Corrosion-Resistant Systems · Stainless Rectangular Duct

Install bolted stainless companion-angle joint

Stainless angle-flanged duct — High-pressure or industrial duct

Hardware guidanceTypically stainless bolts/nuts/flat washers sized by design; verify 3/8-inch hardware where specified.
Anti-seize / gallingUse a thin even anti-seize film; do not guess dry torque after lubrication.

How to install it

  1. 1

    Support both sections

  2. 2

    clean flange faces

  3. 3

    install compatible gasket

  4. 4

    align bolt holes without forcing

  5. 5

    insert bolts with washers

  6. 6

    snug in cross pattern

  7. 7

    final-tighten per approved procedure.

Quality check

  • Flanges remain parallel, gasket is evenly compressed, and bolts are complete.

Stop and verify

Stop if the project has no approved lubricated-fastener tightening procedure.