Compressed Air Pipework Installation

We design, supply and install compressed air pipework across NSW, for new builds, extensions and upgrades. The right pipe material and layout keep your air clean, your pressure steady and your running costs down.

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Send us a few details and we will come back to you with a quote, or call us on (02) 4393 1865.

Stainless steel pipework

Stainless steel is the choice for demanding sites and for air that must stay very clean.

• Corrosion resistant: no rust inside the pipe, so the air stays clean
• Strong: handles high pressures and temperatures
• Hygienic: suits food, beverage and pharmaceutical sites
• Low maintenance: a long service life with little upkeep
• Press-fit jointing: fast, neat installation with no hot work

Aluminium pipework

Aluminium is the most common choice for workshops and factories. We install AIRnet aluminium pipework systems.

• Lightweight: quicker to install, with simpler supports
• Corrosion resistant: no internal rust or scale to contaminate tools and machinery
• Low friction: smooth bore for better air flow and less pressure drop
• Modular: easy to extend or reconfigure as your site changes
• Leak resistant: purpose-made fittings keep the system airtight

Well suited to manufacturing, automotive workshops and food and beverage sites.

Polymer pipework

Polymer pipe systems designed and rated for compressed air are an option where chemical resistance or flexibility matters.

• Corrosion and chemical resistant: suits harsh environments
• Lightweight: simple to handle and install
• Flexible: some systems bend around obstacles, reducing fittings
• Cost effective: lower material and installation cost

Standard PVC pressure pipe is not suitable for compressed air.

How we install

• Site assessment and system design
• Flow and pressure calculations, pipe sizing and layout
• Installation by our own technicians
• Pressure testing and commissioning before handover

See examples on our pipework installation projects page, or combine pipework with a complete compressed air package.

Compressed air pipework installation for larger projects

For new buildings, plant rooms and multi-stage fitouts, our project division handles the compressed air pipework installation from drawings to commissioning. See completed work and a comparison of pipework systems at compressedairprojects.com.au, or read about our project work. Every compressed air pipework installation is sized to your air demand, pressure tested and handed over ready to use.

Smaller jobs matter just as much. A compressed air pipework installation for a single workshop bay, an extra drop for a new machine or the replacement of old leaking lines is handled by the same technicians, usually in a day or two. Ask for a compressed air pipework installation quote when you book your next service and we can measure up on the same visit.

Whatever the size of the job, every compressed air pipework installation we complete is labelled, pressure tested and documented, so the next extension or repair is straightforward.

To price a compressed air pipework installation we need the size of the building, the number of outlets and the compressor it will connect to. A site visit is the quickest way to confirm these.

Frequently asked questions

Which pipe material is best for compressed air?

It depends on the site. Aluminium suits most workshops and factories because it is light, modular and quick to install. Stainless steel is the usual choice where the air must stay very clean or the environment is harsh. We look at your site and air demand before recommending one.

Can you extend or modify an existing compressed air system?

Yes. We add drops, extend ring mains and tie new pipework into existing systems, including systems in a different pipe material.

Why does pipe size matter?

Undersized pipe causes pressure drop, so the compressor has to work harder to deliver the same pressure at the tool. Correct sizing and a sensible layout keep pressure steady and running costs down.

Is PVC pipe suitable for compressed air?

No. Standard PVC pressure pipe is not suitable for compressed air, because it can become brittle and fail suddenly. Only use pipe systems designed and rated for compressed air.

Do you pressure test the pipework?

Yes. Every installation is pressure tested and commissioned before handover.

Do you take on large projects?

Yes. See our completed pipework projects, which include an airport fire station, mine site workshops and a distribution centre.

Areas we cover: our technicians work from our branches on the Central Coast and in Wollongong, covering Sydney and Newcastle and the Hunter, and visit Coffs Harbour by appointment.

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