When to Use Clamp-Together Duct
Clamp-Together Duct: Where and When To Use It?
Industrial Duct's clamp-together duct is applicable in virtually any dust collection system from wood to paper to chemical. And it is also used in fume and oil mist collection. Even abrasive applications can be accommodated.
The standard Industrial Duct branches and fittings are fabricated from 18 gauge material as a standard, and can be fabricated in gauges up to 10. Likewise, elbows and duct can also be fabricated in 10 ga for use in such applications as sand, coal or other abrasive applications.
A wide variety of gasket materials, coupled with SS (stainless steel ) material makes it possible for Industrial Duct to address even the harshest applications. The standard n-butyl rubber gasket is great for 95% of all applications, but the gasket is also available in FDA silicon, which is great for food AND hi-temp applications.
Viton and Goretex gasket materials address the balance of applications where standard rubbers will be “eaten” away.
As with any product, clamp-together duct has its limitations and should not be used on heavy concentrations of liquid, or for conveyance of dust under positive pressures. Such applications should use flanged duct with a gasket, which is also available from Industrial Duct.