Specification Submittal
About Parker:
Transair is part of the Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), which was founded in 1918. With annual
sales exceeding $14 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and
control technologies and systems. Transair has more than 300,000 installations worldwide.
About Transair:
Transair, a product line by Parker Hannifin, is a fast, flexible, and easily modified aluminum pipe system for
compressed air, vacuum, and inert gas applications. Durable and corrosion-resistant, Transair’s lightweight
construction outperforms traditional piping systems. End-users can reconfigure production layouts in minutes,
not hours, and Transair’s versatile, quick-connect interlocking system eliminates the need to thread or solder
pipe. Transair also significantly reduces plant energy costs by increasing efficiency, reducing pressure drops,
and eliminating leaks.
Benefits of Transair:
• Energy efficient
• Simple installation
• Quick connect technology
• Immediate pressurization
• Removable and reusable
• Modular design
• No corrosion
• Leak-free guarantee
• “Full bore” design
Certifications and compliances:
• ISO 9001 version 2000
• ISO 8573-1 version 2010
• TUV certification
• QUALICOAT certification
Engineering standards:
• ASME B31.1
• Transair fittings conform to UL94HB
• Transair ­­mounting clips conform to UL94V-2
• Extruded aluminum pipe conforms to ASTM B241,
EN 755.2 and EN 755.3
Performance criteria:
• Approved for compressed air (dry, wet, lubricated),
vacuum, and inert gases (including Argon, Helium,
Nitrogen, CO2 mixes)
•
Working pressure - Transair Pipe:
Compressed air - 232 psi
Vacuum - 29.6” Hg vacuum
*Max. working pressure for 6” is 188 psi
•
Working temperature:
188 psi from -4°F to +140°F
232 psi from -4°F to +115°F
•
Storage temperature: -40°F to +176°F
Resistance to:
• Corrosion
•
• Mechanical shocks •
• Ultraviolet (U.V.)
•
Aggressive environments
Thermal variations
Compressor oil carry over (mineral/synthetic)
Recyclability:
The material used to manufacture the pipe and fittings are 100% recyclable. Transair pipe and fittings are
guaranteed silicone free. Transair pipe is manufactured from 60% post-consumer recycled material.
Safety:
Components are non-flammable with no propagation of flame. The fittings in PA 6.6 (OD 40, OD 25 and
OD 16.5 mm) conform to UL94HB. The fixing clips conform to UL94V-2. The fire resistance of the
compressed air flexible hose conform to NFM82271 and the vacuum version conforms to EN12115 flame
resistance section. The Transair system is certified for installation within a plenum space.
Air quality:
The international ISO standard used for compressed air quality is ISO 8573 Series. Specifically ISO
8573-1:2010, which is used to specify the purity of air required at a particular point of use. Transair meets
Class 1.1.1 of this standard. Transair is qualified for use with Class D breathing air applications.
System:
The air distribution system shall be of the instant to connect type (manufactured by Parker Hannifin) and
shall be manufactured to the quality system of ISO 9001 and be FM / TÜV certified, also comply with
ASME B31.3 and B31.1 standard (POWER PIPING - ASME Code for pressure piping), ISO/FDIS 4414
norm (Pneumatic Fluid Power - General rules relating to systems) and ISO 8573-1 (air quality). It shall be
recyclable and be full-bore passage without diameter restriction for the fittings, in order to avoid high
pressure drop.
Pipe:
The pipe shall be rigid and manufactured in Aluminum 6063-T5 as defined in ASTM B241. It shall be
extruded and calibrated within the tolerances specifically required by the manufacturer of the instant to
connect fittings. The pipe shall have been qualified, as defined by ISO 9001, in order to warranty gripping
and bubble-tight performance of the system. The pipe shall be Blue powder coated in RAL 5012 with
Qualicoat in order to warranty mechanical, physical and chemical properties. Supplied with a traceability
system, the pipe shall be available in the following diameters in 10 ft, 15 ft ( OD 16.5 mm only), and 20 ft
lengths: OD 16.5 mm outside (13 mm inside), OD 25 mm outside (21 mm inside), OD 40 mm outside
(37 mm inside), OD 50 mm outside ( 46 mm inside), OD 63 mm outside (59 mm inside), OD 76 mm
outside (72 mm inside), OD 101 mm outside (97 mm inside) and OD 168 mm (161.2 mm inside).
Fittings:
 All OD 16.5 mm, OD 25 mm and OD 40 mm connectors shall be instant to connect using a gripping
ring technology with a half turn release nut mechanism. They shall incorporate a lateral dismantling
feature for the rigid pipe and the fittings. The connectors* shall be manufactured in engineering grade
polymer (PA 6.6 or PA 12; both with 30% fiberglass reinforcement) with gripping teeth manufactured in
stainless steel Z10 CN 17-7E2 and with seals of nitrile IRHD50.
 All OD 50 mm and 63 mm connectors shall be instant to connect using a snap ring technology with a
threaded release nut mechanism. They shall provide a lateral dismantling feature for the rigid pipe.
The connectors* shall be manufactured in black cataphoresis aluminum AS9U3 with a snap ring
manufactured in PA 6.6 or PA 12; both with 50% fiberglass reinforcement.
 Male stud couplings and wall brackets shall be brass, nickel-plated black.
 All OD 76 mm and OD 101 mm fittings shall be formed from 304 Stainless Steel and conform to ASTM
A774 specifications. All fittings shall be connected using clamshell and cartridge technology with a
reusable mechanical connection. The clamshell shall be manufactured of Zinc treated steel with the
cartridge manufactured in engineering grade polymer with seals of nitrile IRHD50.
 All OD 168 mm fittings shall be formed from cast aluminum and conform to ASME B31 specifications.
All fittings shall be connected using clamshell and cartridge technology with a reusable mechanical
connection. The clamshell shall be manufactured of cast aluminum with the cartridge manufactured in
engineering grade polymer with seals of nitrile IRHD50.
 Drop connectors; shall be patented and quick to install by drilling one hole on the rigid pipe. Designed
on a single body, the brackets shall incorporate a compact swan neck water retention system, and with
an outlet that gives the 46 mm center to center required by the pipe. They shall be manufactured in
engineering grade polymer (PA 6.6 or PA 12; both with 30% fiberglass reinforcement).
Flexible & Vacuum Hose:
Flexible hose shall consist of a nitrile inner tube and textile exterior. Vacuum hose shall consist of a nitrile
inner tube reinforced with a steel helical coil and textile exterior. Hoses shall be compatible with
compressor oils. Hoses are available in the following diameters:
Outside Diameter
Inside Diameter
Min. Bend Radius
Length
1 1/2"
7/8"
4"
1' 10"
1 1/2"
7/8"
4"
5'
1 1/2"
7/8"
4"
6' 7"
2 1/8"
1 1/2"
16"
3' 3"
2 1/8"
1 1/2"
16"
6' 7"
2 1/8"
1 1/2"
16"
9' 10"
2 1/2"
2
11"
3' 3"
2 1/2"
2
11"
6' 6"
3 1/8"
2 1/2"
12"
4' 7"
3 1/8"
2 1/2"
25"
9' 10"
3 1/8"
2 1/2"
25"
13' 1"
3 9/16"
3
14"
4' 11"
3 9/16"
3
14"
6' 6"
4 1/2"
4
20"
6' 6"
4 1/2"
4
20"
9' 10"
Fixing Clips:
The system shall be installed using fixing clips manufactured in engineering grade polymer (PA 6.6 or PA
12; both with 30% fiberglass reinforcement) in sizes suitable for pipe diameters OD 16.5 mm, OD 25 mm, OD 40 mm OD 50 mm, and OD 63 mm. Center to center dimension to the wall shall be
46 mm for (OD 16.5 mm, OD 25 mm, and OD 40 mm) and 90 mm for (OD 50 mm and OD 63 mm).
 The fixing clips shall allow an axial movement of the pipe to take into account expansion and
contraction.
 The clips shall be with a quick to close system without the use of a screw. They shall be equipped with
a 1/4” easy to release nut (for OD 16.5 mm, OD 25 mm and OD 40 mm) and 3/8” easy to release nut
(for OD 50 mm and OD 63 mm) for mounting under threaded rods or screws.
About Transair powered by SCOUT Technology:
Transair powered by SCOUT Technology is a state-of-the-art wireless condition monitoring solution that
enables you to view the performance of a compressed air system 24 hours a day through a web-based
dashboard. Data is gathered, compared and analyzed, providing customers with both a quick snapshot
and a complete in-depth analysis of the demand of a compressed air system, and is fully customizable to
fit a customer’s data monitoring needs. Customized alerts forewarn plant personnel of any compressed
air performance changes in regards to flow, humidity, temperature, power and pressure, allowing a
service technician to address a maintenance issue before it could result in higher maintenance cost and
unscheduled downtime.
Flow Sensors:
 Drop connectors; shall be patented and quick to install by drilling one hole on the rigid pipe. Designed
on a single body, the brackets shall incorporate a compact swan neck water retention system, and with
an outlet that gives the 46 mm center to center required by the pipe. They shall be manufactured in
engineering grade polymer (PA 6.6 or PA 12; both with 30% fiberglass reinforcement).
 Sensor bodies are composed of brass and engineering grade polymer (PA 6.6 or PA 12; both with 30%
fiberglass reinforcement) with seals of nitrile IRHD50. The pressure range of the flow sensors are from 0 to
150 psig with a burst pressure of 600 psig. The temperature range is from -4° to 167°F. Maximum relative
humidity allowable is 95%.
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The maximum calibrated measurement range for the flow sensors are as follows with an
accuracy of +/- 6% and a pressure measurement accuracy of +/- 1.5 psi.
Maximum Calibrated Measurement Range
Part Number
SCFM
Nm3/h
Nl/min
RA69 25 FL
60
102
1 699
RA69 40 FL
200
340
5 663
RA69 50 FL
300
510
8 495
EA98 63 FL
400
680
11 327
RR63 98 L1 FL
600
1 020
16,990
RR63 98 L1 F3
1 100
1 701
28 317
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The sensors transmit at 902 to 928 MHz and meet FCC requirements. The minimum
transmit rate is 60 seconds. Scan rate is 16 times per minute. Power is supplied with one
CR123A (Duracell suggested brand) battery.
Pressure Sensors:
 Pressure sensors have a ¼” female NPTF port. Sensor body is composed of acetal with nitrile seals. The
pressure range of the sensors are from 0 to 150 psig with a burst pressure of 600 psig. The temperature
range is from -40° to 176°F. Maximum relative humidity allowable is 95%.
 The sensors transmit at 902 to 928 MHz and meet FCC requirements. The minimum transmit rate is 5
seconds. Power is supplied with one CR2450 (Panasonic suggested brand) battery.
Temperature Sensors:
 Temperature sensors have a ¼” female NPTF port. Sensor body is composed of acetal with nitrile seals.
The pressure range of the sensors are from 0 to 150 psig with a burst pressure of 600 psig. The temperature
range is from -40° to 176°F. Maximum relative humidity allowable is 95%.
 The sensors transmit at 902 to 928 MHz and meet FCC requirements. The minimum response time is 10
seconds. Power is supplied with one CR2450 (Panasonic suggested brand) battery.
Humidity Sensors:
 Humidity sensors have a 1/4” female NPT port. Sensor body is composed of acetal with nitrile seals. The
pressure range of the sensors are from 0 to 150 psig with a burst pressure of 600 psig. The temperature
range is from -40° to 176°F. Maximum relative humidity allowable is 100%.

The sensors transmit at 902 to 928 MHz and meet FCC requirements. The minimum response time is 10
seconds. Power is supplied with one CR2450 (Panasonic suggested brand) battery.
Power Sensors:
 Power sensors have a ½” male NPT w/Bulkhead Nut connector. Sensor body is composed of acetal with a
brass nut. The operating temperature is -4° to 167°F.

The rated current for the power sensors are as follows:
Transmitter with Current Transformer
Part Number
Rated Current
SNC-050-2-8MP-KY
50 Amp
SNC-100-2-8MP-KY
100 Amp
SNC-150-2-8MP-KY
150 Amp
SNC-200-2-8MP-KY
200 Amp
SNC-250-2-8MP-KY
250 Amp
SNC-300-2-8MP-KY
300 Amp
SNC-400-2-8MP-KY
400 Amp
SNC-600-2-8MP-KY
600 Amp
SNC-800-2-8MP-KY
800 Amp
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The sensors transmit at 902 to 928 MHz and meet FCC requirements. The minimum transmit rate is 5
seconds. Power is supplied with one CR2450 (Panasonic suggested brand) battery.
Communication Hardware:
 Sensor transmission signals are transmitted at 902 to 928 MHz and received by a primary receiver node
(PRN). The PRN is attached to a collection server via a USB 2.0 port.

Collection server provides data transmission to the cloud via either wireless, Ethernet, or cellular options.