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QF Pipe 18 Gauge

QF Pipe 18 Gauge

Nordfab manufactures ducting for use in dust, mist, and fume collection systems.

Nordfab’s Quick-Fit® (QF) Pipe clamps together in seconds without welds, bolts, screws, flanges, special tools, precise measurements or specialized skills. Specify 18ga when required by your application. QF Pipe has a laser welded seam and rolled ends for use with Quick-Fit Clamps.

  • Available in Galvanized steel and 304SS (as shown below) or optional 316SS or carbon steel
  • Available with flanged ends in diameters up to 72", and other various end types
  • Optional gauges 22ga, 20ga 16ga, 14ga, 12ga and 10ga.

Contact Nordfab or your local Nordfab dealer for assistance with larger sizes and material / gauge options.

Quick-Fit has been used in a wide variety of applications, wherever dust collection or fine particulate transfer is required. Quick-Fit saves time and money on installation, is easy to clean out, is adaptable to existing ductwork, and is easily re-used during shop floor reconfigurations. Learn more about why Quick-Fit may be the best solution for you.

Specification
  • A. General Fabrication Requirements: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Ch. 3, "Round, Oval, and Flexible Duct," based on indicated static-pressure class unless otherwise indicated.

    1. Construct ducts of galvanized sheet steel unless otherwise indicated. 304SS Optional.
    2. Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Nordfab Ducting, LLC; Quick Fit (QF) Duct.

      B. Connection Joints: Joint types are fabricated in accordance with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," for static-pressure class, applicable sealing requirements, materials involved, duct-support intervals, and other provisions in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible."

      1. Quick Fit Joints in Ducts 3 to 24 inches (76 to 510 mm) in diameter. Flange: Optional.
      2. Flanged Joints in All Ducts Greater than 24 inches (610 mm) in diameter.

      C. Longitudinal Seams: Seam types are fabricated in accordance with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 3-2, "Round Duct Longitudinal Seams," for static-pressure class, applicable sealing requirements, materials involved, duct-support intervals, and other provisions in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible."

      1. Fabricated round ducts 3 to 24 inches (76 to 510 mm) in diameter to have laser-welded or plasma-welded longitudinal seams.
      2. Fabricated round ducts above 24 inches (610 mm) in diameter to have plasma-welded longitudinal seams.
    Technical specification
    • Unique ref.us-qf-pipe-18ga
    • Product familyQuick-Fit Clamp Together Ducting
    • Product groupPipe & Clamps
    • TypeObject (single object)
    • Date of publishing2024-05-09
    • Edition number1
    Related
    • Material mainGalvanized steel
    • Designed inUnited States
    • Manufactured inUnited States
    Classification
    • BIMobject CategoryHVAC - Dust Collection
    • IFC classificationDuct Fitting
    • ETIM CodeEG015540
    • ETIM NameFittings, flanges and connectors
    • Uniclass 2015 CodePr_65_65_25
    • Uniclass 2015 DescriptionDuctwork and fittings
    • CSI MasterFormat 2014 Code23 31 13.19
    • CSI MasterFormat 2014 TitleMetal Duct Fittings
    • OmniClass Number23-33 49 00
    • OmniClass TitleHVAC Ductwork

    Region availability

    North America
    Belize
    Bermuda
    British Virgin Islands
    Canada
    Collectivity of Saint Martin
    Costa Rica
    Mexico
    Panama
    Puerto Rico
    United States