{"product_id":"verplas-160mm-thermal-ducting-45-degree-bend-tss-160-45b","title":"Verplas 160mm Thermal Ducting 45 Degree Bend TSS-160-45B","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\u003eTSS-160-90B\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e160mm diameter 90° bend for the Verplas Rapid Self-Seal Thermal Ducting system\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing full right-angle direction changes in insulated ventilation runs. Like all components in this award-winning range, the body is moulded from \u003cstrong\u003eNeopor® graphite-impregnated EPS\u003c\/strong\u003e for superior condensation prevention, while the integral \u003cstrong\u003efemale Click \u0026amp; Lock fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures a secure, airtight, tool-free connection to duct lengths and other fittings.\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;\"\u003eInternal Diameter\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;\"\u003e90°\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;\"\u003e0.03 W\/mK\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eThermal Conductivity\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;\"\u003eNeopor® EPS\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eInsulation Material\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;\"\u003eDW\/143 Class A\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.82em;color:#444;margin-top:2px;\"\u003eAirtightness Rating\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\u003eIncluded Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplied with \u003cstrong\u003eone female Click \u0026amp; Lock fitting\u003c\/strong\u003e. This connects directly to the male end of a TSS-160-2M or TSS-160-1M duct length — no additional coupling needed at one side of the bend.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #c77a00;padding:12px 16px;margin:14px 0;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0;font-size:.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirection Planning:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 90° bend changes airflow direction in a single plane. For changes that require a 45° step or a branching run, select the \u003cstrong\u003eTSS-160-45B\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eTSS-160-TP\u003c\/strong\u003e respectively.\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;letter-spacing:.3px;\"\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;\"\u003eFull 90° Direction Change\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eProvides a \u003cstrong\u003eclean right-angle turn\u003c\/strong\u003e in 160mm thermal duct runs — ideal for routing around joists, beams, or wall structures in loft and ceiling 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;\"\u003eNeopor® EPS Insulation\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe bend body is insulated throughout with \u003cstrong\u003egraphite-impregnated EPS\u003c\/strong\u003e (0.03 W\/mK), maintaining the thermal performance of the full duct run through the change of direction.\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;\"\u003eIntegrated Female Click \u0026amp; Lock\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eOne female Self-Seal socket is built in, accepting the male connector from adjacent duct lengths or fittings to create an \u003cstrong\u003eairtight, positive-lock joint\u003c\/strong\u003e without tape or sealant.\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;\"\u003eAward-Winning System Compatibility\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eDesigned to mate precisely with all other \u003cstrong\u003eTSS-160 series components\u003c\/strong\u003e — duct lengths, T-pieces, connectors, and the 160-to-150mm adaptor — for a complete, coherent system.\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;\"\u003eCondensation Control\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe insulated body prevents the \u003cstrong\u003einner duct surface dropping to dew point\u003c\/strong\u003e even through direction changes, where uninsulated metal elbows are most prone to condensation pooling.\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;\"\u003eFast Tool-Free Installation\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:.92em;color:#333;\"\u003eThe push–click–lock mechanism means the bend is \u003cstrong\u003efully secured in seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e — a major advantage when working in tight loft spaces or ceiling voids.\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;letter-spacing:.3px;\"\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;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTSS-160-90B\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;\"\u003eBend Angle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90°\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;\"\u003eNeopor® graphite-impregnated EPS\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;\"\u003eThermal Conductivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.03 W\/mK\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;\"\u003eThermal Resistance (R value)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.666 m²K\/W at 20 mm wall thickness\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;\"\u003eEPS Density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25 kg\/m³ minimum\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;\"\u003eOperating Temperature Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e−15°C to +60°C\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;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGrey\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;\"\u003eConnector Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1× female Click \u0026amp; Lock fitting\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;\"\u003eFlame Retardancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDIN 4102 B1\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;\"\u003eAirtightness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eExceeds DW\/143 Class A\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;\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 12px;color:#555;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUK Building Regulations Part F 2010 \u0026amp; NHBC Chapter 3.2\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;letter-spacing:.3px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs the 90° bend fully insulated around the curve?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eYes. The Neopor® EPS body covers the entire external surface of the bend, including the curved section. \u003cstrong\u003eThermal protection is continuous\u003c\/strong\u003e through the direction change, eliminating the cold spots that occur with uninsulated metal elbows.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eHow does the female fitting connect to duct lengths?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eThe female Click \u0026amp; Lock socket accepts the \u003cstrong\u003emale end of any TSS-160 duct length\u003c\/strong\u003e (e.g., TSS-160-2M or TSS-160-1M). Simply push, click, and lock — the joint is airtight without tape or sealant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan I use two 90° bends to create a 180° turn?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eYes. Two TSS-160-90B bends can be combined to reverse direction. However, \u003cstrong\u003eeach 90° bend adds resistance to airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e, so ensure your fan unit is rated for the system's total equivalent duct length.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between the 90° and 45° bend?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eThe TSS-160-90B changes direction by a full right angle in one fitting. The \u003cstrong\u003eTSS-160-45B makes a gentler 45° change\u003c\/strong\u003e, causing less pressure drop. Two 45° bends approximate a 90° turn with lower resistance, useful for fan-sensitive installations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom:8px;border:1px solid #c8e6e3;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"background:#008377CF;color:#fff;padding:11px 14px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;font-size:.95em;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs this bend compatible with 150mm ducting?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 14px;font-size:.92em;color:#333;background:#fff;\"\u003eNot directly. The bend is designed for the \u003cstrong\u003e160mm Self-Seal Thermal system only\u003c\/strong\u003e. To interface with a 150mm duct run, use the TSS-160-AD adapter at the point of transition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Verplas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64748775637341,"sku":"TSS-160-45B","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/2051\/3629\/files\/Verplas160mmThermalDucting45DegreeBendTSS-160-45B.jpg?v=1779292878","url":"https:\/\/qualityheating.co.uk\/products\/verplas-160mm-thermal-ducting-45-degree-bend-tss-160-45b","provider":"AIZO Quality Heating","version":"1.0","type":"link"}