INSULATION FASTENER
When liner is placed inside air conditioning or heating duct work, the movement of air could cause the insulation to delaminate. To prevent this, SMACNA Specifications call for the use of fasteners in addition to adhesive to secure the liner.
The fasteners may be of three types:
WELD This fastener forms a permanent bond to the duct work by becoming part of it as in any weld. Two styles are currently in use. The first fastener is a mechanical fastener which is driven through the liner and welded to the duct work underneath. The second fastener is a pin which is welded to the duct work prior to the insulation. The liner is then impaled (much like the adhesive fastener) over the pin and secured by a washer.
MECHANICAL This type of fastener mechanically attaches itself to the duct work. The most popular is a hardened nail with an attached washer. This fastener is impact driven through the liner and forms a positive mechanical grip with the metal.
ADHESIVE This fastener is bonded to the ductwork with an appropriate adhesive and allowed to set up. After sufficient drying time the liner is impaled on the pin and a washer added to retain the liner.
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