Safe and Reliable Distribution of High Pressure Air

High Pressure Air Distribution Systems

High pressure air is used in a multitude of industrial applications. The design of a safe and efficient distribution system is critical to the successful use of compressed air. BAUER has over 50 years experience in the design and manufacture of distribution systems for high pressure compressed air. We have a reputation for providing safe, reliable and user friendly air distribution panels and systems. We can supply everything from individual components to basic pressure regulation panels to systems controlled by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for automatic control from the outlet of the compressor to storage, and from storage to the point of use.

Components

Standard Components for High Pressure

BAUER uses only quality components that are designed specifically for high pressure applications. We maintain a complete inventory of high pressure tubing, tube fittings, instrument pipe fittings, full-turn and quarter-turn ball valves, gauges, regulators, manifolds, hose, couplings, reducers, adapters, relief valves and other miscellaneous components. Our design staff carefully reviews each application to provide a distribution system with the fewest possible components. BAUER pays particular attention to safety, so every distribution system designed by BAUER includes a safety relief valve.

Hose and Tubing

BAUER recommends the use of stainless steel tubing for all permanent high pressure connections. For temporary installations or where flexibility is required, high pressure hose can be used with suitable end connections. The use of hose should be limited to clean, noncorrosive environments and where it is possible to inspect the hose regularly for deterioration. BAUER recommends replacing all high pressure hoses annually or as recommended by the hose manufacturer. Hoses must be replaced immediately if wear or deterioration is evident or suspected.

Regulator with Flexible Hose

Some applications require only a simple regulator and a flexible hose to connect to the point of use. BAUER high pressure hose assemblies are complete with a pressure gauge, manual shut off valve and manual vent valve to facilitate venting the hose when not in use. These systems are ideal for cylinder filling applications where cylinders are rotated from the point of use to the refilling area. For example, cylinders for paintball guns can be filled directly from the compressor or from storage.

Basic Regulation Panel - Front View
	User Friendly Versatile Design
Basic Regulation Panel - Rear View of Alternate Design
	Quality Craftsmanship Built-in Safety Minimum Use of Components Designed and Built to BAUER’s Standards of Quality
Regulation Panel with Multiple Outlets
	Standard and Custom Designs All Panel Mounted Devices Identified with Engraved Labels Clear, Precise Operating Instructions Standard Fitting Sizes for Easy Installation and Compatibility
Regulation Panel for Multiple Banks of Storage - Rear View

Pressure Regulation Panels

BAUER can design simple regulation panels or more elaborate regulation panels for use with single or multiple cylinders or banks of storage cylinders. All regulation panels include, as a minimum, pressure gauges for inlet and outlet pressure readings at the regulator, a safety relief valve for the regulated pressure and a manual shut off valve on the outlet to the point of use. Custom panels can include multiple regulators, e.g. a high pressure regulator and a low pressure regulator, with single or multiple outlets for each regulator. Each outlet is supplied with a manual shut off valve. A pressure gauge can be included for each outlet to indicate outlet pressure. Panels are fabricated of steel, aluminum or stainless steel depending upon the application or user preference. Panels are suitable for wall mounting or can be designed to fit a specific mounting requirement.

Automatic Panels

BAUER offers standard and custom designed automatic panels with simple pneumatic devices or PLC controlled systems to automate the distribution, regulation and dispensing of high pressure compressed air. These systems can be used for cylinder filling applications where the cylinder must be completely filled from storage or automatically topped off from the compressor if storage pressure is insufficient to provide a complete fill. PLC controlled systems offer more effective storage management by controlling the distribution of the compressed air from the compressor to the storage system and from the storage system to the point of use by monitoring the status of analog devices for pressure, temperature and flow and, if required, time. Both types of panels have built-in safety features to prevent accidental overpressurization of the system. Automatic panels greatly simplify the process of controlling high pressure compressed air and offer increased safety by eliminating the potential for operator error.