Plastic Compressed Air Piping

What confuses many people considering using pvc piping with compressed air is the pipe s psi rating.

Plastic compressed air piping.

In the old days compressed air pipes where made of plain steel. Scale pit and corrosion resistance. 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.

The use of pvc pipe is common but not recommended for use with compressed air. 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. Using pvc for compressed air is a safety liability you don t want to gamble on. Nowadays there are many different steel and non steel types of piping.

However just as hearts can fail due to clogged arteries compressors can fail due to poor piping. May 15th 2020 at. Owners of compressed air piping systems tend to focus on the compressor and think of the piping as less of a concern. The air pro piping system is specifically constructed and extensively tested for safe operation in compressed air applications.

Minimal system pressure drop. The topic of pipe sizing and pressure drop is covered in detail on our compressed air pipe sizing page. However as with many plastics pvc gets brittle over time and can crack break or even shatter. Plus osha has banned the use of pvc piping for compressed air in above ground applications.

4 6 out of 5 stars 23. Plastic piping manufactured for compressed air systems is a specifically designed thermoplastic a specially engineered formulation of abs that has been extensively modified. Cleaner than black iron pipe. First of all don t use pvc pipe.

Air pro offers a reliable system with the many advantages of thermoplastic construction such as convenient light weight material. Choosing the right pipe. Blutube compressed air pipe system. Black iron pipe creates rust silt and sediment which can ruin your equipment.

Most consumer air compressors compress air to 125 175 psi which does not sound like much. Fast flexible and cost efficient installation. If it breaks under pressure the plastic will shatter and send pieces flying like shrapnel. Get it as soon as fri sep 25.

New flexible metal hose connector 1 x 18 length air compressor stainless steel braided. Guide to compressed air piping systems last updated on. 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. It s available at most hardware stores and home centers.

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