Snappy 18-08 Drive Cleat 8 Inches

Product Description

The SNAPPY 18-08 is an 8-inch drive cleat, used in sheet metal ductwork assembly for HVAC installations. Drive cleats are the locking edge connectors that join duct sections at longitudinal seams, holding the duct board or sheet metal panels together along their length. This cleat is installed by driving it over the mating edges of two duct panels to form a secure, rigid seam. HVAC sheet metal mechanics rely on drive cleats as a standard fastening method on rectangular duct runs in both residential and light commercial systems.

Drive cleats of this type are used wherever rectangular sheet metal ductwork is fabricated and installed. They are a staple of supply and return air duct systems built to SMACNA standards. The 8-inch size suits mid-width duct panels and is well suited to production sheet metal work in residential new construction, light commercial build-outs, and HVAC retrofit projects.

Key Features

• 8-inch length suits mid-width rectangular duct panel seams

• Drive-style installation requires no fasteners beyond the cleat itself

• Standard drive cleat profile compatible with conventional sheet metal duct assembly methods

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style sheet metal accessory for use with standard rectangular sheet metal ductwork assembled to SMACNA duct construction guidelines.

Installation Notes

Drive cleats are installed by sheet metal mechanics during duct fabrication or field assembly. Slide the cleat over the mating raw edges of two duct panels and drive it firmly along the full length of the seam using a hand seamers or a cleat driver. Ensure all duct system work complies with applicable mechanical codes and local authority-having-jurisdiction requirements. De-energize and lock out the air handling system before working on connected ductwork in an occupied or energized system.