Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 Piece |
| No of valves | 12 Way |
| Header Type | Dual Header |
| Connection size | 1/2 inch |
| Working Pressure | 25 bar |
| Pressure rating | 6000 psi |
| Outlet Count | 12 Outlet |
| Brand | KALPATARU |
| Size | 2" NB X SCH 40 X 1/2" NPT F |
| Header Size | 2 inch |
| Material | Stainless steel 316 |
| Color | Silver, polished |
| Connection type | Threaded NPT |
A Stainless Steel 316 Air Header is a specialized piping manifold used to distribute compressed air or other gases from a single source to multiple outputs. It’s commonly used in instrumentation systems, especially in harsh or corrosive environments like offshore platforms, refineries, and chemical plants.
🔩 What is an Air Header?An air header is essentially a manifold with multiple outlets, allowing multiple instruments or equipment to be supplied with air or gas from a single inlet.
🛠️ Key Specifications:| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless Steel 316 (SS316) – excellent corrosion resistance |
| Design | Cylindrical or rectangular header pipe with multiple outlet ports |
| Inlet Connection | Flanged, NPT, or socket weld |
| Outlet Connections | Usually NPT threaded ports (¼", ⅜", or ½") |
| Working Pressure | Typically 150 to 6000 PSI, depending on design and rating |
| Temperature Range | Up to ~800°F (425°C) depending on gasket and fittings |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted or bracket-mounted |
Multiple outlet ports (typically 4, 6, 8, or 12)
Drain valves or vent plugs at the bottom
Optional non-return valves, isolation valves, or pressure gauges
Ends may be blind, flanged, or capped
Pneumatic control systems
Instrument air distribution
Automation panels
Skid packages
Offshore oil and gas rigs
Refineries and chemical plants
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | SS316 |
| Inlet | 1" NPT Female |
| Outlets | 8 × ½" NPT Female |
| Pressure Rating | 3000 PSI @ 100°F |
| Finish | Electro-polished or passivated |
| Mounting | Wall bracket with U-bolts |
Number and size of outlets
End connections (threaded, flanged, welded)
Pressure and temperature ratings
Surface finish (passivation, polishing)
Product Details:
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 Piece |
| Header Type | Single Header |
| Working Pressure | 10 bar |
| Outlet Count | 10 Outlet |
| Brand | KALPATARU |
| Size | 2" NB X SCH 40 |
| Header Size | 2 inch |
| Connection Type | Flanged |
| Material | STAINLESS STEEL |
| Packaging Type | WOODEN BOX |
| Color | SILVER |
| Mounting | Wall Mounted |
| Pressure | 5000 PSI |
| Usage/Application | PETROCHEMICALS |
| Drain Connection | 1/4" NPT F |
| Finish | SMOOTH |
| Length | 1 MTR LONG |
An SS Air Header (Stainless Steel Air Header) is a distribution manifold used to supply compressed air from a single source to multiple users or instruments in industrial settings.
🔧 What Is an SS Air Header?An Air Header acts as a multi-port distribution block for compressed air. It's especially useful in instrumentation systems where air needs to be distributed to various pneumatic instruments or control valves.
💡 Why Stainless Steel (SS)?SS 304 or SS 316 is used for:
High corrosion resistance
Durability in harsh industrial environments (like offshore platforms, refineries, or chemical plants)
Cleanliness (important in food, pharma, and petrochemical industries)
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 or SS 316 (most common) |
| Inlet Connection | Typically 1/2" or 1” NPT (or BSP) |
| Outlet Ports | Multiple (4, 6, 8, 10, 12 ports or custom) |
| Port Size | Usually 1/4" or 1/2" NPT (Female) |
| Drain Valve | For condensation removal (optional) |
| Mounting Brackets | For wall or panel mounting |
| Design Pressure | Typically up to 3000 psi or more |
| End Caps or Plugs | For unused ports |
| Length | Varies based on number of outlets |
Pneumatic control systems
Instrumentation air distribution
Air supply for valve actuators
Panel-mounted instruments
Purging systems
Inlet: 1" NPT Female
Outlets: 8 × 1/4" NPT Female
Material: SS 316
Mounting: Wall bracket
Pressure Rating: 3000 psi @ 100°F
Finish: Polished or bead blasted
Additional Information:
Product Details:
| Header Type | Dual Header |
| Working Pressure | 10 bar |
| Outlet Count | 16 Outlet |
| Brand | KALPATARU |
| Size | 3/4" |
| Header Size | 2 inch |
| Material | SS |
| Color | SILVER |
| Pressure | 3500 |
| Usage/Application | REFINERY |
| Drain Connection | 3/4" |
| Finish | SMOOTH |
| Length | 950 MM L |
A Stainless Steel 304 (SS 304) Air Header is a multi-port distribution manifold used for distributing compressed air from a single source to multiple pneumatic instruments or actuators. It's a common component in instrumentation and process control systems where cleanliness, durability, and corrosion resistance are essential.
🧱 SS 304 Air Header – Overview ✅ What It Does:Supplies instrument air to multiple devices.
Ensures a centralized distribution system.
Can include valves on each outlet for isolation/control.
Designed for clean, dry, oil-free air – typically for pneumatic instruments.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Austenitic stainless steel |
| Corrosion Resistance | Good (not as high as SS316, but suitable for non-aggressive environments) |
| Applications | General industrial use, power plants, food industry, water treatment, etc. |
| Cost | Lower than SS316 – more economical |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 (ASTM A312 / A213 / A269 tubing or forged bar) |
| Inlet Connection | 1” NPT/BSP (F/M) |
| Outlet Ports | 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, or custom |
| Outlet Size | 1/4” or 1/2” NPT (F) |
| Drain Port | 1/4” NPT (bottom side) – optional |
| Working Pressure | Up to 3000 psi (varies by design) |
| Test Pressure | 1.5× working pressure (typically hydrotested) |
| Temperature Range | -20°C to +200°C (depending on sealing material) |
| Mounting | Wall-mount brackets or U-clamps |
| Finish | Natural, bead-blasted, or electro-polished |
Pneumatic control systems
Distribution of air to:
Pressure transmitters
Solenoid valves
Actuators
Air blow systems
Used in:
Power plants
Refineries
Chemical industries
Food & beverage plants (non-corrosive areas)
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 |
| Inlet | 1” NPT Female |
| Outlets | 8 × 1/4” NPT Female |
| Pressure Rating | 3000 psi |
| Drain | 1/4” NPT at bottom |
| Mounting | Wall-mount bracket |
Needle or ball valve on each outlet
Drain valve or drain plug
Stainless steel nameplate or tagging
Vent plug
Pressure gauge port
Custom port orientations or end connections
Product Details:
| Header Type | Dual Header |
| Working Pressure | 10 bar |
| Outlet Count | 8 Outlet |
| Brand | KALPATARU |
| Size | 2" NB |
| Material | SS 304/316 |
| Color | SILVER |
| Pressure | 6000 PSI |
| Usage/Application | PETROCHEMICALS |
| Drain Connection | 1/4" |
An Instrument Air Header is a manifold or distribution pipe that delivers clean, dry, compressed air (instrument air) to various instruments and control devices in a plant. It ensures a reliable and consistent supply of air to maintain proper functioning of pneumatically operated equipment like control valves, actuators, and instrumentation.
🔍 Key FunctionsDistribution: Distributes instrument air from a central source (like an air compressor/dryer system) to multiple users or instruments.
Pressure Regulation: Maintains stable air pressure across different parts of the plant.
Isolation: Allows isolation of sections via valves for maintenance without shutting down the entire system.
Monitoring: Often fitted with gauges, drains, and safety valves to monitor and maintain air quality and pressure.
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Material | Usually carbon steel, stainless steel, or galvanized steel to prevent corrosion. |
| Design Pressure | Typically matches the system’s operating pressure (commonly 6–8 bar / 90–120 psi). |
| Header Size | Depends on plant load and air demand; can range from 1" to 6" or more. |
| Connections | Includes take-off valves, drain valves, safety relief valves, and sometimes non-return valves. |
Runs across process areas to serve as a backbone for air distribution.
Branch lines run from the header to individual instruments or equipment.
Often installed above ground, along cable trays or pipe racks.
Instrument air is used for:
Actuating valves (e.g., control valves, on-off valves)
Signal transmission in pneumatic control loops
Purge air in analyzers and instrumentation
Fail-safe operation of instruments (air failure leads to safe positions)
Dry (dew point below -40°C/-40°F)
Clean (free of oil, particulates, and moisture)
Often treated via compressor, dryer, and filter systems before entering the header
Pressure gauges
Ball valves or globe valves
Drip legs or moisture traps
Relief valves (safety)
Tagging for identification
Product Details:
| Header Type | Dual Header |