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Mechanical Restructuring/New Fittings

Restructuring

Mechanical components enhanced to improve routing and properties restructured better adhere to the catalog system.

New Fittings

The following new fittings are added to provide more routing options for constructing HVAC/Plumbing systems:

  • Curtain Fire Damper fittings in round, rectangular and oval shapes
  • Chimney Caps in round and rectangular shapes
  • Rectangular Compound Offset Elbow and Z Elbow
  • Tappable End Caps allow for connection on any shape
  • Fire Department Connections: Running Trap, Wye Without Elbow on End, Cleanout, Cap, Outside Fire Dept Connection, Victaulic® Hub Type Connection
  • Two Piece Branch similar to the existing 3 piece branch
  • Victaulic® Rigid Coupling to join carbon steel and/or stainless steel pipes, restricts axial or angular movement
  • Fittings added to duct accessories: Angle Throat Tee, Drop Cheek Cross/Tee/Wye, Radius Throat Square Heel Cross, Square Heel Wye, Variable Angle Wye
  • Intake Hood - developed for use as a China Cap for Exhaust and Intake pipes