16″ Saddle Collar

Description

The 16-406-A is a sheet-metal duct fitting stocked by Buy Comfort Direct — full listing: 16″ Saddle Collar. This page covers what it is, where it fits in a system, what to check before you order, and how it ships.

About the 16-406-A

16″ Saddle Collar (part number 16-406-A). Specifications and condition are as listed on this page; if you need a dimension or rating that is not shown, call (877) 843-4822 and we will read it off the stock on the shelf.

Contractors and service companies buy this part from us at trade pricing: a contractor account takes a few minutes to set up and covers everything in the catalog, from consumables like this one to complete AHRI-matched systems. Homeowners are welcome to order at the listed price — if you are doing the work yourself, tell us and we will point out anything on the job that needs a licensed technician.

Where the 16-406-A fits

Sheet-metal duct fittings are where a lot of system efficiency is won or lost: leaky joints, undersized returns and sharp transitions all push static pressure up and airflow down. The 16-406-A is one of the fittings we fabricate and stock for installers, sized to standard cabinet widths and register openings so it drops into a typical residential job without field modification.

Airflow problems rarely show up as a duct problem to the homeowner; they show up as a room that never cools, a noisy return, or a system that ices up. Correctly sized, sealed fittings keep static pressure inside the range the blower was designed for, which protects the equipment as much as it fixes comfort.

Background reading: the U.S. Department of Energy guide to duct losses.

What to check before you order

• Dimensions: cabinet width for plenums, register or duct diameter for boots and collars.
• Gauge and material for the application.
• Seal every joint with mastic or UL 181 tape — fittings do not seal themselves.
• Order matching plenum, boots and collars together so the sizes line up.

Installation and service notes

Fittings should be mechanically fastened and then sealed with mastic or listed foil tape at every joint — the fitting itself is only as tight as its seams. Match supply boots to the register size, keep collars round and undamaged so flex duct seals against them, and size the return plenum generously; return restriction is the most common airflow problem we see.

Why buy the 16-406-A from Buy Comfort Direct

We are a stocking HVAC distributor based in Winder, Georgia — not a marketplace reseller. Orders over $99 ship free, and financing is available at checkout through Affirm. If you are not sure this is the right part, call (877) 843-4822 before you order and we will match it to your equipment. Browse the rest of our Collars, and see what customers say on our reviews page.

Ordering and delivery

In-stock items ship from our Winder, Georgia warehouse. Orders over $99 ship free; large equipment travels by freight carrier and parts by ground, and you will get tracking by email when it leaves. Need it matched to a system, or need a quantity that is not on the shelf? Use the contact page or call (877) 843-4822 and we will confirm availability before you pay.

16-406-A FAQ

Are these made in-house?

Our plenum boxes are made in-house in Winder, Georgia; the other fittings are stocked items sized to standard residential ductwork.

Does the 16-406-A ship free?

Yes on orders over $99 — most orders that include it qualify. Large equipment ships by freight carrier; parts ship by ground.

How do I know it matches my equipment?

Send us your equipment model number through our contact page or call (877) 843-4822. We check the pairing before it ships.