Rectangular Duct & TDC/TDF · Straight Runs & Assembly

Rectangular duct with companion angle

High-pressure or special joint

ConnectionBolted companion-angle joint
SupportHeavy trapeze or engineered structural support

Before you start

  • Companion angle means high pressure or special service.
  • You do not field-gues...
  • Stage the needed tools and materials before lifting the section: Companion angle iron per detail, bolts/nuts/washers per bolt schedule, specif....

Tools and materials

Companion angle iron per detail, bolts/nuts/washers per bolt schedule, specif...

Lay it out

  1. Check both angle frames square to the duct end with a framing square. An a...

Set and support it

  1. Check both angle frames square to the duct end with a framing square. An a...
  2. Use the approved support method for this condition: Heavy trapeze or engineered structural support.

Make the connection

  1. 1

    Check both angle frames square to the duct end with a framing square. An a...

Check the install

  • Both angle frames square to the duct, checked with a square, not by eye.
  • ...

Common mistakes

  • Forcing the duct into line with the bolts. The bolts win, the duct racks, a...

Stop and ask

Stop if angle size, bolt spacing, weld quality or pressure class is unknown