Rectangular Duct & TDC/TDF · Straight Runs & Assembly

Rectangular duct standing-seam joint

Shop-fabricated transverse joint

ConnectionStanding seam / proprietary transverse joint
SupportTrapeze or strap per size

Before you start

  • Standing seam and proprietary transverse joints are shop systems.
  • Get the sho...
  • Stage the needed tools and materials before lifting the section: Shop-supplied seam components, bars/cleats per the system, hand seamer, malle....

Tools and materials

Shop-supplied seam components, bars/cleats per the system, hand seamer, malle...

Lay it out

  1. Set both sections on their supports and get them level to each other befor...

Set and support it

  1. Set both sections on their supports and get them level to each other befor...
  2. Use the approved support method for this condition: Trapeze or strap per size.

Make the connection

  1. 1

    Set both sections on their supports and get them level to each other befor...

Check the install

  • Joint fully closed the entire length, no proud section.
  • Seam runs straigh...

Common mistakes

  • Forcing a seam that will not close. If it will not close, the components do...

Stop and ask

Stop if shop joint components do not match or seam cannot close without force