Clamp Together Duct has been a standard product in the industrial ductwork industry for a number of years now, but we still get questions about the benefits of the system and people wondering just how fast and easy the system is to install.
To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions here on the US Duct blog. This is part 2 of a 3-part series on some of the most commonly asked questions. We hope it'll help you understand how powerful this product can be for you and your customers.
Will Clamp Together Duct work for my application?
More than likely. Whether collecting fume or heavy particulate, paper trim, or fine dust, Clamp Together Duct provides the options you need for almost any industry or application. Wood chips, abrasives, high velocities, and pressures are all handled by the variety of gauges and sizes available for the duct, elbows, branches, and other accessories.
For wet or oil mist applications, the US Tubing product line offers the same breadth of products and ease of installation, but with a mist-tight seal.
Before selecting a type of ductwork and designing your system, it's also important to consider:
- The material you are conveying through the duct
- Velocities required to move the material in the duct
- The explosiveness of the dust (Kst value)
- Custom hood design
- Impact of dynamic changes in the process or the collection process (Can the system handle a surge of material or changes in the density of the air?)
- The type of collector needed and the media that will work best with the material
Will Clamp Together Duct work with my existing dust collection system?
I have another kind of duct now. How can I add clamp together duct to my existing dust collection system? Easily.
US Duct makes adapters and connectors to transition virtually any type of existing duct to Clamp Together Duct. If you are repairing or adding sections to your existing system, US Duct can help you design those sections to use Clamp Together Duct and make your installation and ongoing maintenance a breeze!
Clamp Together Duct comes in 5’ sections, so how do I adjust the length?
The heart of the clamp together system is the ability to cut the pipe and incorporate either an 11” adjustable sleeve or a standard fitting to receive that cut end of pipe. Once the pipe is slid into the sleeve or the fitting to create the length needed, the standard clamp secures the pipe to the rolled lip of the sleeve or fitting by clamping it using an O-ring. Precision cutting is not needed — saving you time and the headache of measuring.
What about using slide gates?
Clamp Together Duct works wonderfully with a wide variety of gates (full cut-offs, ½ cut-offs, blast gates, air tight gates, auto gates) and any of them can be added using the simple clamp together system. The housings of these products, and all our accessories, are designed with rolled lips, or we can provide adapters for the gates you have.
Does it work with flex hoses?
Absolutely! We make a wide variety of transitions and adapters to allow connections with hoses — including flex hose. We supply hoses, as well, specializing in heavier flex hose (to handle high abrasives) and steel flex hose as well as static dissipating hose.
Have more questions? Contact US Duct now for the answers!
Read the first five questions from our series now. The third in our three-part series on Clamp Together Duct FAQs is also available. We'll answer:
- How long does it take to get Clamp Together Duct?
- How skilled do I have to be to install it?
- How do I hang it?
- Do I need another supplier for transitions, hoods, gates, manifolds?
- I don’t know that much about Clamp Together Duct. How do I know what to order?
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Everything You Need to Know About Clamp Together Duct
Clamp Together Duct has become a go-to ductwork system for many industrial applications, but many are still learning about the benefits of this fast and easy ductwork system. If you're a novice or interested in expanding your knowledge of the system — we've got your back.
From how it works to what applications it works best in, this guide gives you EVERYTHING you need to know about Clamp Together Duct (and some information you probably didn’t want or need).