Choosing industrial ductwork shouldn’t come down to the price per foot of straight pipe. While spiral pipe may offer a lower initial material cost, US Duct and US Tubing are designed as complete systems that provide advantages in installation speed, durability, adjustability, sealing, and long-term value. This article compares spiral pipe with US Duct and US Tubing, highlighting key differences in construction, connections, leakage performance, field installation, and lifecycle costs. US Duct offers a strong, modular, adjustable solution for dust collection, most fume applications, and industrial air movement, while US Tubing provides a guaranteed leak-free connection for applications where air or fluid cannot escape. With clamp-together installation that can reduce installation time by approximately 70%, plus components that can be disassembled, modified, and reused, US Duct and US Tubing can deliver value well beyond the initial material price. The right choice ultimately depends on the system’s specific requirements for strength, sealing, installation speed, adjustability, and long-term flexibility.
Spark Trap
We made one, a real spark trap—affordable, effective, and unique. The patented US Duct Spark Trap (AKA spark cooler or spark arrestor) tumbles grinding sparks and embers through a torturous path giving them time to burn out before exiting.
Because of the custom cone and the outlet inset design, our spark trap effectively eliminates sparks before they can exit the trap—so it can be installed right at the dust collector, adding convenience and eliminating distance requirements.
If you have an industrial welding, grinding, or cutting application, reach out to see if the US Duct patented Spark Trap is the right spark reduction solution for your system.
Recommended for most metal dusts. Our spark traps have proven spark mitigation, greatly reducing the risk of fire and filter media damage.
- Rugged steel construction
- Exclusive, patented design
- Tool-free clean-out door
- Optional drop-out kit allows for floor-level emptying
- No space requirements—can be placed right at the collector
- Minimal pressure drop
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