Compressed Air

Compressed Air Piping

Piping selection directly affects the three key elements of every compressed air system: flow, pressure and air quality. Poor choices in pipe materials, diameter and layout cause flow restrictions, often resulting in significant pressure drop. Pressure drop is a main cause of increased energy consumption and underperforming air driven tools and equipment.

Choices in piping also directly impact installation costs. Heavier materials increase fatigue and slow work, especially in overhead installations. Also consider the types of fittings to be used. Some connection types cause pressure drop, need special tools, and take more time to install.

We install air piping systems comprised of seamless aluminum tubing thereby making ease of installation more cost effective. The advantages of aluminum piping over steel piping are that there is no rusting and, asthetically, the aluminum piping is installed in a neater configuration.

Piping specifications:

Aluminum piping
Designed to provide an efficient, low-cost method of installing compressed air piping systems
A unique, round aluminum extrusion, manufactured in line with Simplair s advanced piping concept
Good-quality air
More efficient air delivery
Reduced pressure loss
Higher flow rates
Easy and fast installation
Available in 3 sizes: 0.63” Dia, 1” Dia, 1.25” Dia
Tube length: 120”

How do I know what Pipe Material to use?
Common compressed air piping materials with their advantages and disadvantages.

Check out this article from the US Marine Corps: Safety: Compressed Air is Not a Toy!

Compressed air normally used for cleaning purposes when discharged from an air gun, pipe or cleaning lance has the potential to cause devastating injuries and must be taken seriously by workers who use them. Misuse and horseplay with the discharged air may result in disastrous consequences.

Photographer: QS; The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents