Tag Archives: Compressed Air
Aluminium vs Steel, Stainless & Plastic Compressed Air Piping: A Practical Material Comparison
Understanding lifecycle cost, corrosion risk, pressure performance and system flexibility. Material comparisons in compressed air systems often begin with upfront cost. That’s understandable - installation budgets are visible and immediate. However, long-term performance issues rarely stem from the initial invoice. They tend to emerge years later, when production expands, layouts change, additional drops are required, [...]
Upgrade or Replace? Knowing When a Compressed Air System Has Reached Its Limit
Compressed air systems rarely fail overnight. More often, performance degrades gradually as facilities grow, equipment is added, and systems are modified to keep up with demand. Knowing whether your system needs a targeted upgrade - or a broader redesign - can prevent unnecessary capital spend while restoring performance and reliability. Signs a System May Be [...]
Common Pipe Sizing Mistakes in Compressed Air Systems
...and how to avoid them Compressed air performance is often blamed on the compressor, when the real issue sits downstream in the pipework. Incorrect pipe sizing is one of the most common and costly mistakes in compressed air system design, leading to pressure loss, inefficiency, and avoidable operating expense. Understanding where pipe sizing goes wrong [...]
Understanding Laminar Flow in Compressed Air Systems
When it comes to compressed air efficiency, laminar flow is everything. The smoother your air moves through the system, the less energy is wasted. And believe it or not, laminar flow is influenced almost entirely by the air line you use. What Is Laminar Flow? In fluid dynamics, laminar flow describes how smoothly a gas [...]
When Air Turns Dangerous: Understanding and Preventing Hose Whip
Providing a safe working environment is essential, especially when using pneumatic tools and compressed air.
CASE STUDY | PA LAL, Fiji
The PA LAL Holdings Warehouse in Fiji, along with nine buses, was destroyed by fire. A fire-resistant compressed air system was provided by Infinity Pipe Systems as part of the rebuild
Back to Basics: The Aluminium vs Plastic Debate
The influx of aluminium compressed air systems in today’s market underlines it as the way of the future for air distribution.
Back to Basics: What is air pressure?
When discussing compressed air systems, pressure and flow are integral parts of how a system will utilise the air.
CASE STUDY | Tasty Fresh QLD
12 months ago, Pneumatics Direct completed an installation at the Tasty Fresh workshop in the Gold Coast