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Quick-Fit® Sleeve 18ga

Quick-Fit® Sleeve 18ga

The Nordfab Quick-Fit® Sleeve, formerly known as the Adjustable Nipple, is used to quickly provide variable length adjustments in ducting lines of QF Pipe, typically when the length to be spanned is less than a standard 5’ Pipe. QF Sleeve seams are laser welded, preventing leakage, providing a more efficient dust collection system.

Black nitrile O-ring is included. Specify Red silicone O-ring if needed (additional cost) for higher temperature applications.

Quick-Fit ducting components are adaptable to your existing ductwork and Quick-Fit has been used in a wide variety of applications, wherever dust collection or fine particulate transfer is required.

  • Available in galvanized steel (as shown below)
  • Available in diameters to 24"
  • Also available in standard gauges 22 and 20, 16 gauge assembly, or 14 gauge assembly

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

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. 
    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.quick-fit-sleeve-18ga
    • Product familyQuick-Fit Clamp Together Ducting
    • Product groupPipe & Clamps
    • TypeObject (single object)
    • Date of publishing2024-05-08
    • 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