Piping provides the foundation for an efficient compressed air system, ensuring reliable distribution and protecting your equipment and processes.

Piping

Optimise your production, maximise your energy efficiency and minimise your costs with Atlas Copco AIRnet pipework.

Installing smooth-bore aluminium piping will help you to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership for your compressed air piping system. This is because:

  • Aluminium pipe systems ensure a leakage free installation. That means a full flow of air and the lowest pressure drop between compressor and point of use.
  • Lightweight and easy-to-position aluminium pipework reduces installation time. This means less production downtime and a lower installation cost.
  • The flexible reusable modular design makes pipework simpler to install; it’s also easier to customise it to your needs and make modifications later.
  • Maintenance of well-designed pipework is minimal. Aluminium pipe does not corrode over time like galvanised pipe, so flow rate is maintained over the lifetime of the system.
  • Continuous sustainable flow. The smooth bore and lower surface roughness of an aluminium pipe system increases the flow rate, meaning a lower diameter of pipe can be used in comparison to a galvanised system. It also means there is a lower pressure drop for the end user.
  • Better pipework means better quality of air – protecting downstream equipment and manufacturing processes and providing a safer working environment.

We are part of Atlas Copco Compressors, and proudly supply market leading pipework to support all of your needs. From replacing leaky pipework to the design and installation of full turnkey packages, we have you covered.

Pipework experts

Our experienced, factory-trained engineers have extensive expertise in fitting compressed air piping, including the latest durable and modular designs.

They can advise on the most suitable pipework for your production needs, and will size, design and install your system for maximum efficiency.

Case study

Overcoming a complex site layout, to deliver reliability and efficiency for Whiteghyll


PPS helped Whiteghyll replace its inefficient, three-compressor setup with a centralised compressed air system featuring duty/standby compressors, new pipework, and point-of-use dryers and filtration. The upgrade delivered over 40% energy savings, improved reliability with no downtime risk, and remote monitoring for full system control.

Compressed air pipework advice

  • How to solve your air pressure drop issues

    This article covers the common causes of air pressure drops in compressed air systems and offers practical solutions, including leak detection, system troubleshooting, and optimised layouts to improve efficiency and reliability.

  • Success stories: reducing energy costs with compressed air leak detection

    Read about the hidden costs of compressed air leaks, explains how professional leak detection surveys work, and shows real customer results where fixing leaks delivered major energy savings, improved system reliability, and reduced carbon emissions.

  • Pipework energy savings – it’s more than just fixing leaks

    Explore how to save energy in your compressed air pipework system, covering leak detection, zoning, correct pipe sizing, system design, and the best pipework materials — with real customer examples showing how the right approach can cut costs, improve efficiency, and boost reliability.

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