FAQ's

Aluminum is highly corrosion-resistant, lightweight and easy to install. Compressed air always carries moisture, and moisture makes metal pipe oxidize. Steel forms rust (iron oxide), which is porous and flaky. It keeps peeling away and exposing fresh metal, so the corrosion never stops. That rust narrows the pipe, causes pressure drop, and sends debris into your filters, tools and finishes. Aluminum forms aluminum oxide, a thin, hard layer that bonds tightly to the surface, seals the metal and stops further corrosion. The result is clean air, steady pressure and lower energy costs for the life of your system.

Installing aluminum pipe and fittings is significantly faster and easier
than traditional threaded steel or copper. Aluminum systems utilize modular
compression fittings or push-to-connect technology, requiring no threading,
welding, or soldering. Each brand varies slightly on their installation
processes but the install is quite simple across the board. 

Aluminum piping is extremely light. An 18’ long stick of 1” aluminum pipe
weighs roughly 3 lbs. For the same material in SCH40 black iron or copper, about
30 lbs. 10x the weight! Installing a lighter system will help keep the load off of
your roof, save time on the installation, and decrease safety risk during
installation. 

Yes. Unlike black iron or steel pipes—which rust, scale, and flake over
time—aluminum is corrosion-resistant. Clean, dry air flows directly to your
equipment, protecting sensitive tools and air systems from contamination.

Absolutely. Thanks to its modular design, you can easily disconnect
fittings, add new drop lines, or reconfigure the entire layout with basic hand
tools without cutting, threading, or replacing existing pipe sections.

No specialized heavy machinery or certified piping expertise is required.
Standard pipe cutters, deburring tools, and simple wrenches are usually all you
need to achieve a secure, professional, leak-proof seal. 

While aluminum piping does not require special training or certifications, we always recommend familiarizing yourself with the best practices for installation. Working with pressurized systems is serious work.

We have a team of compressed air experts who would love to come train you and
your team on installing an aluminum system. Please email us for more info, info@airpipingdirect.com

While standard aluminum pipe is identical in pressure rating, temperature
rating, and certifications, pipe colors help identify the what is flowing
through your lines.

• Blue: Compressed Air
• Green: Inert Gases (Nitrogen, Argon)
• Gray: Vacuum or specialty gas lines

You can always install any color and apply pipe labels as identifying
markers for the commodity in that line. 

To order online, simply browse our catalog, select your required pipe
diameters, lengths, and fittings, and add them to your cart. Proceed to
checkout, enter your shipping and billing details, and complete your purchase
securely online. If you are interested in working directly with a sales
representative on your project, please reach out to us via email or phone call
and we will connect you with our team of compressed air experts!

We accept credit cards on our online orders. If you would like to pay via cash, check, or ACH payment, please reach out to our sales team to assist with this. Purchase orders (POs) and net terms may also be arranged for qualifying commercial accounts. Please inquire if you would like an application to set up an account with us. 

Shipping rates are calculated at checkout. We offer free standard UPS ground shipping on fitting orders over $500. When ordering pipe, we require a shipping deposit calculated at checkout. A sales representative will reach out to apply actual shipping rates to your order as necessary. Standard orders typically ship within 1–2 business days, with freight delivery taking 5–10 business days depending on your location and stock availability.

Inspect your shipment upon arrival. If any item is damaged or defective, take photos of the packaging/products and contact our customer service team within 48 hours of delivery so we can issue a replacement or claim immediately.

Yes! Our compressed air experts can help you size your piping, choose appropriate fittings, and optimize your overall system design based on your facility's square footage and CFM requirements. If you would like design help, please reach out to us. 

We partner with an installation company, ADG Concepts, who does installations all over the United States for all sizes of companies. ADG has worked with Walmart, SpaceX, Verizon, Amazon, and many other amazing partners. If you would like to connect with someone from ADG, we can connect you with the appropriate sales specialist for your project. You can also learn more about them by visiting their website at www.adgconcepts.com

You can reach our support team by phone at (817) 438-4300 via email at info@airpipingdirect.com or through visiting our office in person at 924 S. Blue Mound Rd. Saginaw, TX 76131.