FEATURE u Compressed Air
When, where and why: Plastic vs metal push-fit compressed
air pipes and fittings Jack Braisher, National Business Development Manager for Compressed Air & Telecoms at RWC, elaborates on the different benefits of plastic and metal push-fit systems so compressed air engineers can get the most out of these versatile technologies.
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perating across a variety of different functions, compressed air – also known as the fourth utility – is a vital system
for most industrial and manufacturing facilities. Whether they are being used to move bulk powders (such as flour), power pneumatic tools, or control conveyors, compressed air systems all share common challenges - they need to operate under extreme pressure without the risk of costly leaks and be safe and quick to both install and maintain to minimise downtime of manufacturing or industrial plants.
Push-fit pipes and fittings were designed to meet these criteria and help compressed air engineers overcome the challenges they are facing by offering a simple solution that works with a simple push – securely connecting pipes and fittings in minutes and keeping installation costs and downtime to a minimum. Well known for their durability and ease of installation are the John Guest Air and Pneumatics push-fit system, for light duty and small industrial
John Guest Air & Pneumatics pipe with fitting
uses, and the SharkBite Air and Pneumatics push- fit range, a brass system for heavy duty and large industrial applications. Both part of RWC’s family of brands, the systems operate under similar push- fit technology concept, yet they each come into their own for different purposes. With several push-fit technologies on the
market, it is therefore crucial to understand not only when, where, and why to choose plastic or metal pipes and fittings, but also to know of the benefits and functionalities of either technology to get the most out of the compressed air system you are designing and installing.
John Guest Air & Pneumatics Pipe being cut 26 November 2022 Irish Manufacturing
PLASTIC OR METAL PUSH-FIT PIPES AND FITTINGS? When and where to choose one push-fit solution over another depends on the application duty and how heavily the compressed air system is going to be used. The more pressure you are going to push through your compressed air system, the
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