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12.18 - Maximum Recommended Flow through Pipes and Pressure Loss through Fittings

Maximum recommended flow through main lines*

Nominal bore (mm)Actual bore (mm)Rate of Air-flow at 7 bar L/s ANR
661
893
10125
151610
202217
252725
323650
404265
5053100
6569180
8081240
100105410
125130610
150155900

Note: Velocity of air-flow must be restricted to less than 6 m/s, if carry over of moisture past drain legs is to be avoided. *Medium weight steel tube to BS1387 table 2 or ISO 65