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Commercial Ventilation & Ductwork Knowledge Centre
The Alpha Tube Knowledge Centre provides clear technical information about commercial ventilation, ductwork and the components used to build, control and maintain ventilation systems.
Explore installation guidance, product selection advice, technical explanations, maintenance information and answers to common questions. New resources will be added across the same product areas found throughout the Alpha Tube website.
Explore the Knowledge Centre
Fusible Links
Learn how fusible links work, where they are used, how temperature ratings differ and when links should be inspected or replaced.
Spiral Tube & Ducting Fittings
Guides covering spiral ductwork, standard sizes, fittings, installation methods, materials, airflow and choosing the correct components for a ventilation system.
What Is Spiral Ducting? A Complete Guide
Control Dampers & Fire Dampers
Information about airflow control, fire protection, damper types, installation, inspection, testing and the differences between control and fire dampers.
Internally Lined Spiral
Technical guidance covering internally lined spiral ductwork, acoustic performance, insulation, applications, installation and product selection.
Fixings, Supports & Components
Advice on supporting and securing ductwork, including brackets, channel systems, clamps, threaded rod, access components and installation accessories.
Air Terminals, Grilles & Louvres
Learn about the different methods used to supply, extract and distribute air, including grilles, diffusers, louvres, cowls and external air terminals.
Flexible Ducting & Components
Guides to selecting and installing flexible ducting, including insulated and uninsulated products, connectors, recommended uses and common installation problems.
Stainless Spiral Tube
Information about stainless steel spiral ductwork, material grades, corrosion resistance, hygiene requirements and applications in demanding environments.
Whole House Ventilation
Guidance covering domestic ventilation systems, airflow, duct routes, extract points, air supply, system maintenance and component selection.
Ventilation Filters
Learn about ventilation filter types, filter grades, common applications, inspection, cleaning and replacement schedules.
Spray Booths
Technical information about spray booth ventilation, air movement, extraction, filtration, replacement filters and system maintenance.
BSB Dampers
Guidance covering BSB damper products, applications, product selection, installation requirements and ongoing inspection.
Fans
Learn about ventilation fan types, airflow ratings, pressure, applications, fan selection and the factors that affect system performance.
Types of guidance
Installation guides
Step-by-step information about fitting ductwork, dampers, supports, flexible connections, air terminals and other ventilation components.
Buying and product selection guides
Clear explanations to help identify suitable products, materials, dimensions and components for different ventilation applications.
Technical information
Resources covering airflow, air velocity, pressure, duct sizes, materials, system performance and industry terminology.
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Advice for inspecting, cleaning and maintaining ventilation systems, along with guidance on identifying common faults and performance problems.
Regulations and standards
Accessible explanations of the standards and requirements that may affect the specification, installation and maintenance of ductwork and ventilation equipment.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to common questions asked by installers, contractors, facilities managers and customers selecting ventilation products.
Built around real ventilation products
The Knowledge Centre follows the same main product areas as the Alpha Tube website. This makes it easier to move between technical guidance and the products required for an installation, repair or maintenance project.
Each section will grow into a collection of focused resources rather than a stream of short, unrelated blog posts. The aim is to build a useful long-term reference for commercial ventilation and ductwork.