{"product_id":"verplas-150mm-round-45-degree-bend-duct-fitting","title":"Verplas 150mm Round 45 Degree Bend Duct Fitting","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\u003eVerplas VKC361\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e150mm round 45° bend\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Verplas System 150 rigid duct range. It provides a \u003cstrong\u003egentle 45° direction change\u003c\/strong\u003e with lower airflow resistance than a full 90° elbow — ideal for angled offsets, gradual route changes, and low-resistance system designs. Made from \u003cstrong\u003ewhite uPVC\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is push-fit compatible with all System 150 components.\u003c\/p\u003e\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;\"\u003e150mm\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;\"\u003e45°\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eBend Angle\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;\"\u003eLower ΔP\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003evs 90° Bend\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;\"\u003ePush-Fit\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eTool-Free\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;\"\u003eWhite uPVC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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\u003eSystem Design Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using \u003cstrong\u003etwo VKC361 45° bends in sequence\u003c\/strong\u003e achieves the equivalent of a 90° direction change with significantly lower total pressure drop than a single VKC360 90° elbow — beneficial in fan-sensitive or longer duct runs.\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003e45° Low-Resistance Turn\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eProvides a \u003cstrong\u003egradual 45° direction change\u003c\/strong\u003e with less airflow resistance than a 90° elbow — supporting quieter fan operation and better system efficiency.\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;\"\u003eFlexible Routing\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eUse singly for a gentle angular offset, or \u003cstrong\u003epair two bends to achieve a 90° turn\u003c\/strong\u003e with reduced pressure penalty in space-constrained or long installations.\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;\"\u003ePush-Fit Spigots\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eMale spigots on both ports push-fit directly to connectors, pipes, and fittings — \u003cstrong\u003eno tools, tape, or sealant required\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003eWhite uPVC\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eManufactured from \u003cstrong\u003ewhite uPVC\u003c\/strong\u003e matching System 150 duct pipe and all other VKC-series fittings for a consistent finish.\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 150 Compatible\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eFully interchangeable with all \u003cstrong\u003eVKC-series 150mm System 150 components\u003c\/strong\u003e including pipes, connectors, T-pieces, and terminal fittings.\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;\"\u003eFan \u0026amp; MVHR Applications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eSuitable for single-room extract, \u003cstrong\u003edMEV and MVHR systems\u003c\/strong\u003e wherever a low-resistance direction change is needed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\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;\"\u003eVerplas SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVKC361\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;\"\u003e150 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;\"\u003eBend Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e45°\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;\"\u003eWhite uPVC\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;\"\u003eSystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVerplas System 150 — 150mm Round Ducting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\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;\"\u003eWhen should I use 45° bends instead of a 90°?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eUse 45° bends where you want to \u003cstrong\u003ereduce system pressure drop and airflow noise\u003c\/strong\u003e at a change of direction, or where a gentler route change is required by the building geometry.\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;\"\u003eHow many 45° bends equal one 90°?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eTwo 45° bends achieve the equivalent directional change. The combined pressure drop of two 45° bends is typically \u003cstrong\u003esignificantly lower than one 90° elbow\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 these bends on the supply or extract side?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eYes — the VKC361 is suitable for use on \u003cstrong\u003eboth supply and extract duct runs\u003c\/strong\u003e in mechanical ventilation systems.\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;\"\u003eIs this compatible with flexible ducting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eThe male spigot on the VKC361 will accept flexible ducting secured with a worm clip (\u003cstrong\u003eDIY674\u003c\/strong\u003e). 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