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.

4 6 out of 5 stars 23. Fast flexible and cost efficient installation. Scale pit and corrosion resistance. If it breaks under pressure the plastic will shatter and send pieces flying like shrapnel.

New flexible metal hose connector 1 x 18 length air compressor stainless steel braided. Rapidair products deliver safe compressed air. First of all don t use pvc pipe. It is often used because it is readily available inexpensive and easy to install.

Air pro offers a reliable system with the many advantages of thermoplastic construction such as convenient light weight material. Most consumer air compressors compress air to 125 175 psi which does not sound like much. 4 4 out of 5 stars 7. It s available at most hardware stores and home centers.

Get it as soon as fri sep 25. 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. Rapidair maxline compressed air 3 4 tubing piping clips clamps 10 pack m8065. Blutube compressed air pipe system.

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. However as with many plastics pvc gets brittle over time and can crack break or even shatter. Learn what the best pipe materials are for a compressed air line and what not to use.

Choosing the right pipe. Nowadays there are many different steel and non steel types of piping. Cleaner than black iron pipe. Guide to compressed air piping systems last updated on.

Plastic piping manufactured for compressed air systems is a specifically designed thermoplastic a specially engineered formulation of abs that has been extensively modified. However just as hearts can fail due to clogged arteries compressors can fail due to poor piping. The air pro piping system is specifically constructed and extensively tested for safe operation in compressed air applications. Black iron pipe creates rust silt and sediment which can ruin your equipment.

Plus osha has banned the use of pvc piping for compressed air in above ground applications. Minimal system pressure drop. Owners of compressed air piping systems tend to focus on the compressor and think of the piping as less of a concern. In the old days compressed air pipes where made of plain steel.

The topic of pipe sizing and pressure drop is covered in detail on our compressed air pipe sizing page.