Which Industrial Damper is Right for You?

Posted: January 28, | Category: Industrial Dampers

Industrial dampers are a critical part of any industrial air system as they are designed to help control airflow for clean air, airstreams with particulates, and airstreams with corrosive gases. At Flextech Industries, we understand how important industrial dampers are for your building’s industrial ventilation system. We also know that it can be difficult to determine which type of industrial damper you need. That is why we have compiled some information on each type to help you determine which industrial damper is right for you.

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Types of Industrial Dampers

To determine which industrial damper is right for your needs, it is important to understand the differences between each type. Some of the different types of industrial dampers include:

Butterfly Dampers

Butterfly dampers are the ideal option for round ducting where low leakage isolation and flow control are required. This type of industrial damper is available in both single and multi-blade designs, providing low-cost isolation and flow control of flue gases.

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Louver Dampers

Louver dampers provide quick response, zero leakage, and fast operating cycles, making them the perfect solution for many different applications. This type of industrial damper is specifically engineered for precise flow control and isolation in even the most demanding work environments.

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Guillotine Dampers

Guillotine dampers are ideal for creating flow isolation. With the ability to provide a tight shut-off and complete isolation without taking up a significant amount of space, this type of industrial damper is perfect for a wide range of different industries.

Inlet Vane Dampers

Inlet vane dampers are best suited for applications where fan shut-off and volume control are required. This type of industrial damper is available in two different configurations (centre hub design and cantilever design) and can be custom-designed and engineered to meet your exact specifications.

Flap-Diverter Dampers

Flap-diverter dampers are custom engineered to divert high-temperature exhaust gases from gas turbines to the heat recovery boiler or bypass system. They are designed for rectangular and circular cross-section ducts and are ideal for gas turbine exhaust systems, steam generators, and heat recovery boilers.

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T-Diverter Dampers

T-diverter dampers are ideal for isolation, bypass, and flow modulation when an application requires the diversion of gas flow to another direction. T-diverter dampers come in 90° and 45° configurations and four distinct designs including swing through seal, step seat, tadpole seal, and step seat with perimeter seal. This variety of options allows you to choose the ideal damper for your precise needs.

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The cost-effectiveness of any HVAC system ultimately determines the running costs of any operation. And as studies have shown, HVAC systems often perform better with air dampers. Air Dampers are HVAC components that control the direction and volume of airflow within the duct. And as such, they are integral to maintaining balance within the system. Given the variability of HVAC designs and functions, air dampers also differ to suit these differing needs. We look at how these dampers work and the options available to you:

Some air dampers can perform two or more functions, while others focus on one. Your choice hinges on your needs. Dampers are standard in ducting systems which feature gases and liquids as they enhance the efficiency of these systems.

HVAC dampers do not work alone. Instead, they work in conjunction with thermostats which control the air temperature. The dampers then control the air flowing through the system’s network by regulating its speed, direction, or volume. The use of dampers with thermostats gives you a much better handle over the heating and cooling of the environment.

Besides regulating airflow, air dampers can also limit or shut off airflow in some zones. So, where cooling or heating is no longer integral to operations, you can save money on utility costs by regulating the airflow.

These dampers are often located within the ducting system. The air duct damper’s blades spin inside the ductwork, regulating the airflow. And they feature a handle outside the duct, allowing you to control the airflow as you see fit. These vent dampers often work devoid of external control, but you may need to adjust them occasionally.

Manual HVAC dampers often boast low maintenance needs and are usually highly durable. On the downside, they are not as precise as automatic dampers. Plus, you must operate them manually as you cannot control them remotely. This need often poses a problem in HVAC systems in hard-to-reach places.

Unlike manual air dampers, which rely on preset settings, these automatic air dampers use small motors to open and close the plates and valves. These systems can self-regulate based on temperatures as they follow the thermostat settings. Plus, you can also control them remotely. These zone dampers are typical in complex HVAC systems, which feature separate zones to create balance.

These automatic dampers are better for precise temperature and airflow control. And they are less burdening to operators as you can control them remotely. Some even feature wireless control.

The blade dampers can either have single rotating blades or several blades. Where these dampers have several blades, the blades move in opposite directions. Usually, these dampers come in round, square, or rectangular shapes. They often mimic the shape of the ductwork and are ideal for isolating zones in the HVAC systems. They are typically used in ductwork, HVAC systems, and chimneys. And they boast sturdiness, excellent sealing capacity, and minimal noise production.

These dampers remain closed like shutters until an external force causes them to open. Usually, this force comes from the air from a fan. They remain open as long as the force keeps pressuring them to do so. The force also controls the airflow direction as the shutters slightly overhang each other. And once the airflow stops, the shutters fall back into place.

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