Safe and Reliable Distribution of High Pressure Air

The Fine Art - High Pressure Air Distribution Systems

Standard Components for High Pressure

High pressure gas is used in a multitude of industrial applications. The design of a safe, efficient distribution system for a high pressure gas is critical to the successful use of that gas for a particular application. BAUER has over 60 years experience in the design and manufacture of distribution systems for high pressure. We have a reputation for providing safe, reliable, user-friendly distribution systems ranging from simple panels to complex systems controlled by a PLC and with touch-screen operator interface. Standard and custom designed systems are available.

Each high pressure distribution system is carefully designed to include pressure indicating devices and safety, isolation, vent and drain valves as required. All panel mounted devices are clearly identified with labeling. More complex systems include a schematic diagram as part of the labeling for operator reference.

BAUER manufactures industry-leading distribution systems for several markets including SCBA cylinder refilling and gas-assist injection molding.

Components

Standard Components for High Pressure

BAUER uses only quality components that are designed specifically for high pressure applications. All components are applied within their design parameters and include a safety factor of up to 4 to 1. 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

For permanent installations, BAUER recommends the use of seamless stainless steel tubing. All tube runs are supported to prevent the transmission of vibration through the tubing and to the rest of the system. 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.