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Air Distribution Air distribution in manufacturing facilities can be challenging. Employee comfort, installation cost, maintenance, limited ceiling space, energy efficiency, and maintaining proper operating temperature for production equipment without disturbing the process are just a few of the important factors that must be considered when properly designing a duct system in a manu-facturing environment. DuctSox Textile Duct and Diffuser Systems have many advantages and benefits when installed in these types of applications.

Improved Air Distribution. In open ceiling architecture, traditional metal duct systems discharge air through side mounted metal diffusers. The air is directed to specific zones resulting in less efficient mixing of air in the occupied space and often causes drafting and hot or cold spots. With a DuctSox System, the air is discharged more uniformly along the entire length of the DuctSox System providing consistent and uniform air dispersion in the occupied space.

Lower Cost. The cost of a DuctSox System is 20% to 80% less than metal. The cost savings of non-condensating air porous DuctSox are even more when compared to insulated metal duct or premium materials such as stainless steel or aluminum. There is also considerable savings in the labor time required to install DuctSox versus a comparable metal system. It may require 10 times more labor (man hours) to install metal and the savings increase dramatically with diameter.

Low Maintenance. Cleaning metal ductwork can be expensive. These costs are often overlooked. A dirty duct (interior) can be a leading contributor to sick building syndrome, human health problems, and the possible contamination of the manufacturing process. DuctSox Sys-tems are designed with zippered sections for ease of handling. Depending on the type of manufacturing environment, a DuctSox System can be easily removed and laundered in a commercial washing machine.

Simplified Design. Since a DuctSox System provides superior air mixing within the space, often the layout can be much simpler than a metal system. This means less ductwork! Because the entire DuctSox System is a diffuser and air is dispersed down the entire length of duct, air can be supplied to the occupied space in a more efficient pattern. In addition, DuctSox Systems may be designed with fittings similar to metal ductwork with unlimited customization to match any application requirements.

Energy Efficient. A DuctSox System is also more energy efficient than a traditional metal duct system. A 10-month study performed by the Mechanical Engineering Department at Iowa State University, “Thermal Comparison Between Ceiling Diffusers and Fabric Ductwork Diffusers for Green Buildings” proved fabric duct brings the temperature in the space to set point 24.6% quicker and more uniformly than a traditional metal duct/diffusers system.

Customization. DuctSox also offers a variety of solutions for specific application requirements. Options include products with an active antimicrobial agent that inhibits bacteria and mold growth, air porous fabrics (air passing through the fabric surface) that help elimi-nate the risk of condensation, electro static dissipative yarns that dissipate static buildup in electrically sensitive environments, and an internal framework tensioning system (SkeleCore) that prohibits the ductwork from sagging when there is no air in the system. All of these options offer a wide range of flexibility when designing an air distribution system to meet the specific application requirements in manufacturing environments.

With increased efficiency of air delivery, lower installation costs, ease of mainte-nance, simplified design, and a variety of options to meet the most demanding applications, DuctSox are clearly the best choice when designing an air distribution system for your manufacturing facility.

} Improved air distribution} Significantly lower cost than metal} Low Maintenance} Simplified design } Energy efficient} Draft-free or precisely controlled air dispersion} No risk of condensation} Less drafts reduce airborne dust and dirt } Variety of options for manufacturing environments

Benefits

High VelocityAir is dispersed through Orifices.

Also available with fixed or adjustable nozzles

Low VelocityAll air is dispersed through the

surface of the fabric

Fabric

Specification DuraTex Verona Sedona-Xm

Diameters 200mm to 2000mm 8” to 78”

200mm to 2000mm 8” to 78”

200mm to 2000mm 8” to 78”

Type Non-Porous PorousWill Not Condensate

Antimicrobial, PorousWill Not Condensate

Air Velocity High Velocity High/Medium/Low High/Medium/Low

Venting High-Orifice, Fixed or Adj NozzleMedium Velocity-Linear Vents

Linear Vents, Fixed Nozzles and/or Ad-justable Nozzles

Linear Vents, Fixed Nozzles and/or Ad-justable Nozzles

Launderable Yes Yes Yes

Static Pressure 125 Pa Standard/ Range 94-747 Pa0.50” Standard-Range 1/4” to 3.00”

125 Pa Standard/ Range 94-747 Pa0.50” Standard-Range 1/4” to 3.00”

125 Pa Standard/ Range 94-747 Pa0.50” Standard-Range 1/4” to 3.00”

Porosity 0 10.2l/s/m2 @125Pa2 CFM/ft2 @0.50” w.g.

10.2l/s/m2 @125Pa2 CFM/ft2 @0.50” w.g.

Weight 186g/m2 5.5 oz/yd2

210g/m2 6.2 oz/yd2

231g/m2 6.8 oz/yd2

Fire Retardant Yes NFP90A Certified

Yes NFP90A Certified

Yes NFP90A Certified

Approvals Underwriters Laboratories-UL2518 International Code Council AC167

UL2518/ICC-AC167 Bs 5867/Gb8624 UL2518/ICC-AC167

Antimicrobial No No Yes

Suspension Cable/Track/SkeleCore Cable/Track/SkeleCore Cable/Track/SkeleCore

Colors Black/Silver/White/Tan/Blue Black/Silver/White/Tan/Blue/Red/Green Black/Silver/White/Tan/Blue/Red/Green

Warranty 15 Years See Website for Details

15 Years See Website for Details

20 Years See Website for Details

Medium VelocityAir is dispersed through linear vents

on the surface of the fabric

Air Dispersion

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Stat-XStat-X is an engineered polyester based fabric designed for electrically-sensitive environments. It includes ESD (Electro Static Dissipative) yarns woven in a grid pattern approximately 1/4” x 1/4” (6mm x 6mm) to dissipate static buildup. Stat-X is a lightweight, air permeable fabric. Construction features finished seams and heavy-duty inlet collar with positive inlet anchoring system and a zipper inlet collar for the addition of DuctSox Final Filter or an Adjustable Flow Device. Stat-X is machine washable and available with all DuctSox Suspension Systems.

SpecificationsWeave: Filament Polyester with interwoven ESD YarnsWeight: 2.9 oz/yd2 (98g/m2)Porosity: 2.5 CFM/ft2 @ 0.5” w.g. (12.7L/s/m2 @ 125Pa)Codes: • Classified by Underwriters Laboratories in accordance with the requirements of:

- NFPA 90A- UL 2518

• UL-C (Canada)

Microbe-XDeveloped for food processing, Microbe-X fabric offers a lightweight and highly launderable filament fiber construction. The polyester yarns are also treated with a non-leaching antimicrobial which controls the growth and transmission of harmful bacteria, fungi, and molds that can be found in food processing environments. Microbe-X is proven to be effective after 100 wash cycles. Construction features finished seams and a heavyweight inlet collar with an integral DuctBelt and attachment loops. Microbe-X is machine washable and available with all DuctSox suspension systems.

SpecificationsWeave: Fire Retardant Polyester, Filament/Filament TwillWeight: 6 & 13: 6.9 oz/yd2 (234g/m2) 29: 6.2 oz/yd2 (210g/m2)Porosity: 6, 13, 29 CFM/ft2 @ 0.5” w.g. (30.5, 66, 147L/s/m2 @ 125Pa)Treatment: Non-leaching, Permanent AntimicrobialCodes: Classified by Underwriters Laboratories in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 90A

Suspension Systems

CableSimple Tension Cable is available with all fabrics and is the most economical option. For use with all sizes, cable suspension is available for 1, 2, and 3 row suspension options (two row required for systems 32” to 72” or 813mm to 1829mm in diameter, three row required for diameters larger than 72” or 1829mm). Gliders are spaced every 24” (610mm) along the length to ensure proper support. The system consists of a cable, turnbuckle(s), and securing hardware for a simple installation. Cable components are available in galvanized, 316 Stainless Steel, and plastic coated S/S cable.

TrackAnodized aluminum track includes an open top and bottom to allow easy location of vertical supports and clear connection to the DuctSox below. For use with all sizes, U-Track suspension is available for one and two row suspension options (two row required at 32” or 813mm diameter and larger) and may include radius sections for elbows. Gliders are spaced every 24” (610mm) along the length to ensure proper support. The system consists of 8’ (203mm) sections of U-Track, couplers, end caps, locking cable drop supports for easy installation.

SkeleCoreSkeleCore FTS is the only textile duct/diffuser system that provides cylindrical tensioning to keep the fabric round and taut at all times. It maintains the same appearance with or without any air pressure in the duct and improves aesthetics by eliminating fabric sag and wrinkling. SkeleCore FTS is ideal when higher aesthetic value is desired, when cycling is frequent, or when systems are designed with variable air volume (VAV). It also eliminates disruptive tendencies such as motion and noise upon AHU start-up.

Additional Fabrics for Manufacturing