In order to maximize performance of our products, EXAIR recommends no greater than a 5psi pressure drop across a given length of air supply pipe. The chart below shows the maximum air flow volume that can be supplied through a pipe of given length and nominal size, with no more than a 5psi pressure drop across it.
|
FLOW THROUGH PIPE |
|
100 psig inlet pressure
With max 5 PSIG pressure drop |
|
100' |
50' |
25' |
|
1/8" NPT |
4 |
6 |
8 |
|
1/4" NPT |
10 |
15 |
20 |
|
3/8" NPT |
20 |
30 |
40 |
|
1/2" NPT |
40 |
55 |
80 |
|
3/4" NPT |
80 |
120 |
160 |
|
1" NPT |
150 |
225 |
300 |
|
1 1/4" NPT |
320 |
480 |
640 |