The Pro-Fabriduct Full Coil Line from Iowa Precision is the most advanced complete coil line in the HVAC industry today. The line leverages footprint, speed, and production rates along with tolerances that no other HVAC coil line can match. But perhaps most importantly, the Pro-Fabriduct Full Coil Line helps contactors produce finished duct with a full-width longitudinal seam which significantly reduces the chances of leakage in the corners of the duct’s transverse joint (up to 25%). With the Pro-Fabriduct Full Coil Line, you can produce a better product (one with tangible benefits for your customers) while reducing your post-production labor costs — that’s a competitive advantage you can take to the bank.
Prefabrication continues to be the growing trend across the country. Pre-assembling ductwork in a controlled environment prior to shipping leads to better quality, just in time fabrication, less inventory on the job site, and a significant reduction in labor costs. The innovative Pro-Fabriduct Full Coil Line from Iowa Precision was designed with this trend in mind. First, the ProFabriduct is the only HVAC coil line in the industry with a true full-width ”X” ”Y” cutting bed In-Line Plasma Cutting System. The system includes built-in download capabilities from most CAD/CAM systems and BIM modeling acceptance from Autodesk, Trimble, Practi Cam, Shop Data Systems and others, enabling the cutting of access doors, taps, and more for duct prefabrication on the line.
The system also features a new Insulmatic insulation rotary cut off and pinning system. Either Duro Dyne or Gripnail Pinners between 1/2” – 2” cut most all material types, including fiberglass, Arma Cell Elastomeric, Ductmate Poly Armor, Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Certainteed, Knauff, with speed and accuracy. The system is also compatible with the New Johns Manville RC-IG Water Based Insulation which only requires water and eliminates the need for glue.
The sytem also features a new Insulmatic insulation rotary cut off and pinning system. Either Duro Dyne or Gripnail Pinners between 1/2” – 2” cut most all material types, including fiberglass, Arma Cell Elastomeric, Ductmate Poly Armor, Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Certainteed, Knauff, with speed and accuracy. The system is also compatible with the New Johns Manville RC-IG Water Based Insulation which only requires water and eliminates the need for glue.
Most HVAC duct leakage occurs at the notch hole that is produced at the top and bottom of a duct section at the transverse duct connection to the fan or the unit. The Iowa Precision Pro-Fabriduct Full Coil Line has undergone a combination of modifications to the processor, transfer system, and hydraulic servo wrap brake that allow it to produce ProDuct™ — a finished duct with a full-engagement longitudinal seam which substantially reduces the chance of leakage in the corners of the duct’s transverse joint. This patented full-width longitudinal seam production (Patent No.12,565,947) can substantially reduce the chance of leakage with a greater deliverable thereby producing greater output with less input creating less chance of human error. The Full-width longitudinal seam production is applicable to our 5’ line, with 4’ or 5’ stock, and can be either Large-Pittsburgh and Small-Pittsburgh or Large-Pittsburgh and Snaplock.
The notch profile is altered to leave more material on the male side of the notch, allowing the male seam to extend to the edge of the duct. Dual stepper motor-controlled notching die positioning eliminates an operator from needing to adjust the notchers for coil width or notch type; precise positioning is handled through the control system. The 90˚ male lock is formed after the roll forming of the connecting flange, avoiding the full length male flange from being deformed as it passes through the roll former. The servo wrap brake is altered to include locating pins to accurately locate the part parallel to the bending beam. Positioning of the leading raw edge gives very accurate and precise locations for the subsequent bends. Computer controlled leaf tooling gags have been added allowing the brake to bend the full engagement male lock seam without deformation.
Trimble® FabShop is a powerful fabrication management platform for sheet metal contractors that simplifies every step of fabrication. Whether you’re producing ductwork or specialty sheet metal components, FabShop simplifies and streamlines the entire process— from part creation to nesting, cutting, and installation.
Originally known as Vulcan Software, FabShop was designed to enhance the performance of Lockformers Vulcan plasma, fiber laser, and waterjet tables, Today, FabShop is fully compatible with a wide range of Mestek Machinery Lockformer and Iowa Precision equipment as well as B&R VSControl III Linux Control Systems and Vulcan Fiber Lasers Mach III & B&R Control Software Platforms. No extra software. No wasted time. Just faster, more accurate fabrication.
FabShop helps reduce material waste, improve production speed, and provide complete visibility into every stage of your shop’s workflow. This all-in-one, cloud-connected solution gives you complete control of your workflows—streamlining operations, boosting output, and eliminating guesswork. Whether you’re running commercial jobs, residential jobs or complex industrial projects, FabShop helps you deliver accurate, install-ready parts efficiently and profitably.
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