Value Collection 01208000Z Round Starting Collar 8 in

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 01208000Z is a round starting collar designed for galvanized sheet metal duct systems. It provides a clean, secure transition point where a round duct branch connects to a flat plenum, trunk line, or air handler cabinet. The collar measures 8 inches inside diameter with an overall height of 2.13 inches. Constructed from galvanized steel at standard gauge, it resists corrosion in typical HVAC environments. HVAC technicians and sheet metal installers use this fitting to originate branch runs off main duct assemblies in forced-air heating and cooling systems.

This starting collar is suited for residential and light commercial forced-air duct installations. It fits into a field-cut or pre-punched hole in a plenum or trunk duct and provides the starting point for an 8-inch round duct branch. The fitting is appropriate for new construction duct systems and retrofit branch additions where standard galvanized ductwork is already in use. Each unit is sold individually.

Key Features

• 8-inch inside diameter matches standard round duct sizing for direct branch connections
• Galvanized steel construction provides corrosion resistance in conditioned and unconditioned spaces
• Standard gauge material maintains structural integrity under typical duct system static pressure
• 2.13-inch overall height provides adequate depth for secure sheet metal screw attachment
• Sold as a single unit, compatible with one-piece ordering for service and repair jobs

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style replacement and new-installation fitting for standard 8-inch round galvanized duct branch systems in residential and light commercial forced-air HVAC applications.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by a licensed HVAC technician or sheet metal mechanic. The air handler or furnace should be powered off and the system depressurized before cutting into any plenum or trunk duct. The collar is set into a field-cut hole and secured with sheet metal screws around the perimeter flange, then sealed with UL-listed duct sealant or foil tape per local mechanical code requirements. Follow SMACNA guidelines and applicable local mechanical codes for duct joint sealing and support spacing.