Why Use Quick-Fit Clamp-Together Ducting?

User clamping Nordfab duct

QF® Provides Many Benefits

Nordfab originated Quick-Fit® clamp-together ductwork in the 1990s and users quickly realized the benefits of easy-to-install, re-useable ductwork. Here are some of the reasons users choose QF Ducting for their dust collection systems

Nordfab QF Clip with QF DuctYou just clamp it together

Nordfab’s Quick-Fit modular ductwork components have a rolled edge on the ends which provides easy connection to other components with use of a barrel-type clamp. A specially designed gasket inside the clamp seals the joint tightly. Learn more about the Quick-Fit Clamp

Installers can simply and quickly clamp pieces together without any special tools, making Quick-Fit “The World’s Fastest Ducting™”. The telescoping Quick-Fit Sleeve eliminates exact-to-the-inch measurements when designing the installation. 

QF Is easy & fast to install

Because our ducting systems clamp together, no rivets, screws, or welding are needed. This cuts installation and downtime by more than 45% compared to flanged ductwork installation. See a comparison video: Nordfab Ducting vs. Flange Ducting

QF fits most applications

Quick-Fit ducting components are adaptable to your existing ductwork and Quick-Fit has been used in a wide variety of applications, wherever dust collection or fine particulate transfer is required. See examples

QF is re-useable

Quick-Fit ducting is easy to uninstall and relocate as you move machinery or have other changes in work areas, providing one of the lowest life cycle costs of any ducting product. 

QF is easy to clean

Quick-Fit ducting is easy to remove, clean, and re-install — without tools. 

QF has leak-tight, solid-welded seams on all straight duct

Smooth, fully welded seams prevent leaks, snags, and possible “bug harbors”. Leak prevention reduces energy costs.

QF is available in construction materials to fit your application

QF ducting is available in Galvanized or Stainless Steel. We can also provide components in other materials such as mild steel. 

When you need ducting now, we have your back!

Nordfab is the largest manufacturer of clamp-together ducting and since the launch of our Nordfab Now® program, we stock the most commonly used items. We can typically ship our stocked items the day after order placement. 


For product specifications: download our QF Ducting Product Reference.

Learn how easy it is to install Quick-Fit: view our installation instructions.

Learn about our resources for designing your ducting installation: click here

Please contact us if you need assistance in determining if Quick-Fit and Nordfab ducting are right for your application.

Nordfab Quick-Fit duct installation

Photo: Nordfab Quick-Fit duct installed on machinery


Nordfab®, Quick-Fit®, and QF® are registered trademarks of Nordfab and may be used only with permission from Nordfab.

Benefits of Quick-Fit Ducting
Simply clamps together
Fast & easy installation
Easy to clean
Fits most applications / industries
Re-useable. Reconfigure when adding / moving machines.
Adapts to existing connections
Custom fittings available
Nordfab QFV 3D duct installation design 
Get a 3D installation design & cost estimate for the duct you need in your facility
Try a hands-on demonstration of Quick-Fit® at a tradeshow. Click here to see where Nordfab will be exhibiting.
Want to learn more about Combustible Dust Design?
Nordfab Ducting co-sponsored the Overlooked Aspects of Combustible Dust Design webinar presented by Powder & Bulk Solids magazine on January 25, 2023. It is not too late to learn from this educational webinar which is now available in a recording.
Click here to learn more about the webinar and get a link to view the recording

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