Professional Tool And Equipment News - May 2020 - 37

Prevost Piping System
The reviewer describes the system
as "simple and fast."

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The Prevost Piping System is a compressed air network
range made of compact, lightweight, impact-resistant
pipes and fittings made entirely from aluminum. The Piping
System offers a leak-free network that is easy to assemble.
The aluminum alloy used, combined with epoxy paint on
the outside and a treatment on the inside, protects the pipe
against the risks of oxidation and corrosion. This system
comes equipped with the "PPS Grip Concept" to ensure a
good connection and no leaks. Flow rates are optimized
thanks to a smooth internal pipe surface, a low friction
coefficient, and a large diameter.

by Kayla Oschmann,
Assistant Editor

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THE REVIEW:

hen it comes to designing and installing compressed air piping networks, having the ability to quickly add
and change parts easily as you go is a
huge time saver in getting the job done.
Scott Casper, owner of Compressed Air
Pros in Winston Salem, North Carolina,
says he prefers using the Prevost Piping
System for such jobs.
"The system is well designed and the
cost is the most competitive," Casper
says. "I can design the system while
understanding that it is easy to add onto
or change."
Casper has installed the Prevost
Piping System in various locations that
need compressed air, including automotive service departments, tire service
facilities, collision centers, tractor and
farm equipment service centers, and
industrial manufacturing facilities.
Casper purchases the Piping System
components individually for the most
part, although he does like to keep some
of the more common parts such as pipe,
elbows, unions, tapping flange, some
manifolds, and a few threaded unions

on-hand in inventory.
When the components arrive, the
pipes come in bundles of ten inside a
cardboard tube, which is then enclosed
with wood for extra protection during
shipping; the fittings come individually
packed in their own separate box.
At the start of every installation,
Casper first draws an outline on where
he wants to place the loop system. This
includes determining the best method
for fastening or hanging the system from
the walls and/or ceiling to keep the pipe
level, so the pipe doesn't have to go up
and down or around obstacles within
the building.
After the hangers are in place, he
starts with the pipe. He lays out the corners of the header, squares them up, and
then it's just a matter of filling in the
blank areas with pipe, ball valves, and
unions, he notes.
"It's simple to cut the pipe, deburr, and
chamfer the outside edge, [then] slip on
the fitting, and tighten," Casper says.
"There is no messy thread sealant, no
trying to line up threaded pipe, or twist
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der. There is no soldering and trying to
make sure the joint is completely secure
without a leak."
There is also no open flame involved,
decreasing the risk to the installer or any
surrounding equipment, he adds.
One of Casper's favorite components
to install is the tapping flange. The PPS1
BP2520, or one that is similar, is "by far
the best designed way to install a drop
header and/or loop network."
In Casper's experience, he prefers
Prevost's Piping System over other
brands he has used. In particular, he
states the new PPS1 fittings are stronger
and connect easily, the clamps are sturdy,
the tapping flanges are easy to line up,
and there is a vast array of different styles
and sizes of fittings available.
In addition to the clamps being sturdy, Prevost has redesigned the clamps
to fit 3/8" threaded rod. Casper says this
feature has been "a blessing" to simplify
the installations even more, since most
hanging clips and fasteners from suppliers use a 3/8" threaded connection.
Overall, Casper thoroughly enjoys
using the Prevost Piping System.
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