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Compressed Air Piping

Kaeser®'s SmartPipe™ is a modular compressed air distribution system that provides both lower installation costs and lower long term operating costs. The SmartPipe™ line includes SmartPipe™+ (3/4" - 2 1/2") and SmartPipe™XL (3" - 8") for compressed air and inert gas distribution. SmartPipe™ is also suitable for vacuum applications.
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Specifications

Brands

 N/A Kaeser® SmartPipe™

Nominal Outside Diameter

 N/A 3 Inch4 Inch6 Inch8 Inch80 mm100 mm150 mm200 mm

Materials

 N/A Black Iron Copper Galvanized Iron Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Stainless Steel Steel

Warranty

 N/A 10 y

Innovation You Can Trust

Innovation You Can Trust

 N/A With a cutting edge research and development team committed to building industry-leading products, Kaeser® continues to deliver better solutions to meet our customers' compressed air needs. Kaeser®'s expertise and world-wide reputation for superior reliability and efficiency offer great performance and peace of mind.

Piping Selection

Piping Selection

 N/A Piping selection directly affects the three key elements of every compressed air system: flow, pressure, and air quality. Poor choices in pipe materials, diameter, and layout cause flow restrictions, often resulting in significant pressure drop. Pressure drop is the main cause of increased energy consumption and underperforming air driven tools and equipment.

Rugged Reliability

Rugged Reliability

 N/A Both SmartPipe™+ and SmartPipe™XL are designed to meet our rigorous "built for a lifetime" standard. Its smooth interior and no-leak fittings ensure low pressure drop and prevent contaminant build-up. Using SmartPipe™ with Kaeser®'s line of rotary screw compressors and air treatment components will give you years of energy efficient operation.

Installation Costs

Installation Costs

 N/A Choices in piping also directly impact installation costs. Heavier materials cause fatigue and slow work, especially in overhead installations. The types of fittings used must also be considered. Some connection types cause pressure drop, need special tools, and take more time to install. The combination of lightweight materials and connectors dramatically reduces labor and installation time for SmartPipe™, especially in overhead installations.

Optimum Flow and Air Quality

Optimum Flow and Air Quality

 N/A The smooth calibrated aluminum construction of SmartPipe™ has a low coefficient of friction, 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. Fittings are easy to install and are contractor-friendly.

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.

Wide Scope of Supply

Wide Scope of Supply

 N/A SmartPipe™ is available in nine (9) sizes from 3/4" up 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 unions
  • elbows and tees
  • reducing fittings
  • gooseneck drops
  • ball valves
  • butterfly valves
  • quick assembly brackets and hangers
  • snap-shut pipe clips
  • expansion and flex hoses
  • variety of ISO 4414/EN983 compliant safety couplers.
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    Pipe Material Selection

    Pipe Material Selection

    		 N/A Black Iron

    Advantages
    Moderate costs
    Readily available in multiple sizes

    Disadvantages
    Labor intensive installation
    May rust and leak
    Rough inside promotes contaminant build up and creates pressure drop

    Galvanized Iron

    Advantages
    Moderate costs
    Readily available in multiple sizes
    Some rust protection

    Disadvantages
    Labor intensive installation
    Rough inside promotes contaminant build up and creates pressure drop
    May rust at joints and leak
    Often only exterior is coated

    Copper

    Advantages
    No rust, good air quality
    Smooth interior-low pressure drop

    Disadvantages
    Requires quality brazing to prevent leaks
    Susceptible to thermal cycling
    Installation requires open flame

    Stainless Steel

    Advantages
    No rust, good air quality
    Smooth interior-low pressure drop

    Disadvantages
    Labor intensive installation
    Expensive materials

    Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

    Advantages
    Lightweight
    Inexpensive

    Disadvantages
    Safety
    In certain areas, not compliant with code.

    Benefits

    Benefits

    		 N/A
    • Installs faster than other common piping
    • No specialized trades needed
    • No threading, welding, or brazing pipe
    • Simple mounting and connecting hardware
    • Can connect to existing systems with other pipe types
    • Easy to add on to or disassemble for your changing needs
    • Compression style valves and fittings 2 1/2" and below
    • Bolt-on style fittings 3" and above

    Additional Information

    Additional Information

    		 N/A Inside remains smooth and clean with no contaminant build up or pressure loss. Shown here is a 5-year cutaway.
    Push to connect fittings up to 2 1/2" (63 mm).
    Rigid aluminum calibrated pipe ensures clean air and optimum flow rate performance
    Bolt-on connectors for 3" (80 mm) and larger.

    Note

    Note

    		 N/A Specifications subject to change without notice.