TOUR & ANDERSSON AT THE HUB OF BALANCING TECHNOLOGY

The world leading manufacturer of hydronic balancing valves, Tour & Andersson, has launched the TA-H.U.B. (which stands for Hydronic User-Friendly Balancing). This is the latest technology for specifiers, offering time (and therefore costs) savings of at least 20% for installation, over 50% for commissioning, as well as significantly reducing maintenance time of waterborne systems due to its single location. The TA-H.U.B is supported by TA Select 3, software which aids the design and specification of efficient waterborne systems.

The TA-H.U.B.  is a completely bespoke system comprising a pre-insulated galvanised steel and aluminium unit. Within this is room for up to eight terminal units, complete with drain point, air vent, common measuring point and a flushing bypass. All parts are delivered pre-assembled and tested by Tour & Andersson at their factory location in Western Sweden.

As a unit the TA-H.U.B.  can be specified according to individual project requirements. TA Select 3 is a software package that enables specifiers to choose the right valves for their TA-H.U.B.  by inputting the flow and nature of the valve function required and choosing from a selection of recommended valves presented by TA Select 3.  In fact, the number of variants of the TA-H.U.B. has been calculated to be over 500 billion.

By bundling hydronic balancing hardware into one unit specifying the TA-H.U.B.  can reduce the overall cost of a waterborne system. Cost savings are not only related to labour and time spent on installation but also commissioning. The simplified fitting and commissioning of the TA-H.U.B.  means that mechanical contractors spend less time on the job, delivering lower labour costs and helping main contractors to avoid time penalties across a construction project.

Because the valves are more easily accessible, commissioning can be scheduled with a lot more certainty, reducing the pressure of handover deadlines and reducing the potential bottlenecks in the process. For the contractor, this means what were once variable costs can now be fixed.  Recognising that last minute changes occur in 80% of commercial building projects, the additional flexibility afforded by the TA-H.U.B. means that no time in such an instance.

Going forwards the TA-H.U.B.  continues to deliver significant cost savings. With trouble-shooting taking place in one location the time normally taken for locating faults and individual valves is dramatically reduced. Meanwhile if there are changes to the scope or use of a building, the valves can be changed easily because of the flexible connection system afforded by the TA-H.U.B.

Peter Rees, Technical Director of Tour & Andersson in the UK said: “The TA-H.U.B.  really is knowledge in a box. Compiling the technology of balancing a waterborne system into one easily-locatable unit, the entire system can be more effectively and efficiently managed.

“This in turn has important benefits for the long-term management of the building. When a building is well-balanced there is likely to be less intrusive noise from the system and the indoor environment is maintained at a stable temperature, ensuring the general climate is comfortable for staff. Overall the key benefit has got to be improved efficiency and lower running costs when the TA-H.U.B.  is specified and installed.”

For further information on the TA-H.U.B.  please contact your nearest TA office.

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