When you buy a car, you understand that as soon as you drive it out of the dealer’s parking lot, it begins to lose value. However, if there was a car that would remain at the same value as when you purchased it, as long as you perform regular maintenance, would you buy it?
So would we.
Even though there is a more efficient choice available, the majority of the manufacturing industry still uses galvanized iron, or “black iron,” for compressed air piping systems. Black iron is very heavy, difficult to install and begins to rust as soon as it is installed. It becomes less and less efficient over time, contributing to huge air leakages that cost some manufacturing facilities tens of thousands of dollars every year.
Aluminum piping is the exact opposite of black iron. It’s lightweight and easy to install. Its smooth interior reduces line losses; therefore, it is more efficient than black iron at the outset and remains efficient over time. It is also easy to use aluminum piping if you change your configuration or move your manufacturing facility.
If you would like to learn more about Atlas Copco’s aluminum AirNet piping, check out the following video. Watch as black iron and aluminum piping go head-to-head in a timed installation challenge. Who will come out on top?
Have you taken the AIRnet Challenge? Contact us or tell us about your experience in the comments below.
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