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EASIER, FASTER, SAFER UPRIGHT SNIPS ® FOCUS tures improved lock design “for fast assembly and improved strength,” the company said. The seam pipe is available in 24-, 26-, and 30-gauge thicknesses, and is available in 24-, 60-, and 120inch lengths. One end is crimped for quick duct assembly. DuctSox (www.ductsox.com) introduced its LabSox Series of fabric HVAC duct and air distribution accessories designed for research laboratories, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, and other critical environment applications. The company said the creation of its LabSox Series was inspired after the successful application of the D-Fuser™, the fabric-faced diff users, in pharmaceutical/research lab beta sites. The D-Fuser now will be joined by DuctSox’s newly introduced Surface-Mount and The Cylindrical models, the latter of which will appear in mid 2008. The Surface Mount features a new track design and fabric panel assembly method designed for easy installation in new construction and retrofit applications. The fabric back panel is designed to allow for flexibility and custom sizes for increased cfm’s, at discharge velocities lower than 30 ft/ min with DuctSox’s SurroundFlow, which blends the airflow of the metal diffuser industry’s Laminar and Radial airflows, said Cary Pinkalla, president of DuctSox. “Because sheet metal prices will inevitably increase in the future as they have in the recent past, the all fabric Surface Mount carries a significantly better price than metal diffusers,” said Pinkalla. With their patented ergonomic design, you’ll feel the difference. • In tight places • In overhead positions • At waist level • Safely above working surface Model P6900L Right Hand / Model P6900R Left Hand THAT’S A WRAP DuroDyne (www.durodyne. com) introduced its Dyno-O-Wrap and Dyna-Tite Starter Kit. DynoO-Wrap is a self-adhesive film designed to protect uninstalled duct sections from the intrusion of contaminants. While the duct is handled, stored, or transported, its interior is unprotected from water, dust, and debris, the company explained. The wrap is designed to securely seal the duct and block the exposure. The company said its duct-wrapping film is 40 percent thicker than most wrapping films. The Starter Kit includes a roll of cable, CL12 cable locks, custom cable counter lid, and cable cutter. The CL12 is recommended for hanging smaller-diameter duct. It features a release pin for adjustments without the use of tools. The CL 12 has a working load limit of 150 pounds when used with 3⁄32-inch cable (75 pounds when used with 1⁄16-inch cable). Gray Flex Systems Inc. (www. grayflex.com) touted its metalized polyester duct, which comes in R values of 4.2, 6.0, and 8.0. The same R-values apply for the gray polyester and the black polyethylene duct. The company also has mobile home duct, aluminum foil connectors, and polyester connectors. K-Flex USA (www.kflexusa. com) featured its AL Clad elastomeric insulation with aluminum foil laminated to plastic cladding. It is suitable for indoor and outdoor use, comes in 3-foot lengths for easy handling, is moisture resistant and mold and mildew resistant. Owens Corning (www.owens corning.com) introduced its pipe insulation with Evolution™ PaperFree ASJ. According to the company, the paper-free design does not support mold growth and is impervious to moisture. It said the product is three times tougher than standard ASJ, “so it better resists jobsite abuse and maintains a superior finished appearance, which reduces callbacks.” All sizes have the SSL II® Positive Closure System, designed to eliminate the need to staple and promote jobsite productivity. Spunstrand (www.spunstrand. com) said it has “green duct that works.” Its duct is designed to maximize clean airflow, eliminate rust and mold growth, and provide “a more comfortable environment for building occupants,” the company said. As a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, the company said it has demonstrated how direct-bury underslab duct eliminates concrete encasements, as well as extra soffit framing, sheet rock, and insulation because of improved heating efficiency. ■ ■ MAGSNIPS Replaceable Blade Snips Offset Tinner Snips are easy to use, versatile, and designed for cutting. • Aluminum • Under-Siding • Roofing Materials • Metal Flashing Model M2210 Right Hand / Model M2110 Left Hand ® • Linoleum • Vinyl • Cardboard • Screen Makes 1-person duct installation easier and faster • Simple to use • Quickly join duct and install drive cleats • Speeds up installation of sheet metal ductwork FCT-M-D2 DUCT TIGHTENER Shop/Electrician Shear and Utility Snip • Needle-nose blades access confined areas • 2" cut length P657N KNIFTI-CUT™ 1210 Progress St., P.O. 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