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Posts about: ## Dampers (4) ![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) ![The Importance of Maintenance for Louvers and Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/MCDLG%20-%20Blogs%20-%20Maintenence.png) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Actuator,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/actuator) [Linkage](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/linkage) ### [The Condenser - The Importance of Maintenance](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/the-condenser-importance-of-maintenance) Sep 8, 2021, 11:30:00 AM Louver and damper maintenance is important! In this Condenser article, we explain three quicks steps for proper maintenance and why regular maintenance is important. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/the-condenser-importance-of-maintenance) ![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) ![Important Terms for Louvers and Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Important%20Terms%20-%20Dampers%20and%20Louvers/Hubspot%20Blog%20-%20Important%20Terms%20-%20Cover%20(Resize2).webp) [HVAC,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/hvac) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Water Penetration,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/water-penetration) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Air Performance,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-performance) [Air Leakage](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-leakage) ### [Important Terms for Louvers and Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/important-terms-louvers-dampers) Feb 25, 2021, 9:30:00 AM In this article, we review important terms for selecting louvers and dampers. We will go over what they mean in HVAC and why they are important to building an efficient HVAC system! [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/important-terms-louvers-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. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/damper-dimensions) ![Options for Control Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Damper%20Options/MCDLG%20Hubspot%20Blog%20-%20Options%20for%20CDs%20(Resize).webp) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Accessories,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/accessories) [Actuator](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/actuator) ### [Options for Control Dampers - Damper Actuators, Linkage, and More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/options-for-control-dampers) Oct 6, 2020, 11:30:00 AM In this article, we discuss the various optional parts available for control dampers. Learn how to equip your dampers and make them work for you.  [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/options-for-control-dampers) ![Extendable - Extensions for Blade Shafts, now on the MCDLG Newsstand](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/MCDLG%20Hubspot%20Blog%20-%20Condenser%20-%20Extendables.webp) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Accessories,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/accessories) [Blades,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/blades) [Control Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/control-damper) ### [The Condenser: Extendables - Extensions for Damper Blade Shafts](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-extendables-blade-shafts) Sep 22, 2020, 11:30:00 AM In this Condenser article, we discuss extension accessories for damper blade axles. Learn the difference between an extended shaft kit and an integral extendable shaft. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-extendables-blade-shafts) ![The Four Types of Life Safety Dampers and When To Use Them](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Four%20Types%20of%20Life%20Safety%20Dampers/Hubspot%20Blog%20Cover%20Image%20-%204%20Types%20of%20Life%20Safety%20Dampers%20(Resize).webp) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Smoke Damper,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/smoke-damper) [UL Life Safety,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/ul-life-safety) [Fire Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/fire-damper) ### [The Four Types of UL Life Safety Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/four-life-safety-dampers) Apr 7, 2020, 11:15:00 AM In this article, we cover the four main types of UL life safety dampers: fire, smoke, combination fire-smoke, and ceiling radiation dampers. Learn where life safety dampers go, what they do, and how they protect your building during a fire. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/four-life-safety-dampers) ![The Condenser - Electric Actuation](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/Hubspot%20Blog%20Cover%20Image%20-%20TC%20Electric%20Actuation.webp) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Accessories,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/accessories) [Actuator](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/actuator) ### [The Condenser: Electric Actuation](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-electric-actuation) Mar 19, 2020, 12:00:00 PM In this Condenser article, we discuss the benefits of electric actuators. Achieve full automation of your louvers and dampers with electric actuation! [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-electric-actuation) ![Backdraft Dampers for One-Way Airflow](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Backdraft%20Dampers/MCLDG%20Blog%20-%20Backdraft%20(Resize)-1.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) ### [Backdraft Dampers - One-Way Airflow](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/backdraft-dampers) Nov 11, 2019, 11:45:00 AM Backdraft dampers provide a cost-effective way to direct air in one direction. This article explains how they work. 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