{"id":3933,"date":"2020-05-15T11:01:28","date_gmt":"2020-05-15T11:01:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/?p=3933"},"modified":"2025-10-03T20:24:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T20:24:06","slug":"all-about-compressed-air-piping-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/blog\/all-about-compressed-air-piping-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Compressed Air Piping Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n    \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n    \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/blog\/all-about-compressed-air-piping-systems\/\"\n  },\n  \"headline\": \"Guide to Compressed Air Piping Systems\",\n  \"description\": \"The air compressor piping in your system can make or break the profitability of your enterprise. Lost power through inefficient or faulty piping can wipe out your profit margin and give your competitors an advantage. Pay attention to the layout, installation and maintenance of your compressed air piping system to control costs and keep your business in the black.\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-Guide-to-Compressed-Air-Piping-Systems.jpg\",  \n  \"author\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Person\",\n    \"name\": \"Ashley Gates\",\n    \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/author\/ashleyo\/\"\n  },  \n  \"publisher\": {\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n    \"name\": \"Quincy Compressor\",\n    \"logo\": {\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/logo.png\"\n    }\n  },\n  \"datePublished\": \"2020-03-02\",\n  \"dateModified\": \"2020-03-15\"\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11386 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/1-Guide-to-Compressed-Air-Piping-Systems.jpg\" alt=\"Guide to Compressed Air Piping Systems\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" data-wp-pid=\"11386\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Owners of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/compressed_air_sourcebook.pdf\">compressed air piping systems<\/a>\u00a0tend to focus on the compressor and think of the piping as less of a concern. However, just as hearts can fail due to clogged arteries, compressors can fail due to poor piping. And even if it doesn&#8217;t fail outright,\u00a0power lost to faulty or inefficient pipes can cut into your profits. To manage your costs,\u00a0you must pay attention to various aspects of your piping system, including the\u00a0layout, installation and maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning to design an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/products\/air-system-piping\/\">air compressor piping system<\/a>, look no further. By reading our handy guide, you&#8217;ll learn how air compressor piping systems work, the kinds of pipes you can use and tips on how to make your system more efficient.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/sales-service-locator\/\">Find A Local Dealer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11387 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2-How-Do-Air-Compressor-Piping-Systems-Work.jpg\" alt=\"How do air compressor piping systems work?\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" data-wp-pid=\"11387\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-air-piping-systems-work\">How Do Air Compressor Piping Systems Work?<\/h2>\n<p>The purpose of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/products\/air-system-piping\/\">compressed air piping systems<\/a> is simple: to deliver compressed air to where it is needed. However, designing a compressed air system is more difficult than you might imagine \u2014 the compressed air has to be delivered with sufficient volume, good enough quality and enough pressure to power the components that require compressed air. If your compressed air piping design is not well done, your energy costs will go up, your equipment may fail, production efficiencies may be reduced and more maintenance may be required.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"type-of-piping-material\">What Type of Piping Material is Best for Compressed Air?<\/h2>\n<p>An essential first question when planning a new compressed air system is,\u00a0\u201cWhat type of pipe should I use for my air compressor?\u201d You have two\u00a0primary\u00a0options: plastic\u00a0and\u00a0metal.\u00a0Below, we will discuss the\u00a0advantages and disadvantages\u00a0of each in detail and address some of the myths that surround each one.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11388 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/3-Plastic-Pipes.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic pipes for air compressor piping system\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" data-wp-pid=\"11388\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"plastic-pipes\">1.\u00a0Plastic Pipes<\/h3>\n<p>Plastic pipes\u00a0offer\u00a0many benefits over metal,\u00a0which include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Resistance to corrosion:<\/b>\u00a0This means\u00a0you don\u2019t have to worry about rust falling off your pipes and dropping into your airflow. This, in turn, reduces the risk of obstructions.<\/li>\n<li><b>Smooth, interior surface:<\/b>\u00a0The interior of a plastic pipe\u00a0never deteriorates, which encourages laminar flow.<\/li>\n<li><b>Lightweight:<\/b>\u00a0Plastic\u00a0piping is\u00a0lightweight,\u00a0making\u00a0it simple\u00a0to transport and fit.<\/li>\n<li><b>Easy to cut:<\/b>\u00a0Cutting plastic pipes is\u00a0easy and only requires\u00a0basic tools.<\/li>\n<li><b>Easy to connect:<\/b>\u00a0Plastic pipes can be glued together, which is less costly and quicker than\u00a0connecting\u00a0metal pipes,\u00a0which must be welded together.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However,\u00a0you can\u2019t use just any plastic pipes for compressed air distribution. The most common types of plastic\u00a0piping\u00a0available today are polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC).\u00a0These are widely used for plumbing applications, and you may be tempted to use them as they are easy to install, affordable and readily available. However,\u00a0they\u00a0cannot withstand the high pressure necessary for a compressed air system.<\/p>\n<p>As is the case with many plastics, PVC becomes brittle with time and is prone to cracking, breaking or even shattering. Furthermore, many air compressors also require lubricating oil that can aspirate out into the air stream, and this oil is corrosive to PVC and CPVC pipes and\u00a0causes them to degrade.\u00a0Even worse, the above failures, combined with air under pressure, could create airborne, razor-sharp shrapnel that could be fatal to anyone standing nearby. For all the above reasons, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osha.gov\/\">Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<\/a>\u00a0has banned the use of PVC for air compressor piping systems, meaning that you could face a steep fine.<\/p>\n<p>The following three\u00a0plastic\u00a0materials, however, are all suitable choices for piping compressed air:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS):<\/b>\u00a0You can find ABS in a variety of products, from car fenders to\u00a0LEGO\u00ae-brand toy bricks.<\/li>\n<li><b>Polyethylene (PE):<\/b>\u00a0This kind of\u00a0piping is produced specifically for compressed air systems.<\/li>\n<li><b>High-density polyethylene (HDPE):<\/b>\u00a0This is yet another\u00a0suitable plastic for compressed air pipes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>OSHA has approved\u00a0PE, HDPE and ABS\u00a0for compressed air\u00a0channels.\u00a0Unlike PVC, they\u00a0are\u00a0all\u00a0oil-resistant, so compressor lubricants cannot degrade\u00a0them.<\/p>\n<p>Some people believe that plastic piping for pressurized air isn\u2019t a good idea because the cement used in connectors is not strong enough and will fail, causing bursts and leaks.\u00a0However,\u00a0plastic\u00a0piping manufactured specifically for compressed air systems comes with special cements. These cements are\u00a0OSHA-tested and\u00a0-approved\u00a0and will hold as well and as long as welding on metal pipes.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11389 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/4-Metal-Pipes.jpg\" alt=\"Metal pipes for air compressor piping systems\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" data-wp-pid=\"11389\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"metal-pipes\">2.\u00a0Metal Pipes<\/h3>\n<p>Metal pipes have been around for much longer than their plastic equivalents,\u00a0and traditionalists\u00a0prefer them when it comes to piping\u00a0compressed air distribution systems. Just the look and feel of a metal pipe is more substantial and seems to have greater strength than plastic.\u00a0However advanced plastic piping becomes, some people will always\u00a0feel safer with metal piping rather than plastic. There are also many benefits of metal pipes\u00a0when used for air compressor piping systems. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>More well known:<\/b>\u00a0Metal is\u00a0more\u00a0traditional,\u00a0which\u00a0means more technicians know how to\u00a0install\u00a0the pipes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Longer safety track record:<\/b>\u00a0Having been in service longer,\u00a0metal piping has proven its strength against fracture, splits and blowouts.<\/li>\n<li><b>They&#8217;re guaranteed not to change shape:<\/b>\u00a0While certain plastic materials offer great strength,\u00a0metal&#8217;s inherent rigidity guarantees it won&#8217;t warp.<\/li>\n<li><b>Impervious to degradation:<\/b>\u00a0Compressor lubricants will not degrade metal pipes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Of course, there are many\u00a0kinds\u00a0of metal materials that you can use, and each offers certain pros and cons when used to pipe air compressor systems:<\/p>\n<h3><b>Black Steel<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Black steel\u00a0is the traditional material in compressed air systems\u00a0and also the material we most recommend. It is\u00a0readily available,\u00a0durable and strong, and\u00a0many fitters can\u00a0install it. However,\u00a0keep in mind that, as black steel is uncoated,\u00a0it is known to produce rust contamination, which could damage pneumatic tooling. While you can control moisture to some extent with a dryer or aftercooler, you will not be able to eliminate it completely.<\/p>\n<p>Suspended pipes need strong anchoring because of how heavy\u00a0they are.\u00a0Black steel pipes can also be challenging\u00a0to cut and join, so installation will take a significant amount of time. In addition, threaded connectors can slip and leak. Although the pipe itself is unlikely to leak, welded joints frequently fail.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11390 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/5-Galvanized.jpg\" alt=\"Galvanized steel pipes for air compressor piping systems\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" data-wp-pid=\"11390\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Galvanized<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Galvanized steel pipes, which are\u00a0often used in general plumbing and\u00a0water distribution, are also\u00a0widely used\u00a0in\u00a0compressed air systems.\u00a0Galvanized steel\u00a0is\u00a0less likely to corrode, but the galvanizing coating does flake off eventually. These loose flakes\u00a0can cause\u00a0blockages and\u00a0may do\u00a0harm when released\u00a0into the compressed\u00a0air stream.\u00a0The debris released can severely damage pneumatic tools, cylinders and other\u00a0parts. When coming out of a blowgun, this debris can also cause major bodily harm.<\/p>\n<p>Galvanized steel pipes are also\u00a0difficult to\u00a0manipulate, and\u00a0welded or threaded\u00a0joints\u00a0tend to fail.\u00a0They are also\u00a0heavy, requiring higher strength from suspension and fixing methods.\u00a0For all the above reasons, we do not recommend galvanized steel pipes for compressed air systems.<\/p>\n<h3>Stainless Steel<\/h3>\n<p>Stainless steel may be welded or pressed. As with galvanized and black steel, welded or threaded connections tend to fail.\u00a0Stainless steel won&#8217;t degrade or corrode, but it is challenging to install because of its weight. Another drawback is the strength requirements if you\u2019re suspending it from supporting structures. Stainless steel is less common in real-world compressed air applications because of its high cost.<\/p>\n<h3>Aluminum<\/h3>\n<p>Like stainless steel, aluminum won&#8217;t degrade or corrode.\u00a0However, it weighs much less than stainless, so it&#8217;s easy to transport, install and suspend. Aluminum requires similar skills to installing steel pipes, but\u00a0push-together connectors make\u00a0it even easier to fit.\u00a0However, it can be considered expensive.<\/p>\n<h3>Copper<\/h3>\n<p>Copper pipes are also corrosion-resistant and lightweight. They are easy to cut, weld and suspend. Because copper pipes are often used in plumbing, many fitting types are available and many technicians know how to install them. The\u00a0color and shininess also make for an aesthetically pleasing look and, as the combination of water and copper does not lead to rusting or corrosion, the air that is delivered to tools through copper pipes is clean and free of debris.\u00a0However, like aluminum and stainless steel,\u00a0copper tends to cost more.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11391 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/6-Black-Iron.jpg\" alt=\"Black Iron for air compressor piping systems\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" data-wp-pid=\"11391\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Black Iron<\/h3>\n<p>Avoid this pipe material. While it was, along with copper, once the go-to material for compressed air installations, black iron is guaranteed to corrode \u2014 both on the inside and outside. The corrosion inside the pipe is particularly bad for the quality of your compressed air and your pressure drop.<\/p>\n<p>In compressed air systems, some moisture is inevitable, so the newer pipes from aluminum, copper and stainless steel have become more common than black or galvanized steel pipes. However, these older types are still used in many new installations.\u00a0They are less expensive, and\u00a0many\u00a0installation technicians recommend the materials with which they are most familiar.<\/p>\n<p>Many new customers of compressed air systems are unaware of pressure-grade stainless steel, aluminum and copper pipes. This is often simply because the companies that install pressurized air systems prefer the other options.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11392 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/7-Piping-Layout-Considerations-that-Increase-Pressure-Efficiency.jpg\" alt=\"Air piping system layouts\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" data-wp-pid=\"11392\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"piping-layout\">Piping Layout Considerations that Increase Pressure Efficiency<\/h2>\n<p>When designing a compressed air piping system, you might think you should focus on the connectors. After all, this is where leaks are most likely to occur,\u00a0and\u00a0most people\u00a0assume\u00a0leaks\u00a0to be the greatest threat to their system&#8217;s efficiency. However, that is not necessarily the case.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0following three\u00a0factors\u00a0affect a system&#8217;s pressure efficiency more negatively than leaks:<\/p>\n<h3>1.\u00a0Sharp Angles<\/h3>\n<p>A\u00a0sharp\u00a0angle\u00a0in your piping system\u00a0will\u00a0slow down the airflow, reducing pressure.\u00a0Think of\u00a0compressed\u00a0airflow\u00a0like\u00a0the flow of traffic\u00a0on highways:\u00a0when turning sharply, you have to slow down. Coming out of a bend requires concentration \u2014 you need to correct any overcompensation for the turn and account for any unexpected objects on the new road.<\/p>\n<p>Air\u00a0is unable to\u00a0think\u00a0and\u00a0steer, so a bend in a piping system\u00a0causes it to ricochet\u00a0off the\u00a0pipe&#8217;s\u00a0interior,\u00a0which\u00a0wastes energy.\u00a0Streamlined\u00a0airflow\u00a0is known as\u00a0\u201claminar,\u201d\u00a0whereas a\u00a0convoluted airflow path is\u00a0referred to as\u00a0\u201cturbulent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Turbulence\u00a0leads to\u00a0a pressure drop, and it will only\u00a0get worse if the compressor&#8217;s output is turned up. Avoid\u00a0these\u00a090-degree\u00a0elbow corners\u00a0as much as\u00a0possible \u2014\u00a0otherwise, they&#8217;ll lead to turbulence, decreasing the\u00a0pressure delivery. A straight path in airflow is the most efficient.<\/p>\n<p>The turbulence\u00a0caused by right-angle bends typically decreases the pressure by 3 to 5\u00a0PSID. Therefore,\u00a0avoid\u00a0sharp bends and\u00a0aim for\u00a0gentler ones ranging from\u00a030 to 45\u00a0degrees.<\/p>\n<h3>2.\u00a0Moisture<\/h3>\n<p>Water\u00a0corrodes\u00a0certain\u00a0kinds\u00a0of pipes, causing rust\u00a0flakes to break off and travel through the piping system.\u00a0These\u00a0rust\u00a0flakes,\u00a0together\u00a0with vapor,\u00a0will make their way into your end-use equipment and may\u00a0clog\u00a0up\u00a0nozzles and\u00a0contaminate\u00a0materials\u00a0that you intend for the compressed air to deliver or apply.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u00a0the interior surface of a\u00a0rusty pipe\u00a0is rough, which also causes turbulence, further reducing the air pressure.<\/p>\n<p>Moisture is an unavoidable byproduct of air compression. Water\u00a0resulting\u00a0from compression\u00a0comes from\u00a0air\u00a0drawn\u00a0in by\u00a0your\u00a0compressor. All ambient air has a certain level of humidity. When that air is compressed, the water in it condenses from its vapor form into a liquid state.<\/p>\n<p>There is a simple\u00a0way\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/air-compressor-condensation-moisture-guide\/\">reduce\u00a0moisture in\u00a0the\u00a0piping system<\/a>:\u00a0change the compressor&#8217;s\u00a0supply inlet source. The water\u00a0resulting\u00a0from compression\u00a0weighs more than\u00a0compressed air,\u00a0which causes it to sink.\u00a0If air is drawn in from the compressor&#8217;s top, less moisture\u00a0will be sucked in with it.<\/p>\n<p>While this method can significantly reduce the amount of moisture, an even better approach is to dry the air before it goes inside the compressor.\u00a0Sucking out moisture mid-stream after the air compression process requires the air to pass through dryers, and this can also reduce the speed of the airflow, which will, in turn, reduce pressure.<\/p>\n<p>To deal with this problem, most compressor installers will recommend\u00a0the\u00a0use\u00a0of\u00a0an aftercooler.\u00a0By\u00a0cooling\u00a0down\u00a0the air\u00a0when it exits\u00a0the compressor,\u00a0the moisture will be largely removed before entering your piping system.\u00a0Roughly\u00a0two-thirds of the\u00a0water in compressed air turns into liquid once the air temperature drops to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.\u00a0To take the liquid out of the system, your aftercooler needs to go into a filter equipped\u00a0with a drain.<\/p>\n<p>With an aftercooler filter, there will be considerably less moisture in your airflow immediately after leaving the compressor.\u00a0It&#8217;s best to remove\u00a0moisture early in the process\u00a0rather than let\u00a0it circulate in the\u00a0system.<\/p>\n<p>Coolers, filters and dryers\u00a0are\u00a0critical components for\u00a0compressed air distribution systems.\u00a0Moisture may be an unavoidable part of compressed air systems, but that does not mean it is acceptable.<\/p>\n<h3>3.\u00a0Obstructions<\/h3>\n<p>If a piping system experiences corrosion, this is a cause for concern, as the corroded surface can flake off\u00a0and accumulate into obstructions.\u00a0The primary points of restriction in the piping system are where the connectors, valves or devices\u00a0such as\u00a0sensors or dryers are located.\u00a0These components may decrease\u00a0the\u00a0pipe\u00a0diameter\u00a0through which the air can\u00a0flow, and they also accumulate particles in the air stream. An accumulation of particulates on these devices will lower pressure\u00a0available\u00a0downstream \u2014as well as\u00a0back up\u00a0the\u00a0pressure upstream.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0inevitable\u00a0particulate content of a compressor\u2019s air intake requires air filters.\u00a0Just like\u00a0with dryers, it is better to\u00a0install\u00a0good\u00a0air filters before\u00a0your\u00a0compressor \u2014 this will remove particles that could clog interior devices and end-use nozzles.<\/p>\n<p>A blockage is\u00a0not hard to find:\u00a0you\u00a0will have\u00a0excess\u00a0pressure before it and\u00a0not enough\u00a0pressure after it.\u00a0Many obstructions, however, can be avoided simply by choosing the right pipe materials.\u00a0By simply opting for a non-corrosive pipe material, you will avoid most obstructions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"other-considerations\">Other Considerations<\/h2>\n<p>Here are some other things to consider when designing your piping system:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11393 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/8-Think-About-the-Future.jpg\" alt=\"Think about the future when designing air compressor piping system\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" data-wp-pid=\"11393\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Think About the Future<\/h3>\n<p>When designing your layout, make sure that you can expand or make another drop easily. This is easy when you&#8217;re first installing, but it can be costly and a major pain to go back and modify later unless your piping system is modular. If you think expansion may be likely, you may want to think about oversizing your pipe. It never hurts to have a bigger pipe and, as mentioned before, it&#8217;s a huge hassle to go back and modify your installation.<\/p>\n<h3>Install Drip Legs<\/h3>\n<p>If your system doesn&#8217;t have a membrane, refrigerated or desiccant dryer, you&#8217;ll have to install drip legs in the pipe. Remember that compressors squeeze large amounts of water out of the air, and a filter can only remove some of it. Without a dryer, more water will condense inside the pipe, and this water only has two places to go: either back into your compressor or into your equipment, and both of these scenarios will likely lead to damage. A drip leg, however, will allow this water to escape from the pipe without doing any damage to your equipment. Just don&#8217;t forget to drain it or put an automatic drain on it. A drip leg is very simple to install, and we recommend it even if you already have a dryer, as it will serve as a backup if your dryer fails.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11394 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/9-Install-Ball-Valves-and-Unions.jpg\" alt=\"Install ball valves and unions\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" data-wp-pid=\"11394\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Install Ball Valves and Unions<\/h3>\n<p>Sooner or later, something will break and will need to be repaired, and a ball valve allows you to isolate the broken component from the system.\u00a0For this reason, you should install a ball valve before or after each major component. We also recommend that you install a union before or after all major components as well as between pipes. If something needs to be changed out, a union can save you many hours of work. Putting in unions can also speed up your installation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/contact-quincy\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11395 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/10-Schedule-a-Consultation-with-Quincy-Compressor.jpg\" alt=\"Schedule a Consultation with Quincy Compressor\" width=\"1000\" height=\"442\" data-wp-pid=\"11395\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Schedule a Consultation with Quincy Compressor<\/h2>\n<p>At\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/\">Quincy Compressor<\/a>, we combine legendary performance and reliability. We can help you plan and install a new compressed air piping system or assess your existing system. Contact us to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/contact-quincy\/\">schedule a consultation<\/a>\u00a0and find out about the latest technology emerging in piping systems. You can locate a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/locations\">Quincy air compressor distributor<\/a> or service center near you by using our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincycompressor.com\/sales-service-locator\/\">Sales and Service Locator<\/a>. Quincy Compressor has been trusted in the market for nearly a century. Let\u2019s work together to maximize your compressed air system\u2019s efficiency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Owners of\u00a0compressed air piping systems\u00a0tend to focus on the compressor and think of the piping as less of a concern. However, just as hearts can fail due to clogged arteries, compressors can fail due to poor piping. And even if it doesn&#8217;t fail outright,\u00a0power lost to faulty or inefficient pipes can cut into your profits. 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