Engineering tools built by a fabric duct manufacturer

Most HVAC sizing tools available online are designed for conventional metal ductwork. When engineers need to specify fabric ducts — a technology with fundamentally different airflow dynamics, material properties, and installation methods — those generic calculators fall short.

DUCTECOL Internacional S.A.S., a fabric duct manufacturer based in Colombia with exports across Latin America, North America, and beyond, developed Apps DUCTecoL to bridge that gap. Available at apps.ductecol.com, the platform provides three specialized web applications that support the complete design cycle of textile duct systems for HVAC projects.

Platform overview: three applications, one integrated workflow

AirFlow Sizer — Duct sizing and airflow velocity

AirFlow Sizer calculates the optimal fabric duct dimensions for a given HVAC system. Users input parameters such as required airflow (in m³/h or CFM), design temperature, available static pressure, and space geometry. The tool returns duct diameter or section, recommended length, perforation pattern, and estimated air distribution across the occupied zone.

Unlike generic duct calculators, AirFlow Sizer uses DUCTecoL’s actual product specifications — material weights, perforation configurations, and tested pressure-drop data — ensuring results that align with the manufactured product’s real-world performance.

AirFlow Quiet PRO — Acoustic performance analysis

Noise control is a critical requirement in commercial and institutional fabric duct installations. AirFlow Quiet PRO estimates the sound pressure level produced by the textile duct system under specific operating conditions, accounting for airflow velocity, fabric material type, perforation configuration, and suspension geometry.

This tool is particularly valuable for projects in noise-sensitive environments: educational facilities, healthcare spaces, retail stores, corporate offices, and food processing areas where acoustic comfort standards must be met.

AirFlow Studio PRO — Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation

For complex projects requiring advanced analysis, AirFlow Studio PRO provides CFD simulation of airflow behavior inside and around the fabric duct. The tool generates visual representations of velocity, temperature, and pressure distribution across the installation space.

This level of analysis is especially relevant for large industrial facilities, data centers with high thermal densities, clean rooms, and any project where uniform air distribution is a critical operational factor.

Who can access the platform

Apps DUCTecoL is not a public tool. Access is restricted to three user categories: active DUCTecoL clients, authorized distributors, and DUCTecoL’s internal engineering team. This ensures the platform is used by qualified professionals who can fully leverage its technical capabilities.

The registration process collects professional information including full name, company, job title, country, email, WhatsApp number, and phone number. LinkedIn profile linkage is optional. After submission, the DUCTecoL team reviews and approves each account. Active clients and authorized distributors receive priority validation.

The manufacturer advantage

The core differentiator of Apps DUCTecoL is data integrity. Every calculation performed on the platform uses parameters derived from DUCTecoL’s actual manufacturing data: tested materials, certified perforation patterns, and validated performance metrics from completed installations across multiple industries and geographies.

For engineers, this means design specifications that match the product’s field performance. For distributors, it means technically backed proposals that build client confidence. For the industry as a whole, it represents a manufacturer investing in transparency and technical accessibility.

How to get started

Visit apps.ductecol.com and click “Solicitar Acceso” (Request Access) to complete the registration form. If you are an existing DUCTecoL client or distributor, your approval will be expedited.

For questions about the platform or DUCTecoL’s engineering services, contact the team via WhatsApp at (+57) 301 4529090 or through the contact form at fabricduct.co.

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