Stan Coryell
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McMaster has them. 1/2 and 5/8 ID aren't odd sizes. Bearings, Sealed, Trade Number R8-2RS, for 1/2" Shaft Diameter ...

As to Larry's advice, the CFMs aren't relevant to moving sawdust. You need velocity. This is where the engineering data for the fan is used. You need...

I have never put angle rings on snap lock duct. We use this connection on paper trim and abrasive dust collection systems where any laps on the...

McMaster has it. Gear Oil, https://www.mcmaster.com/2158K83 ISO 460 Don't use oil with sulfur additives. They may cause corrosion issues if...

Snap lock is only good for -2". If you put angle flanges on it it would raise the static rating, but they are $25 each. We pay about $32 for 12" x...

George and Ryan make good points. I think the heaviest you could make snap lock would be 22 or 20 ga and it would likely collapse. Angle rings are...

Michael, Those fittings look fine. There are ways to vacuum braze in production levels. I don't have any experience with this.

Ron, We are talking about two different things. Your are correct that small pipe can withstand higher pressure than large pipe (Barlow's Law)....