Join Ductmate at the 2024 AHR Expo

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Join Ductmate at the 2024 AHR Expo in Chicago, Illinois, on January 22-24, 2024, at booth #S8110.  See the latest products from Ductmate, Aire Technologies, GreenSeam, and Linx Industries, and learn how DMI is your one source for infinite solutions.

The AHR Expo brings together manufacturers and suppliers of all sizes and specialties to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. It’s the industry’s best place for OEMs, engineers, contractors, facility operators, architects, educators, and other professionals to experience everything new in HVACR and build the vital relationships that grow businesses and careers.

We hope to see you there! Learn more about the AHR Expo at ahrexpo.com.

Round & Round: Spiralmate Duct Connector

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Renowned for its quality and reliability, Spiralmate is the round connection you can depend on.

What is Spiralmate?

Ductmate’s Spiralmate round duct connection system is the industry’s only self-sealing round flanged connector system of its kind that offers unsurpassed speed of installation, airtight integrity, and aesthetics.

Because the Spiralmate connector system is sold as a complete set, it consists of the following uniquely designed components:

  • Two mating round duct Connector flanges with Ductmate’s high-performance, non-hardening self-sealing 5511M mastic injected into the pocket.
  • Each Spiralmate flange is designed to adjust to the exact diameter of the duct.
  • A one-bolt closure band is engineered to quickly and safely clamp the Spiralmate flanges together without the need for multiple screws or bolts.
  • A high-density neoprene gasket is available, which allows for performance and adjustability at each connection.

Spiralmate offers the following exclusive, cost-saving features:

  • Sold as a complete connection
  • Quick and simple to install
  • Substantial reduction in labor
  • Airtight without external sealant
  • Clean appearance for exposed duct
  • Standard sizes from 8” – 120” in 2” increments
  • Tested to 18” w.g. positive and 10” w.g. negative
  • Available in six alloys

Spiralmate vs. Generic Connection Systems

Spiralmate is superior to generic connection systems when it comes to installed cost, safety, speed of installation, airtight integrity, adjustability, and aesthetics over a generic connection system.

With Spiralmate, the installed cost is lower because the cost includes the two factory-sealed flange rings and one bolt closure band required to make the connection, requiring no sealant or additional labor. In contrast, generic connections have each ring sold separately, plus the additional sealant and labor cost required to seal each connection.

The Spiralmate system is engineered to simplify the connection process with its one-bolt closure band design, which quickly and safely aligns and clamps each joint together for a superior seal and speed of installation. This process eliminates the added cost and labor of applying Tek screws manually at the connection, further enhancing safety and adjustability. Conversely, a generic connection requires multiple Tek screws around the circumference of each joint to complete the connection, decreasing worker safety while increasing installation time and leakage at the connection. Generic connections don’t allow for adjustability at the connection, either.

Lastly, Spiralmate is a clean, seamless connection that can be used as an architectural feature on exposed duct systems, while generic connections require exposed screws and sealant at the connection, ruining aesthetics.

Quick & Easy Installation

Spiralmate installation is quick and easy.  Don’t believe us? Watch our installation video and see for yourself just how easy it is to install Spiralmate.

Can I Customize My Order of Spiralmate?

Spiralmate comes in standard sizes from 8” – 120” in 2” increments.  For additional sizes, please consult a Ductmate representative.

Additionally, Spiralmate comes in six different alloys for a wide range of specialty applications, including galvanized metal, stainless steel, aluminum alloy, and more.

For mining or unique applications, our alternative Ventmate is available. Ventmate is a connector clamp with the same high-quality neoprene gasket embedded into the closure band.  Consult Ductmate for more information on Ventmate applications.

Press-on inner rings are available for round ducts with 1” or 2” insulation, so no welding or fasteners are needed. Double-sided high-strength PSA tape can be applied for a simple on-site installation.

As always, we’re happy to work with you to deliver the products you need.

Where Can I Buy Spiralmate?

Ready to buy Spiralmate? Ductmate products are available at over 350 locations across the US as part of a selective distribution network.  Use the Ductmate distributor locator map to find a distributor near you.

Gecko Glue Adhesive: Now Available in 275-Gallon Totes

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Gecko Glue adhesive is now available in new 275-gallon totes, resulting in cost, storage, and labor savings.  When less is more, more is less!

What Are the Benefits of Gecko Glue Totes?

There is a wide array of benefits to using our 275-gallon Gecko Glue totes.

The greatest benefit of Gecko Glue totes is that one 275-gallon tote is equivalent to five 55-gallon drums.  By buying in bulk, not only will you reap maximum cost savings, but it will result in maximum storage space savings as well.  One tote is significantly easier to store than five drums.

Gecko Glue totes are ideal for large insulation projects and significantly reduce changeover time, resulting in additional labor savings.  Additionally, Gecko Glue totes are compatible with all existing coil lines and sprayers as our standard drums.

Once all the product has been used, don’t throw the tote away! Our plastic 275-gallon totes are recyclable, making disposal easier than ever.  Check your local recycling guidelines and requirements, as many recycling facilities will have lower recycling fees for plastic totes.  With metal drums, typically, a higher fee is associated with disposal, giving our totes another advantage over the standard drums.

What is Gecko Glue Adhesive?

Ductmate’s Gecko Glue Silver and Gecko Glue Gold are commercial-grade, water-based duct liner adhesives formulated for spray and roller coating applications and can be used for the following:

  • Bond duct liner insulation to galvanized duct work
  • Ductmate PolyArmor™, elastomeric, or fiberglass insulation
  • Seal cut edges of fiberglass insulation
  • Bond kraft-backed foil covering to fiberglass
  • Bond multiple layers of fibrous insulation board

Gecko Glue adhesive offers the following special characteristics:

  • Solvent-free water-based adhesive
  • Spray, roll, or brush application
  • Exceptional wet tack with a smooth finish after drying
  • Fast tacking with some dry tack for an extended grip
  • Exceptional coverage
  • Excellent water, mold, and mildew resistance
  • Non-flammable in wet and dry states
  • Wipes clean with soapy water before fully cured
  • UL Classified
  • LEED® Compliant, meets all applicable EPA Method 24 and CDPH standards
  • Conforms to NFPA 90A and 90B requirements and SCAQMD standards

Where Can I Buy Gecko Glue Adhesive?

Ready to buy Gecko Glue adhesive? Whether you need a lot or a little, we are happy to work with you to deliver your desired products.

Ductmate products are available at over 350 locations across the US as part of a selective distribution network.  Use the Ductmate distributor locator map to find a distributor near you.

New PROflex Master Rolls in Various Lengths: Now Available

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You asked, we listened! Ductmate now offers PROflex master rolls in various lengths (1000 ft, 750 ft, 500 ft).  You can expect the same high-quality and customizable options from our master rolls as our standard 100 ft PROflex cartons.

What is PROflex?

PROflex is a flexible duct connector designed to isolate equipment noise and vibration from the ductwork, consisting of a fabric secured to sheet metal on both sides. Typically, the connector is inserted between the equipment and the ductwork.

Flexible duct connectors are widely used in commercial, industrial, and residential HVAC applications.  PROflex offers the following special characteristics:

  • Airtight and waterproof at 10 w.g. positive and negative
  • Double-lock gripping fingers of metal to fabric adds to holding power
  • Designed to meet NFPA 90A and 90B specifications
  • Pre-assembled with sheet metal permanently secured to the fabric
  • Fabrics are NFPA 701 listed (except Teflon®)
  • Available in six fabrics and five alloys for any configuration
  • Fabrics include UL Listed and LA Approved Super Duty Vinyl

How can PROflex master rolls increase efficiency and labor savings while reducing scrap?

PROflex master rolls, when used in conjunction with any automated flexible duct connector machinery, will significantly reduce labor time and machine downtime, resulting in notable labor savings on every project.  With less machine downtime and changeover time, your shop efficiency will skyrocket.  When PROflex master rolls are placed on a skid, loading and unloading with a forklift is a breeze, resulting in additional time savings.

PROflex master rolls are perfect for larger shops that use a large amount of flexible duct connectors.  The more you use, the more you save.

A PROflex 1000 ft master roll will significantly reduce the scrap produced compared to the standard 100 ft roll.  Over the course of a few projects, the amount of scrap coming from a standard 100 ft PROflex roll could add up to the cost of another standard 100 ft PROflex box.

An automated flexible duct connector machine used with PROflex master rolls will also allow you to take the guesswork and the possibility of user error out of the cutting process.

What if I need a smaller length of PROflex?

If you need a smaller length of PROflex, that’s not a problem!  We’ll work with your needs to minimize scrap.

Typically, PROflex is sold at a standard 100 ft length and is available with or without metal attached in various widths.

We understand that 1000 ft master rolls may be too much for most, so PROflex is also sold in multiple lengths, including 500 ft and 750 ft.

Can I customize my order of PROflex?

PROflex is available in six fabrics and five alloys for any configuration.  Specialty fabrics include UL Listed and LA Approved Super Duty Vinyl.   PROflex metals are available in galvanized, stainless, aluminum, and more.  For other alloys, fabric sizes, or chemical-resistant properties, consult your nearest Ductmate distributor.

As always, we’re happy to work with you to deliver the products you need.

Where can I buy PROflex?

Ready to buy PROflex? Ductmate products are available at over 350 locations across the US as part of a selective distribution network.  Use the Ductmate distributor locator map to find a distributor near you.

2023 Distributor Training Dates

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Registration for the 2023 Ductmate Distributor Training Classes is now open!

Ductmate Distributor Training Classes are offered as a three-day experience. Days one and two are spent half a day in the classroom and gaining hands-on experience. Day three is finished with a half-day in the classroom only. Hotel accommodations, transportation to and from our facilities, and dining are all compliments of Ductmate.

Learn our products:

Spend time with our Ductmate Sales and Product Line Managers as they instruct you on our complete line of products.  Learn all the features, benefits, technical aspects, and selling techniques in a relaxed classroom atmosphere.  This class is perfect for employees new to the HVAC industry or seasoned vets looking for a refresher on our products.

Gain hands-on experience:

Learn directly from industry professionals on how our products work in the field.  Getting a chance to work with them will help you to truly understand how they work.  Install flange, apply gasket, complete a duct connection, and more.

See our facilities:

Get a first-hand look at how our products are manufactured.  Tour our two main facilities and see the machines that helped to launch Ductmate over 40 years ago.  Then, see how Ductmate is manufacturing the future with automated manufacturing lines including our state-of-the-art laser.

2023 Dates:

  • April 24 – 26

  • May 22 – 24

  • June 12 – 14

  • September 11 – 13

Spots are limited and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

To register, please contact Liz Polonoli (Ductmate Sales Assistant) at epolonoli@ductmate.com or (724) 276-3019.

We look forward to seeing you there!