Done Right the First Time
SEALED FOR LIFE
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Maximum efficiency requires a sealant that seals. Not tape.
Increased Indoor Air Quality
Coverage for every situation from a company you can trust.
Optimal Thermal Temperature
Energy Efficiency
SUSTAINABLE BENEFITS OF USING HARDCAST
Innovation, Time Savers, Training, and Warranties
Testimonials and Case Studies
Rolled mastic sealants, mastics, adhesives, coatings, hardware
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New Travel Tack Spray Tip
RECOMMENDED ADHESIVE DELIVERY SYSTEM
Hardcast manufacturers water and solvent based adhesives used for attaching fiberglass insulation to metal ductwork. These adhesive are applied to either the metal and/or insulation surface and are differentiated by their dry times. Depending on the adhesive, they will meet ASTM C 916, have City of LA approval and have UL 723 or ASTM E 84 Flame and Smoke classifications.
Adhesives
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Insta-Tack
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Speed-Tack
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ROTO-TACK is a mid-tack, nonflammable, water-based insulation adhesive engineered for mechanical roll coating systems that rapidly apply adhesive to insulation prior to bonding to the sheet metal.
Roto-Tack
All Purpose Great Tack ATSM C916
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Travel-Tack is a self-contained, instant-tacking portable spray system engineered to deliver a low-pressure web spray that eliminates adhesive vaporization and over-spray.
Convenient/Efficient Quick Drying
Travel-Tack
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Restoration eLearning Course
Our Restoration Products line consists of products and equipment that can be used to bring life back to a building’s aging ductwork. No longer is tearing out and replacing leaky ductwork or deteriorated duct insulation required. We provide the right products and the installation methods needed for a truly sustainable ductwork restoration project. When necessary “Do it right the second time with Hardcast!”
Duct Restoration
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Edge Sealer Insulation Edge Coating
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RS-100 Internal Sealant
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10 Year Indoor Warranty - RE-500 is a high-performance, spray-applied insulation encapsulant and coating for use inside the HVAC ductwork.
Restoration Coating
Don’t Rip It Out Restore It NSF Approved 10 Year Warranty
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The TPO rolled mastic sealant is a 6.5 mil TPO membrane laminated to a butyl adhesive sealant to form a 22 mil composite.
50 State Compliant UV, Impact and Weather Resistant
TPO Line Wrap Set
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Rolled Mastic Application
• True Zero VOC • True Mil Thickness Control • No Mess • No Fuss
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Hardcast manufacturers foil faced rolled sealants used in sealing metal and flexible ductwork. Rolled Mastic Sealants are a code approved alternative to liquid sealants. The Foil-Grip 1402 has a UL classification and meets NFPA 90 A and 90 B. The Foil-Grip 1404-181 BFX is listed by UL (Underwriters Laboratory) having a UL 181 B-FX. Thicknesses of both products are 17 mils with widths of 2, 3 and 4 inches by 100 feet.
Rolled Mastic Sealants
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All-Purpose 1602
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Foil-Grip 1402
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5 Year Indoor/Outdoor Warranty - Aluma-Grip AFT-701 is a heavy-duty, pressure-sensitive, 40-year-cycle, duct joint rolled sealant.
Aluma-Grip AFT-701
30 Mil Thickness For Extreme Conditions
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This is a Hardcast Duct Sealant! Foil-Grip 1404-181-BFX is a UL 181B-FX listed pressures sensitive rolled mastic sealant.
Liquid Sealant Alternative True Zero VOC
Foil-Grip 1404-181BFX
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Brush Application
• Mold • Crack • Peel • Fail
Hardcast manufactures water and solvent based liquid applied mastic/sealants for sealing metal, flexible and rigid fiberglass ductwork. The mastic/sealants are either fiber reinforced or non-reinforced and are available in white or gray. These products are listed by UL (Underwriters Laboratory) having UL-181 A-M and/or UL-181 B-M. Available container sizes range from 11 oz. caulking tubes to 1 and 5 gallons pails. Sprayable options are available in drums.
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LIQUID SEALANTS
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Flex-Grip 550
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DS-321
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Versa- Grip 181 is a premium grade duct sealant for use on all types of metal duct, glass fiber duct board, and flex duct. Available in White or Gray.
Versa-Grip 181
Fiber Reinforced 5 Year Warranty
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The Original Water-Based duct sealant, Iron-Grip 601 is the most specified 10-year warranty fiber-free mastic for use on any duct system.
Specifier's Choice 10 Year Warranty
Iron-Grip 601
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Hardcast manufactures an extensive line of water-based and solvent-based insulation adhesives that provide superior adhesion and long-lasting performance for virtually any duct system application. And with today’s growing need to conserve energy, Hardcast also offers complete lines of both mastic and rolled sealants that provide air-tight ductwork for the life of the system. Hardcast helps you do it right the first time, everytime.
LIQUID SEALANTS ROLLED MASTIC SEALANTS Duct Restoration ADHESIVES
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Bring it together with Nexus Flange
The Nexus Four Bolt Duct Connection System is designed to provide a simple and effective means of connecting rectangular duct sections together. This connection system may be used on all rectangular duct from 14 GA to 26 GA, resulting in sealed joints with clean lines that are aesthetically pleasing. In addition DynAir offers various accessories for aiding in the proper support and closure of the duct system. As always when in doubt Connect with the Best.
Closure Systems
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Stud-Lock/Spring-Lock
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Super Commercial/Industrial Quality - 24G
Cleats & Cleat Installation Tool
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Galvanized steel, hollow roll-formed section containing an integral sealant. The synthetic resin sealant has excellent adhesion to metal, is easy to work with, is non-flow to 180º F and retains its sealing properties indefinitely.
G90 - Hollow Roll Formed Integral Permanent Seal
J Flange
Commercial/Industrial Quality - 24G
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The Nexus Multi-Matic TDC/TDF corners are designed for both use in automatic insertion machines or for hand assembly.
Automatic Machine or Hand Assembly Easily Secure with Bolts or #10 Screw
Residential Quality - 28G
Multi-Matic TDC/TDF Corners
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DynAir’s exclusive snap-lock connection eliminates peening and welding and produces an extremely strong assembly. Dynair offers multiple solutions for vane assemblies that can help improve air flow and productivity in an HVAC system. The hollow vane system is a complete all-in-one solution while Dyn-O-Rail and Dyn-O-Rail Jr. are for shops to build their own turning vane assemblies.
Vane & Rail
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Hand-Held Dimpler
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Super Commercial/Industrial Quality - 24G
Air Operated Impact Vane Setter & Tip
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Dynair’s Dyn-O-Rails are made with sturdy 23-gauge steel, embossed for stiffness, and can be used with either single or hollow vanes up to 16 gauge steel.
Sturdy 23 Gauge G90 Steel Relief Holes = Better Support
Dyn-O-Rail & Dyn-O-Rail Jr.
Commercial/Industrial Quality - 24G
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DynAir’s exclusive snap-lock connection eliminates peening and welding and produces an extremely strong assembly.
Exclusive Snap Lock System TIme Saving - No Peening / Welding
Hollow Vane & Push-On Rail
DynAir offers a vast assortment of commercial and residential grade damper regulators alongside accessories that help to quiet rattling and other noises that abound in large and small ductwork alike. Designed with both the contractor and occupant in mind, DynAir uses only the best materials that hold up to today’s toughest jobs.
Dampers Regulators
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End Bearings & Spring Slide Bearings
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Super Commercial/Industrial Quality - 24G
Dyn-A-Quad Double Shear Regulators
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Heavy gauge DIAL and handle. Available in stainless steel. 1/4" & 3/8" DIAL for round or rectangular duct applications. 18 gauge steel frame – 2 gauges heavier than the competition. Zinc-plated.
Heavier Gauge than Competition
Dial-A-Matic
Commercial/Industrial Quality - 24G
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Our Kwiki line of bright, zinc-plated regulators is designed to allow easy installation onto any damper blade.
Zinc Plated Easy Installation
Residential Quality - 28G
KWIKI Sets & Parts
Dynair hosts a diversified line of insulation fasteners that can be applied under, as well as over fiberglass insulation using methods such as mechanical fastening, welded fastening, and adhesive backed fasteners. Each style of fastener comes in multiple lengths for various sizes of ductwork insulation, allowing the contractor his or her own preference in application methods.
Insulation Fasteners
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Spot-Ons & Pin Welder
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Grip-Ons
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Stik-Ons are 14-gauge steel insulation pins that are permanently staked through 2” x 2" galvanized steel base plates.
Convenient and Time Saving Permanent Adhesive / Easy Application
Stik-Ons
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Weld-Ons are manufactured with consistently sharp points to ensure positive contact with the sheet metal to which they are to be welded.
Sharp Point for Better Weld Cup and Flat Head Styles
Weld-Ons & Pin Welder
FABRIC CHEMICAL RESISTANCE CHART
Connector Plus Flexible Duct Connector is the premium Heavy Duty manufactured flexible duct connector, offering quality unmatched by others. They utilize a narrower section of 24G to 28G G-90 galvanized steel for easy bending, is available in a variety of special fabrics and excels in isolating vibrations produced by air handling units, fans, blowers and other residential HVAC equipment.
Flexible Duct Connector
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Super Commercial/Industrial Quality - 24G
Flexible Duct Connector
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Connector Plus Flexible Duct Connector is the premium Heavy Duty manufactured flexible duct connector, offering quality unmatched by others.
Flexible Duct Connector
Commercial/Industrial Quality - 24G WYSIWYG - True Measurement Assurance
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Connector Plus Residential Quality Flexible Duct Connector is the premium manufactured flexible duct connector for residential applications.
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Residential Quality - 28G Double Fold Offset Seam
Flexible Duct Connector
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DynAir and Nexus provide a full line of top-quality hardware that offer premium performance, increased installation efficiency and overall cost savings. These products, which are available in G-90 and Stainless steel, reduce noise vibration and balance airflow for commercial and residential structures.
Flexible Duct Connector Insulation Fasteners Dampers & Regulators Vane & Rail Closure Systems
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Energy and Labor Savings
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HVAC Mechanical Contractor Says Spray Seal is Life Changing
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—Tim McNeff, Mid-Atlantic Mechanical Project Manager
“Using the Spray-Seal system is life changing…It’s faster, it’s cleaner and we’re using less product, plus every single test that I’ve done after spraying with Spray-Seal has passed, some with 0% leakage which is unheard of.”
—Ken Kendrick, Project Manager for Bright Sheet Metal
“We found that the Hardcast Spray-Seal System is a much faster way to seal ductwork…It’s more efficient, more cost effective and it does a better job.”
—Sisto Adame, HVAC Technician
“What normally took me 2-3 days to brush on sealant, now only takes 1 day, using less product, with Spray-Seal.”
TESTIMONIALS
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Restoring Duke University Chapel’s HVAC system
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Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church
Efficiency Gains
Duke University Chapel
Southern California Ductwork Remediation
CASE STUDIES
LISTEN TO DUCT SEALING PODCASTS
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Bringing the best for your duct system
WHY HARDCAST?
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When you select Hardcast products for your next project, you are choosing to work with a company that has been an HVAC industry leader for more than 50 years. Hardcast offers an extensive line of high-quality, high-performance duct sealants and insulation adhesives that are backed by industry-leading warranties. All Hardcast’s labor-saving products are designed to improve indoor air quality, enhance thermal comfort, and increase sustainability by helping your HVAC system perform at peak efficiency.
Case Studies
Why Hardcast? Testimonials
SOLUTIONS
WHY HARDCAST?
PRODUCTS
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WARRANTY
COVERAGE YOU CAN TRUST.
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WARRANTY
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foil mastic system
Hardcast as a part of the multi-billion dollar company of Carlisle Construction Materials has a vested interest in your business and our mutual success. This has led Hardcast to test our products beyond the industry standards, and is the only sealant company with paper issued warranties. In addition we are committed to our tested formulas and the consistent production of a product that will not fail in the field. You can be assured that in applying Hardcast products you, your customer and the facility owner are covered. At Hardcast we truly believe we are in this together. Accept no substitute!
COVERAGE YOU CAN TRUST.
5 year warranty: • Versa Grip 181 when applied inside a structure • AFG-701 when applied stand alone externally
10 Year warranty: • Iron Grip, Spray Seal, RS-100, RE-500 • Foil Mastic system for external duct sealing
TRAINING
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TECH TIPS
Our Tech Tips Newsletter provides tips and tricks on how to get the most out of our products.
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Spray Pump Care
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TECH TIPS
Our Tech Tips Newsletter provides tips and tricks on how to get the most out of our products.
• Hands on training: • At our training facilities in Wylie, TX and Carlisle, PA • Onsite at your location • Jobsite visits for startup and opportunity investigation
• Online resources: • Tech Tips, eLearning courses, calculation tools • Duct Leakage Savings Estimate (ductsense.com) • Spray seal vs bucket brush calculator
Many manufacturers attempt to copy Hardcast in the innovation space, however no company takes the responsibility of training the contractor and educating the Architect/Engineer as we do. Our training efforts include:
TRAINING
TIME SAVING
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CARTRIDGE KILLER
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Spray-Seal is an all-purpose high performance sprayable sealant for use on all types of metal duct, Fiberglass duct board, duct fabric and Flex duct.
Spray-Seal is an all-purpose high performance sprayable sealant for use on all types of metal duct, Fiberglass duct board, duct fabric and Flex duct.
SPRAY SEAL
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ROLLED SEALANTS
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CARTRIDGE KILLER
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Spray-Seal is an all-purpose high performance sprayable sealant for use on all types of metal duct, Fiberglass duct board, duct fabric and Flex duct.
SPRAY SEAL
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Spray Seal
TIME SAVING
• Sprayable products engineered for this purpose not just water down versions of existing products • Rolled Mastic Sealants that installs cleaner, easier and allow testing to be completed immediately • Shop enhancements including spraying and pumping of adhesives as well as spraying and extruding liquid sealant with the Cartridge Killer™ system
The innovation at Hardcast has led to many time saving improvements. Our efficiency mantra is aimed for both improvement of the system as well as the installation for the mechanical contractor and their responsibility on the job site with other trades. These have included:
TIME SAVING
Contractor focused for reduction of install time while increasing the sealing efficacy. The innovations above plus personalized solutions understanding the industry and contractor needs. Tell this story somehow…
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Hardcast Line Set Protection Options
INNOVATION
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The TPO rolled mastic sealant is a 6.5 mil TPO membrane laminated to a butyl adhesive sealant to form a 22 mil composite. The TPO Line Set Wrap is applied by peeling off the release liner while covering the pipe wrap insulation. Since this membrane is 100% solid, there is no shrinkage or additional coats required due to absorption by the insulation. This gives the product superior protection against damage from moisture, landscaping, operations, equipment maintenance, and wind.
TPO LINE SET WRAP
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Since this membrane is 100% solid, there is no shrinkage or additional coats required due to absorption by the insulation. This gives the product superior protection against damage from moisture, landscaping, operations, equipment maintenance, and wind.
TPO Line Wrap Set
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Hardcast Line Set Protection Options
INNOVATION
Since 1965 Hardcast has been driven to improve the air distribution system. Some firsts: • Original Two Part System — still specified today • First Water-Based Liquid sealant • First Engineered Sprayable • Adhesive, Water-Based Sealant, Internal Restoration Sealant • Rolled Mastic Sealant — True Zero VOC • Permanent Line Set Wrap protection with TPO Line Set Wrap
Innovation Time Saving Training Warranty
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