| Shipping | Tax | Terms Shopping Cart 0 Items Request for Quote 0 Items All Categories > Kaeser Products > Item # 73367 Download PDF Download PDF Printable Page Email This Page Save To Favorites Please wait… Item # 73367, Aluminum Compressed Air Piping Web Price QUOTE larger image Aluminum Piping: SmartPipe™ Compressed Air Piping SystemKaeser's SmartPipe™ is a modular aluminum pipe for compressed air installations, offering both lower installation costs and lower long-term operating costs. From small shops to large industrial systems, SmartPipe™ is great for all facilities and is available in sizes up to 8" pipe diameter. Financing · Specifications · Additional Information · Benefits · Easy Installation · Other Features · Common Piping Materials: Advantages and Disadvantages · SmartPipe™ Scope of Supply Financing Approve Payments Finance with Approve Payments Specifications Brands Kaeser Compressors Diameter Up to 8 in Pipe Material Aluminum Applications Compressed Air Warranty 10 years Material Aluminum Black Iron Copper Galvanized Iron Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Stainless Steel Additional Information Air line pipe with optimum flow and air qualitySmartPipe™'s smooth calibrated aluminum construction has a low friction coefficient, providing the best possible laminar flow. Full bore fittings further minimize pressure drop for optimum flow and energy efficiency. Leak-free connectors prevent air loss and wasted energy.SmartPipe™ is ideal for installations requiring the highest quality air. Aluminum material will not rust or corrode. Further, it has no rough surfaces or interior restrictions that accumulate contaminants. The smooth interior with full bore design allows them to flow to your dryers and filters for efficient removal. Benefits Installs faster than other common pipingNo specialized trades neededNo threading, welding, or brazing pipeSimple mounting and connecting hardwareCan connect to existing systems with other pipe typesEasy to add on to or disassemble for your changing needsCompression style valves and fittings 2 1/2" and belowBolt-on style fittings 3" and above Easy Installation Fast to install and easy to modify, Kaeser SmartPipe™ is the most versatile compressed air distribution system available. Our combination of lightweight materials and connectors dramatically reduce labor and installation time, especially in overhead installations. Other Features Installs faster than other common pipingNo specialized trades neededNo threading, welding, or brazing pipeSimple mounting and connecting hardwareCan connect to existing systems with other pipe typesEasy to add on to or disassemble for your changing needs Common Piping Materials: Advantages and Disadvantages Material Information Piping selection directly affects the three key elements of every compressed air system: flow, pressure and air quality. Choices in piping also directly impact installation costs. The table below outlines some of the main advantages and disadvantages of each of the most common options. Black Iron Material Advantages Moderate material costsAvailable in multiple sizes Black Iron Material Disadvantages Labor intensive installationMay rust and leakRough inside promotes contaminant build-up and creates pressure drop Galvanized Iron Material Advantages Moderate material costsAvailable in multiple sizesSome rust protection Galvanized Iron Material Disadvantages Often only exterior is coatedLabor intensive installationRough inside promotes contaminant build-up and creates pressure dropMay rust at joints and leak Copper Material Advantages No rust; good air qualitySmooth interior - low pressure drop Copper Material Disadvantages Requires quality brazing to prevent leaksSusceptible to thermal cyclingInstallation requires open flame Stainless Steel Material Advantages No rust, good air qualitySmooth interior - low pressure drop Stainless Steel Material Disadvantages Labor intensive installationExpensive materials Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Material Advantages LightweightInexpensive Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Material Disadvantages Lower safetyIn certain areas, not compliant with some codesCarries static chargeSubject to burstingAdhesives not compatible with compressor oils Aluminum Material Advantages Corrosion resistantLightweightEasy to installLower cost of ownership Aluminum Material Disadvantages Limited pressure ratingsMaterial costs SmartPipe™ Scope of Supply SmartPipe™ is available in nine sizes from 3/4" to 8" and is perfect for use as headers, branch lines, and drops to point of use. The SmartPipe™ line includes all the accessories you need for a top quality installation:Straight unionsElbows and teesCross connectorsReducing fittingsGooseneck dropsBall valvesQuick assembly brackets and hangersSnap-shut pipe clipsExpansion and flex hosesVariety of ISO 4414/EN983 compliant safety couplers MORE IMAGES · SmartPipe™ Scope of Supply · Easy Installation DOWNLOADS Brochure for Compressed Air Distribution Systems (PDF, 1593KB) Brochure for SmartPipeXL™ (PDF, 3650KB) Brochure for SmartPipe+™ (PDF, 2955KB) Maintain Your Air Compressor Learn more about maintaining your air compressor by downloading our eBook on air compressor maintenance. Download eBook