The reference tables
How HVAC duct is made (process overview) — the five fabrication stages (cut, form, seam, weld, flange) and the machine at each step, if you want the end-to-end picture before the individual spec tables.
Spiral duct machine spec comparison — the SBTF round-duct tubeformers (SBTF-1500, 1500C, 1602, 2020): diameter range Φ80–Φ2500 mm, cutting method, galvanised/stainless/aluminium gauge, drive power and weight.
Auto duct line comparison — the SBAL-V, SBAL-III and SBAL-II rectangular TDF lines: integration level, line speed, power, gauge and weight, plus why line speed is not the same as finished output.
TDF flange machine specs — the four machines that make a TDF duct connection: flange former (SBTDF-12 / 1.5-16), folder (SBWS), cleat cutter and duct zipper (SBHF), with the 35 mm flange.
HVAC duct welder comparison — seam (SBFN series), stitch (SBSW-30-2Z), spot (SBDN-40), elbow, medium-frequency and handheld laser welders compared on thickness, KVA/kW capacity and weight.
Duct machine power & electrical requirements — connected power (kW) by model, 50 Hz vs 60 Hz export configuration, three-phase supply and how to size the breaker.
Sheet metal cutting machines compared — slitting, shearing, plasma and laser: cutting operation, material thickness, bed size, power and weight across the Taokron cutting range.
Sheet metal gauge & thickness chart — gauge-to-mm and inch conversion for galvanised duct steel, cross-referenced with which Taokron machine forms each gauge in galvanised, stainless and aluminium.
Duct forming & folding machines compared — lockformer, hydraulic and pneumatic folders, roll bender, drive-cleat line and grooving/beading: forming operation, model, thickness, capacity and weight.
Duct elbow machine specs — how round elbows are made from gores, and the machines that close them: Gorelocker SBEM-1250 (hydraulic, Φ100–Φ1250 mm), Gorelocker SBWT-1000/1500 (electric, A/D variants, to Φ1500 mm) and the Fitting Shaper SBJQJ-500.
Angle-iron flange machine specs — the bolted angle-iron flange line, the alternative to TDF: round flange former (SBYFL-50), punch (SBYFL-50-1) and 100 kW welder (SBYFLHJ-50), the rectangular four-gun SB-FS1535L, the SBCK-50A angle-stock punch and the SBSF-1525 tube flanger — material, diameter, angle-iron size, power and weight.
Flexible & semi-rigid duct machine specs — the flexible foil duct formers (SBLR-600, SBLR-600A with drying oven), the semi-rigid aluminium SBLF-500 and the thin-wall stainless former: material, foil thickness, diameter, speed, power and weight.
Machine families at a glance
| Family | Taokron models | Makes | Full spec reference |
| Spiral tubeformers | SBTF-1500 / 1500C / 1602 / 2020 | Round spiral duct Φ80–Φ2500 mm | Spiral comparison |
| Auto duct lines | SBAL-V / SBAL-III / SBAL-II | Rectangular TDF duct, ≤1500 mm wide | Auto line comparison |
| TDF flange machines | SBTDF, SBWS, SBHF | Integral 35 mm TDF flange connections | TDF flange specs |
| Duct welders | SBFN, SBSW, SBDN + MF/laser | Seam, stitch, spot & segment welds | Welder comparison |
| Cutting machines | Slitter, shear, plasma, laser | Coil strip, blanks & CNC profile cuts | Cutting comparison |
| Forming & folding | Lockformer, folders, roll bender, cleat | Lock seams, folds & curves | Forming comparison |
| Elbow & fittings | SBEM-1250, SBWT-1000/1500, SBJQJ-500 | Gored elbow seams & fitting ends Φ80–Φ1500 mm | Elbow & gorelocker specs |
| Angle-iron flange | SBYFL-50 / -50-1, SBYFLHJ-50, SB-FS1535L, SBCK-50A | Bolted angle-iron flanges, round & rectangular | Angle-iron flange specs |
| Flexible & semi-rigid | SBLR-600 / 600A, SBLF-500, stainless former | Flexible foil & semi-rigid round duct | Flexible duct specs |
| Material gauge | All forming families | Gauge → mm + machine capacity | Gauge & thickness chart |
| Power & site | All families | Electrical & supply planning | Power requirements |
All specifications are taken from the Taokron Product Catalog 2026. For a quotation against your exact duct range, output and supply, talk to an engineer.
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FAQ
Where can I find Taokron duct machine specifications?
On this page — it links every Taokron duct machine spec reference: spiral tubeformers, automatic duct lines, TDF flange machines, duct welders and a power/electrical requirements reference. Each opens a full spec table from the Taokron Product Catalog 2026.
What machine families does Taokron make for HVAC duct?
Four core families plus support machines: spiral tubeformers (round duct Φ80–Φ2500 mm), automatic rectangular TDF duct lines, TDF flange-forming machines, and a range of duct welders (seam, stitch, spot, elbow, medium-frequency and laser).