Simple Installation
Labor accounts for 20 percent of
the cost of installing a Legris Transair aluminum piping system. By comparison,
labor accounts for 60 to 80 percent of a steel system, 50 to 70
percent of a copper system and 40 to 60 percent of a plastic system.
The materials and modular design of Legris Transair aluminum pipe makes
it easier and less expensive to install than traditional systems.
For example, aluminum piping is easier to handle than standard steel
piping, and its push-to-connect fittings secure connections with
a simple push and twist. The fittings eliminate the need for skilled
pipe fitters, expensive and heavy tools, pipe preparation, and pipe
threading. They also eliminate the time needed for soldering and
glue drying. Once the pipe is pushed into the fitting, the connection
is secure and ready to be pressurized.
Layout flexibility
Successful operations need to be able to take advantage of new
equipment options and automation techniques without incurring lengthy
downtime and expense. Consequently, the ability to reconfigure production
layouts or implement process changes quickly is critical. The
Legris Transair
aluminum pipe system makes reconfiguration practical and efficient.
Simply rotate the fitting nut 360 degrees and pull the pipe from
the fitting and reconfigure!
Since the fittings are not soldered or glued, components are reusable,
and can be removed then reinstalled. The modular design and handling
ease enables plant personnel to implement many layout changes within
minutes, instead of hours. This minimizes downtime and increases
plant productivity.
Energy savings
Energy costs associated with a compressed air system are significant.
For example, when analyzed over a ten-year period, the cost of energy
consumed by an average compressed air system exceeded other costs,
including the initial cost of equipment and installation. The cost
of electric may exceed the cost of the capital equipment, each year!
System pressure drops are one cause of inefficient energy use. A
14.5 psi pressure drop uses 10 percent additional energy. These
drops can result from a number of sources, including poor system
configuration, interior pipe surface corrosion, and compressed air
contamination.
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System configuration - Poor system configuration can lead
to improper airflow. The flexible hose used in Transair aluminum
piping system eliminates many of the layout constraints encountered
with rigid piping systems. It accommodates physical obstacles
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Corrosion - Interior pipe corrosion is a common cause of
pressure drops and higher maintenance costs. Smooth bore piping,
such as plastic and aluminum, resist corrosion. Galvanized and
black iron pipe decreases in opening over time. Galvanized and
black iron fittings are crudely designed with restrictions to
air flow internally. Brass and copper fittings and valves typically
have smaller bores than the associated pipe size. Transair pipe
will not corrode and the fittings are ALL designed for compressed
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Compressing ambient air to the discharge pressure introduces
moisture into supplied air. Unfortunately, aftercoolers, filters,
and dryers do not completely eliminate moisture and its destructive
results. As a result, steel pipe systems will begin to rust and
corrode, thereby inhibiting smooth airflow and reducing system pressure.
Pipe corrosion also increases compressed air system maintenance.
Steel pipe systems need to be dismantled and inspected to monitor
corrosion build up. Not only does replacing corroded pipe interfere
with production, it causes rust, corrosion and other particles to
be released into the air system, thereby causing instrument, valve,
tool and machine operation problems or damage with the resultant
downtime.
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Air contamination - Air cleanliness is another factor
that affects consistent airflow. Dirt and dust particles passing
through the piping system are gradually deposited on the interior
surface of piping. As these deposits accumulate, friction increases
and system pressure decreases. Black iron and galvanized steel
piping systems are more prone to build-up than stainless steel.
Meanwhile, smooth bore piping materials, such as Transair aluminum
pipe, offer more resistance to deposit build-ups.
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Air leaks - Inherent in threaded steel piping systems,
non productive leaks also waste compressed air, thus electrical
energy and your dollars. Difficult to trace and repair, they
can have a huge impact on operating budgets. A typical threaded
compressed air system leaks 35% of its volume, that’s one third
of the electrical bill associated with compressed air! With
its bubble-tight seals, Transair aluminum piping system offers
virtually leak-free performance. Legris Transair guarantees
the Transair pipe system to be free of leaks for two (2) years.
The Transair aluminum pipe and push to connect fittings will
eliminate compressed air leaks and lower your electrical costs
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Improving productivity while reducing operating costs is a goal
shared by nearly every manufacturing plant. Compressed air is considered
the phantom utility. You cannot buy it, you must produce it. The
initial capital cost of a compressed air system is minor compared
to the operational coast.
A Legris Transair aluminum and stainless steel pipe system will significantly
reduce your operational cost! Transair can help make your goals
of reduced electrical costs a reality.
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