The Various Types Of Ducting

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Ducting is used for a wide variety of different purposes and in many different settings. The type of ducting that you require will depend on the intended use. You can get spiral ducting, rectangular ducting, clip and slip ducting and flat channel ducting. If you are unsure of the type of ducting you require for the task you’re going to undertake then you should seek advice from a specialist ducting retailer. They will be able to recommend the type of ducting you need and tell you about all the different types available that you can choose from. Ducting retailers will specialise in selling everything needed for dust extraction, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Spiral ducting is mainly used for heating systems, ventilation, removal of chemicals and removal of fumes. With such a wide range of applications spiral ducting can be used in commercial, industrial and domestic premises. The range of spiral ducting includes spiral pipe, bends, reducers, joiners and end caps, shoes and saddles, twin bends, volume control dampers, fire dampers and blast gates, 90 and 45 degree tees, weather cowls and jet cones, ...
... split rings and access doors. It will depend on what purpose you are installing spiral ducting for as to what parts you require. All spiral ducting parts are available in a range of various lengths and widths and are made from high quality galvanised steel.

Rectangular ducting is most commonly used for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and air movement systems. Clip system ducting tends to be used for dust extraction, saw dust, wood having removal and for extracting chemicals and fumes. Clip ducting is a popular choice as it is simple and quick to install as it just clips together as the name suggests. You can purchase a range of adapters for ducting such as square to round attachments and various clips and flanges for different ducting types and sizes.