Innovative compressed air and inert gas distribution system
Duratec® pipe has a unique composite structure consisting of a rigid yet lightweight and flexible aluminum core, sandwiched between layers of durable polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT). The PE-RT layers provide corrosion resistance against aggressive manufacturing environments while eliminating the inner scaling and corrosion associated with traditional metal compressed air pipes. Duratec® fittings are supplied in tough nickel-plated brass or stainless steel and utilize unique double O-ring seals to ensure long-term joint integrity.
product overview
Duratec® pipe comes in long 100-foot or 300-foot coils, which significantly reduces the number of joints in your system. Duratec fittings feature unique double O-ring seals to ensure long-term joint integrity. The entire Duratec system can be easily and quickly installed, modified, or expanded without the need for specialized equipment. Often used in applications such as:
- Plant Air
- Inert gas distribution
- Robotic installations
- Manufacturing hand tool operation
- Micro bulk inert gas delivery systems
- Manual and automated welding operations
features & benefits
Traditional metallic compressed air systems are the main cause of unnecessary energy use, excessive wear and tear on compressors and high consumption of compressor oils and filters. Most common excessive wear would be due to corrosion and leakage at pipe joints and fitting connections, which often go undetected until they’re discovered during a detailed compressed air system audit.
- Corrosion Resistant
- Quick Removable Connections
- Low Operating and Installation Costs
- Fewer Fittings
specifications
The specification section covers the details you need for your project.
- Available in 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″ sizes
Specifications
All compressed air and inert gas pipe in sizes 1″ and smaller shall be PE-RT – AL – PE-RT composite pipe made with raised temperature polyethylene and aluminum conforming to ASTM F1282 and CSA B137.9.
PE-RT – AL – PE-RT pipe shall meet the health and safety requirements of OSHA.
All compressed air and inert gas fittings in sizes 1″ and smaller shall be nickel-plated brass or 316 stainless steel and shall conform to the dimensional and physical requirements of ASTM F1974 and CSA B137.9. Fittings shall also be CRN registered (CRN# 0A02020.2CL for fittings,
CRN# 0C02020.2CL for ball valves). All pipe, fittings, and accessories shall be Duratec® Airline as manufactured by IPEX.
Duratec fittings also carry a national pressure vessel CRN# 0A02020.2CL (CRN# 0C02020.2CL for ball valves).
Some fittings do not have CRN registration. Contact IPEX Inc. for details.