This section provides an overview for cutting ducts as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 18 cutting duct manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cutting duct companies as of November, 2024: 1.Wisconsin Sheet Metal, 2.Jonard Industries Corp..
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A cutting duct is a component that allows electric wires to pass through its interior to improve the appearance and prevent electric shock.
A cutting duct is used when installing lighting fixtures and inside control panels. Since the wiring is not exposed, the scenery is improved and electric shock can be prevented.
Raceways are used as power feeders to install lighting fixtures, depending on the width of the installation location. For a width of 2 inches or less, a raceway is recommended, and for a width of 2 inches or more, a cutting duct is recommended.
Cutting ducts are used inside control panels and to install lighting fixtures. It is used for commercial and industrial applications in addition to general household use. Specific applications are as follows:
In recent years, products that emphasize design have also been sold, expanding the use of these products as interior decoration. In many cases, they are also used for 2S purposes in factories, as they require fewer man-hours for installation.
Cutting ducts are mainly made of PVC or other insulating resins. They are sold in lengths of 1 to 3 m and are divided into a cover and a main body.
The sides of the main body have evenly spaced holes for wiring, allowing cables to be inserted and removed. The resin portions between the side holes can be deformed by hand, allowing for easy adjustment according to the wire thickness, application, and position.
To make effective use of limited space, products with DIN rails mounted directly on the duct are also available, reducing the floor space of the distribution panel. This facilitates wiring work and increases flexibility in the design of equipment placement in the switchboard.
The corner type, which utilizes unused vertical corners in the distribution panel, allows the distribution panel itself to be downsized. The flexible shape makes it easier to install in the corners of the switchboard than the standard type.
Cutting ducts must be purchased in selected heights, widths, and lengths. For height, there is a lineup of ready-made products ranging from 30 to 120 mm. The most commonly used range is around 60 to 80 mm. The higher the height, the more wires can be introduced, but more installation space is required.
Widths can be selected from 20mm to 100mm, but 40mm to 60mm widths are most common. If thick wiring is to be introduced inside, 3 to 4 inches in width should be selected. Lengths are available from 3 to 10 ft. It is often purchased in 6 foot lengths.
Cutting ducts are relatively inexpensive components. Smaller size cutting ducts are less expensive, and larger size cutting ducts are more expensive. The typical price range is 10 to 200 dollars.
Prices also vary depending on the material. Cutting ducts are generally made of polyvinyl chloride resin, but cutting ducts made of special materials, such as polypropylene, are also available. Cutting ducts made of special materials are generally more expensive.
Since cutting ducts are generally made of polyvinyl chloride, most of them are gray if they are not painted. However, white, black, and milky white cutting ducts are also available to not disturb the landscape. Cutting ducts in special colors such as red and yellow are not often sold, so if you must have them, you will need to paint them yourself.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Jonard Industries Corp, founded in 1958 and has its main headquarters in Tuckahoe, New York, is a manufacturer of tools for the telecom, CATV, fiber optic, and electronic industries. Their main products include wire and cable strippers, compression tools, fiber optic termination kits, punch-down tools, and crimpers. They also offer specialized kits for various applications, such as telecom, fiber optic, and electronics, to facilitate the installation, maintenance, and repair of telecom and electronic equipment.
Greater Wisconsin Sheet Metal, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Plymouth, Wisconsin, is a manufacturer specializing in HVAC sheet metal fabrication. The company's capabilities include HD plasma cutting, 5-axis waterjet cutting, press brake forming, auto-insulation machines, and more. It provides a full range of sheet metal and pipe fabrication products and services. It offers a complete line of square ducts, rectangular ducts, spiral pipes, and oval ducts, catering to the infrastructure and construction industries.
DME Company LLC, started in 1942 and based in Michigan, United States, is a manufacturer of molding equipment. The company’s range of products includes mold bases and plates, insulator sheets, and round steel bars. It also manufactures mold components like hydraulic cylinders, slide retainers, and casting resins. The company is a subsidiary of Hillenbrand Inc. in Indiana, United States, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. Its products find various applications in die casting, manufacturing, and toolmaking fields across Australia, China, and the United Arab Emirates.
Hua Wei Industrial Co.,Ltd., founded in Taichung City, Taiwan, in 1907 is a manufacturer of wire and cable management products. The company's product portfolio includes Cable tie accessories, cable clips and clamps, cable makers, expansion anchors, and PCB supports. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company also has manufacturing facilities in China and Thailand and offers processing, assembly, and packaging services.
Kowa Kasei Co., Ltd. was founded in 1969 and is a manufacturer and supplier of profile extrusion molding products, electric wiring member, and EMC components based in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. The company's product portofolio including wiring ducts, birdie cutters, wiring protection tubes, noise protectors, and EMC protective tubes. The products have been certified to be RoHS compliant. The company have obtained the ISO 9001 certification in 2002 and ISO 14001 certification in 2003.
Rittal is a German manufacturer of electrical enclosures and related products that was established in Herborn, Hesse in 1961 as part of the Friedhelm Loh Group. The company primarily produces standard and modular enclosures for various electronic and electrical components, such as servers, switchgear, or control panels. It also offers automation, power distribution, IT infrastructure, and climate control systems for use in industrial facilities. Rittal products are mainly used by clients in the telecommunications, energy production, automotive, maritime, and logistics sectors.
Hexatronic, established in 1933 and headquartered in Porirua, New Zealand, is a manufacturer and supplier of fiber technology, tools, and equipment solutions. The company offers products, including fiber cable installation equipment, joint closures, accessories, fiber, micro-ducts, and more. It is part of the Hexatronic Global Group. In 2023, Hexatronic Group AB further expanded its reach by acquiring ATG Technology Group Limited, enhancing its footprint in the New Zealand market. It operates a substantial 10,000-square-meter ducting plant in Porirua.
Malco Products Inc, founded in the year 1950, based in Annandale, Minnesota, USA is a manufacturer and supplier of trade tools for HVAC. The product portfolio includes apparel, HVAC sheet metal fabrication, fiberglass duct and fence installation essentials, fiber cement siding, roofing essentials, backer board essentials, vinyl siding tools, tubing tools, drywall ceiling, marking, and scribe tools, job site essentials, measuring tools, automotive essentials, pliers, automotive and job site essentials, fastening and measuring tools, screws, tool bags, and kits. The products are used in multiple industries which include construction, vehicle, and machinery.
Seiwa Electric MFG Co., Ltd is a manufacturer of information display systems, lighting and noise countermeasure equipment, based in Kyoto, founded in 1945 (Samsung Electric Co., Ltd.,) and established in 1949. Their products include: electromagnetic noise countermeasure (EMC), waterproof and shockproof LED information display, their own blue light-emitting diode and white light-emitting diode, tunnel disaster prevention system and road & tsunami information display system. Seiwa Electric acquired ISO14001:2004 certification at all offices. Outside of Japan, they have offices and subsidiaries in Thailand, Vietnam and China.
Phoenix Contact is headquartered in Blomberg, Germany, originally founded in 1923. Phoenix Contact’s Israeli subsidiary was founded in 2006 and located in Quadima Tzoran. Phoenix Contact provides tools and components for e-mobility, power, infrastructure, process industry, production manufacturing, system manufacturing, and others. Phoenix Contact’s product lines include automate including cloud computing, connect including PCB terminal blocks, “mark, assemble, and install” including hand tools, “supply, charge, and protect” including power distributors, and “switch, measure, and monitor” including relays and optocouplers.
Dura-Line Corp., a subsidiary of Orbia Business, established in 1981, is a manufacturer and distributor of technology, data, and communication solutions headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee with additional plants in North Salt Lake, UT, Clinton, TN, Elyria, OH, Gravenhurst, Canada. Its product portfolio is composed of HDPE conduits, FuturePath, cable-in-conduit, and accessories such as couplers, lubricants, microaccessories, bull-line pull tape, and tools & misc. The company is ISO 90001:2015 certified and TL 9000 rated and offers products that serve a wide variety of markets including transportation, fiber optic sensing, multiple dwelling units, renewable energy, and smart cities.
INWESCO INCORPORATED was established in 1967 and is based in Azusa, California as a manufacturer and supplier of metal fabrication products. The company’s product portfolio includes steel and aluminum products, such as frames, covers, grates, ladders, platforms, and more. The metal fabrication products offered by the company are crucial components in various construction and utility projects, enabling durable and customized structures. The products are used in various sectors such as water, wastewater, telecommunications, and power.
Klein Tools is a fifth-generation family-run producer of hand tools founded in 187 and headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Klein Tools sells worldwide directly and through distributors. Klein Tools has a family of companies under its brand including Alco, Civitella, Mumme Tools, Tulmex, and Wattmaster. Klein Tools serves several industries including construction, HVAC/R, plumbing, telecom, municipal, and industrial. Some of the tools Klein Tools produces include non-contact voltage tester bens, multi-bit screwdrivers, digital circuit breaker finders, advanced circuit tracer kits, and multi-bit electronics screwdrivers.
HellermannTyton North America is a subsidiary of HellermannTyton Group, a global manufacturer and distributor of cable management and identification solutions. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its main activity is the manufacture and supply of cable management and identification solutions, including cable ties, heat shrink tubing, and labels. The company also offers a wide range of services, such as warranty, customization, testing, and product certification trainings. HellermannTyton North America's products are used by many customers, including aerospace, data communication, energy - solar/wind, industrial automation as well as machine and equipment builders (OEMs).
C-PRO, established in 1987 and headquartered in Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden, is a supplier specializing in products for electricity and automation. The company's product range includes cable glands, cable ducts, cooling units, filter fans, appliance cabinets, and more. These products cater to different sectors, including industrial automation, infrastructure, and renewable energy. The company has collaborations with supplier partners, including Cosmotec, Caleg Group, DKC, Licatec, Profilati, and more. It maintains an AAA rating and has received a Nordic Growth Certificate from UC.
Prayaag Technologies, a company founded in 1990, based in Chennai, India, is a supplier of fiber optic cable installation machinery, network testing tools, and gadgets. The company offers a diverse range of products, encompassing lighting fixtures, Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), cable blowing machinery, and splicing apparatus. The range of services provided to customers encompasses engineering support, digital printing capabilities, graphic design services, and system solution offers. It maintains contractual agreements with numerous multinational enterprises across the globe and operates multiple locations within the borders of India.
Larosa Machinery, established in 1996 and headquartered in Sharjah, UAE, operates as a supplier and consultant specializing in industrial machinery, particularly steel fabrication. The company's core offerings include roll forming, steel fabrication, duct work, CNC cutting, woodworking, and more. It serves a wide range of industries, including paper mills, textiles, steel rolling mills, sugar mills, and various other commercial establishments across the UAE, the Middle East, the Gulf, Africa, and CIS countries. It has established partnerships with international companies such as HUGONG, ISC, UZMA, BEKA-MAK, and more.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Wisconsin Sheet Metal |
50.0%
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2 | Jonard Industries Corp. |
50.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cutting duct page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 3 | 30.0% |
Japan | 2 | 20.0% |
Germany | 2 | 20.0% |
Taiwan | 1 | 10.0% |
New Zealand | 1 | 10.0% |
Sweden | 1 | 10.0% |