Engineering a High-Capacity Fluid & Air Reticulation System for a 21-Bay Service Centre

A-FLO Equipment was engaged to provide the fluid and compressed air reticulation infrastructure for the group's new 21-bay service centre.

Client North East Isuzu

Industry Automative & Heavy Equipment

Location South Australia

Solution Workshop and Fitouts

Project Overview

North East Group, a leading South Australian provider of Isuzu sales and servicing, required a modern and highly flexible workshop capable of supporting a diverse range of vehicles and machinery, including commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment and earthmoving machinery.

A-FLO Equipment was engaged to provide the fluid and compressed air reticulation infrastructure for the group's new 21-bay service centre, one of the largest service facilities of its kind in South Australia.

Working closely with the North East Group team, A-FLO Equipment provided the engineering, design, supply, installation and commissioning of a comprehensive workshop fluid and air distribution system engineered to support high-volume servicing operations.

The Challenge

The new service centre required an infrastructure solution capable of supporting multiple service bays while maintaining reliable access to lubricants, grease and compressed air.

The system needed to:

Support 21 service bays
Provide reliable fluid delivery across the workshop
Handle high-volume oil dispensing requirements
Provide compressed air to every service bay
Support servicing of vehicles, agricultural and earthmoving machinery
Improve technician efficiency and workflow
Deliver a durable system capable of long-term heavy-duty operation

With multiple vehicle and machinery types being serviced under one roof, flexibility and accessibility were key considerations in the system design.

The Solution

A-FLO Equipment designed and delivered a high-capacity fluid and compressed air reticulation system tailored to the scale and operational requirements of the new facility.

Bulk Oil Storage & Fluid Distribution

The workshop was equipped with large-capacity self-bunded bulk oil storage tanks, providing a secure and reliable supply of lubricants for day-to-day servicing operations.

The fluid distribution system includes:

Large self-bunded bulk oil storage tanks
5:1 Ratio High-Flow RAASM Oil Pumps
RAASM 530 & 540 Series Retractable Hose Reels
Metered Oil Guns
Approximately 4,000 metres of stainless steel fluid pipework and flexible hose
Eight RAASM Hose Gantries

The high-flow pumping and reticulation system provides efficient lubricant delivery throughout the workshop, allowing technicians to access the required fluids directly at their service bays.

Grease & Compressed Air Systems

To support heavy-duty servicing requirements, A-FLO also installed dedicated grease and compressed air infrastructure.

The system includes:

igh-Flow 180kg 70:1 Ratio RAASM Grease Pump Packages
Air Ring Main
Compressed Air Reticulation to Each Service Bay Column
Air Services distributed throughout the workshop

The integrated air and grease systems provide reliable access to essential workshop services while reducing manual handling and improving technician productivity.

Project Delivery

A-FLO Equipment was involved throughout the project lifecycle, providing engineering, design, equipment supply, installation and commissioning.

Project delivery included:

Workshop system design and engineering
Bulk oil storage integration
Fluid reticulation design and installation
Approximately 4,000 metres of stainless steel fluid pipework and flexible hose
Installation of eight RAASM hose gantries
Compressed air ring main installation
Service bay air connections
Grease pumping system installation
System commissioning and operational verification

The Outcome

The completed system provides North East Group with a flexible and high-capacity workshop infrastructure designed to support demanding servicing operations across its 21 service bays.

The project delivers:

Efficient fluid distribution across the entire workshop
High-flow oil and grease dispensing
Reliable compressed air access at every service bay
Improved technician workflow and productivity
Flexible servicing capability for multiple vehicle and machinery types
Durable infrastructure designed for long-term performance
A fully engineered solution delivered by A-FLO Equipment

Complete Workshop Reticulation Solutions from A-FLO Equipment

From bulk oil storage and fluid reticulation to compressed air, grease systems and workshop dispensing equipment, A-FLO Equipment designs and delivers complete infrastructure solutions for high-performance automotive, transport, agricultural and heavy equipment workshops.

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