Mining
Ventilation ductwork, dust control, and equipment housings built for heavy-duty mine conditions.
Industrial Sheet Metal · Timmins + Northern Ontario
Heavy-Gauge Industrial Sheet Metal Fabrication & Ductwork in Timmins
Ironclad Mechanical fabricates and installs custom heavy-gauge sheet metal and industrial ductwork for mining operations, manufacturing facilities, and commercial buildings across Timmins and Northern Ontario. With 20+ years of trade experience, we handle projects from custom ventilation systems to large-scale ductwork installations within a 300 km radius of Timmins.
- TSSA Licensed
- WSIB Insured
- 20+ Years
- 20+ yrs in the trade
- 300 km service radius
- 2 trucks / 2 techs
- TSSA + WSIB
The Basics
What Is Heavy-Gauge Industrial Sheet Metal Fabrication?
Heavy-gauge fabrication means working in thicker metal, typically 14-gauge and heavier, rather than the lighter stock used for standard residential sheet metal. That thickness is what lets the finished work stand up to the loads, pressures, and wear of an industrial site.
Our capabilities cover the full cycle: cutting, forming, welding, and finishing. We build ductwork, ventilation systems, equipment housings, and custom fittings in galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, fabricated to your specifications and blueprints. It is one part of the broader HVAC and mechanical services in Timmins we provide across the region.
Because every piece is made to spec rather than pulled off a shelf, the work fits the building and the equipment it serves, which matters most on the custom layouts industrial jobs tend to demand.
Industrial Ductwork
Industrial Ductwork Fabrication for Northern Ontario
We design and fabricate custom ductwork for the demands of industrial airflow: mining ventilation, dust collection systems, process exhaust, and HVAC distribution. Each run is sized and engineered for the volume and pressure the system actually has to move.
That engineering carries through to compliance. We fabricate to ventilation codes and safety standards, and we account for the Northern Ontario climate, where extreme cold and heavy heating loads put real demand on a system. Ductwork built for a milder climate does not hold up here.
Most industrial work also has to tie into equipment that is already running. We integrate new ductwork with existing HVAC systems so the addition performs as one system, not a patch bolted onto the side of it.
What we fabricate
- Mining ventilation ductwork
- Dust collection systems
- Process exhaust runs
- HVAC air distribution
- Makeup air and heat exhaust
- Custom transitions and fittings
Industries
Industries We Serve in Timmins and Surrounding Areas
A large share of our work is industrial, and that depth shows up in how we handle sector-specific requirements and timelines.
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Manufacturing
Process ventilation, exhaust systems, and custom components for production facilities.
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Commercial
HVAC ductwork, rooftop unit connections, and air distribution for larger buildings.
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Educational
Dust collector maintenance and shop ventilation for school boards and training facilities.
Many of these clients also rely on us for furnace and heating system installation , so one local team covers the fabrication and the mechanical systems it connects to.
The Process
Our Fabrication and Installation Process
Every project moves through the same disciplined sequence, from the first measurement to a commissioned system that performs.
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On-site assessment and measurement
We evaluate the space, airflow requirements, and integration points before anything is drawn or cut.
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Design and engineering
We create fabrication drawings, calculate sizing, and specify the materials and gauges the job calls for.
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Custom fabrication
We cut, form, and weld components in-shop to exact specifications, so the parts are right before they ship.
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Quality inspection
We verify dimensions, welds, and finish before delivery, catching issues in the shop rather than on the job site.
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Installation and integration
We deliver, install, and connect ductwork or components to your existing systems, coordinating with other trades on site.
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Testing and commissioning
We verify airflow, seal integrity, and overall performance, so the finished system does its job before we call it done.
Timelines vary by scope, so we give you a realistic estimate up front rather than an optimistic one. Throughout the job we coordinate with the other trades on site and schedule the work to keep disruption to your operation as low as possible.
Because we handle fabrication and installation as one team, the air distribution we build integrates cleanly with the rest of the system, including commercial air conditioning installation when cooling is part of the project.
Why Ironclad
Why Choose Ironclad Mechanical for Industrial Sheet Metal Work
Ironclad Mechanical brings 20+ years of trade experience and deep industrial experience to heavy-gauge fabrication, with a local Timmins presence and a 300 km service radius. We work as one integrated team across fabrication, installation, and ongoing HVAC maintenance, so the people who build your system are the ones who install and look after it.
We are TSSA licensed, WSIB covered, and carry general liability insurance, which meets the requirements for work on industrial and commercial sites. As a small team of two technicians running two trucks, you deal directly with the people doing the work, not a call centre.
We are an independent contractor, so decisions get made locally based on your project, and our quoting is transparent and our pricing reasonable. Straight answers and work that fits the first time, for all your heating and cooling needs.
Credentials
- 20+ years of trade experience
- TSSA licensed
- Fully insured: General Liability and WSIB coverage
- Locally owned and independent, not a franchise
- Deep industrial experience across mining and manufacturing sites
- Two-technician team operating two service trucks
- Serving Timmins and Northern Ontario within a 300 km radius
Service Area
Service Area: Timmins and Northern Ontario
Our primary service area covers Timmins, South Porcupine, and Schumacher, and we regularly serve Cochrane, Kapuskasing, Kirkland Lake, Hearst, and Smooth Rock Falls. We cover communities within a 300 km radius of Timmins, and we will travel further for the right project. We do not run a walk-in location: every project is handled on-site or shop-fabricated for delivery. Call (705) 221-0677 to talk through your project.
- Timmins
- South Porcupine
- Schumacher
- Porcupine
- Cochrane
- Kapuskasing
- Kirkland Lake
- Hearst
- Smooth Rock Falls
- Chapleau
- New Liskeard
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Have an industrial fabrication project?
Call dispatch at (705) 221-0677 to talk through your specifications, or request a quote and we will get back to you fast.