Advantages of Aluminum Compressed Air Piping in Modern Buildings

Aluminum compressed air piping has become an ideal choice for compressed air systems in modern buildings due to its lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and high sealing properties, with the following core advantages:

1. Light weight and high strength, excellent performance in high pressure resistance

Lightweight design: the density is only 1/3 of steel, reducing the structural load of the building, especially suitable for high-rise buildings and rooftop equipment installation.

High pressure-bearing capacity: tensile strength of 270-310 MPa, can withstand compressed air pressure of 0.8-1.6 MPa (in accordance with ISO 8573 standard), without additional reinforcement.

Shock resistance: not easy to be deformed in vibration-frequent machine rooms or industrial scenarios, ensuring stable system operation.

2. Corrosion-resistant and maintenance-free, adapting to complex environments

Resistance to oxidation and chemical corrosion: the surface oxide film resists moisture, oil and acidic gases (such as oil-containing exhaust gases from air compressors), with a lifespan of more than 30 years.

No risk of corrosion: compared with carbon steel piping, avoiding rust contamination of compressed air and guaranteeing the cleanliness of pneumatic equipment (e.g. precision instruments, medical tools).

3. Strong sealing, low leakage rate

One-piece molding process: fewer welding seams, combined with clamping/flange connection technology, the leakage rate is <0.1% (far lower than the traditional steel pipe by 5%-10%).

Energy saving and consumption reduction: reduce air leakage loss, directly reduce the operating energy consumption of the air compressor, and increase the comprehensive energy-saving efficiency by 15%-25%.

4. Convenient installation to meet the needs of intelligent buildings

Modular prefabrication: support BIM design, rapid assembly, shorten the construction period by 40%, reduce labor costs.

Flexible layout: small bending radius, can bypass beams and columns or equipment, adapt to building space limitations.

5. Environmental protection and sustainability

100% recyclable: Compliant with LEED v5 (version 2025) and the General Building Code for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

Low carbon production: Aluminum alloy smelting has a 60% lower carbon footprint than steel, contributing to the goal of “carbon neutrality”.

6. Safety and Compatibility

Fireproof performance: melting point of 660℃, no release of toxic gases during fire, meeting GB 8624-2024 Class A fire safety standards.

Wide compatibility: compatible with oil-free air compressors, dryers, filters and other equipment, supporting IOT pressure monitoring system.

Typical application scenes

Industrial buildings: automobile manufacturing workshop, electronic chip factory clean room

Medical facilities: hospital operating room pneumatic tool gas supply, laboratory compressed gas delivery

Commercial complex: intelligent building automation control system, central air conditioning refrigerant piping

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Summary

Aluminum alloy compressed air piping has become the preferred solution for efficient and safe energy supply in modern buildings with the characteristics of light weight, high sealing and low maintenance, and at the same time, it fits the development trend of green building and intelligentization.