Connecting Sheet Metal

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Connecting sheet metal.

Unlike automakers which are turning to aluminum carbon fiber composites magnesium plastic and other lightweight materials steel still rules in the world of refrigerators dishwashers and dryers. Is a fabricator of standard and custom commercial and industrial sheet metal products. Sheet metal connectors inc. Albany county fasteners recommends the use of neoprene epdm or bonding washers in between stainless fasteners and aluminum materials the neoprene forms a barrier in between the metals preventing corrosion.

Soldering is one method that is widely used to accomplish this. Sheet metal usually refers to a thin metal plate with a thickness of 6 mm or less. Master flow 4 in. Smc was founded in 1969 to supply installers with slip and drive connectors.

Soldering glues the pieces of metal together by melting a softer metal to act as an adhesive. For sheet metal parts the thickness is the same everywhere. We pride ourselves on being a union shop and stand behind our products that are all made in minnesota and illinois. The duct work is made of pieces of sheet metal that are either round or rectangular.

Free delivery with 45 order. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. These pieces are connected to distribute air throughout the house. Bonding metals to each other is a common task in both home based diy projects and commercial production.

Learn how to assemble hvac ductwork for your diy furnace installation. Wye model y4x4x4 11 98 11 98. Since then smc has expanded from connectors to vane and rail and further to round pipe rectangular ductwork spiral pipe and beyond. Conversely if you use aluminum to attach a large sheet of stainless steel the aluminum life will be dramatically shortened.

To ensure proper connections minimize leaks and maximize efficiency it is important to understand how to properly connect the duct work. Was founded in 1969 in minneapolis minnesota. Steel is not about to disappear anytime soon as the dominant material used in the home appliance industry. Flexible duct and sheet metal connector splice collar model fc4 4 60 4 60.

Sheet metal connectors inc. Free delivery with 45 order. It s difficult for upstart materials to compete with sheet metal on cost strength and. Sheet metal connectors inc.