{"title":"Nitrogen Generators","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn-site nitrogen generation for tire service, food packaging, laser cutting and any process that needs a dry inert gas without renting cylinders. Membrane and PSA generators from Champion and nano-purification solutions, plus the fill equipment, analyzers and identification supplies that go with them.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nmg-membrane-nitrogen-generator-by-nano","title":"NMG Membrane Nitrogen Generator By Nano","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003enano NMG membrane nitrogen generator\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a continuous, on-site supply of clean, dry nitrogen directly from your existing compressed air system. Using proven hollow-fiber membrane technology, it separates nitrogen from compressed air with \u003cstrong\u003eno moving parts and no electricity required\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering purities from \u003cstrong\u003e95% to 99.9%\u003c\/strong\u003e and flows up to roughly \u003cstrong\u003e2,500 SCFH\u003c\/strong\u003e. Stop paying for delivered cylinders and bulk liquid nitrogen and generate your own gas for a fraction of the cost, with a rapid return on investment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow a membrane nitrogen generator works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-treated compressed air enters the membrane bundle, which is made up of hundreds of thousands of hollow fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrough a process called selective permeation, fast-moving gases such as oxygen, water vapor and CO2 permeate the fiber walls and are vented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe slower nitrogen molecules travel through the center of the fibers and exit as a continuous, high-purity nitrogen stream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjusting the outlet flow sets the purity: lower flow yields higher purity, higher flow yields more nitrogen at lower purity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to select your model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrogen output depends on the required purity and the inlet air pressure. A larger model, or a higher inlet pressure, delivers more nitrogen at a given purity. Use the flow-by-model data in the nano NMG datasheet to match a generator to your required nitrogen flow, purity and available inlet pressure, and always include the recommended pre-filtration for reliable membrane life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much compressed air you need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA membrane generator is fed by your air compressor, so the feed air requirement is usually the deciding factor in sizing. Higher purity and lower inlet pressure both increase the amount of compressed air consumed per unit of nitrogen produced. Confirm your compressor has the spare capacity below before selecting a model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eN2 at 99% \/ 100 psig\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeed air required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eN2 at 99% \/ 150 psig\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeed air required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMG 115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMG 130\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMG 163\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e134 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMG 1126\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e168 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e268 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNMG 1317\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e423 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e635 SCFH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e38 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed air figures are approximate and are taken from the nano NMG specification table. Across the full range the NMG series consumes roughly 1 to 85 SCFM of compressed air depending on model, purity and inlet pressure. Call or chat with us and we will size the generator and confirm your compressor can support it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple, proven membrane technology with no moving parts and no electricity required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent nitrogen purity from 95% to 99.9% to suit a wide range of applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete all-in-one package: GF centrifugal water separator, NMD magnetic condensate drain, GFN 1.0 and 0.01 micron coalescing filters, and GFN AC activated carbon filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, lightweight design for horizontal or vertical placement, with wall-mounting brackets included as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow operating cost and rapid ROI compared with delivered cylinder or bulk liquid nitrogen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet, reliable, on-demand operation from your existing compressed air supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen purity: 95% to 99.9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNitrogen flow: approximately 8 to 2,500 SCFH depending on model, purity and inlet pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed air (feed air) required: approximately 1 to 85 SCFM depending on model, purity and inlet pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlet and outlet connections: 1\/2\" NPT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign operating pressure range: 100 to 200 psig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign operating temperature range: 41 to 113°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure drop: 7 to 10 psig\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: wall-mount brackets included (horizontal or vertical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions and weight: NMG 115 and 130, 26 x 29 x 12 in, 25 and 30 lb. 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Each unit takes ordinary compressed air from the compressor you already own, passes it through coalescing and particulate pre-filtration, and separates it across a \u003cstrong\u003emembrane bundle made in the U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e into a dry nitrogen stream of \u003cstrong\u003e95% to 99.9% purity\u003c\/strong\u003e, stored in an \u003cstrong\u003eASME coded receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e and ready to use. No cylinder rental, no delivery schedule, no run-outs in the middle of a busy Saturday.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour models cover \u003cstrong\u003e3.2 to 14.2 SCFM of nitrogen output\u003c\/strong\u003e: one rolling purge-and-fill cart for the shop that wants nitrogen at the bay, and three tank-mounted stationary generators for the shop that wants it piped everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect your model from the dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Selection Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eN2 Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNitrogen Purity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReceiver Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAir Input Required\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax Inlet Pressure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNA6-3P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortable cart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2 SCFM *\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95-99.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 gal vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.3 SCFM *\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNA4-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStationary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95-99.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.4 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNA7-80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStationary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.1 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95-99.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.8 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNA14-80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStationary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.2 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95-99.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 gal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.6 SCFM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eNitrogen output and air input for the three stationary models are rated \u003cstrong\u003eat 160 PSIG\u003c\/strong\u003e. * The NA6-3P portable is rated \u003cstrong\u003eat 125 PSIG\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is why its published numbers look lower than the NA4-60 despite a similar membrane package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePhoto Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe photograph on this listing is Champion's factory image of the \u003cstrong\u003eNA6-3P portable cart\u003c\/strong\u003e. The NA4-60, NA7-80 and NA14-80 are stationary units built on a vertical ASME receiver with the membrane module, filtration and controls mounted to the tank, and they do not look like the cart. Call us if you would like to see a stationary unit before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Nitrogen in Tires\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe air we breathe is about 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, with small amounts of other gases. In a tire, the oxygen fraction is the part that causes trouble. Champion publishes four reasons shops move their tire inflation to nitrogen:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter fuel efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e - Nitrogen holds pressure longer, which keeps the tire at the contact patch the vehicle manufacturer designed for. Correct pressure means lower rolling resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLonger tire life\u003c\/strong\u003e - Oxygen oxidizes what it touches. At the temperatures and pressures inside a working tire it attacks inner liners and belt packages. Nitrogen does not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo rim rust\u003c\/strong\u003e - Generated nitrogen is dry. Dry gas produces no condensation inside the wheel, and no condensation means no rim corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBetter TPMS behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e - Slower pressure loss means fewer low-pressure warning lights coming back a few weeks after a top-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion points customers to getnitrogen.org for independent background on nitrogen tire inflation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStandard Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASME coded receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e on every model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoalescing and particulate pre-filters\u003c\/strong\u003e included, because oil carryover is what kills a nitrogen membrane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter replacement indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e so the pre-filters get changed on condition rather than on guesswork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMembranes made in the U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic shutoff.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifting eye centrally located on the receiver\u003c\/strong\u003e for rigging the stationary units into place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNA6-3P adds a purge and fill system\u003c\/strong\u003e, four hoses and two extra ports, with the controller on top of the cart where a technician can read it standing up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShared Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparation Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHollow fiber membrane, made in the U.S.A.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen Purity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95% to 99.9%, adjustable by flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClean, dry compressed air from your existing compressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Inlet Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e175 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory Preset On\/Off Pressure, Stationary\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e145 \/ 160 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory Preset On\/Off Pressure, NA6-3P Portable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 \/ 125 PSIG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower Pressure Settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailable from the factory, and low pressure conversion kits are listed in our accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReceiver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eASME coded, 30 to 80 gallons by model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoalescing plus particulate, with replacement indicators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Terms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF.O.B. shipping point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Champion. Call for a freight quote before you order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizing Your Generator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo numbers decide the model, and they pull in opposite directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart with nitrogen demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e A typical passenger car tire purged and filled from empty takes roughly the tire volume several times over, since a proper conversion purges the residual air before it fills. A single-bay shop converting a handful of vehicles a day is served by the NA4-60. A busy tire store working through a steady queue wants the NA7-80. Commercial truck and fleet work, where each tire is many times the volume of a car tire, is NA14-80 territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThen check your compressed air supply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Membrane separation is not free. The generator consumes roughly twice its nitrogen output in feed air, so the NA14-80 needs \u003cstrong\u003e27.6 SCFM of clean dry air at 160 PSIG\u003c\/strong\u003e on top of everything else the shop runs. Adding a nitrogen generator to a compressor that is already working hard is the most common reason an installation disappoints. If your compressor cannot hold 160 PSIG while delivering that flow, size the generator to the air you have, or talk to us about the compressor first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure? Our compressed air engineers will size the generator and check your compressor against it before you buy, at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTire and automotive service centers converting customers to nitrogen inflation, new car and truck dealerships running nitrogen as a delivery-time service, commercial truck and trailer fleets, bus and municipal fleet shops, agricultural and off-road tire service, racing and performance shops where consistent hot pressure matters, and RV and powersports dealers. The portable NA6-3P also suits mobile tire service and multi-building operations where one unit has to move to the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat a Nitrogen Conversion Needs Besides the Generator\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe generator makes the gas. Converting a shop to nitrogen service usually also means inflation hoses and reels, a handheld nitrogen and oxygen analyzer to verify purity at the valve, green valve stem caps and sleeves so a converted tire is identifiable, and point of sale material so the service can be explained and sold at the counter. Champion catalogs all of it, and we list it in two companion products:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-nitrogen-advantage-generator-accessories\"\u003eChampion Nitrogen Advantage Generator Accessories\u003c\/a\u003e - auto fill cart, inflation hoses, hose reels, handheld nitrogen\/oxygen analyzer, battery charger and low pressure conversion kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-nitrogen-tire-inflation-shop-supplies\"\u003eChampion Nitrogen Tire Inflation Shop Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e - green valve stem caps, sleeves and o-rings, N2 air chuck, window stickers, mirror hang tags and the point of sale promotion kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplacement Pre-Filter Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe coalescing and particulate pre-filter elements, Champion part numbers \u003cstrong\u003eFIL14CE\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 micron \/ 1 ppm) and \u003cstrong\u003eFIL14FE\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.1 micron \/ 0.0008 ppm), are not currently priced in the Champion price list. Call or email us and we will get you a firm price and lead time from the factory. Do not run a membrane generator on tired pre-filters; oil carryover past a spent coalescer is the fastest way to ruin a membrane bundle and it is not a warranty failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUpstream Air Quality Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nitrogen membrane is a consumable that lasts for years if it is fed properly and for months if it is not. The pre-filters shipped with the unit are the last line of defense, not the whole strategy. Shops running a lubricated rotary screw or piston compressor should have a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003erefrigerated air dryer\u003c\/a\u003e and proper \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-filters\"\u003ecoalescing filtration\u003c\/a\u003e ahead of the generator. Moisture and oil are what the membrane cannot tolerate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor. Every Nitrogen Advantage generator ships with the full factory warranty and with access to our compressed air engineers before and after the sale. We will size the generator against your actual compressor, tell you plainly if your air supply is the real constraint, and quote the conversion supplies alongside the machine so the shop opens for nitrogen business on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a separate air compressor for this?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou need a compressor, but not necessarily a new one. The generator runs on your existing compressed air. What matters is whether that compressor can supply the feed air listed in the chart, at 160 PSIG, on top of your normal shop demand. The NA4-60 needs 8.4 SCFM and the NA14-80 needs 27.6 SCFM. Call us and we will check it against your machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat purity will I actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween 95% and 99.9%. Membrane generators trade purity against flow: pull less gas and the purity rises, pull more and it falls. Tire inflation is typically run in the 95% to 98% range, which is where the published output figures apply. The handheld nitrogen\/oxygen analyzer in our accessories listing lets you verify what is actually coming out of the hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from renting nitrogen cylinders?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA generator makes gas on demand from air you already pay for, so the running cost after purchase is essentially the electricity to compress the feed air. Cylinders carry a per-fill charge, rental or demurrage on the bottles, delivery scheduling, and the risk of running out mid-shift. Shops with steady nitrogen volume generally find the generator pays back; shops with occasional demand often do not. We are happy to run that comparison with you honestly rather than sell you a machine you do not need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePortable or stationary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NA6-3P is a self-contained cart with its own 30 gallon receiver, purge and fill system, four hoses and casters, and it goes to the vehicle. The stationary units are larger, cheaper per SCFM, and are meant to be piped to a green nitrogen drop at each bay. If you have more than two bays doing nitrogen work, the stationary route is usually the better installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat maintenance does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChange the coalescing and particulate pre-filter elements on the indicators, keep the upstream dryer and filters in good order, and drain the receiver. The membrane itself is not serviceable and is not a routine replacement item; treated properly it is a long-life component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I run it at a lower pressure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Stationary units ship preset at 145\/160 PSIG and the NA6-3P at 110\/125 PSIG. Champion offers lower pressure settings from the factory, and low pressure conversion kits are available for the field. Specify your system pressure when ordering a conversion kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the NA6-3P more expensive than the NA7-80?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause you are not only buying nitrogen capacity. The NA6-3P is a complete mobile service station: cart, casters, 30 gallon ASME receiver, automatic purge and fill controller, four inflation hoses and the extra ports for dual wheels and spares. The stationary NA7-80 is a generator on a tank, and the hoses, reels and fill equipment are separate purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long does a nitrogen conversion take per vehicle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on the equipment, not just the generator. The NA6-3P's automatic purge system is built to purge and inflate four tires at once, which is what makes a conversion practical as a paid service rather than a favor. Ask us about the auto fill cart if you are running a stationary generator and want the same workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo you stock these?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNitrogen Advantage generators are built and shipped from the factory F.O.B. shipping point. Call or email for current lead time and a freight quote; Champion does not publish shipping weights for this family, so freight is quoted per order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champion","offers":[{"title":"NA6-3P - 3.2 SCFM Portable Cart","offer_id":67568645406995,"sku":"NA6-3P","price":17888.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NA4-60 - 4.3 SCFM Stationary","offer_id":67568645439763,"sku":"NA4-60","price":10848.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NA7-80 - 7.1 SCFM Stationary","offer_id":67568645472531,"sku":"NA7-80","price":13237.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"NA14-80 - 14.2 SCFM Stationary","offer_id":67568645505299,"sku":"NA14-80","price":24832.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/3141\/8387\/files\/champion-nitrogen-advantage-na6-3p-portable.jpg?v=1790768074"},{"product_id":"champion-nitrogen-advantage-generator-accessories","title":"Champion Nitrogen Advantage Generator Accessories","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong\u003eChampion accessories for the Nitrogen Advantage Series\u003c\/strong\u003e nitrogen generators. These are the pieces that turn a generator into a working nitrogen service bay: the fill equipment that gets gas into the tire, the analyzer that proves the purity at the valve, and the field kits that adapt a unit to a lower system pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the accessory you need from the dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Each Accessory Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse It When\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC1021234\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAuto fill cart with four 25 ft hoses and two extra ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou bought a stationary NA4-60, NA7-80 or NA14-80 and want the same purge-and-fill-four-tires-at-once workflow the portable NA6-3P has built in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC1010674\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandheld nitrogen \/ oxygen analyzer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlways. This is how you verify you are actually delivering 95% or better at the valve stem, and how you show a customer what they paid for.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN35R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHose and reel, green, 35 ft x 3\/8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSetting up a bay drop. Green is the industry color convention for nitrogen, which keeps a technician from filling with shop air by mistake.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVP1024849\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInflation hose with tire chuck, 25 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA replacement or spare fill hose for the cart, or a simple single-point fill station.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC1021474\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow pressure conversion kit for the NA14-80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYour compressor cannot hold the 145\/160 PSIG the stationary units ship preset at, and the generator needs to run at a lower band.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVP1024707\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery charger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintaining the 12 volt battery on the portable purge and fill cart.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecify your system pressure when ordering a low pressure conversion kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion builds the kit to the pressure band you give them, so the order cannot be processed without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Nitrogen Advantage accessories ship \u003cstrong\u003eF.O.B. shipping point\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChampion does not publish shipping weights for this family. Call for a freight quote on the auto fill cart or hose reels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlso Available by Quote\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree Champion nitrogen accessories carry no published list price in the current Champion price list and are sold by quote only. Call or email us and we will get a firm price and lead time from the factory:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVP1034983\u003c\/strong\u003e - 12 volt battery for the portable cart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCC1021473\u003c\/strong\u003e - low pressure conversion kit for the NA4-60 and NA7-80. Specify system pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eN50R\u003c\/strong\u003e - hose and reel, green, 50 ft x 3\/8 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eReplacement Pre-Filter Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe generator pre-filter elements, \u003cstrong\u003eFIL14CE\u003c\/strong\u003e (1 micron \/ 1 ppm) and \u003cstrong\u003eFIL14FE\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.1 micron \/ 0.0008 ppm), are likewise unpriced in the current list and are quoted by the factory. These are not optional maintenance items. A membrane bundle fed through a spent coalescing element is a membrane bundle on its way out, and oil damage is not a warranty failure. Call us and we will price them and set you up with a change interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding Out a Nitrogen Bay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA working nitrogen service operation is usually the generator, a green hose reel at each bay, an analyzer on the bench, and the identification and point of sale supplies that let the shop charge for the service. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-nitrogen-advantage-series-nitrogen-generator\"\u003eChampion Nitrogen Advantage generators\u003c\/a\u003e for the machine itself and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-nitrogen-tire-inflation-shop-supplies\"\u003eChampion nitrogen tire inflation shop supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for green valve stem caps, sleeves, o-rings, the N2 air chuck, window stickers, mirror hang tags and the point of sale promotion kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor. These are genuine Champion parts, not look-alikes, and they carry the factory warranty. If you are not sure which fill setup suits your bay count and vehicle mix, call us; we would rather spend ten minutes on the phone than have you buy a cart you did not need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need the analyzer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractically, yes. Nitrogen purity from a membrane generator varies with how hard you pull on it, so the only way to know a tire actually received 95% or better is to measure it. It is also what lets a service writer answer the customer who asks what they are paying for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the auto fill cart with any of the generators?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is intended for the stationary units, which have no fill system of their own. The portable NA6-3P already includes a purge and fill system with four hoses and two extra ports, so the cart would be redundant on that model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy green hoses and green caps?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen is the accepted color convention for nitrogen service in a tire shop. It stops a technician from topping off a converted tire with shop air, which quietly undoes the conversion the customer paid for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich low pressure conversion kit do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCC1021474 fits the NA14-80. The NA4-60 and NA7-80 take CC1021473, which is currently quoted rather than list priced, so call us for that one. Either way, tell us the system pressure you need to run at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre these genuine Champion parts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Everything on this page is a Champion part number from the current Champion price list, supplied through our authorized distributor channel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champion","offers":[{"title":"CC1021234 - Auto Fill Cart, (4) 25 ft Hoses, (2) Extra Ports","offer_id":67568655565075,"sku":"CC1021234","price":5196.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CC1010674 - Handheld Nitrogen \/ Oxygen Analyzer","offer_id":67568655597843,"sku":"CC1010674","price":1193.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"N35R - Hose and Reel, Green, 35 ft x 3\/8 in","offer_id":67568655630611,"sku":"N35R","price":625.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VP1024849 - Inflation Hose with Tire Chuck, 25 ft","offer_id":67568655663379,"sku":"VP1024849","price":206.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"CC1021474 - Low Pressure Conversion Kit (NA14-80)","offer_id":67568655696147,"sku":"CC1021474","price":725.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VP1024707 - Battery Charger","offer_id":67568655728915,"sku":"VP1024707","price":233.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"champion-nitrogen-tire-inflation-shop-supplies","title":"Champion Nitrogen Tire Inflation Shop Supplies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe consumables and counter material that turn a \u003cstrong\u003eChampion Nitrogen Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e generator into a service you can actually sell. Green valve stem caps, sleeves and o-rings identify a converted tire so nobody tops it off with shop air; the window stickers, mirror hang tags and point of sale kit explain the service to the customer and bring them back for the check-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelect the item and pack size you need from the dropdown above.\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything on this page is sold in the bulk pack quantity Champion supplies it in, which is noted in each option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Quantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat It Is For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC1010411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen valve stem cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulk shop supply. The standard visual marker that a tire is on nitrogen.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC1020779\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen valve stem cap, aluminum stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmaller pack, aluminum stem version.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC1020777\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome valve stem cap, brass stem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome finish for customers who do not want green on a show wheel.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVP1021897\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen valve stem sleeve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlips over the stem so the identification survives a cap that walks off.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVP1021896\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen valve stem o-rings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen sealing o-rings for nitrogen-identified stems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVP1027992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir chuck, N2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe chuck on the end of the nitrogen fill hose.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC1020782\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN2 rearview mirror hang tag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReminder tag left with the customer after a conversion.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC1020783\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN2 window sticker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eService reminder sticker for the windshield.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCC1010413\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoint of sale promotion kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCounter and waiting-room material explaining nitrogen inflation to the customer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Identification Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA nitrogen conversion is only worth what the customer paid for it as long as the tire stays on nitrogen. One top-up with shop air at the next oil change puts roughly 21% oxygen back into the tire and quietly undoes the job. Green caps and sleeves exist to stop that happening, in your shop and in the next one. They cost cents per tire and they protect the service you sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilding Out a Nitrogen Bay\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese supplies sit alongside the equipment. See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-nitrogen-advantage-series-nitrogen-generator\"\u003eChampion Nitrogen Advantage generators\u003c\/a\u003e for the machine, from the 3.2 SCFM portable cart to the 14.2 SCFM stationary unit, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-nitrogen-advantage-generator-accessories\"\u003eChampion Nitrogen Advantage generator accessories\u003c\/a\u003e for the auto fill cart, green hose reels, inflation hoses, handheld nitrogen\/oxygen analyzer and low pressure conversion kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack quantities are Champion's standard bulk quantities and are not broken. The green stem cap, for instance, is a 1,000 piece supply, which is roughly 250 vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll items ship \u003cstrong\u003eF.O.B. shipping point\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChampion publishes no shipping weights for this family. These are light goods, but call us if you need a firm freight number before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor. These are genuine Champion supplies from the current price list, and we can quote them on the same order as the generator so your nitrogen service opens complete rather than waiting on a second shipment of caps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo green caps actually do anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMechanically, no, a cap is a cap. What they do is communicate. They tell the next technician, in your shop or anywhere else, that this tire is on nitrogen and should not be topped off with shop air. That is the whole point, and it is why the color convention is worth keeping to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCap, sleeve or o-ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaps are the common choice and the cheapest per tire. Sleeves stay with the stem when a cap goes missing, which matters on fleet vehicles that see a lot of hands. The green o-rings are for shops that want the identification built into the stem seal itself. Plenty of shops use caps alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is there a chrome cap on a nitrogen page?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause customers with polished or show wheels object to green plastic. CC1020777 is the chrome-finish brass-stem option for those cars, and it keeps the sale rather than losing it over a cap color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the hang tags and stickers customizable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Champion part numbers here are the standard printed items. If you need shop-branded material, tell us and we will ask the factory what is possible on a custom run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to start offering nitrogen service?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA generator sized to your bay count, a green hose reel at each bay, a handheld analyzer to verify purity, and these identification and point of sale supplies. 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Each length of tube is extruded from \u003cstrong\u003emarine-grade 6063 aluminum\u003c\/strong\u003e, powder coated inside and out, and joined with \u003cstrong\u003enickel-plated brass lock-and-seal fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e. The bore stays smooth and the same diameter for the life of the system, which is the one thing black iron cannot promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the \u003cstrong\u003etubing itself\u003c\/strong\u003e, in sizes from \u003cstrong\u003e14mm (1\/2 in) to 63mm (2-1\/2 in)\u003c\/strong\u003e and in all four Champion application colors. Fittings, brackets, valves and tools are ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your size and color from the dropdowns above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColor Codes the Whole Trade Reads\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion extrudes the same tube in four colors so a plant's services are identifiable at a glance, with no labeling to fade or peel. The aluminum, the wall and the fittings are identical; only the finish changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eService\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed Air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe standard shop air main and drops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuns from a nitrogen generator to the bays or the process\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum headers, down to -0.99 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInert Gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArgon, CO2 and other inert gas distribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue is also available \u003cstrong\u003ewith custom ink\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is Champion's factory-printed legend on the tube. Specify your text when you order; custom ink is a made-to-order item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Selection Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlow rates below are Champion's published figures at a \u003cstrong\u003e1 psi pressure drop per 100 ft\u003c\/strong\u003e of tube and couplings in a straight run (65 ft for 14mm). \u003cstrong\u003eIn a loop system these flows can be doubled.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNominal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCFM @ 125 PSIG\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCFM @ 150 PSIG\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCFM @ 175 PSIG\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCFM @ 220 PSIG\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.098 lb\/ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.159 lb\/ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.202 lb\/ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/4 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e146\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e158\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e171\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e189\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.262 lb\/ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e266\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e291\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e310\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e348\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.331 lb\/ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e476\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e526\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e565\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e627\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.592 lb\/ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-1\/2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e881\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e965\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,047\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,153\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.623 lb\/ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow This Tubing Is Packaged\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 ft lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e in every size and color. This is the standard stick and what most of this listing sells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14mm 10 Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, ten 8 ft lengths, 80 ft total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14mm 20 Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, twenty 8 ft lengths, 160 ft total.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion lists the 14mm multi-packs as \u003cstrong\u003eNOT BRANDED\u003c\/strong\u003e in every color, so the tube in a pack carries no printed legend. If you need branded 14mm, order the 16 ft length instead. Shipping weights on the multi-pack variants are the full pack weight, not the per-stick weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShared Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtruded aluminum, UNI EN 573-3 EN AW 6063, T5 temper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChemical Composition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSi 0.3-0.6, Mg 0.35-0.6, Fe 0.10-0.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrostatic painting, inside and out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 bar \/ 220 PSIG, all sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-0.99 bar (-29.6 in Hg), full vacuum service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-4 F to 176 F (-20 C to +80 C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed air, vacuum, nitrogen, inert gases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitting Body and Nut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel-plated brass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFitting Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh nitrile seal, NBR o-ring, AISI 304 stainless clamping washer, technopolymer safety ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMale and female threads to ISO 228\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFire Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe system does not stoke or propagate fire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion Coefficient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.024 mm\/(m C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTensile Stress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205 N\/mm2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrinell Hardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-70 HB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampion Lifetime Warranty on Quick-Lock and Big-Lock pipe and fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Aluminum Instead of Black Iron\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompressed air piping is not a neutral component. Its material, age and condition decide both what reaches the tool and what it costs to get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron rusts and the bore closes up.\u003c\/strong\u003e Scale builds on the inside wall, the functional diameter shrinks, pressure drop climbs, and the rust itself becomes the contamination your filters and dryer were bought to remove. Aluminum does not corrode, so a Quick-Lock main flows the same on year fifteen as on day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-tenth the weight of the same diameter steel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two people and a lift handle what used to take a crew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo hot work.\u003c\/strong\u003e No welding permit, no fire watch, no threading machine, no pipe dope. Cut, deburr, push, tighten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt comes apart again.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adding a drop or moving a machine means loosening a nut, not cutting and re-welding. Plants that rearrange get that investment back the first time the line moves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower installed cost than steel, better air than plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-Lock installs at roughly plastic labor rates with the structural strength and the air quality of a far more expensive system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMachine shops and fabrication plants, automotive service and collision centers, tire and fleet shops piping green nitrogen from a generator to each bay, food and beverage packaging lines where rust in the air stream is unacceptable, pharmaceutical and clean manufacturing, woodworking shops, dental and medical facilities, laboratories running vacuum headers, breweries and wineries distributing CO2, body shops running paint-quality air, and any plant replacing a corroded black iron main without shutting the building down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizing the Main and the Drops\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo mistakes account for most disappointing air systems, and both are piping, not compressor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUndersized mains.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure drop in pipe is a function of flow and diameter, and it is not forgiving. Size the main off the chart above at your actual system pressure and your actual demand, not off the compressor's discharge port size. If the chart says 40mm and the old iron was 1-1\/4 in, the old iron was the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDead-end runs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pipe the main as a \u003cstrong\u003eloop\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a spur wherever the building allows it. Air then reaches any point from two directions, which roughly doubles the usable flow of the same tube, as Champion's own flow table notes. A loop is also what makes adding a machine later a non-event.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake drops off the \u003cstrong\u003etop\u003c\/strong\u003e of the main, not the bottom, so condensate in the main cannot run down into a tool. Champion's outlet tee with water trap insert is built for exactly this. Pitch the main slightly toward a drop leg with a drain at the low point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure what you need? Our compressed air engineers will lay out the main, the loop and the drops from your floor plan and quote the whole bill of material, at no charge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Else the Job Needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTubing is one line on the bill of material. A complete Quick-Lock installation also takes \u003cstrong\u003eunion connectors, elbows, tees, outlet tees, male threaded connectors, saddle clamps, ball valves, wall and strut brackets or wire hangers, end caps and the deburr and marking tools\u003c\/strong\u003e. Champion catalogs all of it in the Quick-Lock range and we can quote it alongside the tube. Call or email with your layout and we will build the full list so nothing stops the install on day two.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing larger than 2-1\/2 in? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-big-lock-series-aluminum-compressed-air-pipe\"\u003eChampion Big-Lock aluminum pipe, 73mm to 273mm (2-1\/2 in to 10 in)\u003c\/a\u003e, which uses a grooved mechanical coupling and carries the same lifetime warranty. Quick-Lock and Big-Lock are designed to be used together, with the Big-Lock main feeding Quick-Lock branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAir Quality Still Starts Upstream\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAluminum pipe will not rust, but it will happily carry whatever the compressor sends it. Water that condenses in a cold main still drips into a tool, and oil carryover still ruins a paint job. Pair a Quick-Lock system with a properly sized \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-dryers\"\u003eair dryer\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/air-filters\"\u003ecompressed air filtration\u003c\/a\u003e, and put a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/collections\/condensate-drains\"\u003econdensate drain\u003c\/a\u003e at every low point. The piping protects the air quality you create; it does not create it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll Quick-Lock products and accessories are NO CANCEL \/ NO RETURN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion states this in capitals in the current price list. Please confirm your sizes and quantities before the order is placed; we are happy to check the take-off with you first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom ink is made to order.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow extra lead time and supply the exact legend text.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreight:\u003c\/strong\u003e all Quick-Lock and Big-Lock shipments are freight collect from Huntersville, NC 28078 or Las Vegas, NV 89113. Sixteen-foot tube ships as an oversize length, so call us for a freight quote before you order a large package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor. We do not just sell tube by the stick. Send us a sketch or a floor plan and our compressed air engineers will size the main, lay out the loop, count the fittings and brackets, and return a complete bill of material you can hand to an installer. Every length ships with Champion's Lifetime Warranty on pipe and fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I install this myself?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is the point of the system. There is no welding, gluing or threading. Cut the tube square, deburr the outside diameter with the Champion deburr tool, mark the insertion depth with the marking gauge, push the tube fully home and tighten the compression nut to the published torque. Champion publishes the torque per size, from 26 in-lb on 20mm and 25mm up to 48 ft-lb on 50mm. Most shops install their own system over a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat pressure can it hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e220 PSIG (15 bar) across every size, and it pulls full vacuum at the other end of the range. Champion's commissioning procedure is to pressurize in 15 psig increments and never exceed 220 psig during testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs 14mm or 20mm big enough for a drop?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually yes for a drop, almost never for a main. At 125 PSIG, 14mm carries 12 CFM and 20mm carries 36 CFM over 100 ft. That covers a single tool or a bench station. A main feeding a shop needs to be sized off total demand, which is where 32mm through 63mm live.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the tube sold in metric sizes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tube is extruded to a calibrated metric outside diameter because the fittings grip the OD rather than threading into it. The inch figures shown are the nominal equivalents the trade uses: 14mm is called 1\/2 in, 63mm is called 2-1\/2 in. Order by the metric size and the fittings will match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect it to my existing iron pipe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Champion makes male and female threaded connectors in NPT in every size, so a Quick-Lock main can tie into existing threaded pipe, a compressor discharge, a dryer or a receiver. A common project is to leave the old iron in place as a backup and run new aluminum alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need to be painted or insulated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The tube is electrostatically painted at the factory inside and out, and the color is the service identification. 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Where Quick-Lock joins tube with a push-and-tighten brass compression fitting, Big-Lock uses the \u003cstrong\u003egrooved mechanical coupling\u003c\/strong\u003e that mechanical contractors already know from fire protection and process piping: roll a groove in each tube end, wrap a gasket, close a two-piece ductile housing over it, and tighten two bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is a main that goes up quickly, comes apart just as quickly, and never rusts shut. This listing is the \u003cstrong\u003etubing\u003c\/strong\u003e; couplings, flanges, elbows, tees, valves and the grooving tools are ordered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your size and color from the dropdowns above.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eColor Codes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eService\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed air\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNitrogen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVacuum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInert gas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue is also offered \u003cstrong\u003ewith custom ink\u003c\/strong\u003e, Champion's factory-printed legend on the tube. 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The grey, black and green 273mm tubes are listed in the current price book as \u003cstrong\u003econsult factory\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no published price, and we will not invent one. If you need 273mm in a color other than blue, call or email us and we will get a firm quote and lead time from the factory. The same applies to several 273mm fittings, including the 273mm 90 degree and 45 degree union elbows, the 273mm junction tee and the 273mm bracket hanger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCustom ink is not offered on 273mm at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShared Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-corrosive marine-grade extruded aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e73mm to 273mm (2-1\/2 in to 10 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoining Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrooved mechanical coupling, two-piece housing, gasket, bolt and nut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmooth, full diameter maintained for the life of the system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlso Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange adapters and flange kits for connection to flanged equipment and valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGasket Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard and high-temperature gaskets in every size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButterfly valves in 73mm, 90mm, 115mm, 168mm and 220mm, standard and high temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressed air, vacuum, nitrogen, inert gases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChampion Lifetime Warranty on Quick-Lock and Big-Lock pipe and fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by Champion for Big-Lock. Call for a freight quote.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grooved Aluminum for a Large Main\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny mechanical contractor can install it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grooved coupling technology is the most widely accepted mechanical joining method in the trades. There is no learning curve and no specialty crew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo hot work on a 10 inch main.\u003c\/strong\u003e Welding large steel pipe inside a working plant means permits, fire watch and downtime. Big-Lock needs a grooving tool and a wrench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-tenth the weight of the same diameter steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, while remaining structurally comparable to carbon steel. That changes the hanger design, the lift equipment and the crew size on a large overhead main.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZero corrosion.\u003c\/strong\u003e No scale entering production equipment, no shrinking bore, no rust-driven pressure drop, and none of the maintenance cost that comes with a corroding main.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe joint is serviceable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two bolts open a coupling. Adding a branch to a large main later is a scheduled hour, not a shutdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant-wide compressed air mains in manufacturing and fabrication, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical and clean production, automotive assembly, large distribution and logistics centers, foundries and metal finishing, pulp and paper, and any facility replacing a corroded large-diameter steel header. Big-Lock is also the right answer for the trunk of a system whose branches run in Quick-Lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBig-Lock and Quick-Lock Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two systems are designed as one range and share a lifetime warranty. The usual architecture is a \u003cstrong\u003eBig-Lock main loop\u003c\/strong\u003e around the building with \u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Lock branches and drops\u003c\/strong\u003e at the machines, joined through Big-Lock outlet saddle clamps and reducing fittings. If your mains are 2-1\/2 in and under, you want \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aircompressorstore.com\/products\/champion-quick-lock-series-aluminum-compressed-air-pipe\"\u003eChampion Quick-Lock aluminum pipe, 14mm to 63mm (1\/2 in to 2-1\/2 in)\u003c\/a\u003e instead, which is the push-and-tighten system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote that 73mm Big-Lock and 63mm Quick-Lock are both called 2-1\/2 in nominal. They are not interchangeable: 73mm is a grooved tube and 63mm is a compression tube. Choose the system first, then the size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Else the Job Needs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBesides tube, a Big-Lock installation takes \u003cstrong\u003eseal couplings, straight unions, 90 and 45 degree elbows, equal and reducing tees, outlet saddle clamps, reducers and adapters, flange kits and gaskets, butterfly valves, hanging brackets, lubricant and replacement seals\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus the \u003cstrong\u003eroll grooving tool\u003c\/strong\u003e for the sizes on the job. Champion catalogs the whole range. Send us the layout and we will quote the complete bill of material including the tooling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrdering Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll Big-Lock products and accessories are NO CANCEL \/ NO RETURN.\u003c\/strong\u003e Champion states this in capitals in the current price list. Confirm sizes and quantities before the order goes in; we will gladly check the take-off with you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-stock colors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey, black and green are built to order in every size. Allow additional lead time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreight:\u003c\/strong\u003e all Big-Lock shipments are freight collect from Huntersville, NC 28078 or Las Vegas, NV 89113. These are 16 ft lengths in diameters up to 10 in, so freight is quoted per order. Champion does not publish Big-Lock shipping weights, so call us before you budget the freight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Air Compressor Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAir Compressor Store is an authorized Champion Pneumatic distributor. Large-diameter mains are not a cart-and-checkout purchase, and we do not treat them that way. Send us your floor plan and demand figures and our compressed air engineers will size the main, lay out the loop, specify the couplings, flanges, valves and hangers, and tell you which grooving tool the installer needs. Every length carries Champion's Lifetime Warranty on pipe and fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Big-Lock and Quick-Lock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe joining method and the size range. Quick-Lock covers 14mm to 63mm and joins with a nickel-plated brass compression fitting you tighten by hand tools. Big-Lock covers 73mm to 273mm and joins with a grooved mechanical coupling, which needs the tube ends grooved first. Both are marine-grade aluminum, both carry the lifetime warranty, and they interconnect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a special tool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, a roll grooving tool sized to the pipe. Champion catalogs the grooving tools and the aluminum roll sets for them. Many mechanical contractors already own grooving equipment from fire protection or process work. We can quote the tooling with the pipe or advise on renting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat pressure is Big-Lock rated for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion publishes the detailed pressure data by size and gasket in the Big-Lock installation documentation rather than in the price list, and the rating varies with the coupling and gasket selected. Tell us your system pressure and temperature when you ask for a quote and we will confirm the correct coupling and gasket specification in writing before you order. Do not assume a figure from the Quick-Lock range applies here.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect it to flanged equipment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Champion makes flange adapters and flange kits with couplings in every Big-Lock size, plus standard and high-temperature flange gaskets, so the main can land directly on a flanged valve, dryer, receiver or compressor connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is 273mm available in blue only?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion prices 273mm blue tube in the current price list and shows the grey, black and green 273mm tubes as consult factory, along with several 273mm fittings. That is a factory build-to-order situation, not a discontinuation. We can get you a firm quote; we just will not publish a price we cannot stand behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it strong enough to hang overhead?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChampion rates the system as structurally comparable to carbon steel while weighing about one-tenth as much. Use the Big-Lock hanging brackets and follow the published support spacing for the size. The lighter pipe generally simplifies the hanger design rather than complicating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I mix Big-Lock and Quick-Lock on one system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the intended design. A Big-Lock trunk with Quick-Lock branches is the most common layout in a plant of any size, and Champion makes the reducing and outlet fittings to join them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get a price on a consult-factory item?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCall or email us with the part number or the description. 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