Prevost Aluminum Pipe For Vacuum

Description

Prevost Aluminum Pipe For Vacuum – Prevost PPS Aluminum Pipe (Vacuum Ready)

The Prevost Piping System (PPS) is not just for compressed air—it is fully engineered and certified for high-performance industrial vacuum applications. Constructed from rigid, calibrated aluminum alloy, this piping solves the common issues associated with PVC or flexible vacuum lines, such as collapsing under negative pressure or losing suction due to internal friction.

Whether for central vacuum cleaning systems, pick-and-place automation, or vacuum packaging, the PPS aluminum pipe provides a stable, leak-free, and energy-efficient network that maintains consistent negative pressure (suction) across the entire facility.

Key Features & Benefits

• Collapse-Proof Rigidity: Unlike flexible hoses or thin-walled plastic that can deform under high vacuum, the extruded aluminum construction remains perfectly rigid even under 98% vacuum (-980 mbar), ensuring consistent flow area and suction power.

• Low Friction Coefficient: The perfectly smooth, calibrated interior surface minimizes air resistance. In vacuum systems, where pressure differential is limited (max 1 bar), minimizing friction is critical to maintaining suction velocity at the point of use.

• 100% Leak-Free Integrity: Vacuum leaks are often harder to detect than pressure leaks but are just as costly. The PPS seal technology (using vacuum-rated lubricated O-rings) prevents atmospheric air from infiltrating the system, ensuring the pump doesn’t work overtime.

• Clean & Hygienic: The corrosion-resistant aluminum does not rust or degrade, making it ideal for clean environments like food packaging or pharmaceutical labs where particulate contamination must be avoided.

• Fast & Modular Installation: The push-to-connect system allows for rapid assembly of vacuum networks without gluing or welding. This is particularly useful for routing complex headers in ceiling spaces.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Extruded Aluminum Alloy (EN AW 6060 T6)

• Coating: Electrostatic Paint (Grey or Blue depending on standard usually Grey RAL 7012 is recommended to distinguish from Air)

• Vacuum Capability: Up to 29″ Hg (98.7% Vacuum / -980 mbar)

• Operating Temperature: -4°F to +176°F (-20°C to +80°C)

• Seal Compatibility: Standard PPS fittings are fully vacuum compatible (no special seals required for standard vacuum).

• Diameters: Fully scalable from 16mm (for machine drops) to 160mm (for main central vacuum headers).

Ideal Applications

• Central Vacuum Cleaning: Industrial housekeeping systems in woodshops, factories, or hotels.

• Packaging Lines: Vacuum sealing and thermoforming equipment in food processing.

• Material Conveyance: Pneumatic transport of light granules or powders (using appropriate filtration).

• Robotics: Pick-and-place arms requiring reliable, non-fluctuating suction.

Technical specifications

• Technology :PPS Grip Concept
• Operating pressure :29 to 232 psi
• Vacuum capability :0.59 inHg (vacuum 98%)
• Temperature : 5 deg. F to158 deg. F
• Construction :Pipe and fittings: aluminum
• Highlight :Scalable system
• Meets standards :ASME B31.3 REACH

 

Pipe OD (in)	Length (ft)	Reference
1/2″	13.12	PPS GTU1640
3/4″	18	PPS GTU20L6
1″	18	PPS GTU25L6
1 1/4″	18	PPS GTU32L6
1 1/2″	18	PPS GTU40L6
2″	18	PPS GTU50L6
2 1/2″	18	PPS GTU63L6
3″	18	PPS GTU80L6
4″	18	PPS GTU100L6
6″	18	PPS GTU16018