General Applications

There Are Many Uses For Compressed Air Throughout A Variety Of General Applications That Demand Not Only The Highest Quality Compressed Air, But Also Increased Efficiency.

Whether A Manufacturer Needing To Reduce Costs To Improve Their Bottom-Line, Or A Service Provider Looking For Quality And Reliability, CompAir Have A Wide Range Of Compressors Designed To Deliver The Highest Quality Standard Of Air, With Class-Leading Efficiency To Ensure You Achieve Your Goals.

Compressed Air Can Be Used Effectively For A Large Number Of General Applications Including:

Technology – Manufacturing Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Efficiently And Cost Effectively. Also Used To Power Air-Skates In Film Studios For Moving Heavy Loads Smoothly And Powering Performing Fountains Capable Of Shooting Water Over 150 Metres Into The Air.
Recycling – Providing Compressed Air For Waste Management Auto-Sorting Machinery.
Construction – Mobile Compressed Air Solutions For Drilling And Construction Equipment. Also Used In Marine Construction To Create Protective Curtains Of Air Bubbles To Absorb And Reflect Sound Waves.
Power – Driving Plant Auxiliary Services And Cleaning Facilities.
Quarrying & Aggregates – Providing Air To Feed Pneumatic Circuits.

Piping Material Features Comparison
Piping Features	Stainless Steel(Type 304L)	Mild Steel	Blue anodized Aluminum Alloy
Weight (Dia 6inch, Length 6m)	127.2	169.6	29.142
Corrosion Resistant	Yes	No	Yes(100%)
Pressure drop (Dia 2 inch Length= 20m,Airflow=3 cubic metres/Minute, Pressure=10 bar)	0.25	0.4 Bar	0.1
Energy Efficiency	High	Low-moderate	High( Potential Cost savings of 34%)
Mechanical Strength	Very Strong	Very Strong	Strong
High-Temperature Rating	Yes	Yes	Yes
Installation Ease	Less Difficult	Difficult	Easy(High Flexibility and Modularity)
Installation Time	Approx 6 feet length per hour	Approx 6 feet length per hour	Approx 45 feet Length per hour
Work Hours/Manpower Required for a 2″ pipe and a 3000 feet piping	Approx 600 man-hours/8 men for 2 weeks	Approx 600 man-hours/8 men for 2 weeks	Approx 100 man-hours /8 men for less than 2 days
Annual Cost(Installation, Commissioning, and operation)	Approx 3000 dollars	Approx 7820 dollars	Approx 1300 dollars
Installation Cost Material%/Labor%	30% / 70%	25% / 75%	80% / 20%
Surface roughness	0.03	0.05	0.001
Special Tools Required (welder, threader, groove cutter)	Yes	Yes	No
Air Quality	High(Should the application require it, these pipe systems can help meet the requirements of ISO 8573-1: 2010 air quality standards.	Low( Not according to !SO 8573-2010 air quality standards)	High(Should the application require it, these pipe systems can help meet the requirements of ISO 8573-1: 2010 air quality standards.
Cost per meter	Almost 2 less than Aluminum	3 Times less than Aluminum	163.64 Dollars(Parker Transair)
Life Span( Will vary according to environmental factors, Pipe design, and Pipe grade.	30 years	40 years	20 years
Initial Cost of installations	Material : 30% Labor:70%	Material : 25% Labor:75%	Material : 80% Labor:20%
Maintenance	Difficult(Accumulation of rust under pipes and fittings which travels to machinery, may require preventive maintenance every week)	Difficult (Accumulation of rust under pipes and fittings which travels to machinery may require preventive maintenance every 3-4 days)	Easy (No accumulation of rust, may require preventive maintenance every 4 Weeks)

General Applications

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Piping Material Features Comparison