Aluminum Tubing For Compressed Air

Aluminum Tubing For Compressed Air FAQ

What type of copper pipe is used for compressed air?

Copper Piping. Copper pipe is a common selection for sensitive compressed air systems and when correctly sized and connected is very durable and effective. Type M hard, type L hard and type K soft copper has a working pressure of 250 psig (17 bar). Type K hard copper is rated for 400 psig (27 bar).

What is aluminum pipe used for?

Aluminum Pipe is a hollow extruded aluminum that is widely used for all types of fabrication projects where lightweight and corrosion resistance is a primary concern - frame work, support columns, gates, fencing, handrails, protective barriers, etc.

What is aluminum tubing?

Previously Purchased. Aluminum Tubing is suitable for use in a wide range of applications, from conveying water, air, oil and hydraulic fluid, to constructing railings. Rigid Aluminum Tubing resists corrosion, and can be welded or brazed. Seamless Tubing also features high corrosion resistance and is commonly used for hydraulic applications.

What is a compressed air line?

Compressed air, commonly called Industry's Fourth Utility, is air that is condensed and contained at a pressure that is greater than the atmosphere. The process takes a given mass of air, which occupies a given volume of space, and reduces it into a smaller space.