2.3.2.1 Sheet quality
For the manufacture of stainless steel circular air ducts, sheet steel of the quality X 5 CrNi-18-10-1.4301 according to NEN-EN 10088-1 (AISI 304) is applied. For specific applications stainless steel in the quality X 5 CrNi- 18-10-1.4404 according to NEN-EN 10088-1 (AISI 316) can be applied.
2.3.2.2 Sheet thickness
Pipes
The stainless steel air ducts are executed in a sheet thickness which is dependent on the diameter, as specified below. Based on the diameter the minimum sheet thickness for standard construction applies:
Fittings
The stainless steel fittings are produced with a minimum sheet thickness of 0.6 mm.
2.3.2.3 Connection in pipes
The connection in the spiral wound belt is carried out in a flat flange, where sufficient stiffness and airtightness is obtained.
2.3.2.4 Connection in fittings
The connection of the seams in fittings is executed in such a way, that sufficient stiffness and airtightness is obtained. This connection is made by welding or flanging.
2.3.2.5 Length of pipes
Pipes are supplied as standard in lengths of 3000 or 6000 mm. For technical reasons, the length is in principle not less than the diameter of the pipe with a minimum length of 300 mm.
2.3.2.6 Diameters
The pipes are produced in the standard diameters that are indicated in NEN-EN 1506, namely 63 - 80 - 100 - 125 - 160 - 200 - 250 - 315 - 400 - 500 -
630 - 800 - 1000 and 1250 mm. Additional sizes, mentioned in the standard are: 150 - 300 - 355 - 450 - 560 - 710 - 900 - 1120 mm.
2.3.2.7 Bend
As regards form, bends are carried out as standard with a radius measured over the centre of the bend, equal to the diameter, except for diameters 63 and 80 where the radius is 100 mm. As standard
bends available in angles of 15°, 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°, in segmented execution with a tolerance of ± 2°. Segmental elbows 45° consist of
at least 3 segments.
2.3.2.8 Adapters
Adapters can be symmetrical or asymmetrical and have a top angle of minimum 15° and maximum 60°. For pressed adapters the maximum angle of the top is 90°. Symmetrical adapters are used as standard.
2.3.2.9 Branches
A branch (split off from a continuous main duct) can be established by means of a:
- saddle piece, in combination with straight pipe;
- T-piece, as a complete fitting;
- cross-piece, as a complete fitting; and can be executed as standard inangles of 90° and 45°. Execution at an angle < 45° should be avoidedfor technical reasons.
2.3.2.10 Splits
A split is a division of a main duct into two continuous ducts. It can be accomplished by means of a:
- trouser piece;
- inverted T-piece.
In the case of a trouser piece, the junction can be made at an angle of 90° or 60°. When a T-piece is inverted, the branching is done at an angle of 180°.
2.3.2.11 Connectors
These find their standard application at:
- connections between pipes;
This fitting, made of the same material as the pipes and fitted with abumper, makes an internal connection. - -connections between fittings;
This fitting, made of the same material as the pipes, is smooth and makesan external connection.
For the overlap length the following minimum lengths have to be observed:
The connectors are fastened by means of self-drilling parkers and are finished by using:
- Tape with synthetic rubber mass (= self-vulcanizing shrink tape);
- PVC tape only for exhaust ducts;
- Alu-tape only for exhaust ducts;
- linen tape only for exhaust ducts;
- Reinforced PE tape with acrylic adhesive;
- two component tape.
The mentioned tapes should be applied according to the recommendations of the supplier. When using round fittings, provided with a rubber seal (so-called "Safe"), the finish with tape is normally not required when these are installed only once.
The weather / UV resistance of the sealing material to be used must be taken into account.
2.3.2.12 Adjustment valves
Adjustment valves are manually adjustable and serve to adjust an installation. Perforated valve blades should be avoided. See 3.2.4. Adjustment valve – circular for a detailed description.
2.3.2.13 End caps
The caps are made of the same material as the pipes.
2.3.2.14 Tolerances
The maximum tolerance for the length of a duct is ± 0,005 x L. The tolerance for diameters is shown in the table. The maximum tolerance for angles is ± 2°.
