What is John Guest Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe Used For?
John Guest Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe is ideal for air ring main systems, offering a reliable and efficient solution for compressed air distribution in various industrial settings. Aluminium air pipe has a higher pressure range of 16-20 bar (temperature dependent) when compared to Nylon Air Pipe (7-15 bar).
Pipe cannot be returned, no refunds or exceptions. This is due to the Bespoke, Physical and Technical characteristics of this industrial product. Please double-check your application and sizing, if in doubt call us, we are here to help.
Key Features
Material: Powder-coated aluminium, providing strength and durability.
Approvals: Manufactured in accordance with BS-EN755-1, ensuring high-quality standards.
Available Sizes: 15mm x 3m, 18mm x 3m, 18mm x 3m, 22mm x 3m, 28mm x 3m
Manufacturer: John Guest.
Max Working Pressure: 20bar
Temperature Range: -20°C to 65°C.
Installation Guidance: Support is required every 800mm
Working Temperatures & Pressures
SKU
John Guest Code
Diameter (mm)
Length(m)
-20 °C (bar)
20 °C (bar)
65 °C (bar)
382489
AL-RM1513-3M-20B
15
3
20
20
16
382490
AL-RM1816-3M-20B
18
3
20
20
16
382491
AL-RM2220-3M-20B
22
3
20
20
16
382492
AL-RM2826-3M-10B
28
3
20
20
16
Pipe Flow Rates
Working Pressure kPa
Working Pressure (bar)
15mm
18mm
22mm
28mm
20
0.2
0.9 l/s
1.7 l/s
2.2 l/s
4.0 l/s
40
0.4
1.4 l/s
2.6 l/s
3.5 l/s
6.2 l/s
63
0.63
1.9 l/s
3.5 l/s
4.6 l/s
8.3 l/s
80
0.8
2.2 l/s
4.1 l/s
5.5 l/s
10.1 l/s
100
1
2.6 l/s
4.9 l/s
6.5 l/s
11.8 l/s
125
1.25
3.1 l/s
5.8 l/s
7.7 l/s
13.5 l/s
160
1.6
3.8 l/s
7.0 l/s
9.0 l/s
16.7 l/s
200
2
4.5 l/s
8.4 l/s
11.5 l/s
20.3 l/s
250
2.5
5.5 l/s
10.0 l/s
13.3 l/s
24.3 l/s
315
3.15
6.7 l/s
12.0 l/s
16.7 l/s
29.7 l/s
400
4
8.3 l/s
15.0 l/s
20.3 l/s
36.3 l/s
500
5
10.0 l/s
19.0 l/s
25.0 l/s
44.7 l/s
630
6.3
13.0 l/s
23.0 l/s
31.0 l/s
55.7 l/s
800
8
16.0 l/s
29.0 l/s
39.0 l/s
69.3 l/s
1000
10
19.0 l/s
36.0 l/s
48.0 l/s
84.7 l/s
Note: The flow rates are based on 10% pressure drops for 10 and 15mm pipe sizes and 5% for 22, 28mm pipe sizes.
Installation Instructions
Preparation and Mounting: Aluminium pipes require specific installation techniques to accommodate expansion. Avoid constraining pipes at both ends to prevent stress and buckling. Start by attaching horizontal pipe clips, then vertical ones after slight pressure application.
Spacing Requirements: Maintain about 10cm distance from walls and columns, and at least 400mm between pipe fittings and clips.
Expansion Management: Utilize expansion bends for long runs to handle thermal expansion.
Air Quality Control: Use filters and John Guest Water Trap Tees to ensure clean, dry air in the system, improving equipment life and performance.
Pipe Sizing: Choose pipe size based on the flow rate and pressure drop requirements. Consult the flow rates for both nylon and aluminium pipes to make an informed decision.
Downloads
John Guest Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe Datasheet
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