Aluminum Pipework System

With over 10 years of industry experience, FST piping system has become the trusted brand for compressed air, vacuum, and inert gases. FSTpipe uses the highest quality aluminum and stainless steel alloys to increase corrosion resistance. Compared to traditional systems, (Copper, Iron, Steel) FSTpipe install 4x faster and is 4x lighter. All FSTpipe systems install without the need to thread, solder, or glue the pipe. With FSTpipe , the quality of the air leaving the compressor room will be maintained to the point of use. FSTpipe offering a 10 year warranty against manufacturing defects on all Pipping components.

Longevity

Corrosion-free construction.
Quality of the internal surface for sustained cleanliness of the fluid.
10-year guarantee.

Adaptable

Various drop solutions thanks to brackets: with swan neck or direct.
Technologies offering the best compromise between safety, efficiency & adaptability.

Quick

No need to weld, glue, or crimp.
Lightweight for easy handling.
Ready-to-use.

Cost Effective

Optimised installation, labour and operation costs.
Sustainability of equipment and filtration devices.

Compressed Aluminum Pipes

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)