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Posts about: ## Control Damper (2) ![Product Spotlight - The 517-518 Series](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/MCDLG%20Blog%202022%20-%20Product%20Spotlight%20517-518.webp) [Air Performance,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-performance) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Air Leakage](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-leakage) ### [The Condenser - Product Spotlight: The 517-518 Series](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/the-condenser-517-518-series) Jun 23, 2022, 11:30:00 AM Efficient airflow is important in HVAC. The 517-518 series control dampers are built for air performance. Learn more in this product spotlight.  [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/the-condenser-517-518-series) ![Connecting Dampers and Multi-panel Assemblies](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Multi-Damper%20Assemblies/MCDLG%20Blog%20Images%20-%20Connecting%20Dampers%20and%20Multi-panel%20Assemblies%20(Resize).webp) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Multi-Zone Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/multi-zone-damper) ### [Connecting Dampers and Multi-panel Assemblies](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/connecting-dampers-multipanel) May 12, 2022, 11:30:00 AM Dampers can be connected into larger assemblies. In this article, we discuss how dampers go together and a few ways to synchronize their blade rotation. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/connecting-dampers-multipanel) ![The Condenser - Pneumatic Actuation](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/MCDLG%20Blog%20Images%20-%20Condenser%20-%20Pneumatic%20Actuation.webp) [Actuator,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/actuator) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Pneumatic](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/pneumatic) ### [The Condenser - Pneumatic Actuation](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-pneumatic-actuation) Apr 28, 2022, 11:15:00 AM Pneumatic actuators use air power to rotate blades, but there are a few things to consider when using one. Learn more about pneumatic actuation in this Condenser article. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-pneumatic-actuation) ![Four Ways to Make Efficient Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Four%20Ways%20Efficient%20Dampers/MCDLG%20Blog%20-%204%20Ways%20to%20Make%20Efficient%20Dampers%20(Resize).webp) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Air Performance,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-performance) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Backdraft Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/backdraft-damper) [Air Leakage](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-leakage) ### [Four Ways to Make Efficient Airflow Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/four-ways-to-make-efficient-dampers) Mar 10, 2022, 11:30:00 AM Dampers are one part of an efficient HVAC system, which conserves energy and saves money. In this article, we cover four ways to make efficient dampers. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/four-ways-to-make-efficient-dampers) ![Round Dampers for Spiral Ducts](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Round%20Dampers/MCDLG%20Blog%20-%20Round%20Dampers%20for%20Spiral%20Ducts.webp) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Balance Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/balance-damper) [Backdraft Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/backdraft-damper) [Transitions](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/transitions) ### [Round Control Dampers for Spiral Ducts](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/round-dampers-spiral-ducts) Oct 20, 2021, 11:30:00 AM In this article, we review the many types of round dampers and how they work. You have options for your spiral ducts! [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/round-dampers-spiral-ducts) ![Anatomy of a Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Anatomy%20of%20a%20Damper/MCDLG%20-%20Blogs%20-%20Anatomy%20of%20a%20Damper%20(Resize).webp) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Backdraft Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/backdraft-damper) ### [Anatomy of a Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/anatomy-of-a-damper) Sep 22, 2021, 11:30:00 AM In this Condenser article, we review the parts of a control damper. Each part is important. Learn how these parts work together on the Newsstand. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/anatomy-of-a-damper) ![Damper Blades, A Primer](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Damper%20Blades/MCDLG%20-%20Blogs%20-%20Damper%20Blades%20(Resize).webp) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Blades,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/blades) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Backdraft Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/backdraft-damper) ### [Damper Blades, A Primer](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/damper-blades-primer) Aug 18, 2021, 11:30:00 AM In this article, we review seven types of damper blades and their purposes. Start with the damper blade primer on the MCDLG Newsstand. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/damper-blades-primer) ![Product Spotlight: The AFD-20 Series Airfoil Control Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/MCDLG%20-%20Blogs%20-%20Product%20Spotlight-%20AFD-20%20Series.webp) [Air Performance,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-performance) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Air Leakage](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-leakage) ### [The Condenser - Product Spotlight: The AFD-20 Series Control Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-afd-20-series) Jul 7, 2021, 11:30:00 AM 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.  [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-afd-20-series) ![Air Performance and Control Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Air%20Performance%20and%20Control%20Dampers/MCDLG%20-%20Blogs%20-%20Air%20Performance%20and%20Control%20Dampers.webp) [AMCA,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/amca) [Air Performance,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-performance) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Pressure Drop](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/pressure-drop) ### [Air Performance and Control Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/air-performance-control-dampers) Jun 16, 2021, 11:30:00 AM In this article, we review AMCA's test standards for measuring pressure drop for control dampers, including across multiple installation types. Learn how these tests determine a damper's air performance with the MCDLG Newsstand. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/air-performance-control-dampers) ![Damper Dimensions - Sizing control dampers for the best fit](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Damper%20Dimensions/HSBlog2020_DamperDimensions%20-%20Cover%20(Resize).webp) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Control Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) [Balance Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/balance-damper) ### [Damper Dimensions](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/damper-dimensions) Nov 17, 2020, 11:30:00 AM Do you know how to size your control dampers? Learn to measure inner and outer dimensions and when to use which type of measurement. Find the best fit for control damper with the MCDLG Newsstand. 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