Pipe-Up 2008
 This booklet is a step by step guide to enable a layperson to design and install their own workshop compressed air system.
Whether installing complete systems or extensions to existing airlines only basic hand-tools are required with the least amount of effort and expense.
Everything needed is right here in Pipe Up from the Do's and Dont's covering first principles to all the materials required to complete a first class workshop pipework system.
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A Guide to Compressed Air Installations - a downloadable guide
 At Thorite we pride ourselves in our knowledge of the industry we represent, which gives us the ability to advise our customers on the correct equipment to match their particular requirements. We published this guide so that you can have reference to hand on the various factors involved in selecting the correct compressor plant to match your particular requirements.
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Compressed Air Systems brochure
 NEW COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS BROCHURE
As the leading supplier of air compressors and compressed air systems in the UK, Thorite knows a thing or two about specifying, installing and servicing the most energy-efficient and environmentally acceptable compressor plants available.
Thorite’s latest Compressed Air Systems brochure lays out the many facets of the company’s expertise, explaining their philosophy of providing complete product solutions, in a lively and thought provoking way beginning with the huge choice of compressor systems on offer.
These include products from leading air system manufacturers including HPC, Hydrovane, JunAir, OMI, Hiross Zander, Becker, Busche and Rietschle.
The brochure then runs through the many services available, starting with Data Logging and System Health Checks and including Machine Control, Heat Recovery, Pipe Work and Ducting installation, the most cost-effective compressed air generation technology and Tailored Maintenance Programmes.
There are also sections highlighting the benefits of utilising interest free loans from the Carbon Trust and how customers can ensure they meet pressure systems safety regulations and air quality requirements.
The new Compressed Air Systems publication is available free of charge online or from any of the nine Thorite Sales & Service Centres throughout Yorkshire, Lancashire and the North East. Please see our Get In Touch pages for the location of your nearest branch.
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How to Airbrush - downloadable airbrush guide
 If you're new to airbrushing and wondering which compressor, airbrush or accessory to buy, then our superb guide should help you immensely.
It's a totally free download.
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How to Spray - downloadable Spray-It guide
 Thorite Basics of Spray Painting Guide.
Spray painting has often been described as
a “black art”. To many embarking on their
first paint job this is probably the
way it must seem. Hopefully we can disprove
the myth with this publication.
The objective of SPRAY-IT is to set out
in simple terms the how, why and with what
of professional quality spray painting.
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Good Practice Guide - Energy Savings
 Energy savings in the selection, control & maintenance of air compressors.
Thorite would like to acknowledge Carbon Trust for the provision of this guide.
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Good Practice Guide - Heat Recovery from Air Compressors
 Thorite would like to acknowledge Carbon Trust for the provision of this guide.
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Thorite Catalogue
 The ultimate products guide for users of compressed air, pneumatics and process control equipment.
Over 350 pages of products and advice from the UK's leading manufacturers.
Competitive prices.
National mail order coverage.
Fantastic re-seller resource.
Tips on selection and use of materials and plant.
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Norgren Catalogue
 The complete range of Norgren Pneumatic products. Valves, Cylinders, Air Line Products and Fittings.
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Nitrogen Gas Generators
 You can now generate your own nitrogen gas at the press of a button at a fraction of the cost of your existing supply.
Used for:
- Modified atmosphere packaging.
- Laser cutting.
- Metal heat treatment.
- Pharmaceuticals.
- Electronic assembly.
- Plastic injection moulding.
and many more.
Nitrogen gas generators are the safe and reliable alternative to cylinder and liquified gas at a fraction of the cost.
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Process and Industrial Valves
 Process and Industrial Valves 2005 contains 65 pages of process valves from Bonomi:
Flanged, wafer, butterfly split-body, and ported process valves. Also manual 2 and 3 way ball valves,with bodies constructed from brass, cast iron,or stainless steel.
The catalogue also illustrates pneumatically actuated, angled steam and globe valves, constructed from bronze.
A section is dedicated to examples of specials that can be created to solve problems. The back of the publication offers a range of diaphragm valves, proportional 3-15 PSI control valves, safety valves and low meter indicators.
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Fluid Control Solutions
 Fluid Control Solutions contains products from Buschjost, Herion, Watson Smith and Norgren and stretches to an impressive 240 pages:
This catalogue comprises a wide range of pressure-operated valves, including angle seat, diaphragm and externally piloted models, in brass or stainless steel.
There is also an extensive range of 2/2 and 3/2-way solenoid valves in a choice of materials, solenoid-operated spool valves with NAMUR interfaces and pilot and solenoid-operated dust filter valves.
In addition, pneumatic, electronic and hydraulic pressure switches, I/P and P/I converters and pressure regulators can be found in the instrumentation products section.
Finally, a selection of Norgren stainless steel pneumatic actuators and airline equipment, designed specifically for process industry applications, are included.
A large proportion of the products also comply with the stringent requirements of the ATEX94/9/EC Regulations, enabling them to be specified for use in explosive environments.
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New advisory booklets from BCAS demonstrate best practice
Two new booklets have been published by the BCAS (British Compressed Air Society). Both are codes of practice guides for users of compressed air systems.
The first, titled Dental Compressed Air BCAS Code of Practice, is a guide to the selection, installation and use of Compressed AIr Systems in Dental Practices.
A second booklet helps end users with advice on pressure, leakage and integrity testing of compressed air systems. The booklet also offers sound advice on jointing techniques for metal and plastic pipework systems. An invaluable source of information for anyone operating a factory compressed air system.
Both documents are available from Thorite, please see below...
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Dental Compressed Air BCAS Code of Practice
 A code of practice document for the selection, installation and use of Compressed Air Systems in Dental Practices
Please click here to order your copy for just £15.00 ex VAT.
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Pressure and Leak Testing BCAS Code of Practice
 A code of practice document advising on pressure, leakage and integrity testing of compressed air systems. The booklet also offers sound advice on jointing techniques for metal and plastic pipework systems. An invaluable source of information for anyone operating a factory compressed air system.
Please click here to order your copy for just £15.00 ex VAT.
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