The ADA Ductboard™ system conforms to the design requirements of AS 1170.4, NZS 4219 and other International Seismic Codes and have been successfully tested using AS 60068.3.3 Environmental testing: Guidance – Seismic test methods for equipment.
Specifications
Ductboard Support Plates used in conjunction with a special MB threaded rod and CADDY® Speed Link System suspends Cushion Head Boxes for seismic applications.
Various ADA Ductboard™ fabrications and recommended suspension methods were successfully tested using AS 60068.3.3 Environmental testing: Guidance – Seismic test methods for equipment. This standard details the test method for seismically testing ductwork fabrications.
All configurations were tested to Performance Level Ill with horizontal accelerations of 15 m/s2 to a maximum of 16Hz
Caddy Speed Link System
- ADA recommends the CADDY® Speed Link System for ductwork suspension
- For seismic applications the SLK parts shown have been tested and approved
- Systems include locking device, flexible wire rope, and various specialty end fittings
- A complete range of CADDY® parts and accessories are available for other general ductwork suspension applications
Rigorous Testing
ADA Ductboard™ fabrications have been successfully tested using AS 60068.3.3 Environmental testing: Guidance – Seismic test methods for equipment. All configurations were tested to Performance Level Ill with horizontal accelerations of 15 m/s2 to a maximum of 16Hz.
Other Seismic Products
Air Diffusion is at the forefront of designing innovative seismic restraint components which serve to limit the movement of equipment and to keep the equipment captive during a seismic event. Our products all address the requirement to restrain engineering services against seismic forces in accordance with Section 8 of AS 1170.4 – 2007.
Our extensive range of vibration control equipment includes:
