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Prevost Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe

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Technical Specification

  • Material: Aluminium. Alloy EN AW 6063 T6 UNI-EN 573-3.
  • Suitable For: Compressed Air
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to +80°C
  • Operating Pressure: 0.98 bar to 16 bar
  • External Diameters: Available in Ø16mm to Ø160mm
  • Coating: Electrostatic paint for both internal and external surfaces
  • Material Density: 2.7 kg/dm³
  • Standards Compliance: ISO 8573 for clean air supply and fire classification EN 13501-1
  • Certifications: ATEX certified for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (zones 1, 2, 21, and 22)
  • Compatible Fittings: Prevost Aluminium Fittings

Not suitable for use with water.

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.

Description

The blue compressed air pipe is specifically designed for high-performance compressed air distribution systems. With its lightweight yet durable aluminium construction, this pipe ensures a clean and efficient air supply, making it ideal for industrial applications, workshops, and pneumatic tool systems.

Constructed from aluminium alloy, the pipe delivers an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, making it significantly lighter than traditional steel alternatives without compromising on mechanical performance. The smooth internal bore minimises pressure drop and promotes laminar flow, ensuring efficient air distribution throughout the system. The internal and external titanium treatments, combined with the electrostatic paint coating, provide robust protection against corrosion and oxidation while also offering resistance to UV exposure and heat. The non-combustible material composition means no fire permit is required during installation, simplifying project planning and compliance.

Key Features

  • Material: Made from extruded aluminium alloy EN AW 6063 T6, ensuring strength and reliability.
  • Smooth Internal Surface: Minimises pressure loss and optimises laminar flow.
  • Corrosion Resistance: Rustproof design with internal and external electrostatic paint coating, ensuring long-term durability.
  • UV and Heat Resistant: Can withstand temperatures from -20°C to +80°C and is resistant to sunlight, ensuring reliable performance in varying environments.
  • Fire Safety: Non-combustible material that does not require a fire permit during installation.
  • Lightweight and Easy Installation: Simple to cut, chamfer, and assemble using basic tools.
  • Compatibility: Works seamlessly with Prevost aluminium fittings for a leak-free and secure system.
  • Colour Options: ISO marking ensures RAL 5012 blue identification for compressed air systems.

Approvals

Prevost Aluminium Air Pipe carries ATEX approval, certifying it for safe use in potentially explosive atmospheres where flammable gases, vapours, or combustible dusts may be present, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial environments including oil and gas, chemical processing, and dust-heavy facilities.

It is approved for use in Zones 1, 2, 21 and 22, meaning it is rated for locations where an explosive atmosphere is possible but not continuously present.

Dimensions

Product Code Size (mm) Length (m) Wall Thickness (mm)
488346 16 2.9 1.3
488347 20 2.9 1.3
486253 20 5.5 1.3
488348 25 2.9 1.4
486254 25 5.5 1.4
488349 32 2.9 1.5
486255 32 5.5 1.5
488350 40 2.9 1.8
486256 40 5.5 1.8
488351 50 2.9 2.0
486257 50 5.5 2.0
488352 63 2.9 2.0
486258 63 5.5 2.0
488353 80 2.9 2.4
486259 80 5.5 2.4
488354 100 2.9 2.8
486260 100 5.5 2.8
488355 160 2.9 4.0
486261 160 5.5 4.0

Installation Instructions

Below is a brief guide to installing Prevost compressed air pipe. For full details, please consult their technical guide which can be found here.

  1. Cut: Use a pipe cutter to cut the pipe perpendicularly to its axis. Ensure a clean and straight cut to maintain system integrity.
  2. Chamfer: Chamfer the external edge of the pipe to facilitate insertion into the fitting. Deburr the internal edge to remove any cutting residue that could affect the seal.
  3. Mark: Mark the pipe to indicate the correct insertion depth. Use alignment marks on the fitting or a tightening wrench to guide the positioning.
  4. Lubricate: Apply assembly gel to the end of the pipe. This reduces friction and eases insertion into the fitting.
  5. Assemble: Slightly loosen the nut on the fitting. Insert the pipe into the fitting, rotating slightly to ensure proper seating.
  6. Tighten: Tighten the fitting nut by hand, then use a wrench to achieve the recommended torque.

Additional Tips for Optimal Installation

  • Mounting Height: Install the main network at least 2.5m (8ft) above ground level for safety and accessibility.
  • Clamping: Use sliding clamps to secure the pipe. Spacing should follow the manufacturer’s recommendations based on the pipe diameter and environmental temperature.
  • Slope for Drainage: Maintain a 1% slope to direct condensates to low points for efficient drainage.
  • Pressure Testing: Gradually pressurise the system to 3 bar (45 psi) to check for leaks. Increase pressure incrementally to the maximum operating pressure (16 bar/232 psi) while monitoring for stability.
  • Post-Installation Check: After 72 hours, recheck the fittings to ensure the nuts remain fully tightened.

Important Considerations

  • Ensure the pipes are level during installation to maintain consistent flow rates.
  • Use flexible hoses or expansion kits for systems longer than 50m to accommodate thermal expansion and contraction.
  • Only trained professionals should carry out the installation to meet safety and compliance standards.
  • Clean the system by pressurising it briefly before adding accessories to remove any debris or shavings.

Sizing a Compressed Air System

Open System | Pressure: 8 bar | Max. pressure drop 5% (0.4 bar) | Max. speed: 10 m/s

Compressor* Main Line Length For Open System
Power Loss 50m 100m 150m 300m 500m 750m 1000m 1300m 1600m
kW CV Nm3/h Nl/min Scfm 164ft 328ft 492ft 984ft 1640ft 2460ft 3280ft 4265ft 5249ft
2.2 3 22 367 13 16 16 20 20 25 25 25 25 32
3 4 30 500 18 16 20 20 25 25 25 32 32 32
4 5.5 40 667 24 20 20 25 25 32 32 32 32 32
5.5 7.5 50 834 29 20 25 25 25 32 32 32 40 40
7.5 10 70 1167 41 25 25 25 32 32 40 40 40 40
11 15 100 1667 59 25 32 32 32 40 40 40 50 50
15 20 150 2500 88 32 32 40 40 50 50 50 50 63
18 25 180 3000 106 32 32 40 40 50 50 50 63 63
22 30 220 3667 129 40 40 40 50 50 50 63 63 63
26 35 260 4334 153 40 40 40 50 50 63 63 63 63
30 40 350 5000 176 40 40 50 50 63 63 63 63 80
37 50 370 6167 218 50 50 50 63 63 63 80 80 80
45 60 450 7500 265 50 50 50 63 63 80 80 80 80
55 75 550 9167 324 63 63 63 63 80 80 80 80 100
75 100 750 12500 441 63 63 63 80 80 80 100 100 100
90 120 900 15000 529 80 80 80 80 80 100 100 100 100
110 150 1100 18334 647 80 80 80 80 100 100 100 100 160
130 175 1300 21667 765 80 80 80 80 100 100 100 160 160
160 215 1600 26667 941 100 100 100 100 100 160 160 160 160
200 270 2000 33334 1176 100 100 100 100 160 160 160 160 160
250 340 2500 41667 1471 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
300 405 3000 50000 1765 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
350 475 3500 58334 2059 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
400 540 4000 66667 2353 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160  
450 600 4500 75000 2647 160 160 160 160 160 160 160    
500 700 5000 83334 2941 160 160 160 160 160 160      

 

*Values may vary slightly from the compressor manufacturer’s data.

Closed System | Pressure: 8 bar | Max. pressure drop 5% (0.4 bar) | Max. speed: 10 m/s

Compressor* Main Line Length For Closed System
Power Loss 50m 100m 150m 300m 500m 750m 1000m 1300m 1600m 2000m
kW CV Nm3/h Nl/min Scfm 164ft 328ft 492ft 984ft 1640ft 2460ft 3280ft 4265ft 5249ft 6562ft
2.2 3 22 367 13 16 16 16 16 20 20 20 20 25 25
3 4 30 500 18 16 16 16 20 20 20 25 25 25 25
4 5.5 40 667 24 16 16 20 20 25 25 25 25 32 32
5.5 7.5 50 834 29 16 20 20 25 25 25 25 32 32 32
7.5 10 70 1167 41 20 20 20 25 25 32 32 32 32 32
11 15 100 1667 59 20 25 25 25 32 32 32 40 40 40
15 20 150 2500 88 25 25 32 32 40 40 40 40 50 50
18 25 180 3000 106 25 32 32 32 40 40 40 50 50 50
22 30 220 3667 129 25 32 32 40 40 40 50 50 50 50
26 35 260 4334 153 32 32 32 40 40 50 50 50 50 63
30 40 350 5000 176 32 32 40 40 50 50 50 50 63 63
37 50 370 6167 218 32 40 40 40 50 50 63 63 63 63
45 60 450 7500 265 40 40 40 50 50 63 63 63 63 63
55 75 550 9167 324 40 40 50 50 63 63 63 63 80 80
75 100 750 12500 441 50 50 50 63 63 63 80 80 80 80
90 120 900 15000 529 50 50 50 63 63 80 80 80 80 80
110 150 1100 18334 647 63 63 63 63 80 80 80 80 100 100
130 175 1300 21667 765 63 63 63 63 80 80 80 100 100 100
160 215 1600 26667 941 63 63 63 80 80 100 100 100 100 100
200 270 2000 33334 1176 80 80 80 80 100 100 100 100 160 160
250 340 2500 41667 1471 80 80 80 80 100 100 100 160 160 160
300 405 3000 50000 1765 100 100 100 100 100 100 160 160 160 160
350 475 3500 58334 2059 100 100 100 100 100 160 160 160 160 160
400 540 4000 66667 2353 100 100 100 100 160 160 160 160 160 160
450 600 4500 75000 2647 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
500 700 5000 83334 2941 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
600 810 6000 100000 3529 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160
700 950 7000 116667 4118 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160 160  
800 1080 8000 133334 4706 160 160 160 160 160 160 160      

 

*Values may vary slightly from the compressor manufacturer’s data.

IMPORTANT: The technical data given on this website is for preliminary information purposes only and is published without guarantee. All line drawings are for illustrative purposes only and should not be regarded as wholly accurate in every detail. We reserve the right to withdraw or to alter the specification of any product without notice. For more information, please consult our Terms of Business.

If you require any further information, our excellent customer service team is here to help so please call us on 01794 835835.

 

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Code Product Name List Price You Save You Pay Quantity
488346 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 16mm £18.97 30%
You Pay:  £13.28
488347 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 20mm £22.33 30%
You Pay:  £15.63
486253 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 5.5m x 20mm £49.10 30%
You Pay:  £34.37
488348 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 25mm £27.20 30%
You Pay:  £19.04
486254 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 5.5m x 25mm £61.31 30%
You Pay:  £42.92
488349 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 32mm £35.58 30%
You Pay:  £24.91
486255 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 5.5m x 32mm £86.94 30%
You Pay:  £60.86
488350 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 40mm £48.54 30%
You Pay:  £33.98
486256 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 5.5m x 40mm £115.99 30%
You Pay:  £81.19
488351 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 50mm £64.78 30%
You Pay:  £45.35
486257 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 5.5m x 50mm £140.53 30%
You Pay:  £98.37
488352 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 63mm £88.48 30%
You Pay:  £61.94
486258 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 5.5m x 63mm £184.11 30%
You Pay:  £128.88
488353 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 80mm £126.18 30%
You Pay:  £88.33
486259 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 5.5m x 80mm £268.78 30%
You Pay:  £188.15
488354 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 100mm £203.39 30%
You Pay:  £142.37
486260 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 5.5m x 100mm £353.59 30%
You Pay:  £247.51
488355 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 2.9m x 160mm £429.07 30%
You Pay:  £300.35
486261 PV Blue Aluminium Compressed Air Pipe 5.5m x 160mm £788.26 30%
You Pay:  £551.78
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