Aluminum Compressed Air Piping in Aerospace

Paint Booth for airplane in AIRBUS facility

USE CASE

In the aerospace sector, precision and purity are critical. From paint application to surface treatment, every step of production relies on a clean, consistent air line for compressed air that supports both safety and performance. Traditional compressed air pipework systems can corrode, leak, or degrade over time—creating maintenance challenges and production risk.

To maintain the highest standards of reliability and cleanliness, Airbus selected AIRpipe’s aluminum air piping system to support their helicopter manufacturing and refurbishment operations.

CHALLENGE

Aerospace manufacturers operate in high-stakes environments where even minor air quality or pressure inconsistencies can compromise finishing precision or component integrity.

SOLUTION

AIRpipe developed a solution that delivers optimal performance in paint and treatment applications, achieving ISO 8573-1 Clean Air Certification and guaranteeing a contamination-free compressed air piping system

OUTCOME

The system’s clean finish complemented the plant’s progressive design and professionalism—particularly important given that Airbus regularly hosts facility tours for customers and partners.

Compressed Air Challenges in Aerospace Manufacturing

Aerospace manufacturers operate in high-stakes environments where even minor air quality or pressure inconsistencies can compromise finishing precision or component integrity.

Common Challenges Include:

Risk of corrosion in steel or iron air piping systems
Downtime during maintenance or reconfiguration
Difficulty maintaining ISO-level purity in compressed air line systems
Need for clean, professional aesthetics during facility tours and audits

Performance Inside Airbus’ Production Environment

AIRpipe, introduced through distributor Cohn & Gregory (Dallas, TX), provided a 50 mm header and 20 mm drop configuration designed for optimal performance in paint and treatment applications. The blue aluminum air pipe immediately stood out for its ISO 8573-1 Clean Air Certification, ensuring a contamination-free compressed air piping system.

Key Features:

Modular aluminum air line pipe that allows fast installation and future expansion
Color-coded blue air pipe for easy system identification and a modern aesthetic
No threading, welding, brazing, or fusing—simplifying setup and reducing labor
Lightweight, easy-to-handle materials that reduce structural load and installation time
ISO-certified cleanliness ideal for aerospace surface finishing

Supporting Airbus’ Finishing & Treatment Lines

At the Airbus helicopter facility, AIRpipe’s aluminum compressed air piping supports critical processes such as paint application and surface treatment. The system’s clean finish complemented the plant’s progressive design and professionalism.

The installation exemplifies how aluminum air piping for aerospace manufacturing can deliver performance, purity, and visual appeal in one integrated system.

Piping for Paint and Surface Treatment: AIRBUS

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Application: Compressed Air for Paint and Surface Treatment in Aerospace Facility
Installation Completion: July 2017
Pipe Sizes Installed: 50 mm header, 20 mm drops
Clean Air Certification: ISO 8573-1
System Benefits: Modular layout, clean aesthetics alignment, fast installation

Conclusion:
Clean Air Piping System for Modern Aerospace Operations

Checkmark in AIRpipe branded blue colors

For aerospace production environments, compressed air piping is more than utility infrastructure—it’s a backbone of operational precision. AIRpipe’s blue aluminum air pipe provides a durable, modular, and visually clean solution that aligns with aerospace manufacturing standards while reducing maintenance and installation time.
Whether in Dallas, TX or at facilities worldwide, AIRpipe continues to prove that modern aluminum air piping systems can elevate both performance and presentation across the aerospace industry.

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