Description

RESF Flexible Aluminium Pipe: Versatile Air Distribution

The RESF flexible aluminium “Spiro” type pipe is a highly versatile ducting solution. This pipe is frequently used across all ventilation and hot air distribution systems. It is a semi-rigid choice popular for many applications. Furthermore, this popularity comes from its excellent combination of flexibility, durability, and robust heat resistance. The pipe is skilfully manufactured from a spirally wound aluminium strip. Moreover, this strip is mechanically joined with an airtight lock seam. Therefore, this construction ensures integrity and performance in diverse environments. Because of its corrugated structure, the pipe is highly flexible. This truly allows it to be bent by hand around tricky obstacles. Consequently, the circular cross-section is maintained without deforming its shape.

This ducting can be easily compressed and extended. This makes both transport and on-site installation much simpler. The robust aluminium construction makes it a non-combustible material. Furthermore, it is capable of withstanding very high temperatures. Typically, its range extends from $-30^{\circ}\text{C}$ up to $+250^{\circ}\text{C}$ . This inherent durability makes it a safe, long-term option for moving both hot and cold air. Moreover, the material is also inherently corrosion-resistant. Thus, it is ideal for use in high-humidity or challenging environments across the home. This “Spiro” type pipe is also commonly available in standard $3$ -meter lengths. Various diameters are also stocked to suit different installation requirements easily.

Key Applications and Performance Advantages

The RESF pipe is widely used within HVAC systems. This stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. In these systems, it transports either heated or cooled air throughout residential and commercial buildings. Additionally, it is ideal for specific venting applications that demand high heat resistance. For example, this includes kitchen range hood exhausts and some types of dryer vents. Furthermore, this type of pipe is an excellent choice for fireplace and stove heat distribution. It can form a core part of a system designed to transport hot air. Consequently, the warmth generated by a fireplace or wood stove is efficiently moved to other rooms.

Compared to traditional flexible ducts made of fabric, this semi-rigid aluminium construction offers several advantages. Firstly, it exhibits lower pressure loss. Secondly, it provides improved airflow characteristics overall. This is primarily due to its smoother interior surface finish. Thus, the system requires less energy to push the air through the ducting. Moreover, its construction allows it to be bent to a desired shape easily. Therefore, it is invaluable in areas where rigid metal ductwork would be incredibly difficult to install correctly. Sometimes, an insulated version of this ducting is required. This insulated pipe is used in applications where both temperature stabilisation and noise reduction are important priorities.