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PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING

PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING

PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING

Product catalog summary
Pneumatic Tube Systems Overview
Pneumatic tube systems were developed during the industrial revolution to transport small or valuable components over long distances, reducing the need for manual transportation. These systems became popular in cities like London, Paris, New York, and Berlin due to their efficiency and ability to avoid congestion on factory floors.

Modern Applications
Today, pneumatic tube systems are used in various industries, including steel mills and automotive manufacturing, to enhance operational efficiency. They can transport items such as work orders, product samples, small parts, and raw materials, streamlining processes from order entry to invoicing.

System Profitability
The profitability of a pneumatic tube system can be calculated using the formula: (R x T) / 60, where R is the route frequency, and T is the time spent on-route in minutes. This calculation helps justify the investment by showing potential savings in labor costs.

Types of Pneumatic Tube Systems
Aerocom offers various systems to meet different needs:
  • SK2 and AC2U: Economical point-to-point systems for connecting two or three stations.
  • AC50: Connects 3 to 10 stations, allowing any station to send and receive from any other.
  • AC24M: Ideal for transporting items from multiple sub-stations to a central location.
  • AC3000: Supports more than 10 stations with automatic dispatching and receiving.

Tube Sizes and Materials
Tubes are available in diameters ranging from 50mm to 315mm, with materials including grey UPVC, PEHD for underground tubes, and stainless steel for specialized applications.

Carriers
Carriers are available in various sizes and materials, including PVC and metal for hot substances. Leak-resistant models are also available.

System Design and Stations
Aerocom provides a range of stations, from simple sleeve stations to ergonomically designed enclosed stations. Accessories include receiving baskets, security locks, and arrival alarms.

Blowers
Blowers are essential for air supply, with options for bi-directional and side channel reversing blowers, depending on system requirements.

Client Industries
Aerocom serves industries such as aerospace, vehicle production, oil production, steel manufacturing, and more, offering customized solutions to meet specific logistical challenges.
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PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING-1

In the 19th century during the industrial revolution the first designs for conveyance systems were developed to cover the great distances which small or precious components required repetitive manual transportation from a secure storage area to the delivery point. This concept was especially relevant for the post offices and many distribution depots across the world had extensive underground pneumatic tube delivery services crossing entire cites such as London, Paris, New York, and Berlin. It soon became apparent that rails and tracks congested the factory floor and if raised the climbing and decent could throw the package off the rails, Pneumatic Tube Systems with contained capsules, solved these issues, with tubes routed at high level the air propelled systems soon gained worldwide popularity. Many early pneumatic tube systems are still used in industry to this day. In today's modern production lines robotic automation may well have covered much of the ground formerly tread in the manufacturing process, but there are still many hours wasted by humans simply walking back and forward over any distance to deliver or collect small articles or paperwork.

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The profitability of a pneumatic tube system can be pre-calculated as follows: (R x T) 60 Where; R = Route (how often) T = Time spent on-route in minutes 60 = Conversion factor from minutes to hours Example: If a person must walk 500m from A to B 50 times a day, at a walking speed of 5km/h, we can calculate the cost if the wage to employ somebody to make this repetitive journey is £25 p/h. R=50 T=12m (there & back) 10 hours per day = £250 5 working days per week = £1,250 250 working days per year = £62,500 The installation cost of a pneumatic tube point to point system would justify the investment...

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aerocom(UK)Ltd PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING Pneumatic Tube System Types With the most flexible product line in the industry, aerocom engineers can customise a system to meet nearly any requirement.  Choose the economical SK2 or AC2U point-to-point systems when the need is to connect only two or three stations.  The AC50 is the economical choice for connecting 3 stations up to 10 stations. It allows any station on the system to send and receive to any other station on the system.  The AC24M is the perfect choice when the need is to transport items from multiple substations...

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aerocom(UK)Ltd PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING Carriers There are a vast range of carriers availble to suit the package requirments of the many applications of pneumatic tube capsulated transportaion. Most system are PVC as are the carriers but metal is available if required for hot substace transportation. We also have completley leak resisitant models available in Ø110 /160mm The carriers come in a variety of standard colours, with combinations of two colours availble on request. Point to Point Systems SK2 The Basic Slide Sleeve Point to Point System Specifically designed...

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aerocom(UK)Ltd PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING Multiple Stations and Zones For larger coverage the ac3000 system has the capacity to control multiple zones allowing each separate zone to work independently, with the added capability of interchanging between up to 64 zones with 254 stations. ac3000 is fully automatic with user preferences controlled by a Microsoft Windows operating system. Standard features are developed solutions for the strict controls required by hospital users worldwide, the software package has dedicated control panels, diagnostics, animated graphics,...

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aerocom(UK)Ltd PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING Stations aerocom offer a full range of pneumatic tube stations to suit every clients requirments, from simple a sleeve station for the factory floor, to ergenomocally designed enclosed stations for the Office. Sleeve Station Multi Load Station Titan Station aerocom can supply our stations with a whole range of accessories from receiving baskets to designer cabinets. Cabinets are supplied with a choice of security accessories including, key locks, digital locks or swipe card access. Free standing units are supplied with supporting...

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aerocom(UK)Ltd PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRY & MANUFACTURING aerocom "your partner for delivering solutions" An impressive list of satisfied clients will give testimonials to the fact aerocom (UK) Ltd have helped solve their logistical challenges. These logistical challenges have been met in Industries such as;           If your industry or application is not listed, Aerocom’s team of trained consultants is available to discuss your needs and tailor a system for you. We look forward to hearing from you! Aerocom (UK) Ltd 12 Vickery Way, Chetwynd Business Park, Chilwell, Nottingham....

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(R x T) 60 Where; R = Route (how often) T = Time spent on-route in minutes 60 = Conversion factor from minutes to hours

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.