The Condenser - Product Spotlight: The AFD-20 Series Control Damper

In this Condenser article, we dive into the MCDLG catalog to examine the AFD-20 series, our most popular control dampers. Keep your system efficient with a control damper built for air performance. 

Control Dampers and Air Flow

Air needs to move through an HVAC system: from the intake at the start, across ducts and junctions, to the rooms that need it. An efficient system provides the necessary airflow while drawing the least amount of power.

Efficient designs save money and energy over time, especially in HVAC. Efficient HVAC systems contribute towards the Green Building Initiative and can even earn LEEDS credits for your project. Start your designs with control dampers built for air performance.

Control dampers direct airflow through the system. These dampers rotate their blades to open or close off the opening. An efficient control damper allows air through its open blades with little resistance. Dampers should also tightly close when the flow stops, so that air does not leak through. These two aspects ensure air flows efficiently to where it is needed.

Dampers that Keep Air Moving

Don’t settle on dampers that drag your system down. Consider a control damper built for air performance. MCDLG offers the AFD-20 series control damper, a versatile damper equipped with airfoil blades. Their aerodynamic profile allows air to pass over the blade with minimal resistance.

Silicone rubber blade seals ensure a tight closure with minimal leakage. Don’t settle on excessive pressure drop or leakage. Maximize air performance and system efficiency with MCDLG.

Build an efficient HVAC system from the ground up. Choose control dampers built for air performance. Consider MCDLG products for your next project.

Highlights of the AFD-20 Series

• Available with parallel or opposed blade configuration. Read more about blade orientation on the Newsstand.
• Automate your damper with a pneumatic or electric actuator. Electric actuators can be tied to a central control unit for full system automation.
  • For easy-access dampers, add a manual actuator to the damper and save some money.
• Variations on construction are available under the following model numbers:
  • The AFDTI-25 series with insulated airfoil blades
  • The AFDTI-25-I series with insulated blades and frame
  • The AFDTI-25LT series with insulated blades and thermal break frame

Model numbers listed by Brand

Search for the AFD-20 series control dampers with Product Pro. Browse the full product offering of all MCDLG brands and find what you're looking for, faster.

Arrow United Product Pro: AFD-20, AFDTI-25 & AFDTI-25I, AFDTI-25LT

Air Balance Product Pro: AC525-AC526*, TB-58 & TB58I, TB59

Cesco Product Pro: AAA/AAB*, ITAB & ITABI, ITAF

Louvers & Dampers Product Pro: A28/A29*, T28B & T28BI, T29B

*Model numbers are split between parallel and opposed blade orientation. Check the product submittal for details.

Learn more about control dampers with the MCDLG Newsstand:

• Five Types of Dampers and When To Use Them
• Five Things to Know When Selecting Dampers
• Damper Showdown - Control versus Backdraft

Are you looking for an efficient control damper? What do you think of airfoil blades? Tell us what you think in the Comments section below. We want to hear from you!

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