Plastic Compressed Air Piping

Blutube the instantly recognisable and superior compressed air piping system combines the numerous strengths of pe100 polyethylene with the flexibility and choice offered by three different connection methods each offering unsurpassed ease of installation.

Plastic compressed air piping.

Blutube compressed air pipe system. Most consumer air compressors compress air to 125 175 psi which does not sound like much. 4 4 out of 5 stars 7. However as with many plastics pvc gets brittle over time and can crack break or even shatter.

May 15th 2020 at. In the old days compressed air pipes where made of plain steel. New flexible metal hose connector 1 x 18 length air compressor stainless steel braided. Rapidair maxline compressed air 3 4 tubing piping clips clamps 10 pack m8065.

Scale pit and corrosion resistance. Most smaller sizes of pvc pipe are rated for between 300 600 psi but that is only if the pipes are new and the system is perfectly sealed. Cleaner than black iron pipe. What confuses many people considering using pvc piping with compressed air is the pipe s psi rating.

Get it as soon as fri sep 25. The result is a homogeneous shatter resistant piping system with outstanding strength ductility and impact resistance. Plus osha has banned the use of pvc piping for compressed air in above ground applications. The topic of pipe sizing and pressure drop is covered in detail on our compressed air pipe sizing page.

It s available at most hardware stores and home centers. Learn what the best pipe materials are for a compressed air line and what not to use. It is often used because it is readily available inexpensive and easy to install. Fast flexible and cost efficient installation.

Rapidair products deliver safe compressed air. Minimal system pressure drop. If it breaks under pressure the plastic will shatter and send pieces flying like shrapnel. Nowadays there are many different steel and non steel types of piping.

First of all don t use pvc pipe. Black iron pipe creates rust silt and sediment which can ruin your equipment. The use of pvc pipe is common but not recommended for use with compressed air. Guide to compressed air piping systems last updated on.

Choosing the right pipe. Plastic piping manufactured for compressed air systems is a specifically designed thermoplastic a specially engineered formulation of abs that has been extensively modified. The air pro piping system is specifically constructed and extensively tested for safe operation in compressed air applications. Owners of compressed air piping systems tend to focus on the compressor and think of the piping as less of a concern.

Air pro offers a reliable system with the many advantages of thermoplastic construction such as convenient light weight material.