Compressed air piping systems
We have simple and very reliable systems of modular piping consisting of pipes, couplings, end boxes and the necessary mounting material, so if you are going to distribute compressed air, both in small workplaces and large halls, we recommend compressed air pipe distribution systems Push Air, SicoAir and AIRnet as the number 1 choice! At the same time, we offer you the possibility of your own design, which we will professionally arrange. If you want more information on both the systems and how to create your own design, click continue.
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Piping system design
STEP 1 - system selection
In our catalogue, you can choose from several piping systems that differ in size, connection method, choice of pipe material, working pressure and the medium for which the piping system can be used.
| Piping system | SQ | THE | Slovakia |
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| Diameters | 15 - 18 - 22 - 28 | 15 - 18 - 22 - 28 | Ø20 to 158 mm |
| Max. clutch pressure | 12.5 bar | 15 bar | 12.5 bar |
| Joining | plug connectors | plug connectors | screw nut |
| Trumpets | plastic, aluminum | plastic, aluminum | aluminum |
| Couplings | nylon PA6 | brass | nylon PA6 |
| Media | air | air | air, vacuum, nitrogen |
STEP 2 - selection of piping shape
Two concepts are used in the design of the piping architecture: direct and looped piping. The direct line is a simpler and cheaper option, where one backbone pipe runs from the compressor station to the end point. The backbone of the circuit pipe is a closed circuit, which can be additionally filled with further backbone partitions. Despite the significantly higher investment, the circuit line provides significant advantages. The length of the piping route to the furthest point is significantly reduced, which reduces the pressure gradient and allows the compressor to operate at a lower pressure and therefore at a lower energy cost. If shut-off valves are installed on the backbone, it is possible to shut off certain sections of the pipeline if rework and modifications are required.
STEP 3 - Determining the pipe dimensionIn order to determine the required pipe diameter and sizing of couplings, it is useful to create a situation drawing which should include the dimensions of the hall or workshop, the route of the backbone, the individual leads and the location of the shut-off valves. Also determine the expected flow rate in the pipes. Next, plot the starting point and the furthest point to determine the longest distance of the pipeline route. In our case, this distance is 250 m. |
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Once you have the necessary data, use the piping sizing table found in the introduction to each piping system. In our case, we will use the table for the SR system circuit:
Pipe sizing - SR system |
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| Length | Flow rate (l/min) | ||||||||||||
| 100 | 200 | 300 | 500 | 750 | 1 000 | 1 500 | 2 000 | 3 000 | 4 000 | 6 000 | 8 000 | 10 000 | |
| 25 m | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 50 m | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 75 m | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 100 m | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| 150 m | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| 200 m | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 |
| 250 m | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 |
| 300 m | 20 | 20 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 63 |
| 400 m | 20 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 50 | 63 |
| 500 m | 20 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 63 |
STEP 4 - Spare length of fittings
The dimension of the pipe is also influenced by the pipe's segmentation. Every bend, turn, fitting or shut-off valve puts resistance to the air flow, creates turbulence and increases the pressure gradient. After the preliminary selection of the dimension from the previous table, it is still necessary to make a correction of the selected dimension using the table and the calculation, the so-called replacement length of the fittings.
| Table of equivalent length of fittings | ||||||||||
| Piping system | Pipe diameter (mm) | |||||||||
| 15 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 32 | 40 | 50 | 63 | |
| Knee | 0,7 | 1,0 | 1,2 | 1,3 | 1,4 | 1,5 | 1,7 | 2,0 | 2,5 | 3,5 |
| T-piece | 0,8 | 1,0 | 1,4 | 1,5 | 1,8 | 2,0 | 2,1 | 2,5 | 3,0 | 4,0 |
| Reduction 2D --> D | 0,4 | 0,5 | 0,5 | 0,5 | 0,6 | 0,6 | 0,7 | 0,7 | 0,8 | 1,0 |
| Ball cock | 0,1 | 0,2 | 0,3 | 0,3 | 0,4 | 0,4 | 0,5 | 0,5 | 0,6 | 0,7 |
| Example: | 1 × elbow | 1 × 2.0 m = 2.0 m |
| 8 × T-piece | 8 × 2.5 m = 20.0 m | |
| 4 × ball valve | 4 × 0,5 m = 2,0 m |
The total replacement length of the fittings is 24 m.
Now we re-determine the pipe dimension in step 3 for a new length of 250 + 24 = 274 m.
From the reading we can see that the pipe dimension has not changed and remains 40 mm.
IMPORTANT NOTICE !
The values shown are for compressed air, working pressure 7 bar and maximum pressure gradient 0.5 bar. For other operating conditions, please contact us and we will be happy to prepare an individual design of the piping solution.
Compressed air distribution systems:
- TA - simple system of threaded pipes and couplings for workshops and industrial plants with pipes from 15 to 28 mm
- AIRnet - a high-end connection system that can be installed by a single worker, made of lightweight aluminium tubes with outer diameters from 20 to 63 mm
- SR - extremely efficient modular system with minimal pressure gradient for compressed air distribution in craft and industry
- SICOalu2 - aesthetically perfect, modular system for craft and maintenance workshops, car and tyre workshops, laboratories
- SICO110 - modular system with large aluminium profiles for large compressed air installations
How to design a compressed air distribution system
- Start with a plan of your operation, plotting compressor locations, obstructions and take-off points
- Choose direct (lower acquisition costs) or looped (closed loop suitable for larger plants, slightly higher costs)
- Determine the maximum consumption
- Choose from the above modular systems which suits your operation best
- Determine the diameter of the pipes and fasteners
- If anything is difficult for you, please do not hesitate to let us know on +420 311 532 091 or info@kompresory-vzduchotechnika.cz, we will be happy to advise you
What else you can use when distributing air:
We offer compressed air piping systems in the following diameters:
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Powder-coated aluminium pipe in blue colour, 32 / 29 mm, 3 m long, designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Powder-coated aluminium pipe in green colour with a dimension of 20/17.4 mm and a length of 6 m designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe with 50/46.0 mm dimension and 6 m length designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Plastic pipe PA12 for compressed air piping. Pipe size 15/12 mm with recommended operating pressure 14 bar. Classic blue colour as marking for air ducts. Easy connection with...
Grilamid PA12 pipe for plastic compressed air pipework. Pipe dimensions 18/14 mm with a recommended working pressure of 17 bar. The classic blue colour used to identify air...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe with a dimension of 25 / 22.2 mm for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Grilamid PA12 pipe for plastic compressed air pipework. Pipe dimensions 18/14 mm with a recommended working pressure of 17 bar. The classic blue colour used to identify air...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe with a dimension of 25 / 22.2 mm and a length of 3 m designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material -...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe with a dimension of 80/76 mm for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 16 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Plastic roll 25 m - PA12 for compressed air piping. Pipe size 28 / 24 mm with recommended operating pressure 10 bar. Classic blue colour as marking for air ducts. Easy...
Modern aluminium pipework for inert gases in green colour, 5.7 m long. Diameter 20/17.4 mm with operating pressure 13 bar, operating temperature -20 to +70 °C. UV, oil and...
Powder-coated aluminium pipe in blue colour, 32 / 29 mm in length 6 m, designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Plastic pipe PA12 for compressed air piping. Pipe size 22/18 mm with recommended operating pressure 13 bar. Classic blue colour as marking for air ducts. Easy connection with...
Plastic roll 25 m - PA12 for compressed air piping. Pipe size 22/18 mm with recommended operating pressure 13 bar. Classic blue colour as marking for air ducts. Easy connection...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe with a dimension of 100 / 94 mm for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 16 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Modern aluminium piping for compressed air in blue colour. Diameter 25/22.2 mm with operating pressure 13 bar, operating temperature -20 to +70 °C. UV, oil and corrosion...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe of 22 / 19 mm in length 6 m designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe of 40 / 36.4 mm, 6 m long, designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe with a dimension of 63/59 mm and a length of 6 m for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Powder-coated aluminium pipe in blue colour with a dimension of 15/13 mm for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe with a dimension of 18 / 15 mm for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Plastic roll 25 m - PA12 for compressed air piping. Pipe size 15/12 mm with recommended operating pressure 14 bar. Classic blue colour as marking for air ducts. Easy connection...
Grilamid PA12 pipe for plastic compressed air piping systems. Pipe dimensions 28/23 mm with a recommended working pressure of 14 bar. Classic blue colour for the typical marking...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe of 40 / 36.4 mm, 3 m long, designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Curved pipe with a diameter of 15 mm. Easy and fast installation, low pressure gradient, resistant to mechanical damage, UV radiation and corrosion. Operating temperature -20 °C...
Powder-coated aluminium pipe in green colour, 25 / 22,2 mm in length 6 m, designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12,5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Powder-coated aluminium pipe in blue colour with a dimension of 15/13 mm for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Curved pipe with a diameter of 25 mm. Easy and fast installation, low pressure gradient, resistant to mechanical damage, UV radiation and corrosion. Operating temperature -20...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe of 28/25 mm in 3 m length for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe of 18/15 mm in 3 m length for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Modern aluminium pipework for inert gases, green in colour, 5.7 m long. Diameter 25/22 mm with operating pressure 13 bar, operating temperature -20 to +70 °C. UV, oil and...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe of 28/25 mm in length 6 m for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Plastic pipe PA12 for compressed air piping. Pipe size 28 / 24 mm with recommended operating pressure 10 bar. Classic blue colour as marking for air ducts. Easy connection with...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe with 20 / 17.4 mm dimension for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Plastic roll 25 m - PA12 for compressed air piping. Pipe size 18 / 15 mm with a recommended operating pressure of 12 bar. Classic blue colour as marking for air ducts. Easy...
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe of 50/46.0 mm dimension, 3 m long, designed for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Powder-coated blue aluminium pipe of 22 / 19 mm in 3 m length for piping of compressed air and inert gases up to 12.5 bar. Pipe material - AW-6060 T6 alloy.
Aluminum profile allowing the distribution of two different media or media with two different pressures. Working pressure up to 12,5 bar, rod length 6m. Designed for workshops,...
Aluminium profile with a diameter of 110 mm and a length of 6 m without surface treatment. Operating temperature -20 °C to 70 °C, operating pressure -0.6 to 16 bar. Easy and...
Aluminium profile with a diameter of 110 mm and a length of 6 m in anodised finish. Operating temperature -20 °C to 70 °C, operating pressure -0.6 to 16 bar. Easy and fast...