{"product_id":"160mm-male-connector-galvanised-spiral-duct-spirc160","title":"160mm Male Connector Galvanised Spiral Duct SPIRC160","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSPIRC160\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e160mm male connector (coupler) for galvanised spiral ducting\u003c\/strong\u003e, used to join two lengths of female-ended SPIR160 spiral tube together to extend a duct run. Manufactured from \u003cstrong\u003egalvanised steel to DW144 specification\u003c\/strong\u003e, the connector slides into the female ends of adjoining duct lengths, where it is secured with \u003cstrong\u003eself-drilling screws or rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e and sealed with tape or sealant for airtightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:space-around;background:#e6f4f3;border-radius:6px;padding:8px 4px;margin:18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003e160mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eMale\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eGalvanised Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eDW144\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eManufacturing Spec\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:1.5em;font-weight:800;color:#008377;\"\u003eTube-to-Tube\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eJoins\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#e6f4f3;border-left:4px solid #005c54;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMale vs Female Connectors:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eSPIRC160 (male connector)\u003c\/strong\u003e joins two \u003cstrong\u003efemale-ended duct lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e together. If you need to join two \u003cstrong\u003emale-ended fittings\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g. two bends), you will need a \u003cstrong\u003efemale connector\u003c\/strong\u003e instead — these are different parts and not interchangeable.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;margin:28px 0 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(220px,1fr));gap:14px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eTube-to-Tube Joint\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eSpecifically sized to \u003cstrong\u003ejoin two lengths of 160mm female spiral duct\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most common joint type when extending a straight duct run beyond a single 3m section.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eGalvanised Steel Construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eManufactured from \u003cstrong\u003egalvanised steel to DW144 specification\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching the corrosion resistance and durability of the SPIR160 duct tube.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSlip-Fit Installation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe connector body slides into the female socket of each duct length, providing a \u003cstrong\u003epositive alignment\u003c\/strong\u003e before mechanical fixing — speeding up installation of long runs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSecure with Screws or Rivets\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eOnce positioned, the joint is secured using \u003cstrong\u003eself-drilling screws or pop rivets\u003c\/strong\u003e through the overlap of the connector and duct wall.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSealable for Airtightness\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eApply \u003cstrong\u003ealuminium foil tape or duct sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e around the joint after fixing to achieve higher airtightness classes (Class B\/C\/D to EN 12237) where required by the system design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0faf9;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;color:#008377;text-decoration:underline;margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003eSystem-Wide Compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eDesigned to work with the \u003cstrong\u003efull 160mm galvanised spiral range\u003c\/strong\u003e — straight duct, bends, tees, and reducers — wherever a tube-to-tube extension is needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;margin:28px 0 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:.92em;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSPIRC160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e160 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMale connector (tube-to-tube coupler)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGalvanised mild steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManufacturing Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHVCA \/ BESA DW144\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFixing Method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSelf-drilling screws or pop rivets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f0faf9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSealing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAluminium foil tape or duct sealant (as required by airtightness class)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;font-weight:600;color:#333;width:45%;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUse With\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSPIR160 — 160mm female-ended spiral duct lengths\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;margin:28px 0 16px;border-radius:4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eHow many connectors do I need for a duct run?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eOrder \u003cstrong\u003eone SPIRC160 for each joint between two straight duct lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e where the run extends beyond a single 3m section. Joints between duct and fittings (bends, tees) typically don't need a separate connector, as fittings are male and fit directly into the female duct end.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eDo I need to seal the joint after fixing the connector?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eFor basic ventilation applications, mechanical fixing alone may be sufficient. For systems requiring a \u003cstrong\u003ehigher airtightness class (Class C or D to EN 12237)\u003c\/strong\u003e — common in MVHR and energy-efficient builds — seal the joint with aluminium foil tape or an approved duct sealant after fixing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan I use this connector with flexible ducting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eThe SPIRC160 is designed for \u003cstrong\u003erigid spiral duct-to-duct joints\u003c\/strong\u003e. For connecting flexible duct to a rigid spiral system, the flexible hose is typically slid over the male spigot of a fitting or connector end and secured with a worm-drive clip (WDC160).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between a male and female connector?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emale connector (SPIRC160)\u003c\/strong\u003e is sized to insert into two female duct ends. A \u003cstrong\u003efemale connector\u003c\/strong\u003e is sized to receive the male spigots of two fittings (e.g. joining two bends together). Check which ends you are joining before ordering.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AIZO - Quality Heating","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64982506013021,"sku":"SPIRC160","price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/160mmMaleConnectorGalvanisedSpiralDuctSPIRC160.jpg?v=1781537452","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/160mm-male-connector-galvanised-spiral-duct-spirc160","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}