LOCATION: Kingston, TAS (HQ) + field stations ~4,800 km away in Antarctica
CHALLENGE: Zero room for failure in the world’s harshest environment
PRODUCT USED: Europress stainless steel press fit pipe system
Antarctica isn’t just cold. It’s brutal.
We’re talking wind speeds up to 320 km/h and temperatures that drop as low as -89°C. It’s the coldest, windiest place on Earth.
Yet the Australian Antarctic Division’s teams head out into those conditions daily to keep science ticking over. The kicker? Their HQ is 4,800 km away in Tasmania. That means everything they ship has to work, first go. No quick trips to Bunnings. No second chances.
The Need
When AAD kits out their science labs, aquariums, and field stations, they need pipework systems that’ll take whatever Antarctica throws at them. That means no dodgy parts. No “she’ll be right.” Just rock-solid, reliable systems, whether it’s Europress 316 stainless steel or Maxair HDPE.
Our Solution
That’s where we come in.
At Air Energy, we’ve supplied the AAD with pipework systems designed to perform, full stop. We work to the same standard they do: plan for everything, expect the unexpected, and don’t cut corners.
We’ve helped their technical teams build setups they can trust, from labs to field stations, because when your gear is 4,800 km from help, it has to work.
The Result
Every system we supply is proof of one simple fact: when it really matters, quality wins.
And for us? Being a trusted partner of the AAD isn’t just something to be proud of.
It’s a reminder: always get it right the first time.
Got a project in the pipeline? Let’s talk about a solution that works just as hard as you do.
