FEATURE u Compressed Air
SharkBite Air & Pneumatics installation
tighter the teeth of the push-fit fitting will grip into the pipe, which is why it is important to have the right fittings and pipes to match the needs of the intended application. Engineered in tough plastic or brass for light
duty, small scale use, John Guest Air and Pneumatics push-fit pipes and fittings come in a range of up to 28mm in diameter and are corrosion and pressure resistant – suitable for air, pneumatics, inert gases, vacuum, and potable liquids. John Guest Air and Pneumatics solutions are suitable for nylon, powder coated aluminium, LLDPE and other plastic and soft metal pipes. Engineered for smaller workspaces, the system is likely to be found in settings like car garages where it is vital to move doors, lift platforms or inflate car tyres, or they may be found in dental practices to power tools or lift chairs and other equipment. The brass push-fit compressed air system from SharkBite Air and Pneumatics is available in sizes from 10mm to 54mm and includes a tamperproof design for secure demounting. The range, which exceeds industry standards by going up to 20 bar of pressure resistance, also includes a 45 degrees elbow for better air flow and reduced pressure drops in the airline, while the brass fittings and anodised aluminium pipes are highly corrosion- resistant, which allows for optimal flow and air quality.
These characteristics make the SharkBite Air and Pneumatics range particularly suitable for heavy duty and large-scale industrial applications. And this range is most often found in medium to large industrial and manufacturing plants, to move bulk products like flour or wheat, lift heavy duty
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platforms, or transport heavy items like cement. Now, while it is straight-forward when and
where to choose plastic over metal push-fit fittings and pipes, the benefits of choosing either system are remarkably the same.
WHY INSTALL PLASTIC OR METAL? Firstly, and for many most importantly, both John Guest Compressed Air and Pneumatics and SharkBite Compressed Air and Pneumatics push-fit fittings and pipes come with warranties guaranteeing a long lifecycle, reflecting the minimal downtime to operations, regardless of the size and duty of the workspace they are being installed in. The installation process is also almost identical
between the John Guest and SharkBite compressed air fittings and pipes, with plastic push-fit being marginally quicker as the pipes can be cut by the installer on site, whereas it takes slightly longer to cut the aluminium pipes with a pipe cutter. However, compared to conventional systems, push-fit is up to 40% faster to install, minimising downtime and reducing labour costs. Both systems are also easily maintained, refitted,
or repaired, without the need for extensive tools or equipment. With both the SharkBite and John Guest Compressed Air and Pneumatics ranges, the engineer simply needs to push the connecting piece in until it reaches the section on the pipe that has been marked by the installer using the correct depth tool to ensure a secure fit. This allows for pipelines to be reconfigured in minutes, rather than hours or days. For example, with SharkBite Air and Pneumatics a simple tool is required to dismantle the connection, which can be supplied by
RWC, meaning the installation cannot be accidently tampered with. Either compressed air system is particularly suited in the likelihood that it needs to be moved or refitted at a later date, for instance in the event that the workspace expands, or additional functions need to be added to the system. The John Guest Air and Pneumatics plastic push- fit fittings and pipes are easy to install and take apart, while they are equally easy to maintain and move or refit if they need to be. The lack of tools required to fit them means installation can be done in small spaces, without the need for wrenches or other equipment. Fittings are demountable and interchangeable as well, which ensures that any future layout changes are quick and easy to perform.
The brass SharkBite Air and Pneumatics range is
equally easy to install, maintain, and refit, although due to its size, application, and aesthetics, it is usually installed in plain sight, making it even easier to access for future work. Finally, both systems have the great benefit of
lowering energy costs and making running costs more efficient, due to their secure connections, which last decades. As efficiency, safety, and performance are essential to successful long-term operations of any compressed air system, they can be fitted with shut-off valves, which make the system easy to modify, while the airtight seal ensures that leaks are kept at bay which reduces the risk of costly repairs and downtime.
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