Duct Connections

Rectangular

Rectangular Duct Connections

 The four criteria of a duct flange
They affect the performance of your
ductwork, as not all rectangular
connections are created equal!

The air-tightness Prominent edge in

influences the: the corner area
- energy consumption
- noise generation
Sealing lip
- air quality

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The profile deflection Hollow

influences the: triangular profile
- efficiency and integrity
- applications range
- appearance

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The corner piece strength Profile´s

influences the: support leg
- air-tightness after installation
- required number of clamps
- required number of supports Deeply press-
formed corners

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The supporting leg

The gaping offers a high resistance
influences the: against torsion
- air-tightness
- appearance
- required number of supports

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deeply pressed material, resist the important traction loads
and minimize the need for clamps.
Rectangular
Duct Connections

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 Corner Pieces

Different corners depending on your rectangular duct

fabrication methods and working habits:

A - Corner Pieces
The original and strongest corner piece.
The duct-wall needs to be notched out.

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A - Corner Pieces with short Legs

Corners for small duct dimensions.
The duct-wall needs to be notched out.

S - Corner Pieces
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most corner pieces in the market.

S - Corner Pieces with short Legs

Corners for small duct dimensions.
Duct-wall seam does not need to be notched out.

B - Corner Pieces
Economical corner pieces.
Duct-wall seam does not need to be notched out.
Approximately 40% weaker than the A-corners.

D - Corner Pieces
Economical corner pieces.
Duct-wall seam needs to be notched out.

Z - Corner Pieces
Two-piece corners for ducts with formed-on flanges.
Guarantee a 90° angle and maximum stability.
Easy and quick assembly.

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 Clamps

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 Profile Selection According to Stability Criteria


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 Profile Selection According to Tightness Criteria

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Recommendations for the Ductwork Manufacture According to DIN EN 1507

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on ducts with duct edges below 500 mm should also be all sealed with mastic, as their number per m2 of duct is larger. The easiest way to do this
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 M2 Rectangular Duct Connections ]X\
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A01C-2051 M2-A-Corner Piece Alu  0,41 1 0,02 Bag 500

A01C-2052 M2-S-Corner Piece Alu  0,48 4 0,02 Bag 500

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 M3 Rectangular Duct Connections ]\
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A01C-3051 M3-A-Corner Piece Alu  1,07 1 0,05 Bag 200

A01C-3052 M3-S-Corner Piece Alu  1,18 2 0,06 Bag 200

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 M4 Rectangular Duct Connections ]_\
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A01C-4051 M4-A-Corner Piece Alu  1,56 1 0,10 Bag 100

A01C-4052 M4-S-Corner Piece Alu  1,76 2 0,11 Bag 100

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 M2 M3 M4 Rectangular Duct Connections
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 M2 M3 M4 Rectangular Duct Connections
Clamping Recommendations
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20 mm Profiles 30 mm Profiles 40 mm Profiles

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Pressures M2-0,9-Profile M3-1,2-Profile M3-1,5-Profile
up to 1000 Pa from 1000 mm from 1200 mm from 1200 mm from 1300 mm from 1500 mm from 2000 mm
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consideration. In such cases the duct work should be manufactured and tested according to these requirements.

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 Two-Piece Corners for Formed-on Profiles.

The M2-Z and M3-Z corner pieces consist


  


A
A
B F B C
C
Flat part Formed part

D D
E E

'  
'## Upon Request

Art.Nr. Description ”> A B C D E F => Pkg *#>*=

‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘
mm mm mm mm mm mm

‚
X\*

A02A-2003 X—

*#" *
  0,18 70 1,5 3,0 9,0 18,0 2,0 0,03 Bag 500
A02A-2004 X—

*#"
*
  0,18 70 5,2 9,2 9,0 18,0 2,0 0,03 Bag 500
‚
\*

A02A-3003 —

*#" *
  0,36 100 2,5 4,0 12,0 27,0 2,5 0,08 Bag 200
A02A-3004 —

*#"
*
  0,36 100 7,5 14,0 12,0 27,0 2,5 0,07 Bag 200

Installation Instructions

Hammer the formed-part

1   
 2

  
  
  

 


 
  

3 all the way down 4

Finally, secure the corner piece in place

by hammering down the stop

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 Notes

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