These offer a durable, scuff-resistant black polyethylene vapor barrier which provides improved protection against damaging ultra-violet light. Installation is made easy with the reinforcing fiberglass yarn scrim which acts as a rip stop and helps prevent tearing. These air ducts feature an R-value of 4.2, 6.0 or 8.0 to fit any application and also come in special configurations especially designed for manufactured homes.

METALIZED JACKET AIR DUCTS

 Providing the ultimate in strength and protection, metalized polyester vapor barriers are reinforced with fiberglass scrim to provide high durability and tear resistance. The fiberglass insulation furnishes outstanding thermal protection with R-values of 4.2, 6.0 or 8.0. The metalized jacket air duct and sleeves are available with either a two-ply black polyester core or triple-ply aluminum foil/polyester laminate cores that encapsulate a high carbon steel wire helix.

Hart & Cooley flexible air ducts and air connectors have been rigorously tested by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. in accordance with UL 181, The Standard for Safety for Factory-Made Air Ducts and Air Connectors. UL is a not-for-profit laboratory with an outstanding reputation for fire safety and performance testing. Make sure that the flexible duct you buy bears this UL mark.

All Hart & Cooley insulated flexible air ducts are certified by the Air Diffusion Council for thermal performance in accordance with the ADC Flexible Duct Performance & Installation Standards (1996). Certified R-values are essential to ensure that the product you buy meets the many regulatory energy codes. Only ADC certified products will bear this ADC thermal certification marking.

All Hart & Cooley flexible duct products meet or exceed the requirements of most federal, state, and local mechanical and energy codes. Hart & Cooley flexible duct complies with The Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI), the National Mechanical Code (BOCA), the Uniform Mechanical Code (ICBO), NFPA 90A and 90B, HUD, and the Florida Energy Code, just to name a few. Be certain that the duct you are buying meets these stringent codes.

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE

All Hart & Cooley flexible duct products are performance-tested in accordance with industry standards to ensure reliability and years of service. Our core is tested (in accordance with ADC FD 72-R1) for actual installation static pressure/temperature performance and meets the ratings specified in our catalog. The vapor barriers are tested for permeance in accordance with ASTM test methods. Call-backs are expensive and eat away at your profits, so use flexible duct you know has been performance-tested.

Hart & Cooley is committed to the flexible duct industry and supports it through involvement in many industry-related associations, committees, and organizations. Participation in ADC and UL's industry advisory council for UL 181 allows Hart & Cooley to stay at the forefront of industry changes. You need a manufacturer of flexible duct who is involved in the industry toprotect your interests.