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Guides, articles and updates from our ducting team, covering system design, materials, applications and what’s new at Industrial Ducting Systems™

Dust collector with Nordfab Quick-Fit ductwork installed in an industrial facility

Dust Collector Duct Design

How to calculate CFM, size every duct run and lay out an efficient dust collection system, plus when to choose Quick-Fit® clamp-together or flanged duct.

  • 5 design steps
  • CFM & sizing chart
  • Quick-Fit® vs. flanged
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Custom stainless steel ducting system installed in an industrial facility

Stainless Steel Ductwork

Custom 304 and 316 stainless duct from 2" to 144" for food, pharmaceutical, battery manufacturing and other corrosive or high-moisture environments.

  • Specs & capabilities
  • Clamp-together vs. flanged
  • Applications
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Galvanized steel ducting for industrial dust collection

Galvanized Steel Ductwork

Cost-effective G90 galvanized duct from 3" to 84", rated to 500°F for dust collection, fume and exhaust systems indoors and out.

  • G90 coating specs
  • Quick-Fit® installation
  • Applications
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Industrial ductwork system with clamp-together connections

Stainless Steel vs. Galvanized Ductwork

Which one is right for your facility? How the two most common duct materials compare on corrosion, durability, cost and upkeep.

  • Side-by-side specs
  • Which to choose
  • FAQs
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Industrial transport ductwork installed in a facility

The Complete Guide to Transport Ductwork

How transport ducting moves dust, fumes and debris to collection points, which industries rely on it, and how galvanized and stainless compare.

  • Benefits
  • By industry
  • Materials
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Exhaust ductwork installed in an auto repair facility for vehicle exhaust removal

Exhaust Fumes and Ducting Solutions

How source-capture ducting removes carbon monoxide at the tailpipe in warehouses, plants and repair shops, plus materials and a simple maintenance schedule.

  • How it works
  • Materials
  • Maintenance
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Completed Nordfab ducting system with clamps and sleeves

Case Study: John Kane

How one customer completed a phased Nordfab® build from 2022 to 2026, with consistent support from first order to final fit-up.

  • Phased build
  • 2022 – 2026
  • Customer feedback
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304 stainless steel flanged ducting installed at an EV battery facility

News Release: Ducting Systems Redesign

Our redesigned site makes it easier to configure Nordfab® Quick-Fit® parts, search the catalog and find technical resources on any device.

  • News release
  • August 2025
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