At first glance, adding a branch to the ventilation duct seems like a simple solution. But in practice, conventional saddle connectors often turn out to be hidden energy guzzlers. The reason: unnecessarily high pressure losses that cause the fan to draw more power over time.
With its new generation of saddle connectors, Beck has developed an innovation that addresses precisely this issue: 25% less pressure loss thanks to flow-optimized geometry. In this article, you will learn how this works and why it makes a measurable difference for your system.
The problem: Conventional saddle supports slow down the flow
Saddle connectors for the ductwork make it possible to connect an existing main line to a secondary line at a later date - ideal if the system needs to be extended without a complete conversion. However, most conventional saddle connectors use segment pieces that abruptly divert the air flow.
The result: turbulent swirls, stalls and significantly increased resistance. The fan has to work harder to deliver the same volume flow. This costs energy - and money.
In systems with chemically contaminated process air, where there are often several branches in a system, this effect is magnified. What begins as a minor technical necessity quickly becomes a cost driver in ongoing operation.
What makes the Beck saddle support different?
The answer lies in the geometry. While conventional saddle rails rely on segment pieces, Beck uses a segment-free 45° bend. This is precisely machined and seamlessly integrated into the saddle rail design.
The result: the air is not abruptly deflected, but is guided in a flow-optimized manner. Turbulence is minimized and the pressure loss is measurably reduced - by up to 25% compared to conventional designs.
Technical innovation: the segment-free 45° bend as a game changer
The difference between a segment piece and a segment-free elbow may seem small at first glance. However, it makes a fundamental difference in flow technology.
Segment pieces consist of several assembled parts that create inner edges and transitions - interference points for the air flow. Segment-free 45° bends from Beck, on the other hand, are made in one piece, with a consistently smooth inner wall and precisely calculated radii. The flow remains laminar and detachment is prevented
This innovation is based on years of development work and detailed flow calculations. Every detail has been thought through, every component precisely manufactured.
Compliant and precisely manufactured
- Minimum wall thickness of 3 mm in accordance with DIN 4741
- Machined production from precisely manufactured components
- Consistently consistent quality made in Germany
Further details on the saddle support
All available sizes and current prices can be found in our product catalog for the non-return flap.
Measurable benefits for your business
A well thought-out exhaust air duct starts with the right geometry. The flow-optimized saddle connectors from Beck ensure that air flows are guided through your duct system with low losses, even at high volume flows:
✓ Up to 25% energy savings thanks to lower fan power requirements
✓ Reduced operating costs over the entire service life of the system
✓ Longer maintenance intervals thanks to fewer deposits and stalls
✓ Longer system service life thanks to smooth, chemical-resistant surfaces
✓ Easy retrofitting in existing systems
Materials for different requirements
Beck offers saddle connectors in seven high-quality plastics: PVC, PVC-UV, PP, PPs, PPs-el, PVDF and PE. This means that whether you have aggressive chemicals, UV radiation or electrostatic requirements, there is the right material for your application.
All materials are characterized by high chemical resistance, smooth surfaces and durable properties. Choosing the right material is crucial for the service life and reliability of your system.
With the pressure loss-optimized saddle connectors, you get the maximum efficiency out of your exhaust air system - day after day, year after year. The solution is as elegant as it is effective: physics instead of compromises.
Planning reliability right from the start
As a partner for modern ventilation solutions, Beck not only offers products, but also comprehensive support:
- Personal advice from experts
- Comprehensive technical documentation including CAD data
- Detailed flow calculations
- Customized solutions for special requirements
In this way, we guarantee you maximum planning security from the initial idea to the finished installation.
The new generation of saddle supports: A clear task, perfectly fulfilled
The saddle connector for the ventilation is a specialist: It creates a subsequent branch without disturbing the flow.
Focusing on this one function makes it possible to solve it optimally. With molded components, constant wall thickness and a segment-free 45° bend, Beck ensures the precise functionality you expect from this component.
As an integrated component for piping systems, the saddle connectors fit seamlessly into the proven Beck product portfolio. The same precision, the same durability, the same reliability that tradesmen and industrial companies have been relying on for years.
Would you like to find out more about this innovation?
Further information can be found in the new product catalog:
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Questions? Please contact us.
Would you like to know whether the new saddle supports are the right solution for your system? Our experts will be happy to answer your questions and work with you to find the perfect solution.