Static field route #96

What do I do when snips are mangling the connector?

Rectangular Duct Assembly: S-and-DrivePolished core starter — shop/detail check

Stop cutting and use the right snip direction/tool or replace the connector. A chewed connector edge can keep the joint from seating and can create a sharp hazard.

Open in Field Rescue Open category

Field checklist

Straighten, trim, deburr, or replace the damaged piece
Test fit before driving

Ask foreman

In Rectangular Duct Assembly: S-and-Drive, I’m looking at: What do I do when snips are mangling the connector? What should I verify before I cut, drill, seal, cover, move, or install?

Do not

Do not force damaged connector metal and then hide it with sealant.

Why it matters

Shop standard, project drawings/specs, duct pressure class, foreman direction, and approved connection detail.

Search words: snips, cutting connector, burr, field cut