18/03/2026
Most comparisons still start with price per metre.
But the issues that actually impact a system rarely show up at installation:
〽️ Pressure drop increases over time
🔀 Corrosion affects internal flow
🌬️ Leaks develop gradually
💥 Modifications become disruptive
Material selection shapes how a system performs years after it’s commissioned.
We’ve broken down how aluminium, stainless, steel, copper and plastic compare AND where each one actually makes sense.
Because the best systems don’t rely on one material.
They use the right one in the right place.
Read the full decision guide here: https://infinitypipesystems.com.au/knowledge-library/compressed-air-piping-materials-comparison