Metal-Fab provides complete and comprehensive venting solutions to the HVAC, hearth and plumbing markets.
Founded in 1959, on the premise that better products and services would be the key to our success.
Metal-Fab continues to operate today as a privately held entity with the same core values that lead to success while
creating steady, stable growth over the past six decades.
Customer needs are the highest priority at Metal-Fab, and that is why every customer receives a unique experience
while choosing from a full line of high-quality venting products for residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Cutting-edge manufacturing systems, innovative designs, patented products, unmatched product quality, and a
focus on detail has resulted in a leadership position within the industries Metal-Fab serves. Our constant product
improvement process and experience in developing and engineering products for safe, efcient appliance operation
sets Metal-Fab apart from the competition.
Our superior customer service, 1-2 day shipping, and 100% order ll make Metal-Fab the choice for
all your venting requirements.
That’s The Metal-Fab Way…
Experience The Difference
Product Quality
Engineered for safety
& efciency.
UL Product Certication
Products tested and listed to
UL441 requirements to ensure
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safety and efciency.
SAFETYEASE
Installation Safety
Hemmed ue & casing.
SureLock™ Locking System
No sheet metal
screws required.
Zero Height Increaser
No-height increaser design, no
additional space required.
Swivel Tees & Wyes
360° rotating male connection
for easy installation.
Positive Twist-Lock Connection
UL listed to adapt to identied
Easily Adjustable 45/60 Elbows
360° rotating collar, 4-piece design
– saves cost of 90° elbow.
competing B-Vent brands.
Convenience
1-2 Day Shipping
Email Order
Conrmation &
Tracking
Regional
Warehouse Locations
One-Stop Vent Shopping
Complete lines of HVAC, Hearth &
Plumbing products and accessories.
100% Order Fill
Customer Service & Support
World-class customer service,
responsive to your needs.
Friendly representatives to assist with
design, project layout, job quotes
and submittals.
Innovative and talented marketing
staff to assist in marketing
Metal-Fab products.
Products You Can Trust!
Manufacturing Superior Quality
Venting Products For Over 60 Years!
Qualied factory technical
support department.
Temp/Guard
Direct VentBlack StovepipeCorr/Guard
®
Premium BiomassSuperFlex™
Stainless Steel Liners
®
Fire & Ceiling
Radiation Dampers
Grilles, Registers & Diffusers
Complete lines of HVAC, Hearth & Plumbing products to meet your needs for any installation.
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UL Listed B-Vent Adaptability
LISTED MH7860LISTED MH7860
Have you ever been in the field and don’t have the
brand of B-Vent you need?
Metal-Fab understands and that is why we have come up with a solution to save you
time and money. Existing B-Vent installations frequently require repair, replacement
and maintenance as we all know. What should you do if the existing product make
and model cannot be identied with certainty? Let Metal-Fab solve your problems.
Our B-Vent 3” through 6” is UL listed to adapt to any competitor’s UL listed B-Vent
products. Metal-Fab’s universal adaptability with identied competing brands
provides a competitive advantage in the eld and you the installer only need one
brand of B-Vent.
Installing Replacement Equipment (3”-6”)
Mating two different brands of B-Vent does not have
to cost you time and money. Metal-Fab B-Vent provides
a solution in two easy steps. Simply, insert the male
end (outlet) of the competitive B-Vent brand into the
female end (inlet) of the Metal-Fab adapter, then
tighten the adapter clamp.
Male Adapter
(Part # - M6A, M12A, M18A)
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Depleting Competitive Inventory
Metal-Fab is the only B-Vent manufacturer with UL
approval to connect the male end into the female
No
Adapter
end of all competitive UL listed B-Vent brands,
increasing product versatility. Did you know that
by simply connecting using three (3) quarter inch
sheet metal screws to secure creates a UL listed
connection?
Metal-Fab round B-Vent has been evaluated
and listed to Underwriters Laboratories to mate
with other specically identied UL listed round
gas vent in 3” through 6” diameters. Metal-Fab’s
approval includes but is not limited to the
following B-Vent products:
American Metal Products Co. (Amerivent)
Continental Industries, Inc. (AirJet)
ECCO Manufacturing (Model E/R)
Hart & Cooley, Inc. (Hart & Cooley B-Vent)
M&G Duravent Inc. (Type B Gas Vent)
Mitchell Metal Products, Inc. (Mitch Vent)
Selkirk Corporation (Energy Vent)
Required
(Part # - M6AF)
Female Adapter
For those installing specialists and building
authorities who may prefer the use of a
female adapter in contrast to connecting
using sheet metal screws. The female
adapter is adjusted and the adapter clamp is
tightened to the competitive brand of B-Vent.
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B-Flex
™
Metal-Fab’s double wall B-Flex™ can be used as a connector
or as a segment of B-Vent in a variety of installations.
Applications
Use B-Flex™ anywhere B-Vent is required, except where
pipe penetrates the structure walls, floors, ceilings or roof.
USED AS A CONNECTOR
USED IN A CRAWL SPACE
Easily connect a furnace
located in a crawl space to a
rigid B-Vent penetration.
Flexible
double wall
for easy B-Vent
pipe fitting.
Make a direct connection from
one or both appliances to a
common B-Vent.
USED IN ATTIC
Make a quick connection
from an attic furnace to a
rigid B-Vent penetration.
USED THROUGH AN ATTIC
Connect a furnace to a
termination on a conventional
installation with ease.
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Double Wall Versatility, Flexible Advantages.
Quick & Easy
B-Flex™ eliminates measuring, special
adapters and assembly of rigid pipe lengths.
Cost Savings
connecting appliances to rigid B-Vent.
Saves time and labor, a universal solution to
Convenience
Ready to install right out of the box with factory assembled male and female positive twist-lock ends.
Adaptability
Can be used with other specifically identified competing
brands of UL listed round gas vent 3” through 6” diameters.
UL listed for use as connection from the appliance to rigid
Type-B gas vent, and as a segment of B-Vent.
Metal-Fab’s approval includes connections at both the
Listed
At the male (outlet) end of the compatible gas vent, add an adapter or adjustable length
(M6A, M12A, M18A) – then add sections of Metal-Fab B-Vent pipe. At the female (inlet)
end of the compatible gas vent, simply insert the male end of the Metal-Fab B-Vent into the
compatible gas vent and secure per installation instructions.
male (outlet) and female (inlet) end to the following B-Vent
products but is not limited to:
American Metal Products Co. (Amerivent)
Continental Industries, Inc. (AirJet)
ECCO Manufacturing (Model E/R)
Hart & Cooley, Inc. (Hart & Cooley B-Vent)
M&G Duravent, Inc. (Type B Gas Vent)
Mitchell Metal Products, Inc. (Mitch Vent)
Selkirk Corporation (Energy Vent)
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SureGrip Vent Support Plate
The fastest, easiest way to support B-Vent where it penetrates floors and ceilings.
….Just a few minutes and you’re finished!
Standard SureGrip
Cut the hole.
Typical two-story
installation
Mount SureGrip
support plate.
Standard SureGrip
Standard SureGrip
Push pipe through
vent support.
Adjustable
SureGrip
Available for 3”
through 8”
diameter B-Vent.
Continue adding pipe sections
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– supports up to 90 lbs.
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Adjustable SureGrip Vent Support Plate
Holds pipe in a secure position as it penetrates through the roof.
….Can’t be accidentally pushed down through the roof!
Cut the hole.Mount SureGrip
support plate.
Adjustable SureGrip
Typical attic
appliance
installation
Adjustable
SureGrip
Available for 3” through 6”
diameter B-Vent.
Push pipe through
vent support.
Continue adding pipe sections
– supports up to 90 lbs.
Fast, sure, support that’s easy, trouble-free
and won’t let the pipe slip!
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MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
The outer wall is constructed of galvanized steel, .018" thick G-90 for sizes 3" to 14" diameter, and .024" thick G-90 for sizes 16" to 30" diameter.
The inner wall is constructed of aluminum alloy, .012" thick for sizes 3" to 8" diameter and
.018" thick for sizes 10" to 30" diameter.
The vent includes an integral, annular insulating air space, ¼" thick for sizes
3" to 6" diameter and ½" thick for sizes 7" to 30" diameter.
ADAPTABILITY
Metal-Fab round B-Vent has been evaluated and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
to mate with other specifically identified and UL listed round gas vent, in 3" through 6"
diameters. Metal-Fab's approval covers connections at both the male (outlet) end, and
the female (inlet) end to the following B-Vent products:
American Metal Products Co. (Amerivent)
Continental Industries, Inc. (AirJet)
ECCO Manufacturing (Model E/R)
Hart & Cooley, Inc. (Hart & Cooley B-Vent)
M&G Duravent, Inc. (Ty pe B Gas Vent)
Mitchell Metal Products, Inc. (Mitch Vent)
Selkirk Corporation (Energy Vent)
At the male (outlet) end of compatible gas vent, add an adapter or adjustable length (M6A,
M12A, or M18A) - then add sections of Metal-Fab pipe. At the female (inlet) end of
compatible vent simply insert the male end of Metal-Fab B-Vent into the compatible gas
vent and secure per instructions.
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Note: Vent overlaps 1.5" when joined together. Therefore, assembled length is 1.5" less than listed length.
PIPE LENGTHS -- 16M through 30M
With quick connect lock using sheet metal scr ews.
PIPE LENGTHS -- 3M through 14M
With positive twist lock.
ADAPTER – M6A
ADAPTER – M6AF
SureLock™ is standard
on 3" - 6" diameters.
I.D.
A
ADJUSTABLE LENGTHS
M12A - M18A
A
A
A
A
I.D.
TYPE - B GAS VENT - ROUND PIPE
DIAMETER 6” 12” 18” 24” 36” 48” 60”
3” to 6” X X X X X X X
7” to 10” X X X X X X
12” to 14” X X X X
I.D. = 3” through 14” diameter.
A = Length. See chart above for available options.
DIAMETER 6” 12” 18” 24” 36” 48” 60”
16” to 30” X X X X
I.D. = 16” through 30” diameter.
A = Length. See chart above for available options.
CAT. NO. A I.D.
M12A Adjusts from 3” to 8” 3” through 30”
M18A Adjusts from 3” to 14” 3” through 30”
CAT. NO. A I.D.
M6AF 6.50” 3” through 6”
CAT. NO. A I.D.
M6A 6.00” 3” through 8”
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TYPE - B GAS VENT - ROUND PIPE
90° ADJUSTABLE ELBOW – M90 - 3” through 10”
SureLock™ is standard on 3" - 6" diameters.
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CAT. NO. SIZE A B C D
3M90 3” 4.75” 6.25” 1.75” 9.50”
C
360°
A
4M90 4” 5.25” 6.25” 1.75” 9.50”
5M90 5” 6.00” 7.38” 2.25” 11.00”
6M90 6” 6.00” 7.81” 2.50” 11.00”
7M90 7” 7.75” 8.75” 3.12” 13.75”
8M90 8” 8.50” 9.00” 3.38” 14.50”
D
10M90 8” 10.00” 13.00” N/A N/A
B
The ve piece M90 short radius elbow is fully
adjustable from 0” (straight) to 90°.
The 360° rotating collar allows for desired
orientation of vent pipe.
Note: 10” elbows are not adjustable.
45°/60° ADJUSTABLE ELBOW – M45/60 - 3” through 6”
45° ADJUSTABLE ELBOW – M45 - 7” and 8”
B
C
A
SureLock™ is standar d on 3"- 6" diameters.
360°
45° 2-PIECE ELBOW – M45 - 10”, 12”, 14”, 16”
45° 3-PIECE ELBOW – M45 - 18” through 30”
C
B
A
C
A
D
G
Fixed 45° 2-piece elbow shown.
D
G
B
E
F
E
F
@45° @45°
@60° @60°
CAT. NO. SIZE A B C D C D
3M45/60 3” 4.53” 3.48” 4.60” 12.61” 5.75” 11.47”
4M45/60 4” 4.63” 3.53” 4.71” 12.86” 5.88” 11.69”
5M45/60 5” 5.86” 4.61” 6.34” 16.81” 7.90” 15.18”
6M45/60 6” 6.09” 4.39” 6.35” 16.83” 7.92” 15.21”
7M45/60 7” 6.38” 5.13” 7.00” 18.25” 8.75 16.50”
8M45/60 8” 6.75” 5.00” 7.25” 18.75” 9.00” 17.00”
D
In sizes 3” through 8”, the four piece M45/60 short radius elbow
is fully adjustable from 0°(straight) to 60°.
The 360° rotating collar allows for desired orientation of vent pipe.
Note: 10”, 12” and 14” elbows are adjustable, and these same diameters
have positive twist lock. Fixed angles in 16” through 30” diameter have
quick connect lock using sheet metal screws.
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A
360°
D
B
TYPE - B GAS VENT - ROUND PIPE
CAT. NO. SIZE A B C D
3M3ST3 3” 3.43” 3.50” 3.50” 9.94”
4M4ST4 4” 4.43” 4.50” 4.50” 10.92
4M4ST3 4” 4.43” 4.50” 3.50” 9.94”
5M5ST5 5” 5.43” 5.50” 5.50” 11.53”
5M5ST4 5” 5.43” 5.50” 4.50” 10.92”
5M5ST3 5” 5.43” 5.50” 3.50” 9.94”
C
5M4ST4 5” 5.43” 4.50” 4.50” 12.17”
5M4ST3 5” 5.43” 4.50” 3.50” 11.19”
6M6ST6 6” 6.44” 6.51” 6.51” 12.41”
6M6ST5 6” 6.44” 6.51” 5.50” 11.53”
6M6ST4 6” 6.44” 6.51” 4.50” 10.92”
6M6ST3 6” 6.44” 6.51” 3.50” 9.94”
6M5ST4 6” 6.44” 5.50” 4.50” 12.17”
6M5ST3 6” 6.44” 5.50” 3.50” 11.19”
B
A
E
D
C
B
SureLock™ is standard on male end on 3"- 6" diameters.