Customizable Airflow Solutions

The consumables industry is one of the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy. It is generally defined as encompassing all areas of food and beverage production, including manufacturing, processing, packaging and growing, as well as food service, restaurants and retail (grocery).

While no two consumables industry facilities are the same, there are a variety of common air-flow related environmental challenges that they face. Metal duct solutions can contribute to poor indoor air quality and contamination; due to:

Insufficient airflow that encourages microbial growth
The need for drip pans to collect condensation
Remaining condensation on surfaces from washdowns and lack of airflow
Cross-contamination in harsh washdown applications
Safety hazards when cleaning elevated work areas
Downtime and labor costs of system-wide cleaning

Why DuctSox Fabric? Grow_Animated_Text

If you have not worked with fabric ducting on any previous projects, now is the time to start!

Opti-X Fabric: Only Available from DuctSox

DuctSox air dispersion solutions provide better indoor air quality, better environmental control; and a better cleaning experience.

Targeted air dispersion options prevent condensation buildup throughout the facility
Opti-X fabric controls the growth and spread of bacteria, fungi, and molds in consumable environments
Antimicrobial, medical grade and shed proof fabric
Promotes a healthier work environment
Can be laundered
Optional clean inlet design with no cover belt and quick disconnect

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Low Maintenance

A variety of suspension options are available including the stainless-steel food grade R-Track suspension system.

The unique design of the R-Track makes fabric removal for cleaning, quick and easy
Zippered segments at the end of a run to allow removal of the whole length from a single access point
Recommended to use spare sets of socks for laundering, to minimize down time during scheduled cleanings

Reduced Condensation

The sanitation cycle in food facilities is essential to keeping operations and product clean and safe throughout the supply chain. However, that same necessary cycle introduces unwanted condensation.

Fabric ductwork eliminates this issue with the following features:

Entire duct is comprised of breathable fabric material, condensation is not able to form or rest on the exterior of the duct
Targeted air dispersion helps prevent condensation on walls, ceilings, floors and production equipment
Features a zippered section design to allow for sections to be removed, commercially laundered, and re-installed

F-Series Fabric Diffuser
Developed for freezers, the F-Series diffuser can be fitted to existing or new equipment operating with frosted coils. By collapsing when the unit goes into a heated defrost cycle, the sleeve keeps the heat inside the unit, speeding the thaw cycle time and reducing the amount of heat that would normally escape into the freezer.
Benefits include:
Helps coils thaw/quicker defrost cycle
Reduces unintended product thawing in freezer
Air porous fabric will not condensate during operation
Adjustable outlet eases field adjustment for lower flow conditions
C-Series Fabric Diffuser
The C-Series fabric diffuser provides 360 degrees of even air dispersion at significantly lower costs than comparable products. Facility spaces that cannot use ductwork for physical or financial reasons, but still require air distribution are an ideal fit for the C-Series.
Benefits include:
360° Even Air Dispersion
Not limited to the traditional 4 or 6 sides
Brings Occupied Space to Temperature 22% Faster
Lower Material Cost
Easy to Ship - Low Weight
Lower Ceiling Load
Easy Installation
No Condensation
Lower Maintenance
Stainless Steel Options
Available Variety of Fabric Offerings Include: Anti-Microbial, and Custom Colors & Patterns
Available with flat or 30° angle diffusion and with a round or square top inlet

DuctSox fabric ductwork installed in a greenhouse facility

Next Steps

When designing a fabric system, DuctSox engineers will detail performance and design requirements while creating a custom solution for your application.

In addition to design assistance, DuctSox provides an extensive Engineering and Design Manual that will guide you through the key elements of a DuctSox system.

DuctSox customized airflow solutions for grow facilities are a cost effective alternative to metal ductwork that provide targeted, precise and efficient heating, cooling or ventilation for new and retrofit construction.

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