Contractor Essentials

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Contractor essentials, direct from the manufacturer

American-made filter housings, refrigerant tank racks and knockdown air-handler stands with clear product specifications and direct shipping.

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Magnetic door HVAC filter housing
The Metal Shop refrigerant tank racks
Stand in a Box adjustable air-handler stand
  • American-made HVAC accessories
  • Manufacturer list pricing
  • Direct shipping across the U.S.
  • Clear product specifications

Three product families built around real contractor needs

Start with the job in front of you, compare the important selection points, and go directly to the relevant products and specifications.

Magnetic door filter housing

Filtration and service access

Magnetic Door Filter Housings

Fully insulated galvanized-steel housings with a reusable magnetic access door for vertical or horizontal installations.

  • Confirm 1-inch, 2-inch or 4-inch filter thickness.
  • Match the cabinet width and housing depth to the equipment.
  • Allow enough clearance for filter replacement and service.
Versatile starting point Magnetic Door Filter Housing for 1" or 2" Filters
Shop filter housings
Refrigerant tank rack lineup

Service-vehicle organization

Refrigerant Tank Racks

Galvanized-steel racks for securing refrigerant cylinders in service bodies, vans, pickups and box trucks.

  • Count the cylinders and identify each cylinder type.
  • Confirm the mounting area and available vehicle clearance.
  • Choose the rack layout that fits the service workflow.
Online best seller No. 797 Lazy Boy Refrigerant Tank Rack
Shop tank racks
Stand in a Box adjustable air-handler stand

Adjustable equipment support

Stand in a Box

A knockdown adjustable air-handler stand that ships compactly, arrives ready for jobsite assembly and supports multiple equipment widths.

  • Confirm the required stand height and equipment depth.
  • Check that the adjustable width covers the air handler.
  • Allow room for the filter rack, drain and service access.
Compact-shipping option Stand in a Box Adjustable Air Handler Stand — Knockdown
Shop Stand in a Box

Specifications to verify before ordering

Compare the published product dimensions with your project requirements before placing an order.

Filter housing

  1. Filter thickness and nominal filter size
  2. Air-handler or furnace cabinet width
  3. Available housing depth and service clearance
  4. Vertical or horizontal installation orientation

Tank rack

  1. Cylinder sizes, types and quantities
  2. Service body, van, pickup or box-truck layout
  3. Available mounting width, height and depth
  4. Preferred loading and access orientation

Stand in a Box

  1. Air-handler width and depth
  2. Required stand height
  3. Filter rack or housing location
  4. Drain, duct and service-clearance requirements

Direct ordering that complements local distribution

The Metal Shop supports HVAC wholesalers and distributors throughout its market. Products are also offered online at manufacturer list pricing for customers who need direct shipping or cannot find the required model locally. Distributor availability varies.

Local availability does not meet the job?Online ordering and direct shipping are available when needed.

Contractor ordering questions

Can I order directly from The Metal Shop?

Yes. Online orders are accepted throughout the United States. The store is especially useful when a required model is not stocked locally or direct shipping better fits the project.

Are website prices wholesale prices?

No. Products are offered online at manufacturer list pricing. Wholesale pricing and distributor programs are handled separately through The Metal Shop's distribution relationships.

What can I ask through the product-question form?

Ask about listed product specifications, availability, quantities, included components, package details or shipping. Product suitability, installation methods and code compliance remain the responsibility of the purchaser and installer.

Where can I find specifications and installation information?

Major product pages show model-specific dimensions, compatibility, materials, included components, package information and downloadable specification sheets when available.

Why isn't every catalog model available online?

Some products and configurations require freight or exceed economical parcel-shipping limits. Contact The Metal Shop for availability when a catalog product is not shown online.

Questions about a listed product?

Ask about published specifications, availability, quantities, included components, package details or shipping before you order.

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