How Clamp-Together (Quick-Fit®) Ducting Saves Time and Money
Summary
Nordfab® Quick-Fit® clamp-together ducting cuts installation time, lowers labor costs, and lets you reconfigure systems without welding or rivets. With double-rolled connecting edges, built-in gaskets, and adjustable nipples, Quick-Fit® delivers strong seals, fast assemblies, and easy maintenance for a wide range of materials — from sawdust to metal grindings to smoke and fumes.
What is Quick-Fit® Clamp-Together Ducting?
Quick-Fit® (QF) clamp together ducting eliminates rivets, screws, welds and other time-consuming and costly fastening techniques — and the Quick-Fit® adjustable nipple telescopes in length to eliminate precise measurements and wasted parts due to improper measuring.
Thanks to the patented Quick-Fit® design, straight piping, elbows and branch pieces clamp easily together in seconds. And they can be put together and taken apart with no special tools. That means you don't have to throw away ducting each time you make a floor change.
How Does Superior Strength Meet Simple Installation?
The QF Clamp together duct system begins with pipes and fittings that have been machined so that each connecting end has double-rolled edges. When the QF clamp (complete with built-in gasket) is snapped into place, the resulting seal is strong and tight enough for almost all dust collection and solid materials conveying applications.
QF clamp together duct system includes everything you need:
• Branches
• Elbows
• Straight pipes
• Hoods
• Adapters
How Does Clamp-Together Ducting Minimize Downtime and Maximize Efficiency?
Nordfab® clamp together ducting reduces installation time by up to 45% compared to traditional methods. The Quick-Fit® unique design allows for:
• Rapid installation
• Easy maintenance
• Quick modifications
• Simple cleaning
How Does Quick-Fit® Integrate with New and Existing Systems?
Many of the largest manufacturing facilities being built in the US today go online with complete QF systems. QF also connects easily to existing ducting systems. And because clamp together duct can be taken apart and reused, it quickly accommodates floor plan changes and machine replacements.
What Materials Can Quick-Fit® Handle?
A partial listing of material collected or conveyed through QF includes:
| • sawdust • metal grinding • printing powder • plastic pellets • dry concrete • carbon black • smoke • fumes |
• grains • lime • wood chips • mists • toner dusts • paper trim • cocoa • and hundreds of others |
If you need just a few parts, or an entire system, Nordfab® ships in 2-5 days!
FAQs: Clamp Together Duct
How much faster is Quick-Fit® than flanged or welded systems?
Quick-Fit® installs far faster because sections clamp together in seconds — installers often save substantial labor time (customer data commonly reports up to ~45% faster installs depending on project complexity).
Do clamp-together systems leak?
No — double-rolled edges plus gaskets and properly installed QF clamps create strong, leak-resistant seals for most dust collection and material-handling applications.
Can Quick-Fit® be taken apart and reused?
Yes — sections, elbows, and branches disassemble easily for cleaning, reconfiguration, or relocation with no special tools.
What materials are safe to convey through QF ducting?
QF handles a wide range: sawdust, metal grindings, plastic pellets, paper trim, carbon black, fumes, smoke, and more — see the system’s material list for specifics.
Is Quick-Fit® suitable for heavy industrial airflow?
Yes — QF supports heavy-duty material handling and can be sized and supported for high-volume airflow; always follow design and hanger recommendations.
How quickly can I get parts?
A: Nordfab® typically ships parts and small orders in 2–5 days (lead times vary by quantity and customization).
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