLERY · SPEYSIDE

Handled our full pipework install and service contract. Professional from survey through to commissioning.

Plant EngineerMANUFACTURING · FALKIRK

// illustrative — replace with verified client reviews before launch

Sectors

Compressed air across Scottish industry

SEC·01

Manufacturing

Production air for tools, actuators, packaging and automated lines.

SEC·02

Food & drink

Air quality, filtration, drying and audit support for sensitive production.

SEC·03

Distilleries

Compressed air for bottling, controls and processing.

SEC·04

Pharmaceuticals

Oil-free, tested air quality for regulated processes.

SEC·05

Automotive

Workshop compressors, spray and production-line air.

SEC·06

Construction

Portable air, temporary hire and robust site support.

Start with the data

Get a free compressed air audit

Tell us what's happening on site. We'll log your demand, pressure and running cost, then show you exactly where the savings are.